This day was 7 years in the making. After years of dating and months of engagement, their big day was finally here. Rachel and MJ are one of the sweetest couples and their wedding day was well…to say this day was perfect would be an understatement. From the first look with her father to the her stunning dress and beautiful flowers, to the sunset photos and sparkler exit, it was a beautiful and memorable day.

She did it! Julia is a graduate of Franciscan University and now a nurse!

Spring time is in FULL SWING and we just celebrated Mother’s Day! Dalton’s mom, Alison wanted some family pictures taken for mother’s day and I was so excited to photograph this beautiful family again!

I was so excited when I got a message from Scott, asking if I would take their family photos. I worked at Franciscan University with him before I had John. When I met with Scott and Jill to talk about what they were looking for in family photos, they pointed to the portrait on the family room wall. “This is the last time we had family photos taken” they said. “It’s missing our two youngest kids!” Those kids weren’t even born yet…that’s how long it had been since they had professional photos taken of the family.

The Recznik Family is back on the blog today! This is my fourth time photographing this beautiful (and GROWING!) family!

Rachel and MJ the kind of people that, when you first meet them, you just know they are people who have hearts for service. MJ is in nursing school and Rachel is going to medical school…and they are both EMT firefighters! How cool is that?!? Not only do they live their lives in the service of others, they also have a deep love for each other that is so evident. 

College is an incredible time for growth: academically, spiritually, emotionally and relationally. Some of my greatest friendships came from my time at Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio. You grow together, through the good and the bad, the tough and the exciting, the stressful and the joyful. This past weekend I had the absolutely pleasure to photograph these 4 beautiful friends. Their session was nothing short of perfect!

March certainly flew by for me. It was filled with visit from grandparents and travels to New Mexico! And lots and lots of laundry. It’s amazing how much laundry two little people can make!

For the past four years we have spent each spring break in the beautiful state of New Mexico. Franciscan University of Steubenville sends out around 300 missionaries each year on spring break mission trips all over the world! We have been so blessed to be the advisors for New Mexico Mission for 4 years now. The mission team serves in Gallup, NM and we work with the local Catholic schools, the Missionaries of Charity and the Little Sisters of the Poor.

Spring is here in Ohio ! I can feel it. I can see it. It’s truly my absolute favorite season. Nature awakens and comes alives. The world becomes green again and the flowers begin to bloom. I had the pleasure of photographing sweet Ava this weekend.