Jorgensen Farms, The Gardens, Engagement session
engagement session taken at Jorgensen Farms The Garden Venue in harvest season. Flower fields and a beautiful couple walk barefoot around the farm for photos
It’s such a fun time getting to know couples during an engagement session. Truth be told it’s as much a get to know you session as it is make photos for an engagement session. I love the slower pace of meandering around, with the couple trusting me to catch pretty locations to stop and make some images that will serve to show this time in their lives. Talking about the wedding, but mostly just learning about their lives, love, and of course PETS. Enjoy a few from Gina + Ryan’s engagement session at Jorgensen Farms Garden venue. A year from today they’ll get married at Oak Grove!
a summer wedding at North 4th Corridor Revery
summer wedding in Columbus, Ohio at Revery venue in the North 4th Corridor. Featuring many candid photos by jessica love photography
One of my favorite spots in the city to shoot: Revery! I love it in all the weather…and honestly that’s the most important thing to me on a wedding day. When my couple can relax and not be stressed out about what it’s going to be doing from the sky, as in: when they’re not checking their weather app 200 times between each minute…that’s a luxury that’s WELL WORTH it when it comes to picking a venue!!
Hannah + Dan are the sweetest couple - and they spent one of the longest days of 2022 celebrating each other + their love - enjoy seeing what I saw on their wedding day!
now is a good time to pause and say what a fun this year was for couples who wanted almost totally ONLY candid photos throughout their wedding day. I don’t know if it’s my vibe, what I share, or just the shift in how people want to enjoy their wedding day: but this year I had so many couples who just wanted to make sure I was there to capture EVERYTHING in an authentic, photojournalistic way….and it RULED! Five years ago I would’ve doubted my ability to deliver a complete gallery without taking time to make art portraits together…but now. phew. Man YES! If this resonates to you, let’s talk - never have I been more sure of my ability to capture your wedding day the way YOU want to experience it. Your wedding day - YOUR rules! I am shooting only what you want - it’s been so freeing to leave my ego at home when I show up for a shoot. Wow, could keep going on this for DAYS!
Theresa + James | Married at North 4th Corridor Brick + Mortar
If you’re not new to my online presence, you know I thrive off the sun, and all all things light. Well, this January day: full of overcast and foggy skies might have forever changed what I look for on a winter wedding day. It was….perfect. A grey day filled with the warmth of the brick of this venue was just the vibe Theresa + James were going for.
I love winter weddings. LOVE. Enjoy viewing their day through my lens!
and then, with winter and all, we popped over to the Smith Bros building + up to Revere to shoot some more bridal party + portrait couple photos.
Favorite Friday!
favorite wedding venues in and around greater Columbus, Ohio
IS THIS A THING!! Can I share some knowledge with ya!? We’ll go through as many favorites of favorites I can think of until it’s either 1. garden season or 2. wedding season! Ready for a bold start!? Favorite…….wedding venue in Columbus! Let’s go with a top 5!
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STRONGWATER
Strongwater Columbus can start this list off strong. It’s basically a blank slate that a couple can do up as much, or as simple, as their vision allows. It’s easy to access - and the space allows for a variety of set ups on a wedding day. With both indoor and outdoor space, you’re set for any weather… and I’ve seen lots of it! THE rainiest wedding I think I’ve ever experienced…and I promise, while you might worry about rain on your wedding day, it always brings a level of emotion for your guests! AND, LET’S NOT EVEN GET STARTED ON THE SPOTS TO FIND FOR PORTRAITS HERE!!
You know you live in Ohio when….almost all of your favorite venues are because they are “safe for many kinds of weather.” And, while this is true for this venue, too, it’s hardly hard to see why there are a bajillion other reasons to love it!
This venue. Let’s just talk about how wonderful it is that Milo’s Catering went ahead and brought it back to life after what we’ve all been through since 2020. It’s simply stunning. And, a wonderful way to celebrate Columbus.
It’s wonderful in all the seasons…and Lord knows you can’t count on anything anymore when it comes to consistency in wedding weather!
**addendum**
I’m sorry, this list is incomplete without pointing out that….BY FAR AND AWAY, my absolute favorite place to shoot is on anyone’s private property. Anyone I’ve worked with, or even written back to an inquiry about a private property wedding knows this. There is something so so special about taking a space, meaningful to YOU, and transforming it to a place to welcome your most loved family + friends, and start your married life together.
Emma + Devin | Married at Jorgensen Farms
June wedding by Jessica Love Photography at Jorgensen Farms barn venue.
Per usual, the year has absolutely flown by with no slowing down in sight. I will never get sick of shooting in the flower field here - and June time is absolutely my favorite time of year. So much light. So much warmth.
Margaret + Jordan // Juniper Rooftop Wedding
wedding in Columbus Ohio at Juniper Rooftop venue. flowers by EcoFlora
The thing about Juniper is … it’s everything! I love getting to shoot at this venue, and LOVE the staff that works there. Whenever I’m asked about my “favorite venues” in columbus, i’m always quick to respond that the most accommodating staff makes the venue - if they’re taking care of me, I know they’re taking exceptional care of my couples and their guests. And, to me, that feeling of welcoming and love is what makes a wedding day! Doesn’t hurt that this natural light + gorgeous city views make shooting super easy! Here’s how I saw their wedding day on this beautiful September day!
(and you know I have to point out that Eva with Eco Flora doing her thing with the flowers was just absolutely amazing)
