{Engagement} Kyle + Kristin: Dayton, Ohio Portrait & Wedding Photographer

This is Kristin + Kyle. They are an adorable, young, madly-in-love, gorgeous, perfect couple. I absolutely love couples like this--young and in love, I guess it reminds me of my husband and I ;) Anyway, I reaallllly fell in love with photographing their love. All the gentle kisses and hugs, little whispers and jokes, it was precious, ohhh SO precious. Seeing real love is overwhelming! Every time I look back through these' images it makes my heart melt a little. Man, I love my job.

Enough with the talking onto the good stuff.


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{Wedding/Personal} Josh + Grace: Kettering, Ohio Portrait & Wedding Photographer

It was THE day! It was the day we had been talking about ever since we were little tiny girls. It was Grace's wedding day! She had been waiting for that day for 22 years. Waiting for the day she would say "I do" and marry the man of her dreams.

The weather was warm and the sun was shinning. It was a "perfect" day in June, just like we had pictured it as little girls.

Grace always said she wanted her wedding color to be purple. Ever since I can remember; PURPLE is what she wanted, and as you will see purple is what she got. My mom made all the bridesmaids dress',flowers, and the food (yep, she's pretty amazing!). All the details turned out beautiful. From the table settings to the guest book/scrap book that everyone signed. It was pretty amazing to see it all come together as HER WEDDING DAY. THE ONE DAY she's been waiting for her entire life.

When I walked to where the guys were getting ready Josh was SO excited. He couldn't keep it in. Yes, he's a grown man, but not to grown up not to act like a giddy school boy that was about to talk to the girl of his dreams for the first time. It was pretty cute to watch ;) Made me one happy sister to see a guy so excited to marry my sister. Even though no one would ever be good enough for my sister, Josh comes pretty close ;)

Grace was pretty chilled the whole day. She didn't seem nervous at all. She was glowing though. She was full of joy. She got her hair and make-up done and was ready to get in her dress. I hid it pretty well, but I was very emotional. My big sister, the one who I shared a room with most my life, who I told me all her secrets too, the one who I fought over clothes with and laughed with til 2am in the morning so many times, she was a bride. Her name would change from Robertson to Johnson. She was becoming a wife!

As soon as Dad started to walk her down the aisle the tears came. They were bitter sweet tears. There our Dad was walking her down the aisle to marry the man of her dreams. To promise him her love forever. It was happening, she was becoming Mrs.Johnson and I couldn't have been more excited.

Enough with my rambling...(don't judge me I just love my sissy ;) Here's a little peak into her wedding day.


(Since I was her maid-of-honor I couldn't photograph the whole day. So this blog is a little of what I got to shoot.)

Some of Grace's lovely details
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She was one proud Momma!
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(picture credit: Sarah Zylka)
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She was so beautiful!
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A few of us girls.
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(picture credit: Sarah Zylka)
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I love these' shots of us..we are pretty cool huh?
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(picture credit: Sarah Zylka)
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The whole group!
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Pretty head table!
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Grace wanted the cake to be perfect and it was just that. She loved it!
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Haha, the cake was pretty epic to watch. Josh has such a awesome look on his face lol
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They had a few little games planned that turned out to be so much fun.
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The magic lanterns ;)
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I loved writing this blog post. Personal post are my favorite. Grace couldn't have been a more beautiful bride (as you can see), Josh you looked pretty handsome too ;) So happy for you two love bird. <3 you guys!

{Wedding} Dustin + Becky: Columbus, Ohio Wedding & Portrait Photographer

I'm trying to caught up with blogging the weddings from this year. I'm getting there slowly.


It was a beautiful day in Columbus. Couldn't have asked for a better day to GET MARRIED. The reception was at the Culture Arts Center in downtown Columbus. It was like a quiet garden in the middle of a busy city. It was wonderful. Becky and Dustin booked me a while back and I remember the first time we met we immediately clicked. I thought she had a cute, bubbly personality, and I love bubbly people ;) He also came and I saw how they interacted together. I could tell they put a lot of team work into all the wedding planning. He was very involved in the planning. Is wasn't just the bride planning, he was planning too. Every decision that was made, they made together.

