JESS + JOHNATHAN | DAYTON, OHIO

I’m overwhelmed with the relationships I get to witness; families growing, marriages in all kinds of seasons, romance in so many forms.  

Jess is very special.  I met her a year ago when I was shooting her wonderful sister’s wedding.  We bonded instantly, just as much as I bonded with Rachel.  They are warm + magnetic people.  I was instantly drawn to Jess and her Marilyn bob with her mountain man husband and their adorable blondie boy.  We pretty much scheduled a session then and there, and we finally got to hang out this summer in their home city of Dayton, Ohio.  

Exploring new cities with new friends is always such a dream.  Even if they hadn’t asked, I’d probably just be creepin’ with my camera the whole time.  

My favorite part though, was when we went back to their house…little worn out Jonah just chilled and watched cartoons, and his parents and I went out to the front yard and created a little magic.  I’m sure the quiet moment alone was just what these two needed, they seemed to just melt into their time of solitude.  With a toddler and a dog, life hardly ever slows down.  It was so special to be able to provide for them a romantic side step from all that beautiful chaos.