Our last wedding of 2021 was a banger! The Monastery in Mt. Adams, Cincinnati is an all timer cool wedding location. Sam and Keara snagged 11/19/2021 at this amazing spot.
The full crew, photography and video, split into teams when we arrived. Keara was getting ready at the AirBnB located across the street from the venue. Sam was a few blocks away in his own rental. As soon as we arrived the energy was great!
Sam poured some Blue Label for the boys, solid group of dudes to back him up on the day. Football was on the background of course. Like clockwork the guys got ready on time and where already having fun with the cameras. You’ll notice during the group pics the guys and the 2nd photog where having a little fun.
Keara was stunning even before the dress. A quick pic in the getting ready PJ’s before the everyone got dresssed. Mom and sis helped with the finishing touches before the big reveals. Bridesmaids first and then dad. Dad’s first looks are the best!
Speaking of first looks…Sam’s smile when he turned around never left his face all night. These two where instantly radiating love and happiness, it shows in all the photos that followed. We knocked out amazing pic after amazing pic. Honestly, would have never stopped if it weren’t for the ceremony lol.
Ceremony was full of laughs, surrounded by the friends and family laughing along. S+K flashing the bling after the ceremony is an all time fav candid! The weather stayed nice for cocktail hour outside. Never shy, we gathered as many groups as possible fo pics. That courtyard will come back later in the night.
Party time! Speeches where incredible. Food always amazing at The Monastery. But this group wanted to dance and it shows. The best test photo subjects helped us dial in the final photo of the night. A killer flash lit portrait using canned atmosphere for some added effect.
Sparklers…such a cool send off! Sam and Keara are the best. Thank you for choosing FFP!!!