Another Van Wert High School Senior who could not have been more of a dream to photograph. As you can see Miss Ericca has some great brunette curls with gorgeous blue eyes, a less than common combo that truly gives her a unique look. She is also loads of fun and so easy to work with! We had such a blast running around town with her Mom, Step-Mom, 2 Half-Sis’s and Grandma in tow. I know, sounds like quite a crew but we could honestly not have asked for a better posse for this Senior Session.
Thanks so much Ericca and congratulations on your senior year!
Last October our friend Liene of Think Splendid told Sticky that she knew a bride who would be perfect for us. A DM was sent and a less than a year later we were on our way to St Louis for Nina and Joe’s wedding! I knew before even meeting Nina that I would love her but this is mostly due to her delightful blog According to Nina. It is such a wonderful read about her life, love of fashion and all things fabulous. She is the queen of tips and just as adorable in person as she is on her blog. It was more than evident that everyone loves Nina as well as her dashing groom Joe. They had a huge wedding party full of friends and family who traveled many miles to be there for them. It could not have been a more lovely day for their classic and timeless affair.
Coordinating the days events was the wonderfully talented Kristin Weis of Kristin Ashley Events. She is a true professional and could not have been more of a joy to work with! We knew that this day would run seamlessly and Kristin was such a huge part of making that happen.
Upon arriving to Nina’s room we photographed a couple of my favorites from every wedding day – the dress and shoes! This time we were excited to work with Priscilla of Boston and Kate Spade.
Love how excited the girls were about “going to the chapel.”
Reception was held at The Chase Park Plaza, a gorgeous St Louis staple.
Thanks so much Nina and Joe for allowing us the honor of “Meeting You in St Louis.” Congratulations on your new life together!
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Last year I ignored it, not sure why, I guess I just was not ready. But this year the runways and fashion blogs are wetting my palette and swooning my feet. I can no longer deny it – I NEED a pair of Over the Knee Boots.
Ok, so there are the obvious reasons I feared this trend w/ the #1 being the hooker factor. I blame Julia Roberts for wearing those patent thigh highs in Pretty Woman. I am also concerned of being plucked off the street and thrown aboard a pirate ship while sporting a pair (although if Johnny Depp is on that ship then “Ahoy Mate!’). And last but not least there is the fact that these show off an area of the body that is not always in tip-top shape – the thigh. An insecure area for many women no matter what size they are. And quite honestly I am not a #1 finger foam sporting fan of mine.
With all that being said who on earth would wear these, right?! Well, like many things in fashion it only takes the right fit and style to turn something hideous into something fabulous. And that thigh problem? Why do you think they invented tights, leggings and skinny jeans ladies? Basically I am now a believer in that there is a pair of Over the Knee Boots for both my thighs and every single one of my personalities, and yours too.
Farmer’s Market Chic: Throw on a flowered dress, tights, jean jacket, scarf and these Dolce Vita’s and you would be the chicest person at the organic herb stand.
Urban Tourist: I am never not on the hunt for chic yet sensible footwear for touring metro streets. Diesel certainly has my attention with it’s lower heel and modern shape.
Platform Obsessive: I slid on a pair of heels the other day that were not platform – I felt as if I had plunged 100 feet below the earth’s surface. I have been living in platforms and these Frye boots would feel like an old friend. And yeah, gray boots, do I really need to say more?
On Edge: Sometimes a girl needs to rough it up a bit. These Micheal Kors would bring that boho-chic tunic and leggings into a whole new level of fashion yumminess.
A Little Bit Country and A Little Bit Rock & Roll: Confession – I do not own a pair of cowboy boots. I just can’t figure out if they really fit into my style or not. But if I had these Old Gringos in my closet I am sure I would find a way to work them into a look.
Laced Up and Pretty: I typically stray from boots with laces. Witches come to mind for some reason and unless it is Halloween I really would prefer not to resemble a certain character from the Wizard of Oz. But this Joie creation is lovely with it’s perfect shade of mushroom and demure heel.
Got a Hot Date: Yes I know that this one is certainly not for everyone. But if you are going to go sexy in an Over the Knee Boot than you might as well go Manolo Blahnik. These scream for some skinny jeans with a menswear inspired shirt, of course I would leave the whip at home.
And there you have it. Hooker? Pirate? My thigh will never? Forget about it! Now go find yourself a pair of the perfect Over the Knee Boots girls and ROCK them!
