Category Archives: weddings

to “first look,” or to not “first look”?

  The “first look” debate. Is there really anything new to say? There are great benefits (especially from a photographer’s perspective) for a couple seeing each other before the ceremony. You have much more time to get portraits, and you can be ready to head straight to the party after the ceremony. Those “first look”…

dayton wedding photographer: katie & joel

When Zack and I arrived to Katie’s family’s farm last Saturday morning, we found Katie’s whole family working as one to put the finishing touches on the yard and barn, which they had spent months preparing for Katie & Joel’s special day. And Katie, herself, with her hair already done, was up on a ladder,…

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  • Michelle

    Beautiful!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Oh my…what a blissful day! Perfect photos Briana! They capture the mood that Katie told me she wanted for her wedding.ReplyCancel

    • Thank you, Kristin! I was so happy to see they used you for their design. Their invitations and programs looked just stunning!ReplyCancel

  • brittany

    Hello!
    Was this wedding at a family farm or a rental barn? I would love to use it if it’s rent-able!

    Your pictures are amazing!ReplyCancel

    • Hi, Brittany! Their wedding was at a family farm, and I’m not sure if they rent it out of not. I’ll email you with the bride’s contact info! :)ReplyCancel

  • Sarah

    I’m wondering the same question as Brittany–is this barn available to rent? Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • Brittany

    I’m also wondering if this barn is available for rental..thank you!ReplyCancel

    • Hi Brittany! If you send me a message through the contact form, with your email address, I can send you Katie (the bride’s) info!ReplyCancel

  • Kelly

    Where were these pencils ordered!? Been looking everywhere for something like them and I can’t find them anywhere. HELP!ReplyCancel

    • Hi Kelly! I asked Katie, and she said that she got them through Ebay, through a listing for custom golf pencils. I hope that helps!! :)ReplyCancel

  • Rebecca

    BRIANA-I was wondering the same thing! would it be possible to get her contact information as well?ReplyCancel

dayton wedding photography: samantha & dylan

Samantha & Dylan were married last Saturday in a beautiful ceremony at Cross Point Vineyard Church in Centerville, OH, followed by a reception at the Racquet Club at the top of the Kettering Tower in downtown Dayton. They are such sweet young couple, and their day was just beautiful and so full of love. Congratulations, Dylan…

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  • Bonnie Sliver

    These photos are incredible!!! Thanks for doing such a great job…By the way, I’m Samantha’s Mom..ReplyCancel

dayton wedding photographer: brooke & paul’s reception

After Brooke & Paul got married in the Bahamas, they held a reception (that was just bursting with gorgeous details) at Heatherwoode Golf Club to celebrate with all their friends and family back here at home.    

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  • Kassie

    OMGoodness she is old enough to marry so weird. Ha…but the photos look so Great :)!ReplyCancel

  • Becky

    Briana, so glad you were able to shoot Brooke and Paul’s reception on such short notice. The photos are great…just what we wanted!! Thanks again!!!!ReplyCancel

    • Thanks so much, Becky, and thanks again for having me! It was an absolutely beautiful evening :)ReplyCancel

dayton wedding photography: kristy & justin

Kristy & Justin got married on Saturday at Hope Lutheran Church in Dayton and (after heading through Dayton, and to their home, for some photos), had their reception at Arbor Hall. The day was full of so, so much love and joy, laughter and the happiest kind of tears. Congratulations!

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