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We sang happy birthday in discord as she looked around at the familiar faces.  Unsure what to do next, both of her big sisters leaned forward to help blow out the flickering flame on her lowly gold candle.  Staring wide-eyed at the perfectly sculpted cupcake set in front of her, one of her big sisters […]

Personal

August 28, 2020

Our little cutie is one!

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It was a cool summer day in June but that didn’t stop this session from being dreamy!  A winding creek, grazing horses, green pastures.  This session was literally a welcomed breath of fresh air amid the pandemic.  Congratulations to our friends Callie and Steve on their beautiful baby girl!

Portraits

July 23, 2020

A dreamy country session!

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Don’t freak out, but Mother’s day is almost a week away! Here are a few photographer-mom favorites for every budget!  Meurel (2nd generation) – A large digital canvas for your wall!  Truly a unique gift that makes a statement in your home. Cost: $345 – $699 (depending on size, frame, & generation) Reasons it’s a […]

Tips

May 2, 2020

A photographer’s gift guide for Mother’s Day

Baby Charlie looking shocked!
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We are all at home but that doesn’t mean that life stops.  There are still birthdays, memorable moments (baby’s first steps) and even weddings to capture! This is the second of a series of posts with the goal to help folks at home take better photos on their phone.  There are many ways to go […]

Portraits, Tips

April 25, 2020

Take better photos at home – Tell a story!

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We are all at home but that doesn’t mean that life stops.  There are still birthdays, memorable moments (baby’s first steps) and even weddings to capture! This is the first of a series of posts with the goal to help folks at home take better photos on their phone.  There are many ways to go […]

Tips

April 17, 2020

Take better photos at home – Light

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And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.  – Philippians 4:8 (NLT) Even though we are in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, this is what a […]

Personal

March 27, 2020

Saturday Mornings at Home

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Our baby Charlotte is 6 months old! Here are my top 6 tips for a portrait session with baby. 1. Happy baby = images you’ll love. Plan for a time when baby is happiest (at the very least, well rested and recently fed)! For a full 90 minute portrait session it isn’t uncommon for baby […]

Portraits

March 6, 2020

Top six tips for photographing baby

Baby Toes
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It was the first weekend in May and Spring had officially made its arrival the morning of April and Randy’s wedding day. The flowers were in full bloom, the sun felt warm and welcomed. Perfect timing for this outdoor wedding at the beautiful Hines Hill Campus in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Everything was vibrant, […]

Wedding

February 13, 2020

April + Randy’s Hine’s Hill Wedding

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