Staci & Dave's Engagement Session; Goodale Park

There are some couples that you can tell right away are just made for each other.  I had the pleasure of meeting with Staci & Dave this summer to go over the details of their big day and immediately felt the love they share.  Staci & Dave told me all about their upcoming "I Do's" and the lovely wedding they are planning.  It was so nice to see a couple who were truly kind to each other and really respected each others opinions and input.  I can remember them sitting across from me and taking turns flipping through the pages of my example albums and being sure each other was ready to go on the the next page.  It's that kind of thoughtfulness that made me so excited to not only shoot their wedding but also their engagement session.  Here are just few of my favorite images from Staci & Dave's engagement session at Goodale Park.

This is one of my favorite groups of photos ever!  I love how Staci & Dave are just beaming and ready to lean in for the kiss!

Just a super cute image with one of Columbus' awesome murals as a fun backdrop.

Staci & Dave wanted to be sure to get a few pictures with their pooch Bella.  This photo is just a perfect  moment with this happy little family!

I love the candid moments.  Staci and Dave were just walking to our next shooting location and I lagged behind to get this sweet photo.  Totally unposed and totally natural.

There really is no words for this image.  Just pure love and happiness to be with each other and it shows!

Congratulations Staci & Dave!  We can't wait to celebrate your big day with you!

Elizabeth & Mark; August 25, 2012

I first met Elizabeth and Mark this Spring and they told me they were planning their wedding in a just a few months.  Some couples might have cried at the thought of planning their wedding in such a short amount of time but Elizabeth and Mark were calm as could be.  Their dream wedding was falling into place perfectly and I couldn't wait to photograph their big day!  The intimate ceremony was held at St. John's Lutheran Church in Marysville and then guests were off to dance the night away at Thiergartner Farms, Elizabeth's families farm!  There was no detail overlooked in this incredible wedding.  Everywhere I turned there was another special touch that I just had to photograph.  I am sure that Elizabeth and Mark's wedding will be one that will inspire a lot of brides.  Here are just a few of my favorite photos (and boy was it hard to narrow down!).

The beautiful Elizabeth!  She really is a natural in front of the camera and this backdrop of blue sky and green fields is just perfect!

 Mark is such a genuine guy and I think that really shows in this photo of him.  His smile is just effortless!

Elizabeth & Mark took us on a little detour on the way to their reception.  We ended up under this amazing covered bridge where we took tons of great photos of the happy couple!

 One of my favorite shots from the whole day.  Breathtaking!

 I love this little grouping of photos from the reception.  There were just so many great details to narrow down but I think these few really give the sense of what a special event this was!

Congratulations Elizabeth & Mark!  Many happy years to come!

Natalie & Matt; August 3, 2012

There are just some weddings that really stay with you.  Natalie and Matt's beautiful August wedding is one that will stick with us for awhile.  When I first met Natalie and Matt they told me that were high school sweethearts.  We started going over the details of their big day I knew that this wedding was going to be special.  The wedding ceremony and reception was located at Scioto Reserve which provided a stunning backdrop for this lovely day.  Natalie and Matt had tons of great touches that made the day not only special for them but also for their friends and family.  There were wonderful surprises like a bagpiper which lead Natalie and Matt down the aisle after saying their "I do's" and a group of Irish Step Dancers who preformed during the reception. The band Red Hot Rhythm Review provided the amazing music that kept the guests dancing  all night.  Below are just a few of my favorite photos from this awesome day!

Natalie & Matt chose to see each other before walking down the aisle.  This is the moment when Matt turned around and saw his beautiful bride for the first time!  

Matt was such an easy, natural groom to photograph.  And because of his ease we were able to capture some really nice portraits of him like the one above.

What can we say about this photo of Natalie?  Just a glowing, beautiful bride!

The happy couple together. 

These are some of my favorite reception shots.  Everyone was so happy to celebrate with Natalie and Matt and there were just so many smiling faces! 

Congratulations Natalie & Matt!  Many happy years to come!

Erin & Duncan; July 28, 2012

I first met Erin & Duncan this past February on a cold winter day.  Immediately I could see the love and warmth they had for each other and their families.  They told me a story of how they biked across the country last summer together.  On this trip they had a "mock wedding" with their fellow biking friends in Wyoming and began planning their July 2012 wedding. There day would begin at St. John's Catholic church and end at the Country Club of York. Erin & Duncan truly believe in the sanctity of marriage.  Their wedding was not only an amazing party, it was a day filled with love and special moments.  Here are just a few of my favorite images from Erin & Duncan's big day!

Erin & Duncan were both complete naturals in front of the camera which it made it that much easier for us to capture amazing photos!

 This group of photos of Erin just bring a smile to my face.  She is simply glowing and her happiness really shines through!

 Duncan was a totally relaxed groom and not afraid to smile and show how excited he was for this day. Erin had his cufflinks custom made with pieces of a map.  One cufflink showed the town in Wyoming where they had their mock wedding and one showed the town in Maryland where they would start their life together as husband and wife.

 Just a timeless photo of a beautiful bride.

Congratulations Erin & Duncan!  Many happy years to come!

Vendors We Love: Freeze Frame I Bloom Beads

This month's amazing vendor is Freeze Frame flower preservation.  We received a glowing recommendation this month from Kelly, one of our former brides, who told us about her wonderful experience with the people from Freeze Frame.  Anytime a client of ours loves one of their vendors we are so excited to pass along their information.  It takes a lot of talented people to make a wedding perfect and we love hearing about other vendors who are as passionate about their work as we are.

  

 Freeze Frame creates stunning works of art using the flowers from your wedding.  They can also incorporate special details into your display, such as an invitation or a piece of jewelry.  

   

To learn more about Freeze Frame please click here to visit their site.  You can also reach via email at service@freezeframeit.com or 800.822.9273

Jessy & Greg, June 23, 2012

You may remember Jessy and Greg from our engagement session in Federal Hill, Maryland this past Fall.  We had such a great time during our session that I could not wait for their big day in June.  They decided to tie the knot here in Columbus and had friends and family travel from all over to celebrate with them. We started our day at the First Community Church and ended with a rocking reception at the Scioto Country Club.  Jessy and Greg were so warm and kind to us and their guests.  Their love really shows in all the photos we captured at this beautiful wedding.  Below are just a few of my favorite photos from our day together!

Jessy is absolutely STUNNING!  I am in love with this photo of her and her beautiful smile!

Greg is also super handsome and an all round nice guy.  We loved hearing stories about how much he has cared for and loved Jessy and her friends and family over the years. 

 We were lucky enough to get a few moments on the greens at Scioto Country Club and it was an amazing backdrop!  

This has to be my favorite photo of Jessy and Greg together! 

 

Jessy and Greg had an awesome band called Red Hot Rhythm that got everyone up and on the dance floor!  It was the perfect end to a gorgeous day! 

Congratulations Jessy & Greg and thank you for letting us be a part of your special day!

Columbus Bride Feature!!

We are so excited to share this great article featured on columbusbride.com about Annie & Anson's big day.  This was such a great couple to photograph and their story is amazing.  Click here to check out the article today!