Captured by Lydia

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Captured by Lydia Professional wedding + portrait photography services. Please visit my website for pricing. I’m an awkward, open-book, fun-loving type of person.

​I ’ M L Y D I A , A P R O F E S S I O N A L
W E D D I N G + P O R T R A I T P H O T O G R A P H E R
L I V I N G I N F O R T S H A W N E E, O H I O
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I’m a, wife, mama, and urban chicken-owner. I’m originally from Bluffton, Ohio where I also attended the University… [I’m a beaver, you’re a beaver, we’re a beaver all]… yes… that is a real cheer, from a real past cheerleader… you’re welcome lol. Want to know something? Just ask, I’ll tell ya everything � I love my family fiercely. I am a terrible speller and I am thankful for Alexa, because she can tell me how to spell something when I know even spell check will say, “uhhh what the heck is that word?” I am a giant sucker for reality tv shows, but not the crazy drama ones. Vacations are my jam, and my favorite is our annual week long trip to the Smokies on our Harley Street Glide. Just me, the hubs, and the oh so beautiful mountains. *Sigh*…I’d love to call that place home. I am a giant Harry Potter fan that felt like a little kid on Christmas when I visited Hogwarts in Florida. I’m currently reading the series to my kids, they are loving it just as much as me! I love an adventure, but I am also down to curl up on the couch to binge watch a show, or float on my pool all day

10/20/2026

What I use for backup bc it’s not if it’s when… and a little video bombing from my talking cat 🐾🔘

Comment BLAZE and I’ll send you a 🔗 for a free month (I get a free month too so help a girl out 🤗)

If you wanna see more of my funny, sassy, lovable talking cat follow her at

10/18/2026

Set up for head shots with me 📸

10/15/2026

Here’s the proof. 👀

Guests were complimented us at wedding receptions…

But they hadn’t even SEEN the photos yet.

Then a groom left me a 5 star review the morning after his wedding—before he had seen a single image.

That was my “aha” moment.

It really does matter who you hire.

Because the experience you have with your photographer becomes part of the memory, too. 🤍

✨ Megan & Trent's wedding highlight blog is LIVE! ✨From a dreamy lace and satin wedding dress, romantic portraits at Far...
10/14/2026

✨ Megan & Trent's wedding highlight blog is LIVE! ✨

From a dreamy lace and satin wedding dress, romantic portraits at Farout Park to a sweet ceremony with a surprise officiant, their wedding day was full of beautiful moments and personal touches. ❤️

Head over to the blog to relive their gorgeous fall wedding at the UNOH Event Center!

🔗 Link in the comments!

Vendors
Wedding Dress | Twirl+ Studio Silhouette
Florist | Leaf & Bloom LLC
Ceremony Venue | UNOH Event Center
Hair | Shear Brilliance Salon
DJ | Fox Event Group
Catering | Lock Sixteen Catering
Bridesmaid Dresses | AZAZIE
Groomsmen Attire | Gustwillers Clothing
Invitations | Shutterfly/Canva
Favors | Custom lanyard (koozies)
Decor rental | Ceiling and backdrops - Joyous Occasions Ft Jennings LLC

10/12/2026

I’ve been thinking a lot about what it actually means to choose a photographer.

Because you’re not just hiring someone to take pretty pictures.

You’re choosing a person to be present for some of the most important, emotional, vulnerable, exciting, chaotic, beautiful moments of your life.

Your wedding day. Your newborn’s first days. Your family. Your bo***ir session. The moments that become part of your story, and eventually, your core memories.

And when you look back at those photographs years from now, you’re not only going to remember what happened.

You’re going to remember who was there.

Which means if you can’t stand the person behind the camera… well, congratulations. 😂 Now they’re part of the core memory, too.

And THAT is why I’m changing the way I show up here.

For years, I’ve treated social media mostly like a portfolio: here are my pretty pictures, here’s what I photograph, here’s my work.

But that only tells you what I can create.

It doesn’t tell you who I am.

And honestly, I think that matters just as much.

So I’m going to start talking to you. Sharing stories. Showing you the person behind the camera. Letting you see my personality, my sense of humor, the things I love, the things I’m passionate about, and probably way too many stories because I’m apparently incapable of telling a short one. 😂

Because I don’t want you to feel like you’re flying blind when you choose me.

I want you to feel like you already know me before you ever step in front of my camera.

And if we’re going to spend some of your biggest moments together?

I kind of want us to be friends. ♡

So… hi. I’m Lydia. Let’s get to know each other.

When you can’t decide between the classic full-dress moment and the veil drama… you post both! 🤍✨ But separately, becaus...
10/11/2026

When you can’t decide between the classic full-dress moment and the veil drama… you post both! 🤍✨ But separately, because each deserves its own moment in the spotlight.

Highlight blog coming soon!

Wedding Dress | Twirl + Studio Silhouette
Florist | Leaf & Bloom LLC
Ceremony Venue | UNOH Event Center
Hair | Shear Brilliance Salon
DJ | Fox Event Group
Catering | Lock Sixteen Catering
Bridesmaid Dresses | AZAZIE
Groomsmen Attire | Gustwillers Clothing
Invitations | Shutterfly/Canva
Favors | Custom lanyard (koozies)
Decor rental | Ceiling and backdrops - Joyous Occasions Ft Jennings LLC

Congrats to the new Mr + Mrs Cheney! Yesterday was PERFECT! Highlight blog coming soon!Wedding Dress | Twirl + Studio Si...
10/11/2026

Congrats to the new Mr + Mrs Cheney! Yesterday was PERFECT! Highlight blog coming soon!

Wedding Dress | Twirl + Studio Silhouette
Florist | Leaf & Bloom LLC
Ceremony Venue | UNOH Event Center
Hair | Shear Brilliance Salon
DJ | Fox Event Group
Catering | Lock Sixteen Catering
Bridesmaid Dresses | AZAZIE
Groomsmen Attire | Gustwillers Clothing
Invitations | Shutterfly/Canva
Favors | Custom lanyard (koozies)
Decor rental | Ceiling and backdrops - Joyous Occasions Ft Jennings LLC

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