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.

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Engagement Photography

Engagement Session Tips

Engagement sessions are our practice run before the big day. In many ways, this session is the most timeless and will include pictures you’ll want to display throughout your entire life. My ebook provides posing tips and guidance to make this session fun!

LIGHT! Natural light is the most important element of the day.
What should you bring? (Download this checklist)
Need outfit ideas? I suggest 2 outfits in neutral tones. Check out my blog for inspiration!
Sign your model and print release form (required)
Need posing ideas: Download your FREE engagement eBook!
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Engagement blog

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.

The Wedding blog

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After the wedding

Post-Wedding Follow Up

I am working on your gallery the very next day and deliver around 20 “sneak peeks” for you to share on social media. After that, I may have a few galleries ahead of yours (see my schedule below).

Print products are recommended, digital can degrade over time
Magazine-worthy moments will be called “photographer’s favorites” or “highlights” at the top of your gallery
The rest of the gallery is documentary-style, posed an simple snaps we captured throughout the day.
Mark your favorite photos with a 🤍
Sign your model & photo-release
Every wedding requires 40+ hours of computer time to edit. Final gallery delivery will be around 4-6 weeks from your event
Our business relies on reviews. We’d love it if you shared your experience!

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I typically take off the months of July + August for engagement sessions and to travel and spend time with my family.

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2026-27 Schedule

May 30, 2026: Cedar Bay Farm, Grahm + Seth
June 6, 2026: Cedar Bay Farm, Chris + Danielle
June 12, 2026: Cedar Bay Farm, Lydia + Brad
June 13, 2026: Cedar Bay Farm, Britney + Sam
June 27, 2026: The View, Mallory + Alex Wedding
July: Colorado Trip
August: Family Trip
September 2026 — Europe
September 20, 2026: Cedar Bay Farm Wedding
September 26, 2026: House Three Thirty (Akron), Jordan + Jake Wedding
October 17, 2026: Cedar Bay Farm, Lindsey + DaRell
October 24, 2026: Cedar Bay Farm, Kailee + Matthew
September 25, 2027: The Reverie, Megan + Darius
October 9, 2027: Carnegie Hall, Natalie + John

Meet Other Linen & Elm Couples

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

My portfolio

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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…

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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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.