A romantic couple embraces on a beach at sunset, with her in a yellow dress and him in a striped shirt.
a huntington beach, Ohio

film session with Michael + aliyah

There's something enduring about the shoreline at Huntington Beach in Bay Village, Ohio. The breeze off Lake Erie, the soft lull of the waves, and that golden, flickering light at sunset - Michael & Aliyah's session felt like it was pulled from a dream.


I feel honored when a couple comes along that you just click with from the first conversation. We connected on a Facebook group, and from those DM's, I knew they would be something special- laid-back, authentic, and full of soul.

A couple shares a romantic kiss on the beach at sunset while wearing a yellow dress and striped shirt.
A couple holding hands while walking on a beach at sunset, with the woman wearing a yellow dress and man in striped shirt.
A romantic couple embracing on a beach at sunset with ocean waves in the background.
Golden hour magic
A couple embraces while standing on rocky coastal outcrop at sunset overlooking the ocean waves.
Shot entirely on 35mm

We met at Huntington Beach in bay village, one of those quiet spots along Lake Erie that feels like it belongs in a postcard. The skies gave us dreamy overcast glow, and we embraced the breeze off the lake which added just enough movement to make everything feel alive.


Whether embraced on the rocks or wrapped in breeze- tousled hair, they embraced every moment & leaned into the simplicity of it all. Connection, Texture, & Light.

The Team
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Lake Erie

A couple in a yellow dress and grey sweater embrace while standing on coastal rocks by the ocean at sunset.
entirely on 35 mm

We met at Huntington Beach in Bay Village, one of those quiet spots along Lake Erie that feels like it belongs on a postcard. The skies gave us that evening dreamy cast overflow, and the breeze off the lake added just enough movement to make everything feel alive.

A couple embraces on a rocky beach at sunset with ocean waves in the background.
A romantic black and white photo of a couple sharing a tender kiss on the beach with ocean waves in the background.
Two people stand together on rocky coastal outcrop at sunset overlooking the ocean waves.
A couple shares a joyful embrace while standing on a beach, captured in black and white photography.

 

Michael & Aliyah leaned into the simplicity of it all.


Wrapped in embraces as the breeze tousled their hair. As you scroll, my hope is for you to feel. Here are a few of my favorite frames  from their session- each one a quiet reminder that the best moments don't always need perfect direction.

They just need to be felt.

 

A couple embraces on the beach at sunset, with warm golden light illuminating them as they share an intimate moment.
A couple embraces on a rocky beach at sunset, with the woman wearing a flowing yellow dress and man in stripes.
A romantic moment captured on wooden flooring with a person wearing a yellow ruffled sundress and another in a striped shirt.
A romantic couple embracing on a scenic beach with rocky outcrops and ocean waves at dusk.
Two people share an intimate moment sitting together on a sandy beach at sunset with ocean waves and rocks in the background.
M +A

warmth & connection

The way they laughed together, held hands like they always had, and just were- it reminded me why I love documenting couples on film. Nothing forced. Nothing overly perfect. Just real moments, captured in a medium that honors their texture and depth.

Person wearing a light yellow off-shoulder maxi dress with ruffled sleeves and black sandals holds hands in a garden setting.
A couple holds hands while walking through a meadow at sunset, her in a yellow vintage dress and him in stripes.
A couple embraces in a tender moment on a grassy hillside during golden hour with trees in the background.
Romantic outdoor couple portrait in a meadow at golden hour with soft bokeh and wildflowers in the background.
A romantic couple share an intimate moment outdoors with pink flowers in the background wearing yellow and striped clothing.
A romantic couple in casual attire share a tender moment on a scenic overlook with string lights overhead.

Before the session began, Aliyah & Michael decided they wanted to go all out exclusively film. Her love for film photography created a space where I could create, releasing me completely to the art. There is nothing more amazing when couples fully submerse to the experience & trust the process.


Not one digital shot was taken. In taking the risk, they were rewarded with the most beautiful, intentional, and heartfelt photos. I cried happy tears images hit my inbox from the film lab!

A romantic black and white countryside photo of a couple walking hand in hand on a grassy path near a rustic fence.
A romantic couple standing close together outdoors, with the woman wearing a yellow dress and the man in a brown striped shirt.
A couple stands together on a grassy field with trees in the background during golden hour.
A romantic black and white portrait of a couple embracing in a sunlit meadow with bokeh effect in the background.

 

Candid, real and genuine

photography

 

Two people holding hands while running together on a sandy beach by the ocean on an overcast day.

Michael & Aniyah, thank you for trusting me to tell a little piece of your story. You two are the kind of people that make this work feel less like a job and more like a gift.

A romantic couple shares an intimate embrace on a sandy beach at sunset with gentle ocean waves in the background.
Romantic couple embracing on sandy beach at sunset with gentle waves rolling in behind them.
A couple embraces while standing on a beach with ocean waves in the background on a cloudy day.
A couple holds hands while walking together along a serene beach at sunset.
A romantic couple embraces while standing on a beach at sunset with gentle waves and rocks in the background.
Close-up shot of hands lovingly embracing while wearing a brown striped shirt and blue top in warm sunlight.
A romantic black and white photo of a couple embracing on a beach, with one wearing a striped shirt and the other in a coat.
A romantic black and white beach portrait showing a couple embracing and laughing together on the sand by the ocean.
Couple holding hands while walking on beach wearing casual summer outfits of denim, stripes and white pants.
A couple walks hand in hand along a beach shoreline with ocean waves and cloudy sky in the background.
Romantic couple embraces on a sunny beach with waves and rocks in the background during golden hour.
A person wearing an elegant white sleeveless jumpsuit poses against a neutral beige background in a studio setting.

 

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Let's create something real, something timeless.  I'd love tohelp you preserve it with heart and intention.

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