Weddings
When looking over a photographer’s portfolio, you’ll often find romantic portraits, stunning ceremonies or sweet bridal party moments that happen in glowing natural light. However, that’s only half of the day. The second half, your reception, is a medley of candid smiles, reactions and laughs that show off the real personality of you and your […]
Having gone to design school in Cincinnati and then to California for work, it only made sense for Joe and Jen to continue their journey west for their wedding. When deciding on the “where” part of your celebration, if the majority of your guests are going to have to travel regardless, you might as well […]
Lagoons, steel drums and beachy breezes. I joined Alyssa and Mike a year before their wedding in Jamaica for their engagement session and to help scout out their venue alongside them. To travel with these two is to feel like you’ve traveled the world a dozen times over. They bring smiles to your face after […]
Black tie weddings call for lots of black and white images and plenty of dreamy portraits. With the Cleveland Art Museum and Cultural Gardens right near the ceremony site, it was the perfect spot to stop for our extended photo time after the ceremony. Rachel and Patrick smartly chose the Renaissance Hotel as their reception […]
Oh to get married during Covid. Annie and Tom spent a good portion of their wedding prepping, revising and restarting their plans to calibrate to the fluctuating venue requirements that the pandemic brought. During a pocket of reprieve, Annie’s sweet extended family kindly offered their backyard for the wedding day. A homemade ceremony backdrop was […]
Lane and Matthew ooze timeless elegance. Their wedding juxtaposed both historic and modern styles together with maintaining a chic air of class throughout. With a cathedral wedding in Hyde Park Cincinnati and their reception overlooking downtown with The View’s floor to ceiling glass walls, it was a smooth transition from classic to contemporary. Toss in […]
Covid shifted many a couple’s wedding day plans. As a wedding professional, it was inspiring to watch my couples navigate this challenging season and often choose to celebrate their nuptials in a more intimate way. Adrienne and Jason had the sweet pleasure of getting to experience this close-knit marriage ceremony while also assembling their family […]
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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.
"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!.
