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Category: Engagements

Breanna and Kevin's Engagement
A Dazzling Cleveland Summer Night

Engagement Pictures in Downtown Cleveland What an epic night we had with Breanna and Kevin last July! We started in the courtyard at the Aloft Cleveland, Flats East Bank, surrounded by modern and industrial backdrops, and ended with an eruptive champagne pop. The second half was conducted at Voinovich Park for some adorable pictures with their dog, Henry, majestic sunset pictures, and the new pedestrian draw bridge, showcasing illustrious views of...

Jordan and Allan's Engagement
An Ugly Christmas Sweater Party That Changed Everything

Engagement Pictures at Wade Lagoon, Cleveland Museum of Art I am willing to bet that when Jordan and Allan attended an ugly Christmas sweater party several years ago, they did not think they were going to find their future spouse. Through the good times and the challenges, schooling and the pandemic, they remained devoted to one another, with their wedding taking place June 24, 2023. They are a fun-loving couple, absolute naturals for the camera,...

Rose and Steve's Engagement
Roaming with Reggie

Engagement Pictures in Richfield, Ohio Rose and Steve are a warmhearted couple who presented me with an intriguing idea for their engagement session…to photograph them on their property in Richfield, Ohio, and the neighboring park, casually and playfully enjoying the day with their dog, Reggie. Reggie is a friendly Great Pyrenees-Lab mix, and after ten minutes, I swear he caught on that this was a photoshoot, and he had a responsibility. He did...

Ashleigh and Devon's Engagement
A Partnership Formed 1,100 Miles Away

Engagement Photoshoot at Wade Lagoon and Cleveland Hungarian Cultural Garden Ashleigh grew up in Longview, Texas, while Devon grew up in Broadview Hts., Ohio. So, how did these two meet? After a family transfer to Ohio at the start of ninth grade, Ashleigh attended Padua High School. In 2014, they both met at their first jobs at Stancato’s, a local Italian restaurant. Love and commitment were born, as they have never dated anyone else, and they...

Charlotte and Damien's Engagement
Christmas Lights, Camera, Action!

Public Square Christmas Engagement Pictures I was originally scheduling a late autumn engagement photoshoot for Charlotte and Damien, but did not have many dates left until November, which can be a risky month. One day, Charlotte called me with a better idea. What if we spent an evening on Cleveland’s Public Square in December, with the background being strictly Christmas lights and displays? I loved it! Classy but casual, simple but splashy. A...

Chakira and Joshea's Engagement
Crisp Air and Brilliant Backgrounds
Event Date 11/04/2021
Categories Engagements

Berea, Ohio Engagement Pictures I was telling someone the other day how the weather has shifted over the years. As a child, I remember vibrant autumn colors by the second week of October, and often a light snowfall before Halloween. Fast forward, Octobers are getting warmer, and autumn waits until late October, and even early November to be on full display. Such was the case with Chakira and Joshea’s engagement session, on a crisp, but colorful,...