Scioto Mile, Columbus Ohio

What do you do when it rains like crazy and you have an outdoor ceremony/tent reception planned…the tent is flooded and the dance floor floating ?? (See flooded tent below!)  Well, if you’re AJ and Mikaela you roll with the punches, pull on your rain boots (or go barefoot!), and don’t let it ruin your day! Considering all the elements their day faced, it couldn’t have gone any better! They were still able to have an outdoor ceremony and reception…just not in the tent or grass! 😉

I think their day is a good reminder that we can try so hard to plan the “perfect wedding,” but in the end all that really matters is that you’re marrying the one you love.  The decor, pinterest ideas, food, etc. is great, but whether rain or shine enjoying your day to the fullest and starting your life together is all that really matters!

Their entire day took place at Mikaela’s grandparents house.  Here’s a glimpse into their day…enjoy!

Oh my…all the water! 🙁  Notice the dance floor in the bottom picture.

This is Mikaela’s Mustang…a gift from her grandpa.

Who needs to cut a cake?  How about an apple pie!

Thank you to Jenell Shrock for “getting your feet wet” (literally…modeled above!) and second shooting for me today!

Inniswood Metro Gardens

How would I describe Sheldon and Becca’s day?? Rustic, elegant, country charm with a twist of fun with guns!  I’ll allow the pictures to tell the story of their day…

Thank you, Jenell, for assisting me for Sheldon and Becca’s wedding!

{Kalona, Iowa}

Joel and Ann had a beautiful spring day for their wedding. The ceremony took place at a quaint, re-finished barn off of a dirt road in Iowa. They had a small, intimate ceremony with immediate family and close friends. Following the ceremony, family and friends joined the celebration at a reception in Iowa and then two weeks later at a reception in Joel’s hometown of Ohio.

Special thanks to Summer Schrock of Summer Alisabeth Photography for second shooting for me! If you’re from Iowa and looking for a photographer be sure to look up Summer!  It was a pleasure to get to know Summer.  She has a great eye for photography!

Davenport, Iowa

Grant and Lindsay’s day began early in the morning before sunrise on a cold, January day in Iowa.  Although it was the dead of winter it was absolutely BEAUTIFUL!  Just enough snow on the ground to accent their pictures, early morning frost, gorgeous sunshine rays, and a bride and groom who were fabulous to work with!  Seriously, Lindsay was one of the most laid-back brides I’ve ever seen!  For example, her dress got a bit dirty during pictures, but she didn’t let it bother her…it was super cold (in the 20s), but she was a trooper and took occasional breaks to warm up (don’t miss the picture below where Lindsay is warming her toes! ;))  It was evident that Grant and Lindsay’s desire for their day was that it bring glory to God, and they enjoyed it to the fullest!

It was a pleasure to have my niece, Joy Smoker, second shoot for Grant and Lindsay’s wedding..she was a wonderful help!  This was a “destination” wedding for Joy (from Pennsylvania) and me (from Ohio!) Thanks, Joy, for making the trip with me and to my hubby for driving!! 😉

The Ohio Statehouse.  Scioto Mile.  Starbucks

I love the artistic flow of this picture.

Ahhh...Kendrah, you could be a model! Beautiful!

When I have the privilege of photographing a birth I get SO excited!  There’s just something about witnessing the miracle…the gift of life and breath!  God is the Master Creator and truly amazing!

Welcome to the world, baby Isabelle!

Have you ever seen such a strong newborn?!?! She was so alert and strong!!

Time for Isabelle’s first bath!