This Lenten season, I have been trying to prioritize spiritual reading; in particular, I’ve been reading simple books about different saints. I have several books that I used to read in my preteen/teenage years that have sat on the bookshelf for far too long, and I remembered how much they inspired me in the past to […]

Catholic, Wedding

The Miraculous Medal

I had the honor of capturing Emma and Nolan’s summer wedding at St. John Cantius Church in Chicago. When Emma first reached out to me, I was unfamiliar with St. John Cantius, but quickly looked up this church and was in awe of its beauty. Between the architecture, statues, and artwork, it is a very […]

Catholic, Wedding

St. John Cantius Church – Latin Mass Chicago Wedding

I had the honor of capturing Mary Lynne and Luke’s beautiful winter Traditional Catholic Latin Mass wedding at St. Gertrude the Great Church in West Chester, Ohio. The couple had a Nuptial High Latin Mass in January. The church remained decorated with their Christmas decorations, which made it absolutely gorgeous! Although winter weddings aren’t as […]

Catholic, Wedding

St. Gertrude the Great Church Ohio – Traditional Catholic Winter Wedding

In February, I had the opportunity to visit Rentschler Forest for the very first time. I had heard of this beautiful metropark for a while, but didn’t have much of an opportunity to go visit. When Lauren and Ian told me that they wanted their session with a woodsy vibe, I knew that I had […]

Catholic, Engagement

Rentschler Forest Metropark Park Session

Hidden Valley Orchards is a beautiful farm located in Lebanon, Ohio. Although it is an operational farm, Hidden Valley Orchards also hosts various events (which includes weddings!) as well. This venue is designed for the couple who loves the outdoors, beautiful landscape, and wants a rustic-feel for their wedding day. Although they have multiple locations […]

Wedding

Hidden Valley Orchards Wedding Venue

Soon after you get engaged, one of the first things to search for is your wedding reception venue. There are a lot of deciding factors when choosing your venue, especially when it comes to the style and vibe you’re going for your wedding day! if you’re looking for a rustic gem of a wedding venue […]

Wedding

The Becky Ann Barn at Ed-Mar Dairy Farm – Wedding Venues in Northern KY

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As you plan your wedding, you may have noticed that there are so many traditions to choose from. There are the common ones, such as the bouquet toss and daddy-daughter dance. But did you know that there are some traditions specific to Catholicism that you can have at your Catholic wedding? These traditions are not […]

Catholic, Wedding

Three Catholic Wedding Traditions You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

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You have the ring. You’ve been preparing what you want to say to your soon-to-be fiance. But finding out exactly where to propose is a whole different ballgame! That’s why I have created this list of the top 3 places to propose in Cincinnati (with one bonus spot!) Smale Park/Robeling Bridge If you’re looking to […]

Engagement

Top Three Places to Propose in Cincinnati

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