Let's remember this season together!
We all have that photo…you know the one with Santa where your kid is crying so hard and it’s both funny and sad at the same time? One year while we were picking out a Christmas tree, Santa just happened to be at the tree farm, so we waited in line to see him. My middle son was just under 2 at the time and he was not having it…
I have a confession to make. Side Cut Metropark used to be one location that I hated photographing families at. I’m not even sure why! I just always found this park a little harder to photograph than some of my other favorite Toledo locations.
Summer in Northwest Ohio feels like long golden evenings, wildflowers brushing against little bare feet, ice cream melting too fast, and kids staying up way past bedtime. Around here, summer nights usually end with my kids still outside long after they were supposed to come in, either spraying each other with the hose or bouncing on the trampoline while the sun disappears. It’s messy and loud and the kind of thing I already know I’ll miss someday.
That’s probably why I love summer sessions so much.
The first time I found this spot along the Maumee River, my boys were instantly all in. Climbing over the rocks, filling their pockets with little treasures, and skipping stones until the sun disappeared behind the trees.
That’s what I love most about this location at Side Cut Metropark. It feels peaceful and adventurous all at once.
GardenView Flowers is a family owned flower farm just outside Toledo, and it’s one of those places you can tell is cared for so well. From the u pick gardens to the little details throughout the property, everything feels thoughtful and inviting.
You can plan a slow morning or evening there, building your own bouquets, stopping by the little shop, or even working with them to design florals for a wedding or another special event.
Or, my favorite, take photos on their gorgeous property!
what would you like to do next?
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