The Walker Family Portrait Session; The Jeffrey Mansion

I love meeting new families and getting to spend some time photographing them.  I had a blast with The Walker Family at The Jeffrey Mansion in Bexley.  They came dressed and ready for a day of smiles and fun (even Grandma came to help coax out those giggles!).  I could not get enough of the little ones super cute smiles and there were plenty to go around.  Here are just a few of my favorite photos from my time with The Walker Family.

Natalie & Maeve; Whetstone Park of Roses

Meet Natalie & Miss Maeve!  This adorable mother daughter team have an infectious smile and a super special bond.  I had the pleasure of photographing these two during our Fall Portrait Sessions in October at The Whetstone Park of Roses.  It was a chilly, grey, Fall morning but you would never tell from these smiles.  Miss Maeve could not have been any cuter and was the perfect little model from her stylish infinity scarf to her little leather booties.  Already her presence and personality are warm and welcoming just like her Mom!  Here are just a few of my favorite photos from my day with Natalie and Maeve.

The Lomonico Family 2015; Jeffrey Mansion

There's nothing I love more than getting to see my favorite families every year for our portraits in the park sessions.   The Lomonico family has been with us since 2008 when Lisa and Craig tied the knot and then little Gianna came along and stole our hearts with her adorable little smile and cute as a button personality.  The Lomonico's are one of the nicest families you'll ever meet and their love for each other is beautiful.  It's never work when picking up a camera to go hang out with them.  Here are just a few of my favorite photos from my time with the Lomonico's at Jeffrey Mansion.  

The Tisdale Family; Whetstone Park of Roses

Remember the early days of Fall when the temperature was still warm and sunny?!  The Tisdale family and I were able to capture one of those last great days at the Whetstone Park of Roses.  The sun was shining and warm, the flowers in bloom and the star of our shoot Miss Vivian was all smiles.  I love watching this little girl grow up, it's one of the great perks of my job and boy do her parents love her.  Viv had a great day playing, running (mostly running hahah!) and exploring the park.  In between all the fun I was able to capture a few photos of this adorable little girl and her happy parents.  Here are just a few of my favorites from my time with The Tisdale Family.

Patrick & John's Pop Up Wedding; Chestertown Maryland

What could be better than photographing your little brothers wedding?!  Well when you are the only one who knows you are going to a wedding it's pretty awesome.  My little brother Patrick tied the knot this summer to his amazing partner John in a surprise backyard wedding.  They just moved in to a spectacular new house and sent out invitations to a House Warming party for their friends and family.  I got the call from my brother who told me I HAD to make the trip to Çhestertown, Maryland that weekend and bring my camera.  So after very little prodding (Pat is terrible about keeping secrets and I of course know the way to get him to fess up fast) I found out that this wedding would be held in their backyard and no one else knew.  It was torture keeping this secret but I couldn't wait until I got to see everyone's faces on the big day.  When the day came myself and John's sister were both asked to be bridesmaids with secret bouquets disguised as a floral arrangement's on the the kitchen table.  It was such a great idea!  After the ceremony (with tons of happy tears shed by all) I grabbed my camera and photographed the happy couple and all of their friends and family in attendance.

I couldn't be happier to have been a part of their special day and love that it was such a great surprise to all!  Here are a few of my favorite images from Patrick and John's Pop Up Wedding!

Ashley & Todd Engagement; Schiller Park and German Village

I love getting to know a couple and shooting their engagement sessions is the perfect way.  Walking around outside and laughing and of course snapping some great pics while we get to know each other is a blast!  I met Ashley and Todd at Schiller Park and German Village on one of the first crisp Fall days we have had.  Ashley and Todd were up for anything!  I can't wait until this lovely couple ties the knot this summer.  Here are just a few of my favorite images from our time together.