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This weekend was all about celebrating and I’m sad it had to come to an end! On Saturday, our family came up from Columbus to celebrate both of our birthdays. (Jason turned 29 on Friday!) We grilled out, played yard games and took the nieces to Blue Hen Falls. Even though it was pretty toasty […]

weekend wrap up: birthday celebration & father’s day

6/19/17

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I have been looking forward to sharing these photos with you ever since Erin asked me to be her wedding photographer back in December! And the reason this engagement session was so special for me is because Erin and I go way back! We’ve been friends since elementary school and continued to grow closer and closer […]

erin & tom: columbus park of roses spring engagement session

6/15/17

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Happy Monday, friends! I am so excited to share a few of my favorite photos from this past weekend! Two of our friends said “I Do” and it was such an honor to photograph their best day ever! On Friday, we attended the rehearsal dinner at the Vineyards at Pine Lake– it was so fun […]

weekend wrap up: first wedding of the season

6/12/17

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To my best friend on her (our) birthday: June 6th, 1989- the day we were both born at the same hospital just 8 hours apart. Even though I’d like to think we became friends that day, we technically waited 14 years until that actually happened.  So even though I wish we could say we’ve been best […]

happy 28th birthday to my best friend

6/05/17

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Another three-day weekend is in the books and it was one to remember! Backstory for those who don’t know: my best friend Beeb and I were born on the same day, only 8 hours apart in the same hospital. (I’m the younger one) My mom even heard her mom while she was in labor! Crazy. […]

weekend wrap up: birthday celebration

6/04/17

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A few weeks ago, my sweet friend Bethany & her husband welcomed their beautiful daughter into the world! I’ve been taking photos of her growing family for a few years now and was so honored when she asked me to take newborn photos of their new addition. There’s something so special about photographing a new baby […]

jael: in-home newborn session

5/31/17

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Aren’t three-day weekends the best?! The last couple of days have been super busy, but I wouldn’t have it any other way! On Friday evening and Saturday morning I spent time with one of my best friends and her future hubby taking their engagement photos around Columbus! Engagement sessions are always my favorite- but they […]

weekend wrap up: memorial day

5/29/17

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Any weekend where I can be at home crossing multiple items off of my to-do list is the perfect weekend in my eyes! And that’s just what I did the last two days. On Saturday, we participated in our neighborhood’s community yard sale and actually got rid of a ton of things that were just […]

weekend wrap up: may 20-21

5/22/17

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To say I’m excited for Kristin & Andy is an understatement! When they told me they were expecting their first baby, I knew we were going to have to celebrate in a fun way! (You may remember them from their beautiful Akron Art Museum wedding last year.) Funny back story- Kristin and I go to […]

kristin & andy: downtown akron baby announcement

5/21/17

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What better way to spend mother’s day weekend then at home with my Mama Brookes! On Friday I headed to East Liverpool and on Saturday I had two photo sessions. First up, and in-home newborn session for my sweet friend’s little girl. Then, an extended family session that included two of the cutest dogs! On […]

weekend wrap up: mother’s day

5/15/17

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