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Category Archives: Weddings

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Columbus Wedding Photographer | Adam + Kristin

Kristin and Adam had a wedding I had been waiting for, for a very very long time. A chance to shot all day in downtown Columbus and of course a Ceremony and Reception at the ACC. It was really a photographers dream. Stellar flowers, amazing style, a beautiful Columbus day and fun people. Oh and the most amazing candy buffet my sweet tooth loving self has ever seen.

Boys Getting Ready: Renaissance Downtown
Ceremony + Reception: Columbus Athletic Club
Makeup: Alison Feamster
Flowers: Flowers on Orchard Lane
DJ:Mobile DJ Entertainment

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The ACC is beautiful for not only ceremonies but hanging wedding dresses from the chandeliers! columbusweddingphotographer

The reception aka a dream for a columbus wedding photographer or any photographer! athleticclubcolumbuswedding

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Columbus Wedding Photographer- Jenn + Tony

Jenn and Tony had a rooftop ceremony on a perfect Columbus day. After getting ready we headed all over Columbus for their wedding portraits. No matter how many times i visit these places they never get old. There is always something new and exciting to discover. Jenn and Tony, thank you for having me. I had such a good time and would do it 20x over!

Ceremony + Reception: Renaissance
Reception Music: Capital City Sound
Cake: Melizabeth’s Cakes
Photo Booth: The Columbus Photobooth Co.
Makeup: Allison Poulton-Novak
Ceremony Music: Bagpiper Jeff Linn

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I love me a birdcage. Simple, timeless and oh so fun!

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While Jenn was looking amazing, Tony was looking pretty good himself! ohioweddingphotography

Pretty awesome taste, right? columbusweddingphotographer

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Cleveland Wedding Photography- Carolyn and Jim

Ahh the joys of being behind on blogging. Only about 5 more weddings to blog before I’m caught up ;)

Carolyn and Jim were the winners of my free wedding photography contest and ever since they submitted I knew what a blast they would be. They proved nothing else and there wedding day was filled with love and lots of laughter. I wish you all the best in your journey as husband and wife.

Ceremony: St. Francis of Assisi

Reception: St. Noel Banquet Center

DJ: Hats off Entertainment

Transportation: A1 Mr. Limo

Coordinator: Heidzillas

How gorgeous are these moss letters? I think door letters so absolutely adorable.

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If you LOVE detail shots, I am your girl. I could shot details for hours on end.weddingphotosclevelandweddingdetailsohio

I LOVE these first dances. Carolyn is just all smiles and so radiant. The other is so adorable. How can you not smile?!firstdances

The many faces of the speeches :) ohioweddingreception

Congrats to the both of you! clevelandweddingreception

Canton Ohio Wedding Photographer- Jessica and Dustin

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Of all the weddings I have photographed in Canton is there one more gorgeous? WOW.  This was a private property and they REALLY need to hold more weddings here and let me come back for all of them. ;) Jessica and Dustin had a beautiful Canton Wedding and I was more than honored to photograph it. There was no detail unnoticed and it was a perfect wedding. It’s one of those weddings where you could photograph it over and over just because you cannot get enough! clevelandweddingphotographerohioweddingphotographyohioweddingphotographer

It just so happens their wedding colors perfectly match my branding. clevelandwedidngphotos1

And then the guys goofed off for awhile. ohiogroomsmenpictures

Isn’t this a perfect back drop for a wedding? It certainly doesn’t look like Ohio! Eric caught this perfectly. ohioceremonyphotography

Walking up the aisle with her father and down with her new husband. :) ohioweddingceremony

Having a moment with her father before they walked down the aisle.cantonweddingphotocantonweddingphotosclevelandportraitsohio

I am a huge detail fanatic but Eric was the one who grabbed this awesome shot.clevelandphotographer

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Columbus Ohio Wedding Photographer | Beth and Matt

Beth and Matt had a beautiful wedding this summer and yes, I am behind on blogging. ;) It was a gorgeous day despite the random rainy summer that we had. In the past I had worked with Bett’s sister and I also did their friend Dianna’s wedding. It’s always great being around people that you know. Thank you both for having me, it was a blast working with you and being with your friends and family!

Vendors:
Ceremony – St. James the Less Catholic Church
Reception – The Burgundy room at the Makoy Center
Cake – Elegant Cakes
DJ- Paul James from Ohio DJ Network

Beth’s only request: a picture of Matt when she was walking down the aisle. columbusphotographerweddingphotographerohiocolumbusweddingphotoscolumbusweddingphotographyphotographerweddingohio

This wins my favorite series of images. These 2 were so great with each-other. It was so easy to take pictures!columbuswedding2ohio wedding photographerohioweddingphotographercolumbuwedding

Antigua Wedding Photography: Trash the Dress

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Antigua Wedding Photography | Natalee and Brian

Natalee and Brian got married on a perfect sunny day in Antigua. There wedding was one I have been waiting for, for some time. Natalee and I had worked together in the past on a very special gift for Brian. When it came to her wedding day it was like good friends and I enjoyed being around them and their family/friends.

Here is a list of vendors they used to make their destination wedding wonderful.

Resort: Sandals Antigua

Wedding Dress: Davids Bridal

Veil: Occansey Designs

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The most important advice I could also give to my destination couples. Wear sunscreen! antiguawedding1Antigua444Antigua496

The cutest first dance ever! Natalee was all smiles the whole way through.antigua111antiguaweddng4antiguaweddng5

Natalee is just stunning. antiguaweddng7

and Brian was looking equally as good! antigua222TTD4

Relaxed portraiture. My thing. ;) This needs to be a canvas on a wall asap! antiguawedding

Trash the Dress in Puerto Rico

I finally got to hang a dress from a tree. Always wanted to do it, always forgot.We carried this thing all over the beach after the TTD so I could take shots with it everywhere.

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Melissa and Luis: Destination wedding in Puerto Rico

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Congrats to the both of you! I had a blast working with you and seeing your vision come to life. Puerto Rico was a perfecrt backdrop for your wedding and cannot wait to visit again soon!

Natalie and Jordon: Destination Wedding at Melia Caribe PT. 1

Natalie and Jordon picked the gorgeous Melia Caribe for their special day. This resort was remarkable and did such a great job.  You two were such a pleasure to work with from the moment I met you at dinner. Your friends and family were equally warm and embracing and of course, always a good laugh.

I started with some getting ready shots while Natalie was getting her hair done. The dress is one of my favorite detail shots to get.

Next being the flowers! The resort did an amazing job at these!

Just waiting for his soon to be wife :)

Oh I love when couples decide to see eachother before the ceremony. We had such a great amount of time to walk around and take pictures. Part 2 coming tomorrow :-)