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Melisa and Kyle's Wedding
Happy Days…Lodge.

Peninsula, Ohio Wedding May 7, 2022 started a little chilly, but quickly turned into a warm, picture perfect day. The leaves were just starting to bud, creating a fairytale setting for Melisa and Kyle. The backdrop was the woods of the Happy Days Lodge in Peninsula, Ohio, part of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. A spirited bridal party, loving families, and the most delightful and charming bride and groom made for an impeccable day…happy...

Kailey's High School Senior Portraits
Autumn Breaking Free

Highland High School Senior Portraits October 13, 2021 was one exceptional day! The temperature was perfection, and the fall colors were just starting to break loose. The sun cascaded over the yellow foliage, in Peninsula, Ohio, creating a beautiful palette for Kailey. A cheer captain, Kailey graduated from Highland High School in Medina County, my alma mater. She also ran track and was a member of the spirit club, and now attends Bowling...

Eden's High School Senior Portraits
An Artist and a Fall Palette

Stow-Munroe Falls High School Senior Portraits I have had several wonderful weddings and photoshoots in the Piscitello family, and they are always so considerate with referrals. Kelsey, one of my 2014 brides, referred me to her coworker Adam, whose daughter, Eden, is a senior at Stow-Munroe Falls High School. The fall colors hung around just long enough for our early November photoshoot in one of my favorite locations, Peninsula, Ohio. Eden is...

Jen and Nick's Engagement
A Relationship Started on a Bet

Peninsula, Ohio Engagement Pictures As you may know, Peninsula, Ohio, is one of my favorite locations for photography. Regardless of the time of year, it provides many distinct and striking backdrops. This photoshoot, however, was particularly special as Nick and Jen grew up in the Peninsula area, and graduated from Woodridge High School. Their story began on the high school track team. Nick and Jen were flirting with each other towards the end...

Jessica and Drew's Engagement
From the Cedar Point Peninsula to…Peninsula

Peninsula, Ohio Engagement Pictures It’s no secret how much I love photographing portrait sessions in Peninsula, Ohio. Not only does it provide location diversity and natural textures, but it also photographs well during any month and season. Highlights include the towpath trail and the Everett Road Covered Bridge. So when Jessica and Drew needed a recommendation for their late November engagement session, there was no doubt where we were...

Alyssa and Nate's Wedding
Blue Skies, Big Hearts at Blue Heron

Blue Heron Wedding When you meet Alyssa and Nate for the first time, you just fall in love with them. They are so friendly, caring, genuine and mature. I was overjoyed when a picture perfect day with deep blue skies awaited them on their wedding day. It was meaningful for Alyssa and Nate to spend private time together for their portrait session, and we agreed that a first-look reveal was the best solution. The Everett Road Covered Bridge in...

Alexa and Alex's Engagement
A Highland High Reunion

Peninsula, Ohio Engagement Photoshoot From the moment we met Alexa and Alex, we knew they were our kind of couple. They are absolutely adorable! Alexa did not know it at the time, but as a Highland High School graduate, she was also hiring a wedding photographer who shared the same alma mater. We love nothing more than couples who are up for fun, and these two nailed it on their engagement session! From Alexa’s background in dancing, to Alex’s...