One of the most common questions I get from my seniors is whether or not they should get their hair and makeup done by a professional for their session. My answer is, if it’s in your budget, YES! There are so many benefits to having your makeup professionally done for your photos, and it will […]

Just as Jesus’ life on this earth was destined for purpose, so is yours. Please don’t forget that! It can be so easy to fall into the mindset that the work we are doing isn’t valuable, it’s not impacting people or changing lives. We often forget that we were given this platform for a reason. […]

Maria & Jake are going to be Miami Mergers, so naturally, we had to capture their engagement photos back where they first met: Miami University! I always love it when couples bring me back to campus because it’s my Alma Mater! I graduated from Miami in 2016 and it’s always so sweet to visit. These […]

Heather is a personal branding photographer here in Columbus, so it’s always such a privilege to capture her own personal branding photos! It’s so important to always have up-to-date photos, so we scheduled a quick fall session so she could have colorful fall content to share with her new hairdo! It was so fun hanging […]

If you haven’t already heard, my friend Michelle Joy Photo and I recently relaunched our education brand, The Second Shooter Society! This is education for beginning wedding photographers and second shooters alike. Whether you’re brand new to weddings or a few years in, we have content that will be perfect for you! One of my […]

This is the day you’ve been waiting for! Your senior session is finally here. By this point, we’ve picked out your locations, we’ve decided on your outfits, and it’s time to relax and have fun! Here are a few tips to keep in mind for the day of your session: Make sure your nails are […]

Michelle & I are so excited to announce that our educational brand, Refined Second Shooter, has officially become known as The Second Shooter Society! We love our Refined Second Shooter family, and we are so excited to share the love with even MORE growing wedding photographers of all skill levels. Whether you’re a newbie photographer […]

Ask and you shall receive! It’s been almost a year since I posted about my home decor and I’m excited to bring back the “Making A House A Home” blog series. What I really love about the way I decorated my house is that it’s really easy to customize for each season. I have neutral […]

What I love most about Addie’s senior session is the variety that we were able to capture for her! The bright orange leaves are the perfect fall backdrop, but the purple flowers give you a hint of summer, too. You would have never known that these were taken in November at Inniswood Metro Gardens! I […]