Columbus Ohio Photographer | Family Session | Hoover Reservoir

Hi friends! I hope you are all enjoying this beautiful fall season. The past month has been so busy here that I have not had a chance to blog! They say autumn is the busiest time of year for photographers, and it is so true! Peak leaf season in Ohio this year did not disappoint. Throw in some gorgeous fall weather and you've got optimal conditions for family photos!

I found this location at Hoover Reservoir while driving home from a friend's house and I immediately knew I needed to do a session here! I knew the huge golden trees would be backlit against the woods in the early morning, which would be so great for pictures. I have to say, I love how everything turned out! Getting your pictures done in the early morning or just before sunset really  does make a difference! When the sun is lower to the horizon, the sun rays have more air particles to travel through.. leaving you with soft, golden light. Getting up early (or missing the kid's normal dinner time) is SO worth it! 

I am so happy I was able to capture these loving and fun moments for this family! 

Columbus Ohio Photographer | Couples Session | Nick + Maggie

I had the privilege of taking some beautiful pictures for this soon-to-be-married couple! We had beautiful light and weather just an hour before sunset on Ohio State Campus. The Oval and Mirror Lake scenery was perfect for these two alumni. 

Wishing this awesome couple many years of joy and happiness! Thanks Nick and Maggie!

Columbus Ohio Photographer | Family Session | Inniswood Botanical Gardens

What can I say? Great family, beautiful little girls, warm morning sunlight.. everything was awesome for this family's session at Inniswood last weekend.

These sisters were so adorable together..matching dresses and all! And I just adored their little cowboy boots! I will say that it is not always easy getting children to pose or look at the camera, but I have learned that I get the best photographs when I let them be themselves and follow their lead.

One of the things that I loved about this session was how beautiful the emotions were that came through.. obviously LOVE being the most obvious one. There was also lots of affection, trust, delight, and joy. 

I am so happy I was able to document a few memories for this beautiful family. Enjoy.

Columbus Ohio Photographer | Family Session | Carmichael + Bodhi

As today is the last day of summer, I find myself extra nostalgic and emotional.. seeing some yellow and red leaves sprinkled here and there makes me a tiny bit sad. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE fall.. but the fact that summer is over is bittersweet. It was our first summer with our son.. and my first summer home with him. We had our awesome days and our not-so-awesome days, but all in all, it was full of beautiful memories. 

This past weekend, we decided to go on a family walk at Inniswood Botanical Gardens. I brought my camera along "just in case" as I usually do and I guess you could say that our "walk" turned into a full on photo shoot.. oops :)

The early morning light was too beautiful to NOT take pictures of my husband and my son. Thankfully, my husband played along and posed without moaning and groaning (let's face it.. most guys do not like their picture taken..) And our little guy even looked at the camera! He is notorious for not looking at me at all costs when I have a camera.. so I was pleasantly surprised! 

The connection Carmichael and Bodhi have really comes through in these pictures.. they love to be goofy and silly together. Bodhi is more of a momma's boy but he sure does light up with excitement when his dad comes home from work! And when Bodhi was a baby, I could NEVER get him to laugh or giggle.. it was always Carmichael. Their relationship is so special and I love watching them interact.

During our walk, we went to a place at the park called Granny's House. It is an adorable space for kids to play in and Bodhi loved the murals on the walls. 

I hope everyone had an AMAZING summer.. I am looking forward to fall and the holiday season!