Dayton & Cincinnati Wedding Photography Blog

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 […]

Variations In Wedding Photography Prices If you’ve started searching for a 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 the […]

How Can A Photo Booth Ruin Your 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 a problem. […]

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 […]

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. For the first 10 years I was photographing weddings, I did not ask for this list. I thought “I know what I am doing, and I don’t need […]

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 […]