Every year for the past few years, I’ve entered 50 images into a worldwide photography competition with Shoot & Share. This was the first year I took the time to screenshot my results to share with you! Now, understand, of the 28 categories, there are THOUSANDS of entries into each. It’s insanity. The voting process […]

Some people are just pure sunshine, and I feel like Macie is one of those people. While she’s very much the quite one (at least, she was around me) there was no hesitation to do anything I asked of her…all while keeping her beaming personality. The heat may have kicked my butt, but Macie was […]

Before we get into the first-ever MDP Couples Boudoir session: let’s hit some super common questions first…. because I know you want to ask them. Is my boudoir/couples boudoir session going to be post on social media/blog/website? ONLY with your written permission, and you’re welcome to revoke that permission at any time. Some people wait […]

When these two let me have full pick of their location, I searched for a location that would skip the winter deadness but wasn’t too sharp or modern. These two fit There isn’t a block of Cincinnati that I can’t find at least 5 elements that I’m absolutely in love with. On this cold and […]

The Loveland Castle is an Ohio staple everyone should visit. While it is a small building, the history is huge! I had the advantage of a private tour (including locations the general public aren’t allowed to go) and got to hear all about the single man who started this adventure and the Boy Scout troops […]

I never knew how long 8 hours was until I counted every single second.

Rarely does a wedding have so many chill people. In fact, there’s almost always someone in a panic…except at the Peter’s wedding. The guys were cool as cucumbers and the ladies were all smiles. Honestly, only the November weather was a pain in the ass that day but, with a little bit of hustle on […]

Indiana engagement session with the sweetest sunset

So a little back story here… Michael works with my husband, Dennis. In fact, Michael works with 4 of the 9 groomsmen and, when Michael told me who he was asking to be in his wedding, I knew it was going to be an absolute party. We started the day at the Radisson Hotel for […]

The phrase “let them be little” can be a real pain in the ass when you’re a parent. In planning your family session, you’re stressed about all the details…especially knowing you’d like your kids to keep their outfits clean for at least 5 minutes into pictures. You hope your youngest doesn’t have an absolute meltdown […]