Dayton & Cincinnati Wedding Photography Blog
October 18, 2026
Comprehensive Cincinnati Wedding Venue Guide Planning your wedding starts with choosing the perfect venue, and Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky offer everything from historic properties and larges estates to rustic barns, modern event spaces, museums, and scenic outdoor locations. To help you narrow your options, I’ve created this comprehensive guide to some of the best wedding […]
A Fantastic Golf Course Wedding As a Dayton wedding photographer, I am always looking for great Dayton-area wedding venues like Sugar Valley Golf Club. I had visited the week before the wedding to check out the venue. As an event was taking place in the ballroom, I was unable see the reception area. So, when […]
October 7, 2026
July 5, 2026
Gatherings On The Green Weddings Gatherings On The Green in Lewisberg, Ohio is a small wedding and event venue just east of Brookville, Ohio. This property is large, but the reception space is small. It is great for a small wedding or event. It has all the basic amenities you’d expect at a venue, just […]
Most Great Stories Have An Arc Your wedding day isn’t just a schedule. It’s a story and an emotional arc. And the best stories don’t stay at one emotional level the entire time. They build, breathe, rise, then land. If you want wedding photos that feel powerful and real, you need to think about more […]
June 18, 2026
May 8, 2026
Variations In Wedding Photography Prices If you’ve started searching for a Dayton wedding photographer, you’ve probably noticed something confusing right away. One photographer charges $1,500. Another charges $6,000. Both claim to offer full-day coverage, edited images, and an amazing experience. At first glance, the pricing differences don’t make much sense. Photography prices vary, even in […]
How Can A Photo Booth Ruin Your Reception Wedding Reception Vibe Killer If you’ve ever been to a wedding where the dance floor is half-empty and the loudest sound in the room is the whir of a printer spitting out 2×6 glossy strips… we need to talk. Photo booths. They’re great, but they can cause […]
April 23, 2026
April 10, 2026
Why A Second Shooter Is Not Required One of the most common questions couples ask when booking a wedding photographer sounds simple enough: How many photos will we get? The wedding industry has trained people to believe that bigger numbers automatically mean better value. More photos must mean more moments, better coverage, and a stronger story. Please […]
Planning For A Dual Purpose Wedding Day Since 2007 I have offered wedding photography as my only option. In 2021, I began to also offer wedding videography. I found myself with various down times at weddings and spare equipment. As a surprise for couples, I began delivering a short wedding film with my favorite moments […]
March 19, 2026
March 5, 2026
After photographing more than 250 weddings, mostly Dayton weddings, I have one favorite shot at every wedding. It is when the wedding couple is walking back down the aisle after being introduced by the officiant. “Now introducing Mr. and Mr. Jones!” I love the pure joy and relief on their faces. This is a great […]
My first wedding of 2026 and 257th since 2007 took place at Hanover Reserve in Hamilton, Ohio. On this January day, it was 30 degrees and felt like 17 degrees due to the wind chill. This wedding couple chose to have an outdoor ceremony in January, and they were handed a very cold day. Everyone […]
February 12, 2026