He is her stronghold. She is his precious treasure. I love how they are always laughing together. They have an intimate connection between each other that I know will last a lifetime.

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{Engagement} Timothy + Iuliana: Dayton, Ohio Portrait & Wedding Photography

I did my brother and soon-to-be sis-in-law's engagement session last fall, but never got around to blogging it(bad sister I am lol). Better late then never, right??! Anyway, it's a pretty sweet story of how God brought them together...here read for yourself. ;)

A little background on our relationship with Iuliana and on how we met her: We met her when she was 4 years old. Her family attended our church when they adpoted her. YES, she's adopted from Romania (how cool is that?!)!!! Iuliana and I were around the same age so we instantly became best friends as soon as her family brought her to church. We were best friends the entire time they came to our church, but her family decided to attend a different church (Iuli was about 11). After that we didn't really have much contact(even tho we missed each other a lot). At the time Iuliana only really knew Timothy as my older brother and Timothy only knew Iuliana as my good friend. So that was that. We didn't really see each other much.

Well about 6 years later on a Friday evening we were invited to a volleyball event. Our family is big into volleyball so we all went. We saw a lot of old friends including Iuliana and her family. (FYI: This is the same volleyball event that I met my husband and my best friend, Eastlyn). We ended up coming back the next Friday also and the following week. It was becoming a every-Friday event. We all loved it!

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Well shortly after we started coming to Friday-night-volleyball we went to a friends orchestra recital, Iuliana and her family so happened to be there too. That night was when I really noticed something, something between Timothy and Iuliana. Timothy couldn't take his eyes off of her. I had never seen Timothy look at a girl like he looked at Iuliana. I remember walking over and seeing the two of them sheepishly making conversion together. They were talking the entire evening. They didn't leave each other's side. Keep in mind neither of them are conversationalists. I knew something was up!!!! As the weeks went on we saw Iuliana almost every week. Timothy and Iuliana talked every chance they got. By now we ALL knew they were "interested" in being more then "just friends". Timothy wanted this girl, he wanted her attention. He wanted to spend every moment he could being with her and talking to her, same with Iuliana. I could tell she was head over heels for my brother. Since Iuliana and I had been good friends in the past and were quickly catching up with our friendship like before so I was thrilled about them being a couple. I would've never imagined, when we were little kids, that they would eventually be together, but God knew. He had it all planned out.

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After a year or so Timothy and Iuliana started courting-- meanwhile Reed and I were courting. Since Reed was like Timothy's best friend and Iuliana was one of my oldest friends the four of us became inseperable. We went on a ton of double dates, and spent most Friday nights together. We were like family already. Iuliana was like my sister and they weren't even engaged yet. We talked about getting married in the same month, going on vacations together, we even tossed around the idea of going on a honeymoon together, I know pretty close huh?

Well about a year or so into the future Timothy and Iuliana got engaged. Yep, he bought her a stunning ring and got down on one knee on her front porch (where most of the best conversations happened between the two of them) and asked for not only her hand, but most important her heart. Iuliana called me as soon as he proposed and told me the exciting news, even though I already knew he was going to propose that evening I was still SO excited. It was official! There was so much joy in her voice as she told me. We were all SO happy for them. They both glowed when the came over and showed off the ring.

Wedding planning quickly started. They needed to pick A DATE. Believe it or not that's harder then you think. I had already booked a lot of weddings for the next year so a lot of dates were taken already. They had to work around my schedule (sorry to be a pain lol). They finally found the perfect date. Septemeber 22nd, 2012, which so happens to be 9 days away. (Wooohooo)!

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Timothy is a year and half years older then me so we were pretty close growing up. We'd play cars together in the mulch in the front yard. Race around the cultisack on our bikes. Play "woof woof" around the house with the neighbor kids. Hide in the tree fort and knock the latter down so the little kids couldn't get up. He was my friend, even though I'd never would've admit it at age 13 lol. As we got older we got even closer, especially as we started courting our "significant others". Seems like we were all always together (still are).

