Sarah & Andrew {engaged}

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It was hot that day.. like 90 degrees hot and humid when it LOOKED like we were going to get some cooler weather. But these two were champs and dressed to impress! can I just say how much I LOVE  a guy in a suit! Doesn’t even have to wear a tie, but man, a jacket and dress slacks?? YES please!! and that dress on Sarah??! LOVEEEE!

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Amy & Kevin {engaged}

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Amy & Kevin are the fun loving couple who love boating and playing with Amy’s daughter Ava, whom Kevin ADORES!

When they first met Amy saw Kevin as a ‘serious party guy’ who she could never see herself marrying, but obviously they are meant to be!

Amy loves a grunge urban look, but since Kevin loves the water, Amy opted to have their {LOVE} session at the Bay to make her man happy. See, compromise! (okay, or knowing how to keep peace!-We will be doing some wedding photos with an urban look!)

They met at a ‘crazy party he was having at his house back in 2004′ and reconnected in 2011 and Amy says “that was all she wrote!” he proposed in Niagra Falls, bending down on one knee at night right near the Falls. Amy says it’s a night she will never forget!

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toledo wedding photographer

toledo wedding photographer

toledo wedding photographer

Have fun at your FOUR DAY bachelor party this weekend Kevin! Sounds like a TON of fun!

Amy, you can get through this! LOL See you both again soon! xo

 

Brittany & Corey {engaged}

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Her eyes sparkle when he looks at her. She giggles, and he adores her.

toledo wedding photographer, side cut park, maumee , royal blue, white dress

toledo wedding photographer, side cut park, maumee , royal blue, white dress

The ‘kissing photo”.. I typically do not like kissing pictures.. noses are smooshed and it just looks awkward.. but THIS is a kiss! I have the couple hold just before their lips touch, feeling each others’ breath, and with an ever so light smile.

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I fell in love with Brittany’s personality as soon as we met! And when I found out we have the same birth date, she deems herself as a “control freak/organized freak” (umm, hello? have we met in the mirror?) and she LOVES the Notebook … linked spirits! Seesters! As for Corey, he is former military and has red hair.. ’nuff said!

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These two crazy kids met at a fair so, of course, we had to schedule the shoot around carnival season! So Stinkin’ FUN!

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I love this photo… I cropped this for the guy to the left on purpose. I love to see the look on peoples faces when I pose someone near them. I liked to think he had a wife he was just waiting for (maybe she was off getting him some peanuts and lemonade or winning him a prize!) Of course I want the focus on the couple, with a little..’ oh wait, who’s that guy over there?’

In the end, true love wins every time…

xo

Alex & Josh

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Alexandra & Josh. What can I say about this adorable couple? Alex contacted me and wondered if I “would be interested or consider shooting a small courthouse wedding in Kentucky”?? Ummmmm, YES PLEASE! So excited to have a change of pace and capture small, intimate details of a love story save all the hoopla.

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The sun was amazing this night and the couple really showed me their love for each other!

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farm engagement session, rusty car, coral dress

When Alex told me they were Duck Dynasty fans and wanted to mimic a photo in DD style, I was thrilled! We even found a duck decoy on the property! #score!

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I’m a sucker for guys with red hair or red beards (have you seen the sexy guy I am married to?)! And Alex, could you be any more sassy girl?? {LOVE}

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Love funky downtown images!

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So excited to photograph these two again “down south” in a few weeks! xo

Molly & Johnny {engaged}

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They met while Molly was on vacation with her family in the Cayman islands, where Johnny was born and raised. When I met with them to chat about their wedding Johnny told me ” I just wasn’t complete without her” after she had left, and he decided to move to Toledo.

Johnny proposed to Molly over a sushi dinner at her house, with the help from Molly’s mom Tracy. Tracy had handmade a bracelet, out it around Molly’s cat’s neck with the ring attached, and brought the cat in to sit on Molly’s lap, who noticed right away!

They say they both kinda “blacked out during that time from all the excitement!

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beach engagement, sunset, sand art, pink dress

beach engagement, sunset, sand art, pink dress

beach engagement, sunset, sand art, pink dress

beach engagement, sunset, sand art, pink dress

Johnny is an artist so naturally we had to have him draw something in the sand!

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Could Molly be any more adorable?

these clouds were seriously amazing!!

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Molly & Johnny get married this Sunday and I cannot wait to help celebrate their day with them and create forever memories for this sweet couple! xo

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