Tillman & Star tied the knot on a snowy day in February, surrounded by their family. Weddings at the Courthouse in Oakwood, Ohio are always beautiful and their special day was no exception. I love a winter wedding- especially when there is a layer of fresh snow on the ground. It was definitely a cold day, so the bride wore a hooded, fur-lined cape to keep herself warm. Wearing some kind of outer layer for outdoor photos at a winter wedding is always a great idea.

Winter engagement sessions are always favorites of mine. The weather, although unpredictable, can be really beautiful in Ohio. Sometimes it’s snowy, and other times- like in the case of this engagement session at Ault Park, it is foggy. Ault Park is great all year round, and winter there is no exception. There are actually great spots for photos that you can only use during winter because their tent is taken down for the year and the main structure is totally exposed.

Planning for a snowy photo session can be really difficult in Ohio. The weather changes so quickly and it’s hard to know if there will be snow or not. We were hoping for some snow for this winter engagement session at Cox Arboretum. Although there wasn’t a heavy layer of snow on the ground, it did snow the whole time, which was so beautiful.

I am over here absolutely obsessing over this adorable engagement session in downtown Dayton. Winter engagement sessions are sometimes cold and dreary, but this one was anything but that. We began our session at Dayton Beer Company, who was kind enough to allow us to take a few photos while N & K enjoyed a couple of beers inside their bar area. The large windows let in lots of light, and they brew beer right there in the middle of the room- it looks really cool.

This day was a long time coming. C & Q pushed their wedding back during the uncertainty of 2020. After so much time planning and then planning again, it was so wonderful to finally celebrate their big day. The Phoenix was absolutely beautiful- the perfect venue for a winter wedding in Cincinnati. I am so excited to share a quick look from yesterday’s wedding at The Phoenix in downtown Cincinnati.

I feel like winter is sometimes the hardest season for planning engagement photo sessions. It’s often chilly, but there’s not always pretty snow everywhere. It’s hard to anticipate if there will be snow or not, and the colorful fall foliage has faded away. My go-to for gorgeous winter engagement sessions is choosing locations with lots of evergreen foliage and pretty structures. Wegerzyn Gardens definitely fits the bill.

Cox Arboretum is always at the top of my list for fall engagement session locations. This session was later in the season, in early November, but there were still lots of colorful leaves on the trees. We wanted to use the more natural landscapes as backgrounds for C & S’s engagement photos, so we opted to use the fields and trees in the park rather than the more formal gardens to get the look they had in mind.

This year I have been so lucky to photograph so many amazing families. I am so excited to share a quick look at this recent fall family photography session at Grant Park in Centerville. When Brandy first came to me with her ideas for her family photos, she said she wanted a light and bright bohemian look and definitely wanted to use a white building of some kind.

Oakes Quarry is my absolute favorite location for photo sessions in Dayton. It has a distinct vibe, with lots of rocks and crystal clear ponds with blue water. When J & C wanted to have their engagement session at Oakes Quarry- I was so excited. Their session was at the end of October, and the weather was perfect. The skies were clear and we enjoyed the most beautiful golden hour for their engagement photos.