From the moment I met Chelsea & Sam, I felt like I was reconnecting with old friends. I couldn’t stop telling Chelsea how great she looked (because look at her!) — from her hair to their perfectly coordinated outfits — and every single time, Sam would immediately chime in to agree. He had me smiling […]

Inniswood Metro Garden Classy Engagement Session – Chelsea & Sam

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For a moment, everyone held their breath. Time slowed down. The sound of worship music filled their hearts, as Amanda and John wrapped their arms around each other. This was a moment they prayed and planned for. And for one song, they got to look at each other, take it in, and share the tears […]

Brookside Farms Rainy Rustic Wedding – Amanda & John

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Her eyes filled with tears. Tears she hadn’t anticipated. This was supposed to be a joyful day; a day to celebrate, dance, and smile. But the words struck her to her core. The officiant reminded her sister and soon-to-be brother-in-law to look at each other’s hands. She explained that these were the same hands that […]

The Chandelier Timeless Wedding – Emma & Ethan

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When you’re a parent, there’s so many moments that catch you off guard–From the first time your baby smilies at you, to the time they to step out into the world on their own. You find yourself watching them with a mix of pride and sadness, realizing that the little hand that once reached for […]

Mount Jeez Family and Senior Session – The Rizzo Family

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When I think back to Kourtney & Micah’s engagement session, the first thing that comes to mind is how easy it was to be around them. From the very beginning, it felt like I had known them for years. I remembering leaving that night with my cheeks sore from smiling. That’s why I was so excited for […]

Bronson Norwalk Conservation September Wedding – Kourtney & Micah Associate Shot by Amanda Lauren Collective

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Juliana and Grant’s wedding day at Deer Creek was nothing short of a dream. From the very beginning, the story of their love is full of beauty and intention—their first date in a garden, their engagement session surrounded by blooms, and now, a wedding day that felt like everything had been leading here. I’m so […]

Deer Creek Summer Wedding Associate Shot by Amanda Lauren Collective – Juliana & Grant

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His hand shook as he held the microphone. He took a deep breath and looked at his oldest daughter. She was looking into the eyes of her new husband. Completely and utterly swept up in the moment and enjoying the fact that they are now one. He raised the microphone to his trembling lips and […]

Secluded Cabins Mohican Event Center Wedding – Macy & Kaid

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There are some people you meet and immediately feel like you’ve known them forever, and that was exactly how it felt with Mackenzie and Ethan. This was our first time meeting in person, but the way they joked, told stories, and even asked about my pregnancy, it was like we were all just catching up […]

Mount Jeez Summer Golden Hour Engagement Session – Mackenzie & Ethan

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The doors in the back of the church were closed, yet everyone was looking back at them. Waiting to see when a tearful, grinning Jenna would be appear when they opened. All of the people that they loved the most in this world held their breath. And on the other side so did she. But […]

Sacred Heart & Kehoe Center Romantic Summer Wedding – Jenna & Alex

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I love when engagement sessions get to be a representation of your love, and what better way to do that than at your wedding venue? Melissa & James were literally standing in the exact place where next August, they will say “I do.” They were telling me about their vision for the ceremony, and then, […]

Camp Bethany Summer Engagement Session – Melissa & James

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