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Sampsell Wedding Annviersary

October 9, 2011

Happy one year anniversary Ryan and Courtney!!  That new little guy of yours is just too cute!!

Sampsell Wedding Annviersary · October 9, 2011 · 11:15 pm · Weddings · Add Comment
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Cousins | Wauseon Family Photographer

September 25, 2011

My HS classmate Stacie contacting me about a photo shoot for her sons and nephew I was really excited.  I’ve shot a handful of my classmates over the years.  I was extra excited to hear about her great ideas.  Golf is a huge part of there lives so naturally our session was held at Wauseon Ironwood Gold Club.  We had to rescheduled a few times due to the weather but it was worth it!  It was picture perfect.  Here are just a few of my faves…

Mr. Handsome

Mr. Adorable

Mr. Cutie Pie

Cousins!

Playing on the green

Brothers.  LOVE this!

Mr. "T" turns 2 | Maumee Bay Photographer

September 21, 2011

Wow!  It’s hard to believe that “T” is now two years old!  It seems like yesterday I was posting his newborn photos.  When his mom contacted me to schedule his two year/family portraits, I had the perfect location in mind.  I just love how I was able to capture Mr. “T” in action and sweet family moments all in one.  Take a look at just a few of my faves

The Langenderfer family

Mr. ham for the camera!

LOVE!

Awww

Chasing seagulls!

A kiss at sunset

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Newborn Baby “G” | Toledo Newborn Photographer

September 2, 2011

Amanda and I played email tag for a few days before we were able to secure a session for the newest addition to her family.  Amanda is a dental hygiene pal and I actually took her sisters senior pictures a few years ago.  I’m honored she thought of me for baby “G”‘s first photo session.  When I arrived, baby “G” let us know who was in charge in that house and managed to fight the sleep off for a while.  She finally drifted off and became the perfect model.  Here is a sneak in to our session.    Thank you Aaron and Amanda for welcoming me into your home and allowing me to capturing your precious gift!

Sleeping beauty

Baby lashes are so cute!

Family moment

This is where she was the most comfortable….a basket

Look at that precious face!

happy family!

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Kip and Amanda | Maumee Bay Engagement Photography

September 1, 2011

When we scheduled our engagement session for downtown Toledo, we didn’t even think about there being a game at Fifth Third Field.  A lot of my spots were turned into parking lots and space was limited.  We managed and headed to Maumee Bay for what was a beautiful sunset!  Here is a quick look into our session.  Look for their wedding in June

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Brittanee: 2012 Archbold Senior | Archbold High School Senior Photographer

August 26, 2011

Meet Brittanee, a 2012 Archobold senior.  We had a great time during our session!  We stared in the studio because it was raining and it didn’t take long for Brittanee to become every comfortable in front of the camera.  She was amazing to photograph and the best part is her hair LOVED to fly in the fan :D  Here are just a few from our session

The dress shot for her mom

See what I mean about the hair?!  Awesome

LOVE!

Again, awesome hair

I was kinda bummed about the rain, but now I’m glad!

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Nowak Wedding Anniversary

August 21, 2011

Happy first wedding anniversary Joe and Sara!  Can’t wait to meet the new addition :D

Nowak Wedding Anniversary · August 21, 2011 · 4:15 pm · Weddings · Add Comment
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Chris and Jen | Toledo Wedding Photography

August 9, 2011

Chris and Jen said I do on one of the hottest days in 2011.  Hooray for air conditioning!  Despite the heat, it was a lovely day.  Chris and Jen are so cute together, they were totally meant for each other.  We had some extra time to go cruising and  the sky was picture perfect.  Here is a look into your day with Mr. and Mrs. Clark

Chris getting ready

Wedding dress

Beautiful bride Jen

First look

Ceremony

The Kiss

Wedding party

O-H-I-O

I can’t get enough of this sky!  Totally love this shot

Jen and Chris alone time

Reception at Hilton Toledo

Wedding cake with a kiss

Wedding rings!

When I shot Zach and Megan‘s wedding, Jen was the maid of honor and now Megan returned the favor and was the matron of honor.  Look at them one year later!  Awww

And I was lucky to shoot Ryan and Courtney‘s wedding as well!  Here they are less than a year later.  They have welcomed a beautiful baby boy

And here we all are in the Just Shoot Me Photobooth!

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Kayleigh: 2012 Lake Senior | Toledo area Senior Photography

August 9, 2011

Meet Kayleigh, a 2012 senior at Lake high school.  Miss Kayleigh was shy when we first meet that the studio and became comfortable very quickly.  I’m glad she did because we really got some awesome shots!  Here are just a few from our session.

Kayleigh and Gizmo

 Perfect smile

Lake cheerleader

Beautiful eyes

Another great outfit!

Hanging out at the waterfall

Congrats and enjoy your senior year!

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Greg and Monica

August 7, 2011

Happy one year anniversary Greg and Monica and congrats on the new family addition!

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