I'll be getting my second dose of the vaccine this Friday, which means I can safely adventure with all my couples this summer 🤙🏼 . . . #nationalparkwedding #authenticlovemag #Ohiophotographer #akronphotographer #clevelandphotographer #CVNP #forcvnp #clevelandphotographer #myohioadventure #clevelandweddingphotographer #akronweddingphotographer #ohioportraits #thisiscle #myohioadventure #ohioigers #cle #dirtybootsmessyhair #dirtybootsmessyhairpreset #adventurephotographer #destinationwedding #destinationweddingphotographer 
Happy Earth Day 💚 If you haven't noticed already, I love incorporatating the environment in my portraits. I find inspiration in nature and the incredible landscapes that surround us. I'm a firm believer in the healing power of nature, and that greenspace is a place for all to enjoy. I let this mantra guide my craft and my work -- from my full-time job at @forcvnp, to my photography business. We only have one planet, and one chance to keep it beautiful. There are no do-overs. We all need to be advocates for Earth every single day, not just one day of the year. With only 11 years left to divert climate collapse, it's in everyone's interest to protect our planet. We need both political action and big personal changes to get the global community moving forward to protect our home. I can go on and on about ways you can save the planet, but I'll leave that up to you to Google 😉 
I'm EXCITED because slow season is finally over 🙌🏼 Can't wait to get back into the groove of things and try new things this year! . . . #Ohiophotographer #akronphotographer #clevelandphotographer #ohioportraits #myohioadventure #midwestmoment #akronengagementphotographer #clevelandengagementphotographer #ohioengagementphotographer #akronweddingphotographer #clevelandweddingphotographer #dirtybootsmessyhair #dirtybootsandmessyhair #dirtybootsmessyhairpreset #adventurephotographer #destinationwedding #destinationweddingphotographer #northeastohio #downtownakron #authenticlovemagaz 
This is your sign to do a rooftop photoshoot in the city ✨ . . . #Ohiophotographer #akronphotographer #clevelandphotographer #ohioportraits #myohioadventure #midwestmoment #akronengagementphotographer #clevelandengagementphotographer #ohioengagementphotographer #akronweddingphotographer #clevelandweddingphotographer #dirtybootsmessyhair #dirtybootsandmessyhair #dirtybootsmessyhairpreset #adventurephotographer #destinationwedding #destinationweddingphotographer #northeastohio #downtownakron #authenticlovemagazine 
"You're too sensitive." I've heard this my whole life. It made me feel like something was wrong with me, that I'm not normal and I need to be "tougher." I've always felt everything on a deeper level. I notice little details around me that other people don't. Music and art often move me to tears. Too much noise bothers me. I pick up on other people's sadness or anger before they've even said a word. I need lots of downtime to myself. Sometimes commercials make me cry. It wasn't until a few months ago when I was scrolling through social media that I came across a post about the "Highly Sensitive Person," a personality trait also known as sensory-processing sensitivity. Research shows that a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) is born with a slightly different nervous system, one that processes everything more deeply. These "highly sensitive people" get overstimulated and overwhelmed for a reason -- because of all the work their brain and nerves are doing. Intrigued, I did more research. I found that 15-20% of the population has the HSP trait -- too many to be a disorder, but not enough to be well understood by the majority of people. Knowing that I'm not alone has made it easier to accept who I am. To know that the way I experience the world is legitimate, that there isn't anything "wrong" with me, was a relief. Bring a highly sensitive person is both a blessing and a curse, but mostly it is a gift. I'm able to notice beauty in ordinary things, which allows me to create art. My intuition and gut feelings have protected me countless times. I'm able to make meaningful connections and relate to people in a profound way. So I will not hold back my tears when a song moves me, or pretend I don't see that someone is struggling (when no one else has). I will not be ashamed for having stronger emotional responses than the average person. I will embrace the journey of navigating life as a highly sensitive person because it had enriched my existence every day. ✨ 
Had a blast with @shivani_bafna at her branding session today 😍 . . . #Ohiophotographer #akronphotographer #clevelandphotographer #visitmeinCLE #ohioportraits #akronengagementphotographer #clevelandengagementphotographer #ohioengagementphotographer #akronweddingphotographer #clevelandweddingphotographer #dirtybootsandmessyhair #destinationweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #influencerphotographer #influencer