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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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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 […]

Romantic and Chic Dayton Steam Plant Wedding

Weddings

Cassie and Jamie sit at the head table
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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 […]

Downtown Toledo Engagement Photos || Paige & Cody

Couples

Couple stands on rooftop for their Downtown Toledo engagement photos
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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 […]

Ohio Wedding Makeup Artist Carly Jo Makeup

Education, Vendor Spotlight, Weddings

Columbus Ohio Makeup Artist Carly Jo Makeup sits at her desk with makeup
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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 […]

Michigan State Alumni Chapel Wedding || Kirsten & Jeff 

Weddings

Couple walking in front of Michigan State University campus clocktower, Beaumont Tower
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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 […]

Questions to Ask When Searching for a Wedding Photographer

Education

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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 […]

How to Plan a Wedding in the Upper Peninsula

Education, Weddings

Miners Castle in Pictured Rocks is surrounded by water
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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 […]

Maumee Towpath Engagement Photos || Kassidy & Austin

Couples

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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 […]

Best Toledo Engagement Photo Locations

Couples, Education, Weddings

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Kaleb & Nicole’s Zion National Park elopement was 100% one for the books! Not only was I stoked for a national park elopement, but Kaleb & Nicole were pretty great company. Their day was so intimate and beautiful, I couldn’t wait to share their photos! One of my favorite things about K & N’s Zion […]

Zion National Park Elopement || Kaleb + Nicole

Weddings