Timothy moved in with Reed and I back in June and it's been SO wonderful having him here. I love having him here! Makes me sad that he will be moving out after the wedding. I'll miss seeing him everyday, but I know Timothy is the happiest when he is with his Iuliana. She completes him! She makes him smile like NO one ever could, so I know he is in good hands--I couldn't have picked a better person for Timothy. Iuliana is one of those girls that are so rare to find. She's gorgeous, and everyone knows it, but her. She's always been a good girl. Always did what was right. She's got a contagious smile and laugh. OMGSH, you HAVE to hear her laugh--it's the bomb ;) lol. Anyway, she's an amazing girl and I'm so happy I get to have her as my sister in 9 DAYS.

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I love you both and I couldn't be happeier for you guys. <3

{Senior} Allison: Yellow Springs, Ohio Wedding & Portrait Photographer

This is Allison, she's my cousin...and also my gal pal. We grew up playing dress-up!! We'd dress up like ballerinas & Disney princess' and throw fashion shows. We played Polly Pockets and rode bikes. Swam in the summer and had slumber parties all the time. Even though I was a little older then her that never got in the way. Some of the most fondest childhood memories are with her. No one could ever replace her! We even had plans on opening up a vet clinic (we had business cards and all lol.) SO many good memories with her!

She is strong, confident, beautiful, meek, SMART, and that's just a few of her strong characters. She's an amazing young lady and my life wouldn't be the same without her.


I told you she is beautiful!!!!! ENJOY.
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[{Personal/Engagementt} Josh + Eastlyn: Dayton, Ohio Portrait & Wedding Photographer

I remember the first time I met Eastlyn, her and her family came over, along with some other friends, so the Moms could talk about "homeschooling". We spent the day together, had lunch and hung out on the swing sets in the backyard (yep, we were cool like that, and very young lol). At the time Eastlyn and I didn't really hit it off-- we didn't really "click". The day came to an end and the Moms said good-bye, us girls said good-bye, and that was that. We really didn't see or talk to them much for the next couple years, not because we didn't want too our paths of life were just different. It wasn't until about 4 years when we were invited to a "homeschool" volleyball event (I really do have a lot of gratitude toward homeschooling lol). So we went, and we saw many familiar faces. People we knew, but didn't REALLY know. I saw Eastlyn, she saw me. We said "Hi"..and that was about it. We hadn't seen each other in 4 years, and we were just kids back then. There was still no click between us. We starting coming more and more to the volleyball events that were held on Friday nights. It wasn't until the 4 or 5 week of us coming that something clicked between us. I remember Eastlyn and her sister, Michaela came up to me after volleyball and just started talking to me. I'm not sure what it was about our conversation, but we just realllllyy hit it off well. THat conversation is really what started our {awesome} friendship. As our lives had bumps and curves we were always there for each other. You know how the teen years go, that's when you really need a best friend the most. She helped me with SO much. She talked me through SO much! We've pretty much talked everyday after that. Whether it be email, text, you name it. We had built such a strong friendship. (She also had a HUGE part in setting me up with Reed, my husband.)

I know you are anxious to hear how Eastlyn + Josh began as a couple...well just wait, it's coming.

Even though we were awesome friends it wasn't until her graduation party that I learned who she was head of heels for. Her party was coming to an end and we were sitting by the fire, just her and I. I finally just asked her who she liked (she was very secretive about it). She was hesitant to tell me at first, but she told me. She was in love with Josh Tolle. The boy she had/has known since she was 10 years old. NO one else knew! She was so giddy and happy when she told me. She hadn't shared it with anyone else and I know she felt awesome to be able to share that with someone, and I'm so happy it was me. ;)

Like I said, she has known Josh since she was 10 years old. It wasn't love at first sight, but it was a growing love from year to year. They were friends first (SO important).

