It feels so great to finally be back in the flow of wedding season! I was so excited to go through these images from Crystal and Matt’s wedding, because it was such a beautiful day. Although a little toasty outside, the sunset was gorgeous and these two had an amazing time celebrating with their family and friends. I know how important the sunset photos were to Crystal so I was pumped to see a brides matching excitement for some of my favorite kind of wedding day photos! If you have the opportunity to do sunset photos with your photographer, I highly suggest it! You just can’t beat that golden hour glow. I’m so happy for these two and can’t wait to share these photos with them! This wedding was photographed by amazing associate Jen.
Kenzie & Zach Wedding
After a postponement due to COVID, these two were able to find a new date and make their wedding day still happen this summer. I am so happy for Kenzie and Zach and after all they went through, they shared such a beautiful day together with some of their closest friends and family.
This was my first time at Honey Farm and I loved the outdoor options they had to offer. They have a stunning place for a ceremony, a cute little gazebo that is perfect for a first look, and then of course some amazing sunsets over the rolling fields. I had the lovely opportunity to work with some incredible vendors that put together such a wonderful wedding for these two. Since it was the 4th of July, we were even able to watch some fireworks from a nearby school. After a fun little firework show Kenzie and Zach finished the night with a sparkler exit. I am so happy to have been a part of this day and so glad everything worked out for them! Below are some of my favorite photos from their special day along with the amazing vendor team.
Venue: Honey Farm
Florist: Floral V Designs
Dress: BoChic Bridal
Styling Surface: Elysian Market
Abby & Mario's Wedding
I was so excited to photograph at one of my favorite Cincinnati wedding venues within the first year of living here! I had been looking forward to this wedding for A LONG TIME because I’ve had the pleasure of photographing Abby’s two sisters on their wedding day as well! I loved seeing the differences in each of their weddings and it has been so great getting to know this family and celebrating with them each time. Abby & Mario’s day was classy and timeless. I loved all of the little details I noticed throughout the day and I was obsessed with the champagne bridesmaids dresses. It was hard to narrow down to my favorites because there were so many good photos to choose from!
Some of the amazing vendors from Abby & Mario’s big day!
Venue: The Monastery
Second Photographer - Ji Cherir Photography
Florals: Hyde Park Floral & Garden
Makeup - Ashley Stephens
Hair- Tori at Salon Boeme
Cake- A Spoon Fulla sugar
Grishma & Sunny's Cincinnati Wedding
My first EVER Indian wedding was one for the books! I witnessed 3 days of events filled with so many smiles, tears, colors, and of course amazing food! To give a quick summary of the photos below, I started Thursday night at the Mehndi Celebration. Grishma’s Henna was AMAZING and if you look closely, you will be able to see their dog featured in her Henna! The next event was Friday morning and I photographed the Pithi Ceremony at Grishma’s house. It was such a unique and fun experience for me and I had an amazing time snapping some candid photos of the ceremony. Lastly was Saturday which was a full day of events as you will see below. I was so happy to experience an amazing wedding with Sunny & Grishma and I’m so excited to share some of the photos from their wedding events!
The amazing vendors from this day!
Venue: The Savannah Center
Second Photographer: Jennifer Post
Wedding Dress: Roop Niketan (Mumbai, India)
Reception Dress: Kalki Fashion (Mumbai, India)
Decor: Unlimited Events
DJ: DJ Krish
Cake: Spoon Fulla Sugar
Lunch: BAPS Swaminarayan Temple
Dinner: Bawarchi Biryani
Summer Strawberry Field Session
Summer is quickly approaching and I’ve been wanting to do a couples picnic session for quite some time now. Blooms and Berries Farm, just outside of Cincinnati, Ohio is currently ready for Strawberry picking season. As soon as I heard of this, I knew it would make an adorable photo session. Kaitlin & Tim were up for the adventure and after a toasty day of picking strawberries, we cooled off in the shade with some champagne and a cute little picnic. As you will see below, we had so much fun during this shoot and I fell in LOVE with this idea and plan on using it for future sessions!
My Favorite Ohio Wedding Venues
Okay, so quickly after creating this list of my favorite Ohio Wedding Venues, I realized I had a lot. I guess this is awesome because I discovered Ohio has a pretty legit wedding venue selection to choose from. As you may notice here soon, I favor outdoor wedding venues. With my style and love for the outdoors, it’s a no brainer that I like to soak up some sun and get natural light for all of your wedding photos. I know, I know, many of you may be rolling your eyes and are afraid to pick an outdoor venue, because, well, it’s freaking Ohio. The weather is as bipolar as you can possible get but this risk is, (in my opinion) totally worth it! Many of these outdoor focused venues have a solid backup option in case of inclement weather and trust me when I say those clear umbrellas can make for some super cute portrait props! Below you will see some of my all time favorite Ohio wedding venues I’ve shot at, as well as a few that are on my bucket list.
Oak Grove - Columbus, Ohio
Get married in a greenhouse, yes please! This truly unique venue located right outside of Columbus is one of my all time favorites. With ALL of the natural light, the newly built reception building, on site getting ready locations, and a perfect tree-line for sunset photos, you will not be disappointed.
The Monastery Event Center - Cincinnati, Ohio
With only being in Cincinnati for 6 months, I have not experienced many Cincinnati wedding venues yet, but I’ve had my eye on this spot for awhile. I had the chance to second shoot here with Kailey Marie Photography and it really is as beautiful as I thought it would be. This renovated church is a jaw dropper and you will immediately fall in love with it as soon as you walk in. This venue is tucked into the adorable town of Mt. Adams which has perfect side streets that make for a beautiful backdrop.
Warwick Farm - Mt. Vernon, Ohio
What I love about this venue is how big it is. This allows for so many different options when it comes to the ceremony and reception setup. There are two different on-site getting ready locations as well as a beautiful reception space open to the outdoors! There are a million different places to take photos here and you can even take a quick trip in the Gator out to the the open field with the sheep and llamas! (Highly suggest doing this!)
Jorgensen Farms - Columbus, Ohio
Back on this list is the other Jorgensen Farms location which is their Historic Barn. Another gorgeous outdoor venue with fantastic indoor options! There is so much color and life at this Farm and there is a lot of space for all of your guest to have a great time! With outdoor games and the open barn feel, this is definitely a spot for all you summer lovers.
The Grand Barn at the Mohicans -Knox County, Ohio
Didn’t I tell you I love the outdoors? This Treehouse wedding venue will give you all of the outdoorsy feels. Another great spot with on-site getting ready rooms and lots of wooded area for photos!
The Club at Corazon -Dublin, Ohio
Italy vibes in Ohio, say what?! The Club at Corazon is another unique location that will make you and your guests feel like you are celebrating in Italy. The club has beautiful views, vineyards, relaxing water fountains, and those gorgeous pillars out front.
Ohio Statehouse - Columbus, Ohio
Although I have not actually shot a wedding ceremony here, I have done many pre-wedding portraits at the Ohio Statehouse. With many different rooms to select from and covered outdoor areas, (perfect for a first look) the Ohio Statehouse creates a classy and elegant look that I love!
These are some of my favorite venues I have photographed over the past few years in Ohio and there are many more I have on my bucket list.
My bucket list includes Juniper (Columbus), Franklin Park Conservatory (Columbus), Hotel Covington (Cincinnati area), The Columbus Zoo, Ault Park (Cincinnati) and basically all of the Cincinnati wedding venues so I can get a feel for my new home!
