From Palm Springs to San Diego

I kind of always knew I’d love the west coast but I was still unsure of what to expect. Everyone tells you its so different from the east coast and they were all right. Even the sea water smells way different.

I think I also expected the water to be so warm, people its not compared to that Florida life. But boy was the weather perfect. I now understand why there are a million things to do there because being outside all day is just lovely.

I even got the chance to see Imperial Beach where my Dad grew up. I’m low-key jealous of him now. Even the hotel where he worked (Hotel Del) was beyond cool. LUCKY! I will always love Ohio but not for weather reasons HAH!

We got to meet up with with my cousins too which was long overdue. I’m pretty thankful no matter how far away they are still like an old friend. I also am glad I got to get a cool Hansen surfboards shirt. I can add that to my Roxy Quicksilver pile.

Whatever coast travel is always a good idea!

PS- peep those photos of the SAN ANDREAS FAULT LINE! I still can’t believe how it cut that huge rock in half. Between the earthquakes and water wars coming to California I think visiting from afar is still more my style. I do enjoy visiting though— THE COOPERS WILL BE BACK CALI!

A midwest Ohio Photographer that loves to travel on film

I have been shooting digital for about four years but decided I wanted to learn more about film so what would any sane human do? Just go order a camera off eBay. Totally normal right?

Well fast forward 3 months and I'm still learning but wow in love. Best choice I've ever made. I have a small community around me here in the midwest that is also into film that is SO HELPFUL! I know photography can be hard since it's a business that can be over saturated. And we all ask ourselves, well how are we different? But there is only ONE YOU! And there are clients that not only look at your beautiful photos but also love YOU! 

I do wonder if people want film for their own sessions. I would offer film more but I can't decide if I should take that leap. The next step for my life and business is always scary. But I really do love it. That's important in any job. 

I added some photos below from my latest rolls of Fuji from Florida. I'd love to take more beach/desert film photos which is hard to come by in the midwest as an Ohio Photographer but even in Columbus we travel ;)

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Also: FLORIDA! I went down there for 10 days with my family in a huge RV traveling all around the state meeting with realtors trying to decide if we wanted to move there. See-- my husband has bad arthritis already and we LOVE the ocean (both being divers and mega boaters that made sense) but honestly DIDNT LOVE Florida. You def get less community and beautiful historic anything for a run down strip mall feel. I mean yes, beaches amazing! But I have two girls to raise... was this really the spot for us? I think not unfortunately. (Goodbye Disney: I still love you more than anything!!!) So now we are back home and loving it buttttt WINTER IS COMING (and I'm not talking Game of Thrones here). What are the next casual life spots we are looking at? Phoenix!

So tell me all about Phoenix communities! I have only visited Arizona once and need more info. Stat! Thanks in advance ;)

Married: Julie + Jordan

I met Julie and Jordan last summer and knew right away how great they were. Things like not having the location we planned on doing portraits may have been the worst thing to ever happen to a couple on a wedding day ended up being totally fine with these two. There was a festival going on at Scioto Mile the day of the wedding so getting down there was extremely difficult. We decided on Franklin Park Conservatory last minute and I'm so glad we did- it was perfect! They also handled the extreme heat with complete grace. I just loved getting to spend such a day full of love with them... She was the 9th Bride to wear that beautiful veil even! If that isn't passed down love I don't know what is. Every detail was just perfect. HAPPY WEDDING DAY TO THESE TWO AGAIN, CONGRATS!