Kendra + Branden

December 11th, 2022. My last wedding of the year. We almost had snow. Ended up with a little sprinkle of rain, with a smidge of sunshine.

The last time I was at the Manor House, I was attending a friend’s wedding as a guest. I sat in the Atrium, watching my friends exchange vows, thinking, “man, what a perfect space to be a photographer in.” 20 years later, it was my time to shine!

Kendra and Branden. What a beautiful couple. I met Branden a few years back, while photographing his brother’s wedding. His family was incredibly welcoming back then, so I knew I would be in good company this time around as well. Kendra and I met for the first time only a few weeks ago; but when she walked in, decked out in Christmas flare, I knew that we would get along just fine. The two together made for some great photo opportunities. (Pulp Fiction fans take note: they nailed their introduction.) Their excitement for the day and their love for each other was screamingly obvious from the moment I met up with them.

Please enjoy this collection from their wedding day.

Congratulations again to the happy couple!

Nikki + Ryan

November 20th brought me right back to Rhinegeist Brewery for another November wedding. I’ve known the groom’s momma for years and had the privilege of shooting Ryan’s senior portraits several years ago. It was then that I met Nikki for the first time. This couple was super cute together back then, so I knew they’d be amazing on their wedding day!

Please enjoy a collection from Ryan and Nikki’s wedding day!

Congratulations to the happy couple!

Rebecca + Zachary

Friday, November 11th was a little rainy as I drove down to Over the Rhine. More rainy than a “little,” if I’m honest. I’d loaded the clear umbrellas and resigned myself to shooting this wedding 100% indoors. And then it stopped.

I’ve known Rebecca and her family for several years and couldn’t wait to have the opportunity to capture such a wonderful day for her and her new husband. Two years ago, we met down in Over the Rhine for their Engagement Session. It was pretty awesome to return for their nuptials.

Please enjoy a look into Rebecca and Zach’s wedding day!

Congratulations to the beautiful couple!

Shantel + Nick

Man, I love a good backyard wedding! There’s a special uniqueness with every intimate house held event. Shantel and Nick’s wedding this past Saturday fell on a day of perfectness. The weather was perfect. The Fall colors peaked early. Perfectly. There was a perfect chaos in such a joyful event. The couple was perfect. And they were covered in love and surrounded by a perfect gathering of friends and family.

Please enjoy my collection of images from Shantel and Nick’s perfectly beautiful day.

Congratulations to the happy couple and Cheers! to so many magical years to come.

Jordan + Eric

It was a little rainy in Indiana on Saturday, October 2nd. The drive took a little longer than anticipated. But the day was basically perfect.

I know these people. These are some of my favorite people. The younger brother to my best friend; I’ve known this groom since he was a baby. I’ve known the bride for years. Not as many, but YEARS. We’ve all shivered our butts off at Kings Island’s Haunt. And more recently, braved one of those 95 degree, 100% humidity, beautiful (insert eyeroll) Cincinnati Summer days for some engagement portraits.

I am so honored to have been asked to photograph their big (finally) wedding day.

Please enjoy!

Congratulations to Jordan and Eric!

-Love, Lindsey and Tiffany

• Shared photo credit to my second shooter: Tiffany
• Venue: The Lodge at River Valley Farm, Yorktown, IN

Kendall + Tucker

March 20th, 2021 was the official first day of Spring. It was a beautiful day. The weather could not be any better. Clear sky. 70 degrees. Perfect.

Please enjoy!

Oh! And there were inflatable light sabers.

Congratulations, Kendall & Tucker!

These Two Brothers

A few months ago, Laura reached out to me. She had a special request for a portrait session. She wanted to celebrate a one year anniversary. A year since one of her sons saved the other one’s life through bone marrow donation.

Rather than posting a few teasers on my Facebook page, I thought these boys and this family needed their story told. And Laura very kindly obliged, when I asked her to tell their tale.