What Eastlyn didn't know was that Josh too, had the same feelings toward her, if not stronger, but there was one problem-- they were both very shy and reserved toward each other. I watched them flirt in their "shy" manor and pass little hints toward each other of their feelings, but the timing wasn't right. Josh didn't make any moves toward a "relationship" with her. God still had work to do in their hearts to prepare them. It left Eastlyn guessing of his feelings (you know how us girls are). They both went with a big group on a mission trip to Mexico. Eastlyn sent me letters telling me about everything that was happening. She thought for sure he liked her, but when they came back things just went back to normal. She was confused!!! I was confused lol. As her best friend I didn't really know what to tell her. What we didn't know was God still wasn't finished with preparing Josh and Eastlyn's heart for each other. Patients is really the only thing I could tell her and that God would work it out. Sometime passed and I could tell Josh was opening up a lot more with Eastlyn. They were talking more, things just seemed SO right. IT WAS FINALLY TIME. Their hearts were ready. Josh asked her Dad if he could court Eastlyn. He was more then overjoyed. I remember very clearly Eastlyn calling me on the phone telling me that Josh had asked if he could court her. This was the happiest I've ever seen. Her voice was full of not only happiness, but joy.

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They were both full of joy. Seeing them together for the first time was so perfect.
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He was finally able to be with the one his heart loved.
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They quickly became best friends.
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It was easy to see that this love was becoming more and more serious with each day, with each phone call, with each sweet text message, with every sunset...
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They are truly a match made in Heaven. They have so many character traits that compliment each other. It's hard to explain it. It was just RIGHT!
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When you know you just know. That's how it was with Josh + Eastlyn. Within a few months of courting they knew they were mean't to be together forever. Everyone around them knew it too. Josh went out and found the perfect ring for Eastlyn, after asking her Dad if he could have Eastlyn's heart by marrying her. Her Dad gave approval without hesitation. He asked Eastlyn if she would marry him and make him the happiest man in the world. Her dreams were coming true. She said "YES"!!!

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Josh proposed to Eastlyn while Reed and I were still on our honeymoon. As soon as we pulled into port my phone went off and I found a picture from Eastlyn and it was a picture of a ring with a text saying Josh proposed to her. I WAS ESTATIC! I was little mad at Josh for doing it while I wasn't even in the country though lol. Reed and I couldn't have been happier. Their wedding planning began immediately.

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They picked a date!!!!!!!! The date to start life as "One" would be Septemeber 1st, 2012. I still can't believe it! It seems like yesterday when we met at my house as little girls. In just 10 days you'll be getting married to your Josh.

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I'm so honored you asked me to be a bridesmaid and stand by your side when you say "I do" and become Mrs.Tolle. I can't tell you how excited and happy I am :)

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10 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love you Eastlyn.

{Happily Ever After} Nick + Monica: Cleveland, OH Wedding & Portrait Photographer

Nick + Monica's wedding was fabulous. They got married in Cleveland, OH. It was a beautiful, perfect day in May. Well, I hadn't met Monica until the week before the wedding. We talked about the details of her lovely day. When I left I knew it was going to be a wedding I'd never forget. It was going to be perfect!
Monica was quiet and reserved, but confident. She is one of those girls that has such a pleasant and sweet personality that everyone can't help but love. I hadn't met Nick until the wedding day, but I knew right away how good of a match they were. They complimented each other in so many different ways.

Monica had a lot of family come from Egypt for the wedding (how cool is that??!!). They had friends from all over the US come in for the wedding also. It was awesome to see all the love and support they had on their wedding day.

We started out early photographing Monica as she got all dolled up for Nick. She was glowing the entire day!

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Monica had some gorgeous details...her dress, shoes, rings, jewelry--it was all beautiful!!!
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I'm partial to LACE. I just love it.
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Like I said SHE WAS GLOWING the whole day.
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I'm pretty sure her daddy was on cloud 9 the entire day.
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The guys were waiting for me at the church...a very fun bunch of guys!
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ALL the girls looked just perfect!
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BUT the day wouldn't have been the same without her little sidekick ;)
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Nick's dad had passed a away a few years ago. When he found out he didn't have long to live he wrote Nick a letter, and he wanted the letter read to Nick on his wedding day. It was one of the most touching moments I've ever heard.
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Nick's Mom
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THANK YOU both for letting me capture your love!!

