Melissa gave this session as a Mother's Day and birthday gift for her mom, and what followed was a warm August evening at Franklin Mills Riveredge Park in downtown Kent, a grandfather who knew exactly what I was doing with the light, and a reminder that moms deserve to be in the photos too.

Thirteen people, a Fourth of July weekend reunion, and a 50th wedding anniversary worth celebrating. This extended family session at Plum Creek Park in Kent, Ohio is proof that the best photos happen when families just show up as themselves.

Your LinkedIn photo is a cropped wedding shot and you know it. No judgment. Here's what outdoor headshots in Northeast Ohio actually look like, what they cost, and why you don't have to wait until you're "ready."

These 5 stunning springtime spots offer blooming flowers, scenic backdrops, and plenty of charm. Perfect for starting the year out right by updating your family portraits before the chaos of summer!