a snowy kind of day

Like many of you out there we are being snowed in today. This morning, as I stepped into the kitchen in hopes of more warm coffee, I looked out the backdoor and fell in love all over again with my favorite snow covered face. Life is full of simple little gifts and this is one of mine.

We have many images of Willis that I love - from his first swim to his eager rides on the Kelleys Island Ferry. But there is something about snow on this guy that really brings out his wonderful puppy dog face. And even though his chin has turned as white as snow over the years, we can still see that young and happy puppy whenever we look at him.

Whether you are having a snow day or not we hope that you find many priceless unexpected gifts today and everyday:o)

kacy and brett | ohio e-session photography

We had sun, lots of it in fact, but we pretty much froze during the first part of Kacy and Brett's e-session. They were so brave though and we captured a few in the snow. We then headed over the Kacy's parents home for a some in the nice warm pool room. These two are so sweet together, a lot of laughs which we love. Enjoy a few from their session:

Thanks so much Kacy and Brett! We are looking forward to your wedding in the much warmer Cayman Islands next month:o)

the houg family | ohio family photography

Here is a little something that should warm you up in this cold winter:o) Until recently we were lucky enough to call this adorable family neighbors. We have photographed them several times, it is something that we look forward to every year and this time was no exception:o) What is great about this family is that the love is so obvious. Sofia and Sam are always laughing, and we know because we could hear them from across the fence, lol! Enjoy a few of Adam and Kelly's favorites:

Thanks so much Houg Family! Congrats on your new home! We will certainly miss the stray baseballs and intoxicating giggles this summer:o)

amanda | ohio senior photography

Another one of our beautiful seniors from last year - Amanda. We met Amanda at a previous senior session, which was great because she was a pro by the time she came for her own session. Amanda brought some really great clothes and she was open to all sorts of ideas. And this girl has a great smile:o) Enjoy a few from her session...

Thanks so much Amanda! Congrats on your senior year!!!

how i've missed choo!

There has been something missing in my life the past 7 months. It's not that I did not know what it was, I was just too busy to acknowledge it. And then there were the comments, the questions, the looks. Everyone wanted to know what exactly what was going on. For crying out loud - what happened to the shoe posts??!!

Have no fear all my fellow shoe fetishers. They are back and oh how I have missed doing these posts! And of course I could not have started with just any ole' heel. They had to be special, they had to be fabulous, they had to be CHOO.

Who would not love their perfectly manicured toes peeking out of these feather adorned heels by the one and only Jimmy Choo? And for all you fashionistas out there - I know, I know, we have seen so many feathers the last couple of years. But these are different in that they are natural and dramatic at the same time. I love how the feathers sweep around the shoe, like it was the way nature intended. And those golden studs, the ideal finishing touch. You can find this exquisite pair at Saks Fifth Avenue.

lisa and david's vintage weddng published in the knot ohio magazine

We are honored and thrilled to have Lisa & David's vintage wedding featured in the latest edition of The Knot Ohio Magazine. Lisa & David focused for many months on their style as a couple. Their hard work obviously paid off because they had one of the most exquisite weddings we have ever photographed. From the flowers to the hair piece to the vintage car to the Frank Sinatra impersonator - there was no detail left unnoticed. We could not be more excited for our clients and friends. Truly a wedding worth sharing with others:o)

Cheers to Lisa and David! Congrats again you two:o)

lindsay and steve | ohio wedding photography

Seems like forever ago that a pretty girl on MySpace (yes, all the way back when everyone was still on MySpace, lol!) sent me a message when she found out we were going to California. Lindsay and Steve were living on the West Coast while planning an Ohio wedding. It worked out just right that we could photograph their e-session while in Cali and after that first meeting we knew that this wedding was going to be great! They worked with Kristen Kloth from Tres Chic Event Planning to create their dream wedding at the incredible Dayton Art Institute. Lindsay loves shoes and being unique - a girl after my own heart:o) Between Lindsay's extraordinary style and Steve's knowledge of event planning these two could have nothing short of a spectacular day.

The gorgeous flowers are by Courtenay Lambert and terrific red shoes Lindsay selected.

Loved her jewelry!


This couple is just so happy!


Lindsay in her fantastic Priscilla of Boston gown.




The dapper men.


The fabulous ladies!


Ceremony time.





A few creative portraits after the ceremony.





Lindsay could not have been happier with her cake, a sophisticated creation from Incredible Endings.


Lighting makes all the difference. Goodwin Lighting did an excellent job showcasing Lindsay and Steve's reception.





One last portrait:o)


We cannot thank you enough Lindsay and Steve! It was an honor to photograph your day! Congratulations on your new lives together and cheers to wonderful little things to come;o)

lindsey | ohio senior photography

Meet Lindsey, an incredibly sweet senior we had the pleasure of photographing last year. Lindsey came in with some really terrific outfits. She has great style already at such a young age. And this girl was a natural in front of the camera! We had a blast on this session!

Thank you so much Lindsey! Congratulations on your senior year!

katie and john | ohio wedding photography

We had another wonderful Fall wedding last year in our humble hometown. Last winter we photographed Kristin and Marc's fantastic wedding. When Kristin's sister Katie contacted us shortly after for her own wedding we were ecstatic. Katie and John are a fun couple who are obviously in love and best of friends. Their wedding was classic with a touch of whimsy. It was so great to be reunited with Katie's family and meet John's side as well. It is always wonderful to see a couple surrounded in so much support and love.

You never quite know when the Fall color will be just right. Well, these two hit the date perfectly.






Sweet parent dances.





The next American Idol?


Thanks so much Katie and John! Congratulations on your new journey together:o)

tisha | ohio senior photography

We were so excited when Tisha contacted us for her senior session! In the past two years we photographed her two older sisters, Whitney and Danielle. Both times were ended the sessions at their Grandmother's home and this session was no different. Tisha was a wonderful model, as we knew she would be.

Thanks again Tisha and congrats on your senior year!