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FOR STORIES, TIPS and INSPIRATION. Welcome to my favorite corner of this site-where I get to showcase my incredible clients and share their unique and heart-warming stories. If you are a bride-to-be you will find support in your wedding planning process, and if you're looking for inspiration for a future portrait session you've come to the right place! So grab a cup of coffee and sit a while! I'm so glad you're here.

My Old Kentucky Home Engagement Session

August 12, 2025

The sun may not have shone brightly over My Old Kentucky Home, but that didn’t stop us from capturing the sweetest moments during Gracie and Austin’s engagement session on beautiful Federal Hill! We connected instantly during our first call, so meeting in person for their engagement photos felt more like catching up with dear friends. […]

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Melissa and Austin’s Summer Engagement Session At Locust Grove

August 7, 2025

This Kentucky summer engagement session was a dream come true in so many ways! When I began building my business more than six years ago, I took time to envision the kind of couples I wanted to serve. Because while I love taking pretty pictures, it is the people in the photos who really inspire […]

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How To Improve Your Guest Experience at Your Wedding Reception

April 9, 2025

As a wedding photographer, I’ve seen so many thoughtful touches that elevate the guest experience and make receptions unforgettable (in the best way). The “I Do’s” have been said, the rings exchanged, and the marriage license signed. It’s time to relax and enjoy time with your friends and family! If you’re like me, you want […]

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My Top 25 Photos From 2024

January 30, 2025

2024: A Year to Remember for AKP! 2024 was a milestone year for AKP! We celebrated with more couples than ever before, traveled to multiple states, met the sweetest families, and witnessed so many of life’s most precious moments. Some of the biggest highlights include being featured in Kentucky Bride, capturing a destination wedding at […]

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Mallory and Kevin’s Engagement Session in Ault Park

December 8, 2023

Summer evenings in southern Ohio are a blissful blend of warm breezes, late-blooming flowers, and vibrant greens enhanced by recent rain. For Mallory and Kevin, their afternoon park stroll is also a celebration of their engagement. By this time next year, they will be married! While the sun hid behind clouds during our Ault Park […]

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What To Wear To Your Spring Engagement Session

June 1, 2023

After shooting this spring engagement session for Angelica and Joshua, I knew I needed to put a post together about what to wear to your spring engagement session! I was obsessed with all of their outfits and knew they would be the perfect example for this post! These two kind souls met at a wedding […]

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