Blake got sick out of the blue on Easter Sunday 2018. Before all of this he was a completely healthy kid. He was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis. He probably got a virus and his body went crazy and started attacking his liver. About 6 months later whatever was attacking his liver started attacking his bone marrow. He was diagnosed with hepatitis induced aplastic anemia and had to have a bone marrow transplant. He needed to have a sibling match in order to go that route. Both his twin sister and younger brother were tested and his brother was a complete match. There is about a 25% chance for a sibling match. Jack was more than ready and willing to do this. On December 10, 2018 Jack came to the hospital for the bone marrow harvest and Blake got his cells that day. Blake is now 1 year post transplant and is doing wonderful! We see more and more of Blake’s normal personality every day.

I wanted to have these pictures done to show the significance of what Jack did for Blake and to truly capture the bond they will forever have. We also surprised our family with the pictures and gave it to them at a party to celebrate Blake’s one year anniversary.

When I arrived for their portrait session, I was greeted by three smiling kiddos: Super Hero and bone marrow donor, Jack; curly-haired, big brother to Jack, twin to Ashlyn, marrow recipient, and Survivor, Blake; and Ashlyn, Jack’s big sister and Blake’s twin. All three were ready for their close-ups (even Ashlyn, who was fresh from her soccer game.)

Super Hero, Jack

Super Survivor, Blake

We had a few giggles and made a whole bunch of awesome.

This was one of those wonderful days.

-Lindsey

Christmas Eve at the Ronald McDonald House

The Christmas/Holiday season is my most favorite time of the year. And one of my absolute favorite things to do during this time is to visit the Ronald McDonald House on Christmas Eve. It is a privilege to capture families coming together to celebrate the season. Some residents, some volunteers, some employees; all together to share the season with “strangers.”

Every Christmas Eve, one HUGE group of family members and friends team up to cook, bake, and provide one heckuva tasty dinner. The Hoeh family has been providing Christmas Eve dinner for the House in honor of the late matriarch’s son, who stayed at the House while he battled cancer. I believe this year marked their 20th Christmas Eve dinner.

Following dinner, the House kiddos spend some time with Santa and Mrs. Claus and receive their very own sacks of Christmas presents.

Trust me when I say that pictures do not do the evening justice. But please enjoy a small taste of the magic that is Christmas Eve at the Ronald McDonald House.

Mind the delay as I wish you all Season’s Greetings and wish you a Happy New Year!

-Lindsey

Meet John.

John is Jill’s father.

And Jill is a dear friend of mine. Jill and I met many years ago at the Asian Food Festival (she is a FANTASTIC henna artist, you should check her out -> Jaiswal Designs.) We came together over the years to collaborate on our Henna for Heroines project (you should also check that out.)

But this isn’t about us. This is about John.

I met John this past week, down on his farm in Butler, Kentucky. I was invited down to capture some images of John on his farm, hanging out with family members, showing off some farm equipment, and introducing me to some farm animals. If you’ve ever seen “A Dog’s Purpose” or “A Dog’s Journey,” John even has his own “Boss Dog.”

                                                 

“John Acton, age 82 is a two-time cancer survivor. He has been a farmer all of his life. Born and raised on a farm in Butler, Kentucky, he went on to buy his own farm of 120 acres in the same town. For 30 years he also worked all over the country for AT&T and served 30 years in the Army Reserve retiring as a First Sergeant. He has spent his retirement working his farm of cows, horses, ducks, chickens, donkeys and goats. He still lives with four generations of his family in his 150 year old farmhouse house that he rehabbed himself. Although he recently lost his wife of 55 years, he is the father of four, grandfather of six and great-grandfather of ten. He still likes to spend his days driving around on his farm on his beloved John Deere Tractor or riding around his hills on his gator with his great-grandkids and his favorite dog, Sydney, riding shotgun.”

                                                                                                 -Jill, the farmer’s daughter

 

 

 

Don + Amy

September 13th, 2019 was a full moon Friday. It was a super hot, super beautiful day.  For Amy and Don, the date was significant and it made for the perfect wedding day.

Please enjoy.

Congratulations, Amy & Don!