Dayton & Cincinnati Wedding Photography Blog

After photographing more than 250 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 shot I look […]

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 […]

What Is A Formal Photo Shot List Aside from being a must-have, a formal shot list is a complete list of requested photos for a wedding day. Why Having A Photo List Is Important On a wedding day, time and organization are very important. You will want to maximize your time with all of your […]

My First Wedding At The Reverie Dayton A Rainy Fall Wedding At SouthBrook Church The newest entry on my list of popular Dayton wedding and reception venues is The Reverie at SouthBrook Church in Miamisburg/Springboro. Driving by, SouthBrook looks like any other mega church. Upon entering on the south west side, it becomes obvious that […]

Identifying Wedding Client Types On several podcasts, I heard the founder of Ideaction Consulting, Sam Jacobson, shared an idea that really helped my wedding photography business. For sales, he has been able to identify our buyer types, and wow, are they accurate. I will tell you what I heard from his times as a podcast guest. […]

Ivory Meadows Yellow Springs, Ohio Ivory Meadows is an absolutely amazing wedding and reception venue in Yellow Springs, Ohio. The amazing event venue just outside of the village is a purpose-built wedding destination. Saying that really sells it short. They host corporate events, weddings, receptions, and any other medium to large event you can think […]

All About Wildflower Woods Weddings And Receptions Wildflower Woods, an outdoor wedding and reception venue in Fredericktown, Ohio is a classy place for an outside. wedding. The property is Located 90 minutes south of Cleveland and 60 minutes north of Columbus. Accessibility to a large section of Ohio’s population is a great strength. Purpose built […]

About Wolf Creek Retreat Wolf Creek Retreat in Brookville, Ohio, offers wedding couples a beautiful and peaceful wedding venue surrounded by nature. The retreat is just a short 30 minute drive from Dayton. It combines rustic charm with modern convenience. It is a favorite choice for wedding couples seeking a memorable backdrop for their special […]

Summer Catholic Wedding And Traditional Reception A wedding at Holy Angels Catholic Church followed by a reception at the Presidential Banquet Center in Dayton, Ohio, offers a perfect blend of tradition and celebration. Holy Angels provides a rich religious setting, while the Presidential Banquet Center offers a versatile space for the reception. Together, they create […]

What Does Music Hall Offer Cincinnati Music Hall is a grand, historic location for a wedding in Cincinnati’s Over The Rhine district. As a wedding photographer, indoor wedding venues don’t get much classier than this. There are several event spaces available to rent, but this wedding couple chose to use the Edyth B. Lindner Grand Foyer.  […]