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It seems like just yesterday I was meeting Jael for the first time during her in-home newborn session. Fast forward to today, and she’s 6 months old!! Slow down, time! We really lucked out with the weather for her session and we were able to take pictures at my favorite spot at Thompson Park! We also […]

jael: 6 month old session

11/04/17

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I spent time with one of my 2018 couples a few weeks ago for their engagement session and I already can’t wait for their wedding next September! Erin & Matt are the sweetest couple and I loved getting to know them as we took photos at various locations in East Liverpool. Take a look at […]

erin & matt: downtown east liverpool engagement session

11/03/17

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When an engagement session is filled with laughter, you know it’s going to be my new favorite! And that’s exactly what happened during Brittany & Andrew’s engagement session in downtown Pittsburgh. These two high school sweethearts are the perfect pair and their love for each other is clear when you see them look at each […]

brittany & andrew: downtown pittsburgh engagement session

10/23/17

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I’ll never forget the day that Erin pulled me aside while we were at a Christmas party and asked me to be BOTH a bridesmaid and her photographer for the wedding– so many emotions!! And after all the planning and multi-tasking, I’m so excited to share Erin & Tom’s wedding with you! The weather could not […]

erin & tom: fall wedding at franklin park conservatory

10/13/17

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I met up with Kate & Sawyer a few weeks ago for their end-of-summer engagement session down at Indigo Lake. (One of my favorite places in the CVNP!) After spending time there, we ran up to Virginia Kendall Ledges to catch the sunset and literally chase the light! I know I say this all the time, […]

kate & sawyer: virginia kendall ledges engagement session

9/25/17

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I’ve been putting off this blog post because I’m in denial that my oldest niece is a SENIOR! But the time has come to share part one of Abby’s senior session! Back in July, we went on a family vacation to Florida and I knew that the beach would make for an amazing backdrop! The […]

abby: madeira beach senior session

9/13/17

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I met Krissa & Jake a few weeks ago for their engagement session in downtown Kent on a beautiful late summer evening! I was so glad the weather cooperated because they traveled all the way from Tennessee for their session. When we were planning their photos, Krissa wanted to incorporate their white coats and stethoscopes […]

krissa & jake: downtown kent engagement session

9/08/17

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Labor Day weekend 2017 was definitely one for the record books! It started on Saturday with Erin’s bridal shower, which was absolutely beautiful! Then 16 of us went to the cabin to continue the celebration for Erin’s bachelorette party, which we named #McIlmania! It was so fun to spend time with my friends since childhood, […]

weekend wrap up: erin’s shower & bachelorette party

9/05/17

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I’ve said it before, but I’m going to say it again: in-home newborn sessions are one of my favorite things to shoot. There’s something so special about spending time with a new parents and their little one in the comfort of their home, documenting the first few days of this new season of life. Don’t […]

jordan: cleveland in-home newborn session

8/31/17

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Nothing makes me feel older than taking senior photos of someone I used to babysit. I literally feel like it was just yesterday! But I was so honored that the Montgomery’s chose me to take his photos and I’m so excited to share them with you now! After you look through them, I guarantee you’ll agree […]

chris: edgewater beach senior session

8/28/17

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