Take a look at just a few of my favorites. It was so hard to narrow them down!

Hunter turned 1 year old. What better way to celebrate than with a Gigi’s cupcake!

Love the little foot kicked up on the rocking chair. Chill baby!

Loved the curls and knew I had to get a photo of them.

Emily and David, thank you so much for having me photograph your wonderful family! It was too fun! Hope you enjoy all of your photos!

Their incredible branding is by Steve Hamaker from Stevaker Designs!

They even have a line of vegan burgers if you like you veggies.  This is their Vegan on Shrooms burger. Homemade vegan mushroom patty, roasted red pepper, tomato, lettuce, balsamic onions and vegan garlic mayo.  

Their wedding is just next month and promises to be just as beautiful.  Can’t wait!  Enjoy some of my favorite images from their session!

Thanks for the good times and laughs Sean and Lauren!

Love photographing past clients because they’re already used to me and how I photograph – so immediately they’re enjoying themselves and I get amazing photos from the very beginning of the session.  And as you can tell, they’re still madly in love with each other!

“Wow… beautiful couple.”

“Wow… they’re really fun.”

“Wow… they’re amazing dancers.”

“Please, please, please let them hire me to photograph their wedding.”

So it was a blast when they did hire me.  What I didn’t know at the time is how amazing their families were as well!  It was such a beautiful wedding filled with meaning and genuine love.  Watching them lead their guests in worship at their own wedding was just powerful (see photo below).  The day flew past as we were clicking away at everything and everyone around us.  Such a fun group!  Check out some of my favorite photos below!

Huge shout out to my buddy Jimmy Moncrief for helping me as my second shooter.  He did an incredible job and captured some amazing moments.  Thank you!

Professional Event Coordinator: South City Cakes, Flowers & Events
Reception: River Inn Events
Gown Boutique: David’s Bridal
Cake Artist:  South City Cakes, Flowers & Events
Caterer: Goetz Catering
Florist:  South City Cakes, Flowers & Events

I love my clients. I tend to have the coolest clients on the planet. I think I’ve mentioned that before but Haley and Brad are no exception to that rule at ALL.  In fact, they are so good in front of the camera that I really hope that wasn’t the last time I get to photograph them.  Should we schedule a 1 year anniversary session now… or later?  They’re such a cool couple and I had an absolute blast hanging out with them on their wedding day and meeting all of their fun friends and family!  I LOVE their wedding photos.  Here are several of my favorites. Enjoy!  Vote for your favorite(s)!

Haley and her maid-of-honor Laura!

The first time Haley and Brad laid eyes on each other on their wedding day. These private moments are always so special.

At Rich Smith Photography, if there isn’t a party going on, we get it started! Thank Amber for this fun pic!

There was so much glare on the that back window, I still have no idea how Amber got this photo without a special lens filter. But she did and I’m so glad!

And what an amazing wedding it was!  Although there were record high temperatures, everyone was excited about watching these two join their lives together! It was such beautiful ceremony with lots of little surprises that made it so special and emotional.

On top of that, I knew it was going to be an awesome wedding because I had the fabulous Amber Holritz photograph with me! She did an incredible job as always. I included several of her photos below!

We started the day off at Elea Blake. It’s always fun to go there and see my wonderful friends!

Heather’s sister looking on.

Heather’s really fun friend Tiffany came to hang out.  We became friends instantly.

We then went to Black Fox Farms in Cleveland.  Such an incredible place to photograph!

Heather spent a few minutes writing in her journal to Brent before she put on her dress…

These next two photos by Amber! Doesn’t Heather make a STUNNING bride!?

Brent and Heather seeing each other for the first time!

I love, love, love this photo.  It just doesn’t get any more gorgeous than this. I’m so jealous that Amber took the best shot of the day!

I took the exact same shot from a different location and perspective:

I can’t tell which of the two photos below I like better so I’ll let everyone else decide… vote below your favorite one!

What a beautiful couple they make!

Another amazing photo by Amber!

Thanks Amber for the photo below!

Amber with the girls as they pray right before the ceremony…

Heather completely surprised Brent by singing to him during the ceremony. It was the most emotional scene I’ve ever had the privilege to photograph.

As she sang… tears of joy.

Amber got this shot as Brent was rushing her off after the ceremony!

And check out this absolutely breathtaking photo that Amber grabbed of the first dance!

They surprised Brent and Heather (and us – as the photographers – as well) with fireworks as they were leaving on a John Deere!  I was in the wrong place to capture it but Amber fortunately was!  Thanks for getting capturing these moments, Am!

Heather and Brent, thank you so much for having us photograph your wedding. We had an amazing time getting to know both of you leading up to your wedding and the photos you allowed us to take during this special time shows the world how much you love each other.  You two are going to have an incredible marriage and I hope to continue to photograph you as your family eventually grows!  Enjoy your wedding photos!

When you’re around them you can’t help but be happy with them. Smiling faces are so a part of who they are that I knew there wouldn’t be too many serious poses during their photoshoot.  Which was fine with me because I had an absolute blast with them! I just couldn’t be more happy for them. These two are best of friends and they showed it.

Let me introduce you to Joey and Mary!

I love this photo!

Now if you’re not smiling after looking at these photos…I’m not sure what’s wrong with you.  I love this couple and these photos!

Joey and Mary… don’t ever change. I hope that as you continue your lives together that you’d continue to let your wonderful personalities infect those around you.  Thank you for hiring me to photograph you two during this special time of your lives!