Waterfall Adventure Session // Louisville Kentucky LGBTQ Photographer

If I find myself with an open weekend (a rare occurrence during wedding season) I always do my best to get out for a hike. Not only do I get to explore new places with my spouse, but it also gives me the chance to location scout for my couples. I love being able to share new spots with them for their engagement, anniversary, or elopement sessions— and I love the excuse to get out into nature. A few weeks ago, I visited a couple of gorgeous & secluded waterfalls just outside of Louisville and Rebekah messaged me when she saw them on my story. I was ecstatic to be able to share this magical place with her & Andrea. I also need to give them props— it had rained a lot before this visit, so the way I previously found down to the waterfall was just a stream when we went to shoot. It was a slippery and challenging climb down but they were a) totally on board with my shenanigans and b) so sweet and careful with each other over all the slippery and steep parts. I made some accidentally really awesome jokes, we found some (empty) carpenter bee nests, and the sun created an elusive rainbow above the waterfall. It was an amazing afternoon.

If you're looking for more waterfalls, Jen & Tyler's Iceland engagement session will do the trick.

Iceland Adventure Engagement Session

How do you narrow down two days of photos from a road trip across the southern coast of Iceland with a gorgeous, adventurous couple? By taking lots & lots of time and being forever conflicted about your choices... at least that's how you do it if you're me. It took me six weeks to finish this blog post, but I'm so excited to finally share the magic with you all!

Jennifer explained things best: "For a good while after we started dating, Tyler was living in Germany and I was in Kentucky. This meant meeting up 'in the middle' sometimes, and one of those times was Iceland. So when we had the chance to return and take our engagement photos there we jumped at the opportunity. These past three years have been an incredible adventure and I'm excited for many more."

Iceland was one of the most magical places I have ever been. I can't wait to get back and hopefully photograph an elopement or intimate wedding in that otherworldly landscape. Now that I've spent some time exploring on my own, I've got a few lesser known places lined up for the most magical background for your adventure... just let me know if you're interested and we can make some magic happen together!

I'll soon be posting some personal travel images from our visit, so keep an eye out on the blog in the next few weeks. You can also check out past couple's sessions here as well as past travel posts here.

Anniversary Couple's Session // Blue Hour Swim in Deam Lake

I've been in the mood to shoot during blue hour lately. There is just something about that time right after sunset that allows for play in so many ways— switching up shutter speeds and accessing a whole different color palette. For this session, we got the most gorgeous golden hour complete with a light rainstorm, a small rainbow, and a stunning sunset— as well as an interesting blue hour as well. 

Abby and Schyler have been together as long as I can remember. I first photographed them dancing at my senior prom. Over the years, I've loved watching their big milestones online— including seven years of marriage and two sweet children. They've had so many amazing big moments together and have supported each other through some really hard times too. Despite all the years, as they played together and goofed off during our session they were giving off some serious newlywed vibes. It's obvious that they are just as in love now as they were ten years ago. 

Abby made me cry, when the morning after the session she wrote me, "Thanks again so much for last night. For us, it was more than just a photo session. It was nice to be a little more carefree and focus on each other. We got to reconnect in a way and play around like we were young again thanks to you. You are so amazing at what you do and you made us feel super comfortable all while having fun. Thank you so much."

I love anniversary sessions so much, in case you do too check out Chris & Cassie's Chicago conservatory session or Alex & Collin's in-home session.