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A while back on my podcast, I told you how to research a wedding vendor before you hire them. I gave you a five-step framework · look for a contract, confirm they're a legitimate business, check reviews across multiple platforms, ask the hard questions, and trust your gut. I told you the story of a videographer who tragically passed away without a contingency plan, and the story of brides who were ghosted by vendors who took their money and disappeared. I told you that "do yo

If you're planning a Columbus, Ohio wedding, chances are Jorgensen Farms has already come across your radar. There's a reason for that. Tucked into 100 acres of pristine farmland in Westerville, Ohio · about 20 minutes northeast of downtown Columbus · Jorgensen Farms has been quietly earning its reputation as one of Central Ohio's most sought-after wedding venues for years. Two distinct spaces on one property. In-house floral, catering, and coordination. A working organic far

The first time I set foot on Camp Mary Orton, I was in elementary school. My private Christian school had brought us out for a field trip · one of those team-building days where the goal was to work through the ropes course together and figure out how to solve problems as a group of eight-year-olds. I remember the tall trees. I remember the way the air felt different once you were on the property. I remember the sound of my friends laughing. Years later, I was working a corpo

Let me tell you about a photo you've probably seen. Maybe you've been in it. You're at a cookout. Or a wedding. Or a graduation. Someone holds up their phone and says everyone squeeze in. You smile. The flash goes off. And then someone hands the phone around and you look at yourself in the picture and · you're not there. Not really. Your friend, your cousin, your partner · the person standing next to you with lighter skin · they look great. And you? You're a smile floating in

Ten years from now, you will forget what your linens looked like. You'll forget the exact wording on the welcome sign. You'll forget which flowers were in the centerpieces. You'll forget half of your first-dance song lyrics. But if you have a wedding video - you will remember the sound of your father's voice during his toast. You will hear the exact way your partner said "I do." You will watch your mom cover her mouth when you appeared at the top of the aisle · a moment you d

There's a kind of wedding day that asks a lot of a photographer. A Catholic Mass at a downtown cathedral. A formal portrait session in the city. A reception at a riverfront brewery hall with a Reds Hall of Fame view. Three completely different worlds, three completely different lighting setups, three completely different energies · all inside ten hours. Kyle and Marie's wedding on May 23rd was exactly that day. And after photographing it, I want to write the post I wish I cou

I get asked the same question a lot lately: what's a wedding venue in Ohio that doesn't look like every other wedding venue in Ohio? After Brianna and Codie's wedding on May 30th, I have an answer. The Graystone Ranch. Tucked down a long gravel lane in Arcanum, Ohio · about 30 minutes west of Dayton · this 26-acre ranch is the kind of place that ruins you for other venues. I'd photographed Brianna and Codie's engagement session here months earlier, so I came to their wedding

Some weddings you photograph. Some weddings you get to witness. Savannah and Marcus's wedding on April 10th was the second kind. High school sweethearts · twelve siblings · one castle in the woods Here's the thing you need to know about Savannah and Marcus before we get into the day itself: they've been choosing each other since high school. That's not a sentence I get to write often. Most of the couples I photograph found each other in their twenties · through friends, throu

I've photographed 147 weddings in and around Columbus. After a while, you think you've seen every kind of venue Ohio has to offer · the historic estates, the polished ballrooms, the rustic barns, the downtown lofts. And then you drive down a one-lane gravel road in Glenmont, watch a timber-frame castle appear through the trees, and realize you haven't seen anything yet. April 10th was my first wedding at The Mohicans Treehouse Resort and Wedding Venue · and I want to tell you

So you're thinking about skipping the big production and doing something a little more... you. Maybe it's just the two of you and a handful of people who matter most. Maybe it's a backyard ceremony with your grandmother's china and your sister's flower arrangements. Maybe you've been eyeing that gorgeous park pavilion downtown and wondering if it's even possible to get married there. Good news: it absolutely is. And Columbus, Ohio is honestly one of the most underrated cities

Let's be honest—wedding budgets are tight. You've been scrolling, comparing, calculating... and wondering if you can really afford the photographer whose work makes your heart skip a beat. I get it. Booking your wedding photographer feels like one more big expense in an already overwhelming budget. You want those beautiful, timeless photos you've been dreaming of—but the investment? That's the part that makes you hesitate. What if there was a way to get exactly what you want

Planning your Ohio wedding is an adventure filled with excitement, decisions, and yes, a little bit of stress. But here's something that shouldn't stress you out: knowing exactly when to book your wedding photographer. Whether you're dreaming of a romantic ceremony at the Columbus Park of Roses, an elegant reception at The Westin in downtown Columbus, or a rustic celebration in Hocking Hills, securing your photographer at the right time can mean the difference between getting

Columbus Boudoir Photographer | Melchy Hill Photography Hey friends! Today we're diving into a topic that's near and dear to my heart: boudoir photography. And before you click away thinking "that's not for me" — trust me, I hear that all the time. But by the end of this post, I'm hoping you'll see why a boudoir session might be exactly what you need, whether you're planning a bridal boudoir session as a wedding gift, celebrating a milestone anniversary, documenting your mate

Hey friends! Let's talk about something that keeps almost every bride-to-be up at night — your wedding day hair. As a Columbus wedding photographer who's been behind the lens for countless getting-ready moments at venues like Strongwater Events, The Vault, and intimate Ohio elopements, I've seen firsthand how the right hairstyle can completely transform not just your look, but your entire morning confidence. And honestly? I've also witnessed some hair disasters that could ha

A Columbus, Ohio wedding photographer's honest journey from problematic skin to camera-ready confidence—and what it taught me about the brides I photograph "Wow, your skin is so much healthier than when we did the trial." Those were the first words out of Kristy's mouth from KK Beauty MUA when she started applying my wedding day makeup. Not "hello," not "are you nervous"—just pure, professional observation about the transformation my skin had undergone. I sat there in my get

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