Christopher and Alianna

Christopher and Alianna

James Ranch Park : Xenia, Ohio 

I had the absolute joy of photographing my two favorite kiddos a few weeks ago, and it was pure magic! Every week, I get to see these sweet faces at the gym while Natalie rocks her cheer and tumbling classes—it’s hands-down the highlight of my week. And getting to be their photographer too? Total icing on the cake. These moments fill my heart and remind me exactly why I love doing what I do. 💫📸

Christopher cracks me up—getting a genuine smile from him can be a bit of a challenge, but wow, did he bring the personality! Ham it up, kiddo! 😄 And yes, the deal still stands: one more smile for the camera and you get to sit on Natalie’s lap and play Roblox. Fair trade, right? 

Miss Alianna might just be the cutest baby I’ve ever laid eyes on! Watching her start to stand and take those wobbly little steps is the sweetest thing. Her giggly personality could melt anyone’s heart. I seriously can’t wait to see her grow up—she’s already stealing the show! 💕

These little moments—whether it’s Christopher hamming it up for the camera, Alianna giggling as she takes her first steps, or just seeing their personalities shine—are what make my heart so full. I’m beyond grateful to witness their growth, capture their joy, and freeze these fleeting stages in time. Getting to photograph them is the sweet spot where fun meets purpose. 💛

Here’s to more smiles, more giggles, and more memories—can’t wait to see what magic we capture next!

Taylor + Anthony

Taylor + Anthony

Engagement Pictures at Twin Creek Metro Park

One of my favorite couples became engaged on top of a foggy mountain in North Carolina. When I received the ring picture, I knew I couldn't wait to take their engagement pictures and could hardly hold back my excitement. 

Taylor shared with me that they will be having an elopement before heading back to the mountains for their ceremony in October 2026 and she found the perfect location. A meadow over looking the country near Germantown called Twin Creeks Metro Park. When we arrived, the place is gorgeous and the sun was starting to set for the perfect background. 

After a few key shots with the meadow and sun setting in the background, we decide to take a "short" hike on the blue trail. None of us had done this hike before and thought it looked great for pictures. Little did we know that the trail was a mile long, through unmaintained foliage, in the sweltering heat. Taylor in her beautiful flowing dress and pearl strapped sandals was a trooper. This quickly became "not" the picture perfect engagement session she had dreamed of. We quickly found out we should have turned around before entering the overgrown tunnel that looked so inviting.  

Luckily, when we finally made our way out of the "jungle", all sweaty and frustrated, the breathtaking sun was setting over the trees. We couldn't let this unwanted hike stop us from enjoying the view. Anthony grabbed the veil from his truck (pictured in the one of the last shots) and we got these precious moments as the sunset behind us. You can see the calm and love flowing through these two and I know that they will be each others strength in hard times. 

I can't wait to celebrate with them and capture their perfect day! I'm over the moon that I get to be their photographer. We now know that on elopement day, we will not be persuaded by the tunnel backlight by gorgeous lighting and will stick to the meadow overlooking the country for our shots! 

      

Cantwell Cliffs I Hocking Hills

 

    In October, My mom, Natalie and I took a girls trip to Hocking Hills, Ohio for my moms birthday. We left on a Monday morning and it took us about 1hr and 45min from Dayton. Natalie was so excited to see our cabin even though we couldn't check in till 3. We went to check it out before doing any hiking or getting lunch. We stayed in the Ridgeback cabin through Cabins By The Cave. It was beautiful on the outside because it was surrounded by an array of orange, red and yellow trees. 

    After we checked out the cabin, we decided to take a short hike and then grab lunch. We drove over to Cantwell Cliffs to hike along the cliff floor. The trail is about a 1/2 mile with views of the cliffs above you. Right at the beginning of the hike, you go down a steep set of stairs called The Fat Women's Squeeze.   

The Fat Women's Squeeze

The Fat Women's Squeeze

     

You then can squeeze between where a rock broke in two and hike down to the floor bed 

    The whole hike is really nice and not to difficult. There is a huge cave you can explore by climbing huge boulders. Natalie and I enjoyed this but we were sad that there wasn't any water flowing at the waterfall. We really enjoyed this hike, especial for the first of many more the rest of the week.  

 

    After the hike, we were ready for some food and WINE!!! I was excited to check out Hocking Hills Winery. My mom and I shared an 8 glass wine flight for $10. I tried Lilly of the Valley, Sweet Chardonnay, 2019 Riesling and a peach slushy. They were all so good, that I bought a bottle of each of the wines. We also ordered the Explorer Board, which was delicious. Natalie must have been hungry because she scarfed down most of the tray so mom and I were still hungry. We ended up ordering the Winery Medley also. To top of our wonderful experience, we bought yummy chocolate truffles from Wren Valley Truffles. They were amazing. I'd say our first day at Hocking Hills a success.