Hippy Wedding Love

Last month I had the pleasure of working with a very talented group of people on this 70's inspired  dream shoot.  The idea came from one of the table designs at Love+Bash (the alternative wedding show created by Jen Pritchard and myself).  Because there was so much hard work put into every little detail, we decided to set up a shoot using the ideas and concepts seen at Love+Bash with a few added elements and models.  I used my digital camera, my Holga, and my Polaroid camera to create these vintage inspired photos.  I am very excited to announce we got a huge feature on  Rockn'Roll Bride today!  Be sure to head over there and show some love! :) Thanks Kat!!

Thanks to the following people who helped make this shoot so awesome!

Table Design: Your Wedding by Jen/Desserts and Paper: Sweet Cakes Events, Ltd./Flowers, Handmade Dreamcatcher, Table Design: Inspired Floral Design/Hair: Shane Weber Salon/Models: Casey Linton and Nick Soloman (Nick is an amazing tattoo artist, check out the newest issue of Tattoo Magazine to see a full feature on his work)

Cincinnati Band Photography

The Tongue and Lips at Northside Tavern

Chicago

Over the Fourth of July holiday I took a spontaneous trip to Chicago with my family to visit relatives I had not seen in many, many years.  Though my family lives outside of the city, we found time to take a train downtown to wander around. 

Ashley Senior Portraits Cincinnati

Ashley graduated this past year, but wanted to squeeze in a senior session before her upcoming graduation party.  She is a total sweetheart who was an absolute pleasure to photograph.  I am totally trying to talk her into a modeling career, she is a photographer's dream. :) I snuck in a few polaroids.

Emily and Jay's Etsy infused Catholic Wedding

Over the past year I have gotten to know and really adore Emily and Jay.  Emily is one of the funniest people I have ever met and Jay has a huge heart full of nothing but love for his new wife.  Jay did this special little countdown dedicated to all of the reasons he thinks Emily is awesome and why he is so happy to be marrying her.  He posted the countdown on  facebook leading up to their wedding.  I looked forward to reading them, he always made me smile.  Sometimes they were super funny and sometimes they were super sweet.   Here are a couple of my favorites "‎#35... I love that when regulators comes on and we have to sing duet style you always let me sing the Nate Dog part..."I laid all them busters down I let my gat exploooooode." How funny is that.  I cant get this vision out of my head, the two of them singing this together, it cracks me up!  ‎"#6.... I like going out places with our friends and the looks we give each other from across the room. Like there's really no one else around, and anything or anyone else doesn't really matter."‎  Now that is freaking love! and I like this one too  "‎#15.... I love all the love letters that you write me. I have the top drawer in my desk at work full of them. I especially like the drawing of Ollie dog that asks if I want to marry his momma and adopt him!" but the best is #1 he posted it on their wedding day  "because she said yes and today in front of all our family and friends I get to Marry the love of my life Emily Rose Russell"  Doesn't that just melt your heart?

Emily and Jay's wedding took place at the breathtaking Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington.  Emily and Jay are pround members of this church and were fortunate to be married by Bishop Roger J Foys, D. D.(that is kind of a big deal).  After the ceremony we took a little detour to take bridal party pictures and then headed  to the Madison for an afternoon reception full of love, laughter, and really good food. :)

Emily and Jay I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for making me feel so special and for giving me the opportunity to share this amazing day with you.  I love how much you appreciate and cherish your pictures.  I sent Emily this one below yesterday, she showed it to Jay and he said he was going to print it and keep it in his wallet, and that it is the kind of picture his great grandchildren will cherish. :) That my friends, is why I love what I do. :)

This was a very Etsy infused wedding.  I will add the complete list of vendors at the end of the post.

Upon our first meeting Emily told me that the most important part of the day was this moment below. How cute is this cake topper?  It even includes their sweet dog, Ollie.  I love it!The karaoke after party was at Molly Malone's Irish Pub.  It was too much fun!  Emily is a blast! :)

Thank you to my wonderful assistant Andrew Ducker for helping me capture the day.

Etsy Vendors

Dress: Bridal Bliss Designs, Alterations done by Tony King, Cincinnati Flower Girl Dress: Nastershum Girls' Necklaces: Marolsha, Muchodesign,  ShopJoliette All flowers and veil: Meadowbelle Market Cake Topper: Concarta Love banner on sweetheart table: Raven's Bloom

All of the decor, signage, Emily's brooch bouquet, and desserts were handmade by Emily and Jay

Tuxes: Folchi's Formalwear Bridesmaid dresses: Nordstrom

Hair: Sara Ruf DJ: Elite Signature Karaoke DJ: Will Corson Caterer: The Madison

See Emily and Jay's engagement photos taken in Covington here.

Ashley and Austin's Kentucky Wedding

Green grass, warm smiles, rolling hills, uninhibited affection, pretty flowers, beautiful weather, and love, love, love.  These are just a few reasons why I adored Ashley and Austin's gorgeous Kentucky wedding.  See Ashley and Austin's farm engagement session here.

Textures and Dreams Iphonography

Brandie and Nate's Cincinnati Engagement Session

I had a great time running around Eden Park and Mt. Adams with Brandie and Nate for their engagement session.  They met a few years ago when Nate was Brandie's real estate agent.  They love to travel and spend time outdoors. Nate surprised Brandie with a proposal on a trip out west.  How romantic! :)  I am excited for their French Park wedding coming up in September.  Brandie is a fellow thrift store junkie, she is adding lots of vintage touches to her wedding, I cant wait to see what she comes up with.        Nothing like ending a great photo session with a couple of cocktails and good conversation.  I have the coolest clients ever! :)

Impossible Project Film

An image from a recent shoot I had with a very talented group of people.  I really, really love this film.  Tis the season to pay homage to the past.

Enjoy your holiday! :)