Capturing the Truth in Every Moment | Cincinnati Lifestyle Photographer
I actually GASPED while editing this session. Can we talk about how stunning this momma-to-be is? It helps that I love her to pieces. Jade was in our youth group many moons ago and now she’s a wife and a momma. It makes my heart happy to see her so happy. Jake and Jade make each other laugh a lot, I’m betting Joseph is going to have the BEST little personality. I can’t wait to see this sweet boy’s face in a few months.
Ps. Who actually looks this good while pregnant?! SHESH!
Clay + Kaitlin’s big day was oozing with sweetness. I loved their love for each other. Their families were equally sweet and went out of their way to make sure my second shooter and I had everything we needed. Bonus: the Dr. Who themed items incorporated into their decorations! Yessss!!!
Well, once again I could not restrain myself from oversharing. I walked up to this beautiful house and met an even more beautiful family inside. When Jenny told me about Jordan, he sounded so much like my Max and I was instantly in love with this sweet, truck-adoring, no pants-wearing, nature-drawn little boy! His parents are absolutely head over heels for this guy and it’s evident in this lifestyle session in their home. I am so honored you allowed me to capture some of your favorite parts of Jordan’s first home.
We found a turtle!! Jordan was so into him.
As I was walking into Tyler + Heather’s adorable home I noticed a table in the garage. I thought to myself, “I bet they play games out here, I already love them”. Guess what? I was right! At the end of our session I took a few shots of one of their favorite pastimes… Beer Yahtzee! Tyler has the scoring all computerized and they talk a lot of trash, isn’t their love so cute? I can’t stand it!!
Alex + Morgan are my kind of couple. They’re up for anything! The day of their engagement session was calling for rain all week and Morgan’s response was, “Let’s embrace the rain!” Well, it ended up not being rainy but they did explore a new (kind of muddy) garden, climb over a railing to get to this bridge, and maybe even face some fears about spiders and snakes to get these beautiful shots. Totally worth it!! You guys are amazing and I can’t wait to photograph your big day later this Summer. I can already tell its going to be a chill, go with the flow, kind of day.
Ps. THAT RING, AMIRIGHT?!
Had you ever met someone that you instantly knew you were going to love? That’s how I felt with Jazmine… friendship at first sight. And I wasn’t wrong. She is one of those people that you could vacation with. You know, how you have lots of friends that you love, and plenty that you’d have a sleepover with, but only a few that you’d want to go on an extended trip with? This girl. And I’m pretty certain my husband feels the same way about Jesse. These are just lovely humans. Oh, I forgot to mention that I’ve been mentoring Jazmine! If you’re getting married this year and I’m shooting your wedding chances are, you’ll get to meet her! Unless it’s in October because BABY BOWMAN is coming this fall!! Congratulations, you two I love you both to the moon!
Wedding number one for 2017 and it was perfect!!! A morning wedding that involves coffee + (more importantly) doughnuts? Count me in!! I tend to get a little teary eyed at most weddings, and this one did not disappoint. BOTH of the dad speeches had me holding back some real tears. Days when the Gospel is preached, breakfast is shared, and love just exudes from every single person involved… these are my favorite kind of days. Thank you for letting me be a part of your day, I love your love for each other and for Jesus.
