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A Collection of Photos, Stories, And Advice From A Wedding Photographer With Some Skin In The Game

Here, you’ll find a library of blog posts dedicated to helping you plan the personalized wedding of your dreams. Whether you’re gathering inspo from my past couples or trying to find a venue you’re obsessed with, the blog has it all.

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Megan and Garrett’s nontraditional weekday wedding was definitely one for, held in one of their favorite places — Ludington, MI. These two decided to tie the knot on a Monday, keeping things simple and intentional, surrounded by their closest family and friends. A High School Romance That Lasted Meg and Garr’s story started back in […]

Nontraditional Weekday Wedding in Ludington, MI || Megan and Garrett

Weddings

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Kassidy and Doug’s wedding at Maumee Bay Lodge Resort was everything you’d want in such a heartfelt day — lots of love, joy, and sentimental moments. This high school sweetheart duo celebrated their special day surrounded by family, friends, and lots of heartfelt memories! A Love Story That Started in Grade School Kassidy and Doug […]

Heartfelt Wedding at Maumee Bay Lodge Resort || Kassidy and Doug

Weddings

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Rachel and Kyle’s wedding was everything an intimate celebration should be — filled with love, laid-back vibes, and just the right amount of fun. They chose the beautiful Toledo Museum of Art for their first look and family photos, followed by a heartfelt ceremony at Simply Married Toledo, and wrapped up the day with a […]

Relaxed & Intimate Toledo Wedding || Rachel & Kyle

Weddings

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Emily and Joel’s Detroit wedding at the historic Packard Proving Grounds was nostalgic, timeless, and elegant! From arriving in a classic car to heartfelt moments with family and friends, their special day was a celebration to remember. A Birthday Flirtation That Led to Forever Emily and Joel’s love story began in a bar on Emily’s […]

Timeless & Elegant Detroit Wedding at Packard Proving Grounds || Emily and Joel

Weddings

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At the beginning of my career as a wedding photographer (nearly a decade ago, omg), first looks were just starting to become popular. Since then, it’s become such a massive phenomenon that I swear, every time I check my Tiktok, I see a new kind of first look. One thing is for sure – this […]

The Ultimate Guide to A Wedding First Look

Education

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I’m sure I’m not the only one who grew up watching (a perhaps unhealthy amount of) TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress. Maybe you’re like me and you dreamt of having your “yes” moment, thinking for sure it was going to happen at Kleinfeld’s in New York City. But maybe you’re also like me and […]

Best Toledo Wedding Dress Shops

Education

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As a travel-lover, Destination Weddings are one of my favorite things to recommend to couples that want to have their wedding in an incredible location, while bringing their friends and family along for the ride. Combining your favorite people with an incredible vacation sounds like a dream. The added logistics, however, might turn many people […]

Destination Wedding Travel Agent KLR Travels || Vendor Spotlight

Education, Vendor Spotlight, Weddings

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A twist of fate and a little bit of luck connected me to Jason & Leah — a wonderful couple that moved from the midwest to Oregon during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. That story starts during a trip to Oregon to explore with one of my best friends. When we arrived, I messaged […]

Cannon Beach Engagement at Haystack Rock || Jason & Leah

Couples

J&L embrace on the beach for their engagement photos
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I had the most fun exploring the Toledo Museum of Art with Bethany and Adam for their engagement photos. Offering free general admission, the art museum has a lot to offer for regular visits and photo sessions alike. The Monroe Street Entrance, where we started out, is a popular location for wedding parties, prom photos, […]

Toledo Museum of Art Engagement Photos || Bethany & Adam

Couples

Adam and Bethany sit on a bench in the grand gallery of the art museum
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As any resident of Northwest Ohio will tell you, Oak Openings is one of the most beautiful and diverse Metroparks in the Toledo area. It’s especially beautiful in the fall, with over 5,000 acres of sprawling forest, trails, and lakes to explore. For lovers of those rich midwest fall colors, it’s the perfect backdrop for […]

Oak Openings Engagement Photos || Sophia & Brad

Couples

Sophia and Brad walk through the woods for their oak openings engagement photos