A month or so before their wedding, I usually like to reach out to my clients to touch base, say hi, go over timelines, and make sure I have the names of all of the vendors that they will be using so I can tag them later. When I was chatting with Kelsey about her […]

It was a beautiful Sunday in early September, but with Saturday vibes since the following day was Labor Day. I was working with Lisa with Blush and Bloom Weddings and we were getting ready for the reception reveal. It’s one of the newer trends in a wedding day that I adore (along with a private […]

Jolly and Joe’s wedding day flowed effortlessly. It was a warm sunny afternoon in Downtown Dayton and things were getting started at the Brightside Event Center. Jolly’s attention to detail and complete thoughtfulness shined throughout the entire day, from the gifts that she gave her bridal party to the way she interacted with all of […]

It was the last day of June in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The weather was warm, sunny, and a bit unpredictable as midwestern summers tend to be. Yet every storm cloud seemed to roll over without a single raindrop. And inside Mill’s Park Hotel, the staff was preparing for a wedding celebration. The banquet room was […]

I met Kathy and Chris last Spring when they reached out for an engagement session. They were an adorable couple, laughing and giggling at the endearing spectacle of portraits. I could tell right away that they made a great team. And I was so excited when they reached out to have me capture their wedding […]

A Rustic Wedding Christine stood in front of a large floor to ceiling gold framed mirror in a gorgeous bridal suite. Her hair was pinned in loose curls and her make up was flawless. She had just put on her wedding gown with the help of her sister and Mother and as they were putting […]

Behind the rows of white chairs, a painter stood quietly, etching out tracings of the Bride and Groom as they stood hand in hand. It was a gorgeous late August afternoon with big rolling clouds and warm bright sunshine. Carly and Jon’s dog Kali was weaving in and out of the couple and their bridal […]

The Dayton Arcade has been a completely hidden gem for a few decades after closing it’s doors in the 90s. Several attempts to renovate always seem to end abruptly, much to the disappointment of the Dayton natives who remembered the true splendor of this unique and exquisite architectural masterpiece. And now, adding to the rich […]

Gorgeous murals have been emerging all over the Dayton Area over the last decade (a LOT more have popped up over the last few years) adorning once blank cement walls with beauty and brilliance. Dayton is one of many cities that are showcasing this trend, beautifying city corners and strengthening the community bond. It has […]