MOLLIE • PORTRAITS

// back in april, this babe left a comment on my instagram: "Would love to set up a day to learn some tips and tricks off you lady :)" little did either of us know that that comment would lead to not only learning from each other but a great friendship, too. mollie owns little blackbird photography and has an amazing vision and creative style. aside from our shared love of photography, we bonded over our love of live music, youngstown, and bob's burgers. fast forward to yesterday: with her shiny new camera in hand, we swapped headshots on a gorgeous morning. so proud of everything mollie has accomplished so far and SO excited to see her continue to develop her vision and grow her business!

CAROLYN + CLAY • ENGAGED

// oh, where do I even begin with these two? clay and carolyn are easily two of my favorite humans on earth. they've been friends of ours for many years and it's been so incredible to watch their relationship blossom. aside from being amazingly talented musicians (they make music together as the black wolf and the thief) they have a deep love of their family and their faith and their pups and of course, each other (clyde and toki wartooth made a cameo at the end of our shoot). I'm pretty sure they never stopped laughing during our session. what a beautiful way to go through life - laughing together. 23 days to go! #canbaerlywaittobeacolley

BELLA ROSE • BAPTISM

// nothing - and I mean nothing - brings me more joy than past wedding clients coming back to me when they start their families. I photographed Sean & Michelle's wedding back in 2014 and now they've welcomed sweet little miss Bella Rose into their lives. It was such an honor to be there for her baptism - God bless you, Bella Rose! 

TESS + DENNIS • MARRIED

// what a lovely day at the always stunning vineyards at pine lake for tess and dennis's september wedding! their lakeside ceremony was drenched in sunlight with a soft breeze off the lake - it could not have been more perfect. gorgeous weather, a beautiful bride and groom, tons of friends and family and tunes by the incomparable DJ BRANDEN made for such a great party later on - I loved that tess surprised her dad with a rolling stones jacket during the father daughter dance! and can you believe that tess's mom did ALL of the floral and decor herself?! such talent and gorgeous results! congrats, tess & dennis!

hair // Brittany at Panache Salon

gown // Maggie Sottero/Treasured Moments Bridal

MUA // The Makeup Boutique by Jen Melia

floral // mother of the bride!

venue // The Vineyards at Pine Lake

invitations/programs // Kristen Thomas, Addressed in White

DJ // Branden Morales