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Welcome friend! Grab a cup of coffee and stay a while if you want! I hope you find some sweet love stories and images that make you excited for your day, some helpful wedding planning tips, or a new lifestyle hack you can't wait to try! I love sharing anything I find that I think could help you or make your life a little easier :) I hope I can just do that with this little space on the internet!

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My favorite tried and true locations for engagement sessions in Cleveland if you have no clue where to go!

Engagement Session Locations

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Wedding Planning

I can’t believe it’s been a little over 6 years since I sat down and wrote my own wedding vows – a few hours before our wedding began. That’s right, I wrote my wedding vows not just on our wedding day, but a few hours before our ceremony, in my wedding robe, hair and makeup done. Today, I’m sharing 4 Do’s and Don’ts for writing your own wedding vows!

Do’s and Don’ts for Writing Your Own Wedding Vows

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Jessie and Andre’s wedding at Gordon Green, Cleveland OH, was truly a dream day. This incredible couple, their wonderful families, stunning decor, and unforgettable moments came together to create a truly perfect day.

Stunning Gordon Green, Cleveland OH Wedding | Jessie and Andre

Weddings

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Branding

Branding Photos are all the rage right now, but before you book yourself a session, you probably want reasons you need branding photos, right? Or maybe you’re wondering if brand photos are even for you. Maybe you’re wondering what they even are. I totally understand! Let’s talk about what branding photos are NOT Let’s get […]

5 Reasons You Need Branding Photos

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The Elliot, Cleveland OH is the newest venue in Cleveland. There are so many things I love about this venue! The venue is not only so gorgeous but it has such a beautiful story and transformation – (which makes my photographer heart oh so happy!). The venue was originally the Holy Ghost Church in Tremont, […]

The Elliot, Cleveland OH

Weddings

basil place chardon engagement

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Wedding Vendors

Lexi and Ross Lexi and Ross’ engagement session at Basil Place in Chardon, OH was one of my absolute favorite sessions! Not only are they such a sweet couple, but they were such a joy to photograph. I had so much fun with them! Basil Place is one of my absolute favorite wedding venues. It […]

Engagement Session at Basil Place in Chardon OH

Winter engagement session outfits

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When it comes to Winter Engagement Session outfits, you don’t have to sacrifice style for warmth! I will say, some of these styles are going to be more geared towards a 40-50 degree weather winter day, and some can definitely withstand some lower temps if you layer enough! I also highly recommend bringing a warm […]

Winter Engagement Session Outfits

Wedding Planning

cleveland museum of art brand photography session

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Lifestyle

The Cleveland Museum of Art has quickly become one of my favorite spots to shoot at. We did a Fall mini session with Ashley from Ashley’s Extensions – Ashley and I met back in April of 2021 for her first branding session, and I’ve had the pleasure of capturing photos for her throughout the Spring, […]

Cleveland Museum of Art Brand Photography Session

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Wedding Vendors

Being a Cleveland Wedding Photographer means that I have gotten to shoot at what in my opinion are some of the best Cleveland wedding venues. Cleveland has so many absolutely stunning wedding venues, and I am sharing a few of my favorites, organized by aesthetic. One of my favorite parts of getting to know my […]

15 of The Best Cleveland Wedding Venues