{Engagement} Josh + Leah: Dayton, Ohio Portrait & Wedding Photographer

I had first heard from Leah through email. She was inquiring about a certain wedding date, BUT not for herself--for her sister. She was helping her sister out with wedding planning. Leah too was engaged but she already had a wedding photographer booked. So I photographed her sister's wedding in March (Elizabeth+Ben), Leah contacted me shortly after and told me her photographer didn't workout and wanted me to be her wedding photographer--I was super stoked! As you can tell they are the most adorable couple ever! So fun and silly together. They make each other laugh and laugh and laugh..oh and they make each other laugh. It's so cute to watch. So happy I get to capture their wedding in August.

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{Wedding} Samuel + Sarah

The wedding celebration started not on Saturday, but Friday. We had the rehearsal and rehersal dinner. It's always a lot of fun when my whole family is involved (lol). But this time is wasn't just my family--Sarah's family made it even more fun! You already know I love photographing weddings, but when your photograph a close siblings wedding it means all the more.

Rehersal- Samuel walked Mom down. Lol. He's always silly!
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Sarah's daddy walking her down the aisle.
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The little kids in the wedding were so good! I give them a high-five.
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Dad being silly lol :P
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Then we were off to the rehersal dinner. It was quite yummy!

About 12 hours later I was up and headed to the church, it was about 7:15. I came downstairs to find Samuel writing out his vowels to Sarah. It was quiet- everyone else was still asleep. Samuel and I talkd for a minute. I asked him if he was ready to get married today. HE sure was! I think it was at that moment it really kicked in that my brother was giving his heart to a wonderful women today, and that he would no longer be living with us and staying up late talking to us all the time, but would be giving his love and devotion to Sarah now. It was a bittersweet moment. *tear*

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The sunrise was perfect! Made for a beautiful start to the day.
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I started out doing the details. Everyone of her details were perfect!
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"It's not just a ring, its a symbol of the bond they have together that never ends".. I love that part in the ceremony.
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.."its a sign to everyone else that your heart belongs to a certain someone"..
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Sarah was getting the dress on! One of the most exciting moments of a wedding I think.
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The bride face!!! Soo much excitement
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Meanwhile, the boys were getting ready. Mom was pinning on Samuel's flower. Haha, I told you Samuel is ALWAYS being silly.
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Samuel and Sarah did their "First Look". She was headed over to see her handesome groom.
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:) Let's just say he thought she looked mighty fine.
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(We can't forget about the car lol)
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We did the guys pictures first, and let me tell ya they were something else lol :P Maybe its beause all the groomsman were either my brother or my Fiance. lol
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They loved me once I showed them the glasses I bought special just for them.
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(Ok, ok, I admit it. I may have taken advantage of the fact that their all related to me, but hey eveyrone needs some humbling now and then).
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Handesome group of guys!
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ALL the guys!
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They liked these' glasses a little bit better.
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Samuel looking dashing and proud he gets to marry his lady today.
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A few more funny one of the guys
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Then it was time to start with the ladies!
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Haha, love this!
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Beautiful girls!
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It was about 35 degrees out, so needless to say they were cold lol.
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Gorgeous bride, Sarah!
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The whole gang.
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YEAH! That's what I'm talking about.
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Sarah + Samuel's turn!
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Such a Samuel picture.
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LOVE this one!
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Pretty!
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It was so windy, but we worked with it and it turned out sweeeettt!
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You may say I'm bias, but MAN they are one hot couple!
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We were all finished! We headed back inside to wait for ceremony time. People were arriving. Familiar faces were seen. Hugs were exchanged. Things were starting to come together so beautifully. It was 1 O'clock....WEDDING TIME.

I love the moments as the daddy walks his little girl down the wedding aisle.
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Sarah sang a song for Samuel- it was a suprise though. Samuel didn't know about it! It was so precious.
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Exchanging of the rings.
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Samuel and Sarah both had wrote out a thankful and read it to their parents. It was pretty hard to hold back the tears then.
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I know it mean't alot to my parents and Sarah's parents.
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HUSBAND AND WIFE!!!!
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The reception was so much fun! Exactly how I knew it would be.

