Danny + Amber: Columbus, Ohio Engagement Session

Danny grew up in Clintonville so when he finally popped the question and got a yes from Amber, Clintonville's Park of Roses was a natural choice for their wedding next June. It was also a great choice for their engagement pictures last Sunday. Amber and Danny were naturals in front of the camera- playing, laughing, and loving each other effortlessly. It's obvious to anyone who comes across them that they're meant for each other. They have a chemistry that can't be faked. It was an absolute pleasure to spend the evening with them, catching small glimpses of their love on camera. I can't wait to see their love grow stronger and even more adorable as time goes on.

Keep smiling,

Kaylina

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Do it yourself

A few weekends ago I went home to my parents house to visit and got enlisted to help my mom in her latest Pinterest project. We spent 40 minutes traipsing around their property (and maybe some of the neighbor's property) to find all of the letters in our last name. We learned a few things, like Ns and Rs are not easy to find, people with Ls, Is, and Xs are surprisingly lucky, and I'm glad we only have six letters in our last name. All joking aside, it was great to spend the day with my beautiful mother, doing something new. To everyone who has a Pinterest board out there full of DIY projects waiting to be done- just pick one and complete it this week. You'll feel accomplished when you actually do it yourself.

Keep smiling,
Kaylina

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The September Issue

I've always been more of a magazine girl. I dreamed of being a high fashion editor with dark sunglasses and a faint British accent that no one could explain. It's the visual element that always drew me in- how the words worked seamlessly with the larger than life scenes and vivid colors. I spent hours just flipping through the pages, reading every issue from front to back, and then front to back all over again. As I've gotten older I've lost the amount of free time required to read each issue religiously, but I always make time every year for the September Issue of Vogue. To this day I still pour over every page- dog earring the ads that take my breath away and the gorgeous models that seem to reach off the page to hold your attention. It's those ads that inspired me to become a photographer. I wanted to capture emotion and hold the audience's attention for more than just a passing glance. While my photos have not graced the pages of any glossy magazine, they still give me daily inspiration to keep reaching, improving, and striving toward my dreams.

Keep smiling,
Kaylina

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