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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]