Baby Peyton | Newborn

Little Miss Peyton looks a bit older now than she did at her newborn session (3 months is a lot of time in baby world!), but I still wanted to debut her little, baby self on the blog before she's off to college. ;)

Ashley and Justin were one of my very first wedding clients in Cleveland, so this was an extra sweet session for me to document. I can't quite explain how meaningful it is to not only watch families form, but to photograph those first few days as well. There's just nothing else like it. This family has been so good to me, and I'm over-the-moon happy for them.

Ashley, you are one beautiful mom!

Megan & Steve | Cleveland Ohio Film Wedding

There was a chance of rain all day, but right before portrait time the sun broke through the clouds and it started snowing. Big, white fluffy bits of dogwood pollen, or at least that's what it looked like. Whatever it was, it made the photos magical and completed Megan and Steve's sweet day.

These two love so well. They love each other and they love their friends and family something fierce. Megan always makes sure everyone is cared for and thought about. She's especially good at picking out the perfect gift for you. Steve is quick to smile and make Megan laugh. He's patient and a great friend. It was such a joy to work with these two!

Some of my favorite moments from their big day:

• Megan's absolute calm while everyone else was getting ready around her.
• The sweet bridesmaids who doted on Megan all day.
• How easily the guys laughed around each other. I hardly had to try with the jokes. ;)
• Megan and Steve's canvas painting at the end of their ceremony. I've never seen anything like it! I was equally impressed that the paint didn't get on their fancy attire. :)
• The snow, of course.
• Megan's hand painted wine glasses for her guests. She made every, single one!
• The amazing dancing at the reception, including a special Thriller dance.

Ceremony & Reception: Springvale Ballroom Cake: Cakes of Elegance DJ: A Bride's DJ Bride's Dress: Mori Lee, Dora's Bridal Bride's Shoes: Antonio Melani Stationery: Wedding Paper Divas

Wingfoot Lake Lifestyle Family Photos

The first thing Lisa told me when we started her family's session was that she was just interested in getting photos of her little family as they were. Not a lot of posing, no props, just a lot of giggling and snuggles and playfulness. It was music to my ears, and that's exactly what we did.

Henry's just over that year-and-a-half mark, and he's looking so much like a little boy instead of a baby like at his last session.

Compare that photo on the right to this photo from Henry's session last year. Gahhh!

Sonya & Alonzo | Voinovich Park Engagement

Alonzo might look like a super serious guy in these photos, but don't let him fool you. He is the best deadpan jokester I've ever met. I'm pretty sure Sonya and I were laughing and/or shaking our heads at him the whole session. :D So yeah, this couple is really fun.