Casie + Darrell // Lakeside Sunset Engagement // Dayton Ohio

The first engagement session of spring is always epic. We get all excited about the sun and the warmer weather, and it really inspires us to push ourselves creatively. Casie + Darrell were obviously inspired too. These guys are SO fun, and we're definitely looking forward to their wedding next weekend!

Sia + John // Airport Engagement // Springfield, Ohio

We met Sia several weeks before we were able to meet John. He works in New York, and Sia studies law here in Ohio. That's right, a classic long distance relationship. When we asked them "how would you define your relationship?" they answered with one word. "Travel." They're constantly flying back and forth to visit each other, and wedding planning happened on-and-off when John was in town.

We thought, "Man, we've always wanted to do a session with an airplane. This is the perfect opportunity." Sia and John were stoked on the idea, so we made some phone calls. We want to say a HUGE thank you to our friend Ben for letting us have unrestricted access to his plane. We definitely could not have done this without him.

Stay tuned for Sia + John's wedding coming later this summer!

Sarah + Justin // "Who you are"

Sometimes we have to explain ourselves. We don't always do everything just like the other guys. We encourage our couples to make it a priority to meet us in person before anyone signs any papers. Choosing your photographer isn't just about finding someone you can afford, or even someone who's photos you happen to like. It's not good enough that we can take pretty pictures, or even that we get a photo of your dad crying on the day that he gives you away. It's all about finding the perfect photographer for you and your wedding day. The relationship that we form with our couples is paramount to who we are and the way that we approach wedding photography. It's about a friendship, and it's about trust. We think it's critical that we get along, especially since we'll be spending your entire wedding day with you. We want to know who you are, not just your names. We hope that our photos depict who you are, not just what you look like.

Early on, we photographed a few weddings for couples that we had never even met before that day. It didn't work, and it wasn't us. It was a learning experience, but it didn't take long for us to figure out that wedding photography was not just about documenting some formalities and getting a decent paycheck. Wedding photography is about seeing and understanding the love, the friendship, the coming together of two families to celebrate, and so much more. Your story is unique, and We want to spend some time learning about you and what makes your relationship tick. Because of this, we include an engagement session with every wedding.

Honestly, it's a pretty dumb name for what we actually do. This casual, "pre-wedding" session is awesome, because we get to see you interact. We get to learn who you really are as a couple, and learn what works and what doesn't in terms of how you photograph. We study posing, lighting, apertures and sync speeds, but at the end of the day, every couple is a little bit different. You deserve that one-on-one attention. Getting the awkward part out of the way before your wedding day is a very good thing.

The photographs below are a small sample of the photos that we took of Sarah and Justin, and you won't see their faces in any of them. A little study about who they are, not just what they look like. Enjoy.

Published // Elizabeth Anne Designs

We're so thrilled to have Katie + Jared's Cincinnati Music Hall wedding featured on Elizabeth Anne Designs!

Kelsey + Andrew // Downtown Cincinnati Engagement

Admittedly, we don't know Kelsey and Drew very well yet. But from the short time that we spent with them hanging out, learning about their wedding, and shooting in downtown Cincinnati, I'm pretty sure we're going to get along great. What better way to become friends than getting kicked out of a public parking garage (right?) together? Stay tuned for their wedding coming this summer. Trust me, it's going to be beyond epic.

Priya + Anuj // Lake Lindsay Indian Wedding // Cincinnati, Ohio

This was our first Indian wedding. I really hope it's not our last. Priya and Anuj are two of the kindest, most welcoming people I've ever met. When we shot their engagement session in Chicago, they invited us into their apartment and took us out for their favorite froyo. They helped us wrap our minds around the epic journey that is an Indian wedding, and we enjoyed every single minute of it. We were exposed to a culture so very different from our own, but welcomed like family. I cannot image a better couple to walk through this experience with for the first time. Love these guys. Huge thanks to Tyler Hoff for helping out with this one. The guy is quite literally the worlds best assistant. He makes some crazy good images too.