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The first dance was simply beautiful! The most precious first dance I've ever seen. Since they had met doing ballroom dancing they choregraphed their own dance.
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It was a beautiful symbol of them being one and working together.
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And that was that! They were married. My big brother is now a married man!
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:) The happy newly-weds
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EPIC car decor, don't you think?!
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It was finished! The wedding was done, they were off on their honeymoon. I can truly say IT WAS A PERFECT DAY!! Watching them drive off to their honeymoon and their new life together really made me realize how much I love my siblings, and how blessed I am to have them in my life! 13 is a big number, but it's the best! So happy Samuel and Sarah found each other. I never thought I'd approve of any girl that would be good enough for Samuel, but I was wrong because Sarah is perfect for him. Love you both!

Liz: Senior (My beautiful friend)

Yes, thats right, my beautiful friend Liz. I am very honored to call her my friend, and that I (such a lucky photographer) got to photograph her Senior pictures. It was so fun! I love doing friend's pictures. Especially when they are as goregous as Liz is. I have been having lots of fun going through her pictures. Liz was soooooooooooooooooooo awesome! I can't take credit for ANY of these pictures. Liz is the one that made them look soo good! Thanks Liz for letting me photograph your Senior pictures. I really did have a wonderful time with you.

Here is a preview! Enjoy!! I will have the rest finished here soon.

Comments are loved!!!!!!


She's soo pretty!!
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Thought this was unique! Brings out her blue eyes too.
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Kinda artsy!
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Awww....wind!!!! Love this one! It was soo windy
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BLUE EYEd GIRL!!! Love blues eyes...(*envious* lol)
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Serious...Not serious!!!! Liz, you pulled it off perfect lol
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Love this
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and this one!!!
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Reflection shot. Cute!
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Oww..lala!!!! Liz you know how to work my camera. It LOVES you!
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Liz with her mom and Josiah. :)
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The sun looks really pretty on Liz's blonde hair. Gorgeous!
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Chris & Elise: Engagement session

Elise and Chris had me laughing the whole time. You can tell how much fun they have together and how close they are. I love it when I see couples like that, that are more then just lovers, their best friends as well. Had a wonderful time capturing them together. Very loving and fun people! Wedding will be here before you know it. Excited!!!

The colors of the trees and flowers were soo pretty!


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Love this one
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Love these' two ring shots
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It's finished...

...my website that is. I have got my website up and running the way I want it. I still have little things to add on it but its, for the most part, complete. Check it out www.photographybylydia.com, or you can click on the link on the top of the page.

I did some pictures of Rebekah today at my secret favorite building:) I was itching to use my new lens.

Isn't she pretty!!
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My Favorite
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I like this one a lot too. Her eyes are soo pretty!
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I've done it!!

That's right, I have finally decided which logo I like the best and which one bet suits Lydia and PhotographyByLydia. I am going to be making changes to my website the next couple of weeks and improving my blog. I am soo excited for this coming season. I can't wait to start back into the swing of things. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you a million times for helping me decide on a logo! I'm super duper exited about it and how much fun this year is going to be with my business!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is the logo I have choosen. It seemed to be a lot of people's favorites as well. Thanks agian everyone for your opinions and help. :D

My camera is always in the center of things-Did you get it?? Lol. If you look at the picture my camera is right in the center of the picture. Do you get it now?? lol.
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Help me!

I need YOUR help. Here are some Logos I've been working on the past couple days. I have no idea which one I am going to choose yet, thats what I need you for. Please vote and help me decide which one is most like Me(Lydia), or if any of the them are me. All of them are similar in ways, but still different. Thanks for your help!!!
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Have you ever...

