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  Jenna & Stephen could not have asked for a more perfect wedding day at Brookside Farms. The weather man was calling for possible rain, but we ended up with picture perfect weather…literally. Even though the venue is a bit of a drive for me, I can’t wait to photograph another wedding there! Why? Here […]

Brookside Farm Wedding – Mr. & Mrs. Kudley – Northeast Ohio Wedding & Destination Wedding Photographer

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Brookside Farm Wedding - Mr. & Mrs. Kudley - Northeast Ohio Wedding Photographe

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This blog post is dedicated to the memory of my Dad, James Wirtanen, who passed away eleven years ago today. He fueled my wanderlust soul, always did, and always will. He had a desire and passion to see the world, and he wanted the same for his daughter. I miss him every day: my sunshine, […]

A Tribute To My Dad – Destination: North Vancouver & Squamish, British Columbia, Canada – My 40th Birthday Adventure

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North Vancouver & Squamish, British Columbia, Canada - Destination Photographer - Adventure Photography - Wanderlust

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Two families, one from Alabama and the other from Ohio, came together here in Northeast Ohio to celebrate the love story of Alex & Nathan and watch them become wed. It was so beautiful!!! Watching the guys get ready was entertaining, as it usually is with them LOL. They even had fun showing me their […]

Centerville Mills Wedding – Mr. & Mrs. Teel – Northeast Ohio Wedding Photographer

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Centerville Mills Wedding - Mr. & Mrs. Teel - Northeast Ohio Wedding Photographer

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Back in April, I had a gorgeous Northeast Ohio wedding at The Crown Plaza Cleveland South. Jen & Joshua face challenges every day, that most people would not be able to take. But these two, they are stronger for it, and with their strong Christian faith keeps them humble and so in love. Their wedding, […]

Jen & Joshua – Northeast Ohio Wedding Photographer – Crown Plaza Wedding

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Jen & Joshua - Northeast Ohio Wedding Photographer

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Puddle jumping and rock skipping is a part of what childhood is all about. And when I can incorporate that in to a family or children’s session, well that just makes my day! These three kiddos are my niece and nephews, and look how darn cute they are!! Every year my niece has a big […]

Puddle Jumping & Rock Skipping – Northeast Ohio Family Photographer

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Northeast Ohio Family Photographer - Lifestyle Photography

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About a week ago, I traveled to Chesterland, Ohio, for a session of brothers and cousins. This session was planned by their mother’s, as a surprise for the boys’ grandparents. You see, their grandparent’s house is just around the corner from this beautiful lake, and this beach is a place the whole family has loved […]

Children’s Lake Session – Northeast Ohio Family Photographer

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Northeast Ohio Family Photographer

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Back in March, I had the honor of capturing Matt and Michelle’s gorgeous wedding ceremony inside the beautiful First Presbyterian Church in Sharon, PA. Both of their beautiful children were in the wedding party, their son even helping his little sister with her flower girl duties. The cutest!! And check out the fun bubble exit from the […]

Michelle & Matt -Northeast Ohio & Western Pennsylvania Wedding Photographer

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This past Saturday, this Northeast Ohio wedding photographer took on four roles in one day. You see, not only was it my mom’s wedding day, but also my son’s prom night. So, in one day, I was the: Daughter of the bride Wedding photographer Prom mom Prom photographer And I killed it, walked in to […]

Taking the Term Lady Boss to a Whole New Level – Northeast Ohio Wedding Photographer

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Thanks to an amazing platform, called Two Bright Lights, today I am able to say that I am officially published online for the first time. What a dream!!! Two Bright Lights is an amazing platform for photographers to get their work seen by editors and published online and in print. I met one of the owners […]

Jessica & Aaron – Quail Hollow Country Club Wedding – My First Online Feature -Northeast Ohio Wedding Photographer

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Jessica & Aaron - Quail Hollow Country Club - Northeast Ohio wedding Photographer

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In today’s day and age, there is something new brides and grooms have to decide upon for their wedding day..Will they do a first look? For those who have no idea what I am talking about, a first look is somewhat of a new thing, so don’t worry. A first look on a wedding day […]

First look, traditional, or something unique? Ideas for your wedding, from other weddings! – Northeast Ohio Wedding Photographer

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