Libby & Mike suggested doing some photographs at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream. Even if I weren’t nine months pregnant I’d still be impressed by their unusual {yummy} flavors, kind service, and cute decor. But since I am, I was in heaven eating my Salty Caramel & Meyer Lemon Blueberry scoops! Check out Jeni’s website for locations & more details: http://jenisicecreams.com/

We began shooting with steady sunshine and warm temperatures. By the end of it, there was sideways rain & tornado sirens so we abruptly wrapped everything up! Although I left as quickly as possible, I will definitely need to come back with Rocky sometime. I highly recommend this location and it’s possibilities to all my Columbus brides for engagement shoots or even a picture stop during the wedding day.

Libby & Mike, I wish you all the best as you settle in to California. Can’t wait to shoot your wedding this fall ♥

When I do photo shoots, I start by doing very formal, posed shots. I feel like the sooner we get them out of the way, the more my subjects can relax & we can dive into more natural {& fun} ideas. Another advantage, is that the hair & make up are fresh for that close up. After we went through this part, Brandon & Becki were game for anything. It was great to know that they trusted me & were willing to work with me. They also had some great ideas {see the truck picture at the end}. Thanks you two, looking forward to the beautiful wedding this summer!

So you will notice that these took place in Tipp City with lots of fall colors. Just browsing through these to select photos for this post made me really miss that time of year {sigh}. I always encourage a change of clothes {even if it’s just a different top or change of shoes}, because I love how the tone can change based on the outfit. It’s always nice to have a little variety to choose from when you get your proofs. Plus, when we are shooting in diverse locations, different backdrops will really correlate to certain outfits better than others. I love the color palette in the first couple pictures with the blues, creams, and mahogany.

These are some of my favorites from that beautiful {warm} fall day. Enjoy!

{I’m going to update some engagement, family, & wedding posts. Then I will dedicate this blog to Christmas as I attempt to do Twelve Days of Christmas: A Blog Carnival, we will see how that goes!}.

I try to do a little research with my couples before engagement sessions to understand what backdrop will suit them best. After a few questions, I discovered that Josh & Jacqui spent childhood summers on a lake in NY. It’s a huge part of their love story. We didn’t have access to that lake, but did what we could ;]

It was really windy {& cold}, so the dress shot was so natural. This is one of my favorites!

We just got back from our “honeymoon” in Mexico this week! It was definiely the best vacation we’ve ever taken. I’ve got a lot of work to post, it’s been a very busy {but wonderful} month. I’m trying to finish my clients pictures then I’ll share a little about our trip.  Have a happy weekend!

I love getting e-mails from Whitney about her wedding plans and ideas. She’s been coordinating so many details on her own and really doing her research, it’s going to be a fabulous day. Their wedding is set for Halloween and I can’t wait to capture their beautiful city wedding in Columbus!

We had a lot of fun and they made my job really easy! I include engagement pictures in my package because I want to get to know the bride and groom.  It gives them a chance to know what it’s like to work with me. A lot of men are a little camera shy, but I try to keep everything as natural as possible so that you don’t feel the pressure you think you will have. All they have to do is hang out with their future wife and I take care of the rest.

I adore doing vintage shots, but sometimes full color is just perfect.