Ellie + John

Vintage. Elegant. Glam.

My first wedding of the year was absolutely amazing. A beautiful April day at Geneva Lodge with two wonderful people. Ellie gathered breathtaking inspirations from pinterest to achieve a homogenized style for her special day from beginning to end. The small details worked into every facet from her antique broach on her dress to her dazzling bouquet from Daughter's Florist.
I am so lucky to work with such amazing people. This was a wonderful way to start the year!
Here are some of my favorites from the day.

And Ellie... oh, Ellie.. words can not even start to describe.. how absolutely gorgeous you are!! 
*and she is just as kind and sweet as she looks :) 
John is one lucky man!

Thank you both for an amazing day! I had so much fun working with you and all of your amazing friends and family! I wish you both the best of everything!

Wasylyk Family

Ladies and gentlemen... I give you.. the magnificent Wasylyk family. 

total disclaimer: i love these guys. And I am totally honored to capture the first addition of their family, little Matthew

This is the second installment of Matt and Kim's FIRST YEAR BABY PACKAGE In these photos, Little Matt is one month old. We took some beautiful pictures as a newborn (slideshow here)

For the first shoot, I just wanted to focus on the little baby. Small details, natural light, his soft serene face... 

And then last week, we did these amazing pictures. Set in my studio, we did their first family portraits. Now, I went in tight & used dramatic lighting to really try to highlight their overwhelming love for this little man.. and each other :)

I couldn't have been happier with the results. Please enjoy, some of my favorites:

Sorry, I couldn't help but include this one. It just makes me smile :)

And now, feel free to enjoy their slideshow ~

Stephanie & JJ Engagement

It was both an honor and a privilege to photograph Stephanie and JJ's Engagement session. All I can say, is those two love birds are some troopers! 8 degree weather... doesn't stop them! so why would I let it stop me? I'm always up for a challenge. Besides some frosty, rosy cheeks, we had a fantastic time together on a brisk Sunday afternoon in NE Ohio. These two people are going to be amazing to work with come September. Genuine, fun and absolutely wonderful to photograph! Here are some of my personal favorites from the day! Enjoy ~

started off the day at Harpersfield Bridge

Next we were on our way to warm up at Ree's Corner Drug Store in downtown Geneva.

warmed up with a nice hot cup of coffee.

For more amazing pictures, please, enjoy the slideshow.

Matt + Kim's wedding album

I am in love.  Album Epoca has won my heart.
From the moment I saw the big white box waiting for me when I got home the other night, I was overwhelmed with excitement. I almost teared up when I saw it was shipped direct right from Italy.
Matt and Kim's Wedding Album had arrived. My very first wedding album since starting my business just a year ago. #milestone
I made a decision to go with these particular albums with because of the artistry and craft that go into making them.
Not to mention the awesome variety that they offer! Wait until you see the cover for my sample album! This album is perfect for Matt and Kim. The leather cover, the 'arum lily' imprint, the gorgeous pictures, their smiles beaming back at me, all the way to the final touch, my name plate at the end of the album. i was breathless
 
Album Epoca, you have me for life.


I want to show you what my words can not. My only regret is not recording Matt and Kim's reaction last night of them opening their very first family heirloom. So it was an honor to witness them re-live that special day just over a year ago when they embarked on their amazing life-long journey together.
I am honored I got to be such a great part of preserving their special day.  

Yep. It's even wrapped in satin...

Love.

Now isn't that better than a disc?

It's up to you. 

Album Epoca ladies and gentlemen. Only the best for my brides :) 

"creating unique products to celebrate extraordinary moments"  
Couldn't have said it better myself.

Melisa & Damon

Saturday September 22 was an absolutely beautiful day to get married. I couldn't have been happier to spend the day with Melisa & Damon. They picked a magnificent venue. Gervasi Vineyard in Canton is a little slice of Italy in our own back yard. Every single detail in the Villas from the plaster walls to the oversized wooden doors to the sprawling vineyard in every direction gave the day that extra special touch. Everyone was just blown away. And to be there with these two people, it was perfect. 
Melisa and Damon are very much in love. You could see it in their eyes, all day, every time they smiled at one another. And, I have to mention it, Damon's reaction to seeing her the first time was one of the sweetest things I've ever seen. They were both just totally happy and having a blast all day.  
Even when a HUGE storm came through about 20 minutes after the ceremony. It soaked everything, and we couldn't go out and shoot the landscape like we would've liked. It didn't even phase them, they were just having a good time. Who knew we would have the opportunity later to go out and get some of those special shots. That dip of them kissing in the vineyard is hands down, one of my favorite pictures I've ever taken. 
Thank you to the happy couple for letting me capture your day. It was an absolute blast, and I wish the two of you the absolute best. Enjoy some of my favorites, and at the end, check out the slideshow from the day! ~

Enjoy the slideshow below: