Engagements

5 Reasons for a Studio Session

Engagements, Helpful Tips, Portraits

Ever get the question from your photographer, “Where would you like to do your engagement photos?” While I typically encourage couples to explore locations that are meaningful to their relationship, reflect their personality or simply showcase their favorite aesthetic, sometimes it’s fun to mix it up from the usual. Take a peek at my favorite […]

Joshua Tree Sunset Engagement

Destination, Engagements, Travel

Joe & Jen are my kinda people. I mean that quite literally in the sense that we all went to design school together! So when it came to late nights full of sketching and painting, we share a lot of similar memories. Their incredible talents took them all the way to the west coast in […]

Glowing Oakes Quarry Sunset Engagement

Engagements

Part two of this dynamic duo’s engagement session involved adventuring out to a tucked away quarry that leaves you feeling like you landed in the middle of the Rockies. Believe it or not, this old Dayton quarry is now a public space perfect for escaping the cliche green lawns of Ohio parks. One of my […]

Chic Downtown Dayton Engagement Session

Engagements

If you’ve ever done a session with me during winter, you’ve heard me say, “Take a deep breathe, it’s not cold, it’s not cold…” when in fact it IS freezing. I have a huge soft spot in my heart for couples willing to tackle these chilly sessions and Kristen and William absolutely brought the heat […]

Rocky Mountain National Park Engagement Session

Destination, Engagements, Travel

I think we peaked. Get it? Nope. Well you’ll figure it out by the end. Check out Peyton and Joseph’s epic engagement shoot up in the Rocky Mountains! Cue Hilary Duff’s “This Is What Dreams Are Made Of”.

Quaint Madison, Indiana Engagement

Engagements

For a small town, Madison, Indiana packs a punch! Brightly colored homes, historic sidewalks and a dreamy riverfront at sunset set the backdrop for Stephanie & Shawn’s absolutely gorgeous engagement session. Love quaint little towns with tons of character? Then this session is for you!

Estes Park Overlook Engagement

Destination, Engagements, Travel

Crazy session makes for crazy pictures! Outrunning mountain storms in Estes Park never looked so good. Cheers to Abby and Brett for rolling with the chaotic weather and breaking out lots of laughs and smiles along the way!

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Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It is a paradisematic country, in which roasted parts of sentences fly into your mouth. Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the blind texts it is an almost unorthographic life One day however a small line of blind text by the name of Lorem Ipsum decided to leave for the far World of Grammar. The Big Oxmox advised her not to do so, because there were thousands of bad Commas, wild Question Marks and devious Semikoli, but the Little Blind Text didn’t listen. She packed her seven versalia, put her initial into the belt and made herself on the way. 

Elizabeth & colin

"Makes you feel like
you're magazine worthy!"

"Shelby is simply amazing. She knows how to help you relax, guide you into poses and provide you with a finished product that makes you feel like you're fashion-magazine worthy (even if you're like me - just your 'average' bride)! She's incredibly kind, creative and upbeat. I felt like my best friend was taking my photos!

Peyton & joseph

I am so grateful to have these
pictures for the rest of my life.

My experience with Odessa James Photography was amazing!! My fiancé and I felt so comfortable behind the camera which isn’t usually the case and the photos turned out even more amazing then I thought! She did a fabulous job capturing the little moments. I am so grateful to have these pictures for the rest of my life!

TRICIA & ZACK

I can imagine having
every single photo framed.

I really hope I can put into words how incredibly impressed & happy we are with Shelby. She photographed our wedding and I can imagine having every single photo framed and put on our walls. Shelby did an amazing job capturing our wedding day but her work goes way beyond that! She was genuine, fun and just as adventurous as us! I could not recommend her and her work enough.

OSCAR & ODETTE

"felt surrounded the allure
of grace every single second."

Aura captured the wonders of our day. Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia. It is a paradisematic country, in which roasted parts of sentences fly into your mouth. Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the. 

RAMUNE & BEN

The most talented, kind-hearted,
and creative photographer!

She was absolutely amazing at capturing precious moments and interactions as well as scenery and landscape at our destination wedding in Maine. She has a way of making you feel at ease and while helping stage the most wonderful photos! Highly recommend! She's not only excellent at her job but also is one of kindest people you'll ever meet!.