Laidback and full of absolute JOY! Thats Morgan and Curtis. They invited me to their town of Ashland, Ohio to capture their engagement photos. We ran around a beautiful park in the country before switching up the outfits and heading downtown. Crimson Lane Event Venue in Ada, Ohio holds a special place in their hearts — stay tuned for their gorgeous summer wedding day ..read more

Hosting a backyard wedding? Count me in x10000. I love a wedding day that holds so much meaning to a couple and family. Meet Mackenzie and John — their meaning for this backyard wedding was different than most. Mackenzie nor John grew up in Van Wert, Ohio but Mackenzie’s mom did. After growing up Mackenzie’s mom moved away for school, raising kids, and life. After Mackenzie and her siblings were off to school her parents lived by the ocean until they decided to move back to Mom’s hometown of Van Wert. The home they purchased held the perfect pallet for Mackenzie and John’s wedding day! (A wedd ..read more

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If you’ve ever driven through Van Wert, Ohio chances are you’ve passed ‘the Castle’. The Castle was built in 1898 by a husband for his wife — word on the street is that she wasn’t super keen on the estate but the visual impact it left on our town is still bearing conversation. Over the years the Castle was home to many people including a nursing home. Most recently a couple from Dallas, Texas bought it to welcome area weddings a unique, elevated space to hold their weddings — a larger city style wedding if you will. While life pulled them back to Texas, this local photographer wished opportuni ..read more

I met Haley and Michael in a cute town halfway between Cincinnati and myself in Northwest Ohio. We loved all of the option Cincinnati offered for engagement photos but itched for something different. Enter Greenville, Ohio. With a gorgeous park, river through town, and a cute downtown — we were both sold! We met on a summer evening and gallivanted around the area capturing their love. Aren’t they the cutest together?! Check out a few of my favorites! I can’t wait to share their New Years Eve wedding ..read more

Grace, Kevin, and their downtown Cincinnati wedding. As Cincinnati german fest took over the town — Grace and Kevin celebrated their love at Rhinegeist Brewery. Their morning started off at the gorgeous Renaissance Hotel. When they were dressed — they met in the alleyway next to the hotel. Their intimate, soft love is so special—an honor to document. Vendors Photography :: Taylor Ford Photography Venue :: Rhinegeist Brewery Planner :: Turning Point Events ..read more

vendors photography :: taylor ford photography venue :: stone valley meadows planner & decor :: events by shannon hair & makeup :: ivy salon northside cake :: fat ben’s bakery flower :: the flowerman dj :: dj bead dress :: carrie caribou bridal ..read more

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In the mountains of the Santa Fe National Forest, Karissa & Jeff hosted their family for one beautiful elopement. Karissa often found herself in New Mexico for work and new she had to share this magical place with Jeff and their families. The date was set and 18 people set off to The Land — a gorgeous compound of airbnb homes in Canones, New Mexico for their nuptials. Friday night, the family cooked out, told stories, and exchanged gifts. The sunset was unbelievable and we all prayed the sunset would show off again on Saturday. The morning of their elopement was calm — the sun hid behind t ..read more

Ah, 2023, the year that brought about so much personal growth! Picture this: you've nurtured your business like it's your own baby for a whole decade – a decade of hustle, passion, and hard work. And then you find yourself transitioning into a whole new realm – parenthood! Talk about a plot twist (a fantastic one) but a twist I never thought would twist me. ha! But fear not, dear friend! In the midst of diapers, late-night lullabies, and the beautiful chaos that comes with a tiny human, I took a moment to reflect on life, to grow, and to make note of all those areas that could use a bit of a m ..read more