My Recipe for Success For

Creating Epic Wedding Photography

This page is dedicated to couples who have booked Linen & Elm as their wedding or engagement photographer! There are a few key tips that I found helpful for all couples who want beautiful, timeless wedding photography. My eBooks provide you with planning tips, posing guides, and checklists to help you feel comfortable in front of the camera and make your wedding day run like clockwork.

Wedding Planning Tips

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After styling images for magazines, writing a decorating blog, and seeing a few weddings in my day, I wrote this ebook to inspire you. Here are a few of my best tips to achieve a timeless and elegant look on your wedding day.

My best styling tips:

  • Do what you love! Don’t forget — this is YOUR day!
  • Natural lighting is always best, followed by ambient lighting. Ceiling or canned overhead lighting is the worst for wedding photos. I will move you to the best of my ability to achieve the best result.
  • Remember: less decor really is MORE
  • Why your bridal bouquet is worth the investment (eBook)
  • What to include in a bride & groom box for detail shots (checklist)
  • Create a Pinterest board of your “must-have” shots & share it with me
  • Need a videographer? Check out our new offering, hire us as your wedding content creator for same-day delivery of images ($1200 add-on)
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I typically take off the months of June & July to travel and spend time with my family.

2024-25 Schedule

  • March 7, 2025: WIPA Gala
  • May 25, 2025: Victoria + Zach Wedding
  • May 30, 2025: Amie + Kevin Wedding
  • JUNE-JULY: VACATION
  • August 2, 2025: Cleveland Wedding
  • September 13, 2025: Alexis + Justin Wedding
  • September 20, 2025: Cassie + Aaron Wedding
  • October 11, 2025: Katie + Stone Wedding
  • November 22, 2025: Kayla + Ryan Wedding

Meet Other Linen & Elm Couples

My blog features some recent engagement sessions and weddings in the greater Cincinnati area.

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Groesbeck Estate Wedding | Jennifer + Santosh

Santosh and Jennifer’s wedding at Groesbeck Estate was a true celebration of elegance and timeless beauty, perfectly complementing the estate’s historic charm.
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Woodward Theater Wedding | Old Hollywood Vibes

Madeline and Dominick’s wedding was a party from start to finish. Their day began at The Cincinnatian Hotel where families…
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Lytle Park Hotel Wedding | The Hassans

I met Marcella on a Zoom call in early 2022. Marcella was planning her long-distance wedding from New Jersey. She’s…
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Chelsea & Nathan | Engagement Session at Hilton Netherland Plaza Cincinnati

When planning their engagement shoot, Chelsea and Nathan expressed their desire for a modern aesthetic, blending the city’s urban vibe with their love story. We decided to embark on a photography adventure, exploring the lively and picturesque corners that downtown Cincinnati has to offer.
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Cox Arboretum Fall Engagement Session

Cox Arboretum served up a perfectly beautiful backdrop for Kayla and Matthieu’s engagement photography session. We explored all corners of this beautiful park together.
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Picturesque Views Aston Oaks Golf Club

With views overlooking the Ohio River and beyond, Jenny and Rick’s wedding at Aston Oaks was a perfect backdrop for this lovely couple getting their second chance at love.
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Bright & Sunny Engagement Session

I recently had the opportunity to vacation with friends in Colorado, and the entire time I was there I was…
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Old World Vibes | The Grande Hall

Michael and Savannah’s impeccably appointed wedding celebration at the charming Grace United Methodist Church in Dayton. The celebration continued at The Grande Hall, a remarkable reception venue nestled in Dayton, Ohio.
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Engagement Photography | Cox Arboretum

My first engagement photography session this season was with Alyson and Dylan at Cox Arboretum in Dayton, Ohio. The tulip…
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Elopement Bridal Session | The Graduate Hotel

Three brides, the lovely staff at Lace Bridal Couture and I converged at The Graduate Hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Elegant Equine Bridal Shoot

Commercial photo shoots are a fun pastime of mine, I absolutely love to partner with wedding vendors who let their…
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Beautiful Barn Wedding at Cedar Bay Farm

If you’re a couple looking for a beautifully appointed outdoor venue with a welcoming family vibe, Cedar Bay Farm is…