Emily + Steve are a really unique couple. Unique not because they know how to have a good time (they definitely do), but unique because despite that fact, Mindy and I both just really respect them. They’re polite, laid back, mature but still goofy, and just all around really wonderful people to be around.

Emily + Steve // August 20, 2011 // Cincinnati, Ohio

Salon: Bajon Salon

Flowers: Greene’s Floral Shoppe

Dress: David’s Bridal

Tuxes: President Tuxedo

Ceremony + Reception: Savannah Center

DJ: McFadden Music

Caterer: Savannah Center

This is Kathyna, the awesome coordinator at the Savannah Center. She was a HUGE help all day long, and I definitely couldn’t recommend her enough. If you’re looking for a ceremony and reception location in northern Cincinnati, the Savannah Center is the way to go… and MAKE SURE you ask for Kathyna!

A few weeks ago we traveled to the Outer Banks in North Carolina. It was our first family vacation with Holden, and we rented a huge beach house with each of our families. Lots of good times with Holden’s aunts, uncles, and grandparents.

This was our house.

Mindy’s family and my family.

My parents and Mindy’s parents.

It’s official. We have the cutest kid ever made, I’m sure of it.

Sand, anyone?

Mindy decided to strip him down. Apparently babies are allowed to be nude on non-nude public beaches. Either that, or we just artfully alluded the authorities. Yeah, let’s go with that one.

Holden was digging it, but he didn’t really enjoy getting rinsed off.

We can’t wait to go back!

There’s something beautiful and amazing about a growing little life inside of you. I really enjoyed my pregnancy and sometimes even miss it (not planning on having any more for a while though!). I think that’s what gets me excited about maternity shoots. I had the pleasure of capturing Hannah in her pregnancy beauty (isn’t she cute?!) along with her husband Seth. Hannah is the sister of one of our recent brides, Becky. We spent the evening on Hannah’s parents farm in New Carlisle, OH. It’s such a beautiful place to shoot and turning into a favorite of ours.  We shot Becky & Jesse’s engagement photos on the farm as well. The farm has such charm and rusticness, not to mention 2 of the coolest old trucks!

Congrats Hannah & Seth!! I cannot wait for Naomi’s arrival! She is one lucky gal with one amazing family!