This past Sunday on Deanna & Geneva’s wedding day, the forecast called for rain all day. As we all arrived at the venue, the rain just stopped; leaving us with a beautiful June evening to celebrate the union of two amazing people. One of my favorite moments from their wedding day was the first look. They opted to do a first look where they could both see each other at the same moment.

This past weekend we photographed the most gorgeous wedding at Steam Plant Dayton. K & R began their day downtown, getting ready in the suites at their reception venue. They chose to have a first look together outside in the courtyard before the ceremony. After their first look, we stopped by Hills & Dales MetroPark for a few photos before the ceremony.

Yesterday I photographed the most gorgeous engagement session at Wegerzyn Gardens . Dayton really comes alive in spring, and everything was in full bloom. It was the perfect background for some spring engagement photos.

Recently Top of the Market hosted an open house and some of Dayton’s best wedding vendors came together to put together an amazing event. Top of the Market is an incredible historic wedding venue in Dayton, OH. They have two different ceremony and reception spaces. We set up a table in the upstairs event space for the open house.

Matt & Sarah met in college at the University of Dayton, where they will be tying the knot later this year. For their engagement session, they wanted to have their photos taken in Cincinnati- their current home city. The locations we used helped to tell the story and create a certain vibe in the photos.

Yesterday’s wedding at Grace Baptist Church in Cedarville, Ohio was so gorgeous. Just a couple days before this wedding day, a huge snowstorm swept through and covered everything in a generous layer of snow. We were able to get some great portraits in the snow after their church ceremony.

Last weekend the Hilton Garden Inn in Beavercreek, Ohio hosted a fabulous wine mixer for wedding vendors. The event was sponsored by Dayton wedding vendors who all donated their services to make the evening a success.

Engagement sessions are so wonderful. For me, it’s the perfect way to get to know a couple- not just their story, but how they relate to one another. M & B are amazing together. These two lovebirds decided to have their engagement session in Yellow Springs, Ohio. There are so many options for different looks just in Yellow Springs.

We will be at The Marmalade Lily’s upcoming bridal open house! Come see us! I love The Marmalade Lily, it’s a gorgeous flower farm venue & florist just outside of Cincinnati, OH. We will be offering some extra goodies to couples there. More details to come, but here are the show details so you can add it to your calendars!