sam and brandon

Mojave East


Sam and Brandon tied the knot September 22nd, 2023 at Mojave East in Cincinnati, OH. When they reached out to me about photographing their wedding I was automatically hooked just on the names alone. Their names are so close to mine and my husbands and I thought it was the coolest thing!


We started off the day with Sam, her mom, Brandons mom and some family members getting ready while Brandon and his buddies set up the reception hall. This wedding day was very intentional from the get go from touching tributes to Sam's father who passed last year down to not having a wedding party to keep the day relaxed and the focus solely on them and their relationship. They had the sweetest first look followed by gorgeous couples & solo photos, family photos and then surprising their friends as they arrived to the venue!


The ceremony was outside in the courtyard and was the sweetest one yet and there wasn't a single dry eye in the building. The reception featured delicious food and a raging party all night long. Truly an amazing wedding to remember forever.


Terracotta ring box with wedding details engraved on velvet background.
Diamond engagement ring and wedding bands nestled in a terracotta octagonal ring box.
Coral rose and teal silk fabric with vintage locket and wedding accessories.
Wedding preparation scene with styling in progress in a hotel room.
Getting ready scene with bridesmaids and family members in a bright hotel room.
Close-up of hands placing delicate hair accessories during bridal preparation.
Close-up detail of a white lace wedding dress bodice with delicate floral embroidery and sheer elements.
Elegant white wedding gown hanging against a minimalist wall with natural light streaming in.
Framed wedding photo collage spelling out 'BRIDE' with text and memorabilia.
Getting ready scene in bright hotel room with hair styling preparations.
Wedding morning preparations in a sunlit hotel room with styling session.
Candid moment of wedding party relaxing on hotel bed during preparation time.
Wedding morning preparations with final touches being added to hair and outfit.
Black and white photo of wedding dress fitting and final adjustments.
Sunlit moment of wedding dress adjustments near large window.