Darla & Andrew {engaged}

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when your couple runs a dairy farm where else do you photograph them? You got it!

I had so much fun with these two! It was very cold with crazy winds but we made the most of it and they brought! Darla and Andy, I cannot wait for your wedding next month!

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Andrew is all about his John Deeres and has a collection of them so, of course we had to use the ring on one :)

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Yummy light… YES PLEASE!

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There is meaning behind this hat… you’ll learn more when I post wedding images next month! and I should have used a higher F stop to get the name above the barn but I’m so used to shooting wide open for a shallow depth!

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My assistant Alaysia grabbed this BTS (behind the scenes) shot of me doing my thang! not the most flattering, but hey, now you know! I rock my shoot sac (the camera/lens bag hanging to my right) at every session! love that thing so much we have two!

 

 

 

Joyce & Jim {engaged}

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When I first met Joyce and Jim I KNEW I wanted to photograph their wedding, but then they left the consultation without booking and I wondered “what went wrong? I thought we were soul mates”! haha Then I got the call (and several texts and emails) that they wanted to secure having me as their photographer. Yippeee!

Joyce said “Your work is beautiful and we just knew you’d get the job done with your personality. And we just connected. You truly love your work and the people in it. We can tell! Jim and I said you’re the type of person we would go out for a drink with.”

And we did. We met for drinks a couple weeks after they signed their contract and I fell in love with them even more. (this is sounding kinda weird, huh?) Just kidding! but seriously, I love having those connections with my ‘clients’ . Building a strong relationship makes for the best photos!

These two just seem to have that chemistry… and, they met online…. E harmony.com! I think they should be in one of their commercials!  I could see immediately their connection and knew I wanted to be a part of it.

Joyce and Jim are incredible people and had ME smiling during their {LOVE} session!

I can’t even tell you how excited I am to capture their day next month as they say their “I do’s” at the beautiful Inverness Club in Toledo.

Until then, here is a sneak peek of the {LOVE} session.

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Jim said he had to have the traditional Art Museum pose with ‘the bride in the front and the groom blurred in the back ground’ (that would be called ‘shallow depth of field’) 

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 I think we got it, don’t you?

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Joyce and Jim, thanks for all your fabulousness!

xo

HAIR: Andrew at Bliss Studio Salon in BG

MUA: Brandi at Beauty By Brandi and the Aesthetics Group In Perrysburg

 

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

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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.

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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!

Color or B&W? leave your comments below!

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