Naomi June Photo

Alex and Julie celebrated their wedding at North Bank Park Pavilion. The place is a popular Columbus wedding venue located along the Scioto River in the Arena District. The day included a ceremony full of DIY ribbon decorations, portraits in front of the skyline, and an intimate reception surrounded by family and friends. With views […]

Some of the best photographs happen when people stop thinking about the camera. Not during a perfect pose or a forced smile, but during real moments that happen naturally. That’s what I focus on as a Columbus candid wedding photographer when I photograph couples and families. My approach centers around connection instead of performance. I […]

Some of the best photographs happen when people stop thinking about the camera. Not during a perfect pose or a forced smile, but during real moments that happen naturally. That’s what I focus on as a Columbus candid wedding photographer when I photograph couples and families. My approach centers around connection instead of performance. I […]

Bringing a new baby home changes the rhythm of everyday life in the most beautiful way. The days feel slower, emotions sit closer to the surface, and the smallest moments suddenly carry so much meaning. That’s why I love photographing families in the spaces where these memories naturally unfold. My approach to in-home documentary-style newborn […]

There is something deeply powerful about seeing yourself reflected in the world around you. For many LGBTQ+ families, that visibility hasn’t always existed, especially in spaces like family photography. That’s why gay family photos are more than just images. They are affirmations, documentation, and quiet acts of visibility that say, “we are here, and our […]

There’s something really special about documenting love in places that already hold joy. Alex and Hayley’s engagement session at Sugar n’ Spice Restaurant was exactly that. As a Cincinnati engagement photographer, I’m always drawn to locations that feel personal, playful, and a little nostalgic and this one checked every box. Why Sugar & Spice Was […]

Weddings are emotional, unpredictable, and deeply personal. Yet traditional wedding photography has often focused on recreating the same set of polished poses at every celebration. While those images can be beautiful, they do not always reflect how a wedding day truly feels. That is why many couples are drawn to nontraditional wedding photography. Instead of […]

Weddings are often portrayed as perfectly planned timelines and carefully posed portraits. But the truth is that the most meaningful parts of a wedding rarely happen on a schedule. They happen in the quiet glances, the unexpected laughter, the tears that show up during a speech, or the way someone instinctively reaches for their partner’s […]

There’s just something about film that asks me to slow me down. In a world where everything moves quickly and thousands of digital photos can be taken in a single day, film invites intention. It asks me to pause, to observe, and to truly see what’s unfolding in front of me. As an Ohio film […]

Candid family photos in Columbus, Ohio, are all about connection, presence, and authenticity. Rather than focusing on posed perfection, these sessions let families show up as they truly are. Through documentary family photography, I guide families away from stiff poses and toward genuine moments, allowing real life to unfold in front of the camera. Unposed […]