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A couple of weeks ago all we had for weather was hot, hot, hot and hot. And of course being that this is the Ohio in August we also had muggy. Regardless of all this Jolie and Dan were nothing but the perfect subjects in such uncomfortable weather. They even brought a towel to dab off sweat in between locations, lol! We all felt gross after wards but it was worth it. 
Thanks so much Jolie and Dan! Looking forward to your wedding this coming October. I think it may be a tad on the cooler side. 
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Every time I looked on our calendar and saw “Alissa and Jim/Charleston, SC” I would smile. I knew that this wedding and couple would be nothing short of amazing to photograph. And then there was the added bonus of traveling to Charleston, SC for the wedding – one of the most fabulous cities in the country! Well their wedding day finally came and we could not have asked for a better experience. Alissa is a natural beauty who somehow manages to infuse every room with happiness. Jim is the fun and dapper gentlemen who you cannot help but like. They are such an obvious perfect match. It is so great to watch them laugh and play together. We truly enjoyed capturing this gorgeous day, even though it was a tad on the hot side.
Their wedding was held at the gorgeous William Aiken House. A wonderful venue located right in downtown Charleston. Lizz Akerman and her team at Southern Protocol did an AMAZING job on the decor, flowers and coordinating the events of the day. It was truly a pleasure working with this team!
In true Southern form Alissa had a separate shorter dress for the reception – her gorgeous bridal gown on the right.
The couple’s first look.
Loved the rich colors and decor! Plus it was a nice escape from the heat to take a few portraits inside.
The outdoor decor was incredibly lovely!
A gorgeous outdoor ceremony in front of the carriage house.
Just had to take more of the pretty girls!
Like I said, Alissa is truly a beauty inside and out.
A few of the happy couple.
Some more decor details. Loved the elegant simplicity of everything.
And let the fun of the Reception begin!
Alissa and Jim are both from the Midwest and currently live in Chicago. I do love that they embraced many Southern traditions though – like “the exit”. So fun to end the night amongst family, friends and sparkle!
Congratulations Alissa and Jim! What an honor it was to photograph this spectacular day! We hope to see you both soon in Chicago – surrounded by food and wine of course.
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Year after year I swear the Summer becomes shorter which is even more reason to savor every second. We had an AMAZING July full of fabulous weddings and even a little getaway. Over the 4th we ventured to one of our favorite Southern cities, Savannah, GA. We are lucky enough to have a great crew of friends down there who this time showed is Savannah in a whole new way – by water. I unfortunately did not take a lot of images (hey, I was on vacation) but I could not help but capture a few of the happy wild dolphins. They completely made our day!
Of course Sticky and I did what we do best when traveling – EAT! We have been to Savannah more than a handful of times and have our favorite spots. We also always try to go somewhere new and Soho South Cafe fit the bill on this trip. The ambiance is enough to make me come back – we have a new fave to add to the “will visit again” list.
Per usual I had to stop in The Paris Market. An unbelievably delightful store that just makes you feel good whether you purchase something or not.
Some yummy honey from Savannah Bee Company. While I am a BIG believer in purchasing your honey local (food allergy reasons…) I could not help but tote home a tiny jar. I have been indulging in parmesan cheese drizzled with some honey love ever since.
We could not wait to visit one of Savannah’s newest chic hot-spots – Bohemian Hotel. It is a sister hotel of our favorite, The Mansion on Forsyth Park, and is just as swanky, modern and chic. Just like all the Kessler properties we have ever visited the lobby blew us away. The entire hotel has this cool & hip pirate’s hangout feel to it. I just absolutely love it and hope to stay here someday.
Savannah has been missing one thing – a dessert bar. Well, not anymore! Hello Lulu’s Chocolate Bar.
A little inside joke is that Sticky has never had a slice from Vinnie Van Go-Go’s, famous pizzeria in Savannah. I guess I have to stop teasing him about that now. He was so happy!
On our last morning in Savannah we decided to fuel up, lol! Seriously ridiculously HUGE breakfast from J. Christopher’s! It was oh so good though! If you live near a J. Christopher’s location you must go. The one in Savannah did not disappoint.
Thanks again to the most enchanting city we have ever visited! And a BIG THANKS to our friends Dave, Wendi and Amy! You guys proved once again to be not only fabulous tour guides but fantastic friends. We could not imagine visiting Savannah without many laughs with you guys!
Till the next time Savannah….
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Kristen is a such a beautiful woman – tall, strong and confident. She is definitely ready to take on the world full force. So much fun to photograph those longs limbs and gorgeous blue eyes! We had a wonderful time taking her senior session (even got to meet her little niece)!
Thanks so much Kristen! Congratulations on your Senior Year!
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