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Ps. Please take note of Jordan’s amazing shark shirt in the second outfit. YASSSS![/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ style=”margin: 0px;padding: 15px 0px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”none” src=”https://veritas-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_6956.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”none” src=”https://veritas-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_7039.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”none” src=”https://veritas-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_7071.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”none” src=”https://veritas-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_7123.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”none” src=”https://veritas-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_7200.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”none” src=”https://veritas-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_7230.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”none” src=”https://veritas-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_7401.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”none” src=”https://veritas-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_7446.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”none” src=”https://veritas-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_7343.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”none” src=”https://veritas-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_7599.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”none” src=”https://veritas-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_7563.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”none” src=”https://veritas-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_7633.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”none” src=”https://veritas-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_7655.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ style=”margin: 0px;padding: 15px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_share title=”Share this Post!” share_title=”Nathan + Abby + Zion + River” facebook=”true” twitter=”true” google_plus=”false” linkedin=”false” pinterest=”false” reddit=”false” email=”true” email_subject=”Hey, thought you might enjoy this! Check it out when you have a chance:”][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]
[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ style=”margin: 0px;padding: 15px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]I’ve been photographing Andy + Stacey for five years now!!! Miss Hayden was my very first (non-family) birth. They are still to this day some of my favorite photos. I’m so excited for their big wedding day next year in Puerto Rico (take me with you!!). I can’t wait to see the gorgeousness they have planned. Congratulations, you three! Thanks for trusting me with capturing all of your beautiful life milestones.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ style=”margin: 0px;padding: 15px 0px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”none” src=”https://veritas-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_6326.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”none” src=”https://veritas-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_6469.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”none” src=”https://veritas-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_6452.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”none” src=”https://veritas-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_6501.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”none” src=”https://veritas-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_6710.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”none” src=”https://veritas-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_6581.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”none” src=”https://veritas-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_6626.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”none” src=”https://veritas-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_6786.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”none” src=”https://veritas-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_6803.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”none” src=”https://veritas-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_6831.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”none” src=”https://veritas-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_6766.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][x_image type=”none” src=”https://veritas-studio.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/DSC_6720.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ style=”margin: 0px;padding: 15px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_share title=”Share this Post!” share_title=”Nathan + Abby + Zion + River” facebook=”true” twitter=”true” google_plus=”false” linkedin=”false” pinterest=”false” reddit=”false” email=”true” email_subject=”Hey, thought you might enjoy this! Check it out when you have a chance:”][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]
I get asked all the time from my wonderful clients how they should dress. So, I decided to put together this little guide along with some examples that will hopefully help ease your stress about the details of your upcoming session. Feel free to e-mail me if you still have questions or want to send along outfit options for my opinion.
Avoid: Matching. The whole white shirt and khakis thing is so 1994.
Instead: Try coordinating! Pick a few colors or even a whole pallet of coordinating colors and fill in the rest with neutrals. Think Jewel tones or spring colors!
Avoid: Big clothing, especially for kids. Our tendency, as mothers, it to buy clothing a little big so it will fit longer.
Instead: Buy your kiddos clothes even a little smaller than you normally would so they don’t look baggy in your photographs.
Avoid: Lots of black or white. And neon. Just say no to neon!!
Instead: Try something a little less extreme. Cream or navy are great options! Even better, add in a pop of color.
Avoid: Small patterns, especially pinstripes. They end up making your shirt look almost wavy.
Instead: Try plaids, florals, or animal prints.
Avoid: Solid, plain outfits.
Instead: Add layers and texture. Corduroy, flannel, lace, cable knit, and denim are fabulous examples of texture!
Avoid: Panicking about outfit choices!!!
Instead: Let one person (AKA the outfit picker, herself) find something she feels beautiful in and then chose the other outfits from there.
Here are a few of my very favorite places to shop for great, photo-worthy outfits.
www.oldnavy.com – $$ – great for layering basics!
www.hm.com – $$ – Great for the whole family! If you’ve got a regular to slim guy their guys clothes are on trend and super great! And their boys section is MY FAVORITE!!
www.tjmaxx.com – $$ – If you’re an in-person, deal finder like me this is my go-to store for my personal closet.
www.target.com – $$ – I mean, have you guys seen the kids cat + jack line? Gimme!!!
www.forever21.com – $$ – Senior girls, great deals for your session!
www.modcloth.com – $$$ – I promise you you won’t regret checking this site out. Women of all ages can find amazing dresses.
www.gap.com – $$$ – I mean, duh.
www.hannaandersson.com – $$$ – The little girls in your life NEED a dress from Hanna Anderson.
www.anthropologie.com – $$$$ – Mom’s, a family photo session is the perfect time to Treat Yo’ Self and what better way than Anthro? While you’re in there grab a Capri Blue candle (you can thank me later for the tip).
www.express.com – $$$$ – Fella’s, please go to Express. You’ll be looking so dapper.