lake lyndsay wedding: danielle & shane

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bride getting ready at lake lyndsay lodge

bride getting ready at lake lyndsay

bride getting ready at lake lyndsay

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outdoor wedding ceremony at lake lyndsay lodge

outdoor wedding ceremony at lake lyndsay lodge

outdoor wedding ceremony at lake lyndsay lodge

outdoor wedding ceremony at lake lyndsay lodge

outdoor wedding ceremony at lake lyndsay lodge

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bride and groom portrait at lake lyndsay

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bride and groom portrait at lake lyndsay

bride and groom portrait at lake lyndsay

bride and groom portrait at lake lyndsay

bride and groom portrait at lake lyndsay

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bride at lake lyndsay

bride at lake lyndsay

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wedding decor at lake lyndsay lodge

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wedding reception at lake lyndsay

wedding reception at lake lyndsay

wedding reception at lake lyndsay

wedding reception at lake lyndsay

wedding reception at lake lyndsay

wedding reception at lake lyndsay

wedding reception at lake lyndsay

wedding reception at lake lyndsay

wedding rings at lake lyndsay wedding reception

wedding reception at lake lyndsay

wedding reception at lake lyndsay

wedding reception at lake lyndsay wedding reception

wedding reception at lake lyndsay wedding reception

wedding reception at lake lyndsay wedding reception

wedding reception at lake lyndsay wedding reception

wedding reception at lake lyndsay wedding reception

bride and groom at wedding reception at lake lyndsay

Danielle & Shane were married on the most gorgeous late-summer evening at Lake Lyndsay, their ceremony outside overlooking the lake, and their reception inside the beautiful lodge. Their day couldn’t have been more beautiful, from the decor to the perfect sunset. Their day was also full of so many special details and events that honored their relationship, friends and family, including a slideshow of photos that led into one the most hilarious dances I’ve ever seen at a wedding, performed by the groomsmen (including the grooms brother in a Beyonce-inspired leotard for “Single Ladies–not pictured!).

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  • Jen

    oh my! Gladiolas in water as centerpieces?!?! Genius!ReplyCancel

    • Jen, I know! They were so lovely. And, I’m sure, much more cost-effective than a whole floral centerpiece :)ReplyCancel

  • Erin

    Magazine-quality. Love that single one of her with the grass background.ReplyCancel

dayton engagement: christina & zach

We met Christina & Zach in the Oregon District here in Dayton at sunrise earlier this week for their engagement pictures, and it couldn’t have been a more beautiful morning. And usually, when we do engagement sessions, I don’t get to see the couple again for months, but I’m so excited that their wedding (at the always-beautiful Polen Farm) is only about a week away–so I’ll get to see them again very, very soon :).

hidden valley engagagement: jenna + mike

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We were lucky to be able to photograph Jenna & Mike’s engagement session at the gorgeous Hidden Valley Fruit Farm, in the very apple orchard where Mike proposed only a handful of days before. They are just a darling couple, and are putting so much thought into the details of their wedding next fall, which I can’t wait to photograph. And so much thanks to Mike for generously buying my assistant Heather & I ice cream at the end of the (unseasonably hot!) evening. I know I say it all the time, but I couldn’t be more grateful for the fantastic couples I get to work with. Congratulations, Jenna & Mike!

Jenna’s makeup is by Joni Ormsbee, and hair by Brooke Stein at the Connections Salon.

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dayton wedding photographer: sarah & ryan

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Sarah & Ryan’s wedding (at Beavercreek Christian Church) was overflowing with love, family and the happiest of tears. Though they have been together 10 years, and have the most beautiful daughter, they wanted to wait until the timing was right to be married. And, the wait was worth it– their wedding day couldn’t have been more perfect.

From Sarah having her mom pin her grandmother’s ring underneath her dress, to taking time out of the ceremony to acknowledge their parents, to Sarah’s dad’s incredibly emotional speech at the reception, it couldn’t have been more obvious, too, how so important family is to both Sarah & Ryan, and how much love and support is all around them. Then, at the reception at Presidential Banquet Center, (and thanks in part to Megan from Party Pleasers, who I share an office with at the Event Connection, and was so excited to work with!) all those happy tears turned into the most joyful celebration.

I have to say a special thanks to Amanda for working with me at Sarah & Ryan’s wedding, and for capturing some of the beautiful images above. You can view all of the photos from their wedding day and order prints, if you’d like, here.

 

wedding portraits: taylor & stephen

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Taylor and Stephen are one of the sweetest couples I’ve ever been lucky enough to work with. These photographs were taken just a few weeks after their wedding. Taylor got a chance to wear her wedding dress one more time, with Emily doing her makeup and the lovely Brooke on hair, and we were able to take a leisurely evening visiting several different locations around this city of Dayton (that they so love), which there wasn’t time for on their wedding day. I’m so looking forward to doing these types of “day-after” session with more couples–such a great chance to capture beautiful, relaxed images of you and your love, outside the pressure of the wedding-day schedule (and the butterflies!).

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  • Nolan Nicaise

    Dazzling! These are just beautiful!ReplyCancel