My brother and family
This past weekend, I had fun taking photographs of my brother, sister-in-law, nephew and niece. The weather wasn’t suitable for outside shots, so we racked our brains trying to think of places to get...
View ArticleBaby Lockland
My newborn baby photography session on Saturday was extraordinary, sweet, draining, and funny! I drove 45 minutes to the client’s home and luckily they had a huge window in the living room that...
View ArticleBe My Valentine
To all those who are feeling lonely or unloved…I send a special message of Love! I recently set up an at home photography studio, with used lighting and backdrops and took photos of a special woman...
View ArticleBoudoir Photography
Boudoir photography is so much fun! The creative possibilities are endless. The first step is ensuring your model is comfortable with you and that you provide a warm environment, which can be...
View ArticleThrough the Fog
Just after dawn the other morning, I crept through the morning fog, down the dirt road I live on, alert for nature unfolding. The neighbor’s cat peered at me while I took his photo… The trees were...
View ArticleOhio Bucket List
Miles of pristine forested hiking, outdoor cafes, resplendent architecture, astonishing views, thrilling adventures, intoxicating gardens! Does this sound like your kind of get-away? Ohio has all of...
View ArticleCity Girl in the Country
My most recent photo shoot was of a lady I’ve known for a couple of years, but haven’t had the pleasure of socializing with yet. We had fun trying different poses and outfits for her shoot. My...
View ArticleThe Life of an Event Photographer
Before I even dreamed of becoming an Event Photographer, I was living the life of one. Most everywhere I’d go, you would find me taking photographs of people, things, and the beauty around us, and it...
View ArticleSelling Your Photographs
Two of my photographs of local wineries have been bought by Great Lakes Publishing! They’re the parent company of a variety of publications, including Ohio Magazine. I received an e-mail a while back...
View ArticleWhat can happen in three weeks…
Three weeks doesn’t seem like a long time, but as I look back through the moments captured in time, I realize that “time” is a tricky thing. I started a temporary (mostly full-time) job working for...
View ArticleFun Evening with Friends
Here in Cincinnati, the weather was unseasonably cool yesterday. We had plans to go boating with friends, but decided to hang out at their house in Northern Kentucky instead. We enjoyed dinner,...
View ArticleBeautiful Tuscan Home
Imagine arriving home after a long day at work, filled with childlike anticipation for an invigorating yet peaceful paddle in your kayak, that just so happens to be outside your backdoor, meandering...
View ArticleThanksgiving Day Race
The 106th annual Thanksgiving Day 10K Race was held in Cincinnati yesterday and I was excited to be taking photographs for Cincinnati Refined. Arriving early, I took my requisite posed shots of...
View ArticleNikki
I found some inspirational quotes for all women and especially young women! “You are more powerful than you know; you are beautiful just as you are.” ~ Melissa Etheridge “Forget about the fast lane. If...
View ArticleCincinnati Urban Adventures
I wanted to share with all of you the start-up of my new business Cincinnati Urban Adventures, in partnership with Intrepid Travel and Urban Adventures. I’ll be leading tours of Cincinnati that I’ve...
View ArticleCharlie Bear
The day after Christmas, I had my second newborn photo shoot. The parents and Grandmother were so pleased with the outcome, they literally cried happy tears! Little Charlie Bear is soooo cute! In...
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