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

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, […]

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 […]

When thinking about some of my favorite weddings of all time — which is a long list — Cassie and Jamie’s Dayton Steam Plant Wedding comes to mind. It was in the fall of 2022, a very busy wedding season for wedding professionals with the backlog from COVID-19. But the Irvines know how to throw […]

Downtown Toledo is highly underrated when it comes to incredible city views, and a perfect backdrop for city engagement photos. So when Paige and Cody said they wanted urban vibes with beautiful architecture for their engagement session, I knew exactly where to go. We wandered around a couple of different blocks, notably Madison Avenue with […]

Planning a wedding can be such an overwhelming experience, right? I can just imagine having to do a ton of research to find vendors with the experience and personality to blend into your day seamlessly… That sounds like a lot. But thankfully, I’ve had the pleasure to work with a long list of the most […]

If you’re a Michigan State University alumni or just a big Spartans fan, having your wedding on campus sounds very tempting, right? Right.  Michigan State fans in their soul, Kirsten and Jeff knew that they wanted to be intentional with their wedding and intermingle their love for the Spartans in some way. Their love for […]

Trust me, I know how daunting it can be trying to find the perfect wedding photographer. There are so many things to take into consideration, it can be hard to keep track! Choosing a photographer means choosing the person you’re entrusting with the most important day of your life. Which is exactly why I put […]

If you’re trying to plan a wedding in the Upper Peninsula, chances are you haven’t had much luck finding tons of information. I know that because not too long ago, I was the one scouring the internet for any tips I could find, with pretty much no luck. And then after my elopement was done […]

I had the best freakin’ time hanging out with Kass and Austin for their Towpath engagement photos. Not only is this one of my favorite locations to shoot at, but they were so much fun to be around! I’ve known Kass’ family for quite some time, and I have the privilege of shooting their upcoming […]

You’re freshly engaged – congratulations! You’re probably wanting to document this super exciting time in you and your boo’s life. One of the best ways to do that is by getting some engagement photos taken! I’ve compiled a list of the best Toledo engagement photo locations so that you can get an idea of everything […]