...looked at a building and imagined how much fun it would be to do a photo shoot there??? Or how many amazing ideas you could do at a certain area of town?? Or even thought about just taking your camera and just photographing random things?? Well I know you probably haven't-only if your a photographer do you think like that lol. Photographers really are crazy, I have to admit! Us, photographers once we see a spot we want to do a photo shoot at we have to do it, even if we don't have a model to photograph. It will just keep itching and itching at us til we finally do it. I know I am just rambling to most people, but photographers understand what I am saying (its kinda like we have our own language lol). Anyways, I said all that to say, I have always wanted to photograph someone at this old, rustic, charming, red brick, perfect, old church that is down the street from my house. It's so cute, I love it!! Its so tall and it has such character to it. It has vines and weeds growing up all around it and it sets an awesome scene for that kinda "Gangster/stylish/rustic/detailed/just all around cool" spot every photogapher likes to have close by, but sadly I didn't have a model so I had to step in and be the photographer and the person in front of the camera. Sorry, I would have had Grace be my model, but she was at work:(
I've been telling myself for like 9 months now that I want to go down to church and photograph someone. I didn't know I would get desperate enough to photograph myself, but what can I say I was desperate.
Pay attention to scenery around me, like all the vines, chipped paint, brush, the red brick and everything else that makes this building so unique and an awesome spot. Its my secret little building, in my little town. lol. Shh, don't tell anyone about it lol. Just kidding, I might share it if you ask lol.

BTW-The church was built in like 1850 or around there. It's an insanely old building. I have to give credit to Becca too, I was bossing her around during the whole time we were there telling her move over here, focus like this, click the bottom, lol. She was a great help!

Don't you just love the red brick and red chipped paint. Mmm...love it!
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Notice the red door and the pipping coming out of the builing. Haha classic!!
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Mmmm...more red brick!!
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I deffinetly like this focal point better then the above focal point. lol.
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See how the sticks are kinda making a frame around me. Thought that was kinda cool!
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Did I mention I love this old building??? I do!!
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The building still looks just as fabulous in Black and White.
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No one knows...

...what it's like having 8 brothers til you have 8 brothers lol. Some may say having 8 brothers is insane, it probably would be in most people's lives, but that's reality for me. I have 8 awesome brothers! Their so much fun to pick on and have fun with. Like having wrestling matches (lol of course I always win), Doing cart wheels in the living room (No lie lol), getting into big debates over what color my phone is lol, or if white is a color, or when they buy me expensive jewely (such as pink sapphire earrings lol). Those are not even scratching the surface of all the fun we have! Not only do I have fun with them they also look out for me. It's like I have 5 dads sometimes lol. Which I don't mind!
I couldn't imagine being an only child...I'd probably, most deffinetly, go insane if I was lol. For all those girls that don't have brothers, Oh boy!!! YOUR MISSING OUT ON SO MUCH.

Most of these are just random, candid shots of the guys, which I particularly like candid shots. But yes, these are all my amazing brothers. :) :)

John (youngest brother)
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Luke. Typical "Luke" face. lol.
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David. He is the birthday boy today. Happy Birthday David!
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Timothy (on his 18th b-day)
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Samuel (or Sammy boy, as I call him lol) This picture is SO "a samuel" picture
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Daniel (second oldest brother)
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Joseph (oldest brother) Sorry ladies, he's already taken lol.
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Eric. He's the guy in the middle lol. Brother-in-law, so obviously he's married too lol.
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I can totally relate...

A good friend of mine (a excellent photographer)Victoria, told me a few months back that she was doing a little photo session of herself. So she could relate better with her clients, with knowing how it is being in front of the camera instead of always being behind it. As most of you know, I like being behind the camera WAAAYY better then being in front of it getting my picture taken. I toughened up though, and finally talked myself into doing a little photo shoot (just so I could relate better with my clients and people I photograph lol). So I grabbed my camera and Rebekah, then headed out. Rebekah was my photographer! It really is totally different getting your picture taken compared to being the one taking the picture. I think having done this, it will deffinetly help me with my clients. Just being more sensitive with making them comfortable and relaxed, and just enjoying ourselves.

A few tips that I have found very helpful when someone is taking your picture lol. Always.... (1). Relax (thats so important) (2). Think happy thoughts or about someone that makes your laugh (thats my favorite one haha) (3). Smile with you eyes (when you have a real smile your eyes will smile too).

Here are a few that Rebekah took for me. Isn't the snow pretty?!!

Yeah..I know my smile was cheesy here lol.
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So serious, I kinda look angry lol..
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There, I found it, a real smile.
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I think this one may be my fav
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Wait..is that another?? It is!!! Thats another real smile! That's two real smiles, I'm on a roll lol...
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Just for fun! I was thinking very happy thoughts here lol...
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