Category Archives: Vintage

My mind is having trouble writing an introduction to this post. I want to tell you all about what I’ve been up to & where I am going, but I think that will be another post on another day. There has been a lot of thought & intentional planning behind the scenes to transition my old content to a new format. I am still working on curating my work, but thrilled to see my online pages begin to reflect where I am.

It has been a dream of mine to open a portrait studio. Until then, I’ve been renting studio space downtown as needed per session. It is hard to believe it snowed the week of this late March session, but we were cozy inside with little Cayden.
Loved his sweet cheeks & classic rompers his mama dressed him in celebration of turning one.

Spring Portraits in Dayton, OH by AndreaDozier.com

Spring Portraits in Dayton, OH by AndreaDozier.com
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH

Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH
Spring Portraits in Dayton, OH by AndreaDozier.com
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH
Spring Portraits with AndreaDozier.com in Dayton, OH

Spring Portraits in Dayton, OH by AndreaDozier.com

Packaging Inspired by the lovely pins from Artifact Uprising.

Gift Certificates for Mama’s Day Portrait Sessions available until May 4, 2014

Jennifer Stanley, of Lost & Found Vintage Rentals has been so gracious to open her studio to other photographers. She has a great selection of vintage pieces and she does so much during the sessions too!
She can hold a reflector & make babies laugh, a woman of many talents! ♥

 

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  • Justine - April 24, 2014 - 6:59 pm

    This family makes my heart sing. I love who they are and what they stand for! You captured their inner beauty, Andrea. What a treat your photography is to them and the world!

Talk about a lovely idea!

As a wedding photographer, it’s always fun to see how brides & grooms have been customizing their wedding celebrations with anything from vintage, DIY decor, eclectic thrift finds, to modern & minimalist fashions.
The new wedding trend is that there is no trend.
It’s about your story & being able to craft a wedding that feels like YOU.
Now there is a way for Dayton locals to style weddings & events by renting the props & furniture.

I was so excited to find out that wedding & portrait photographer, Molly Dues, was starting a modern vintage rental company here in Dayton, Ohio. They are technically located in the charming downtown of Troy, Ohio and have a beautiful studio space above the Obama Center. I might or might not find excuses to stop by and say hello to the friendly & gifted photographers who run it, Molly & Rachel. 🙂

Lovely Rentals was so kind to sponsor a recent engagement session I did and I was so impressed with the stylist they offered to help us, Andria. She was so sweet & we were talking about “kindred spirits” before we knew it. She was really helpful with styling a bohemian engagement session that was absolutely gorgeous. I am so excited to tell my treasure seeking & busy brides about this opportunity to work with a boutique that will help set up engagement sessions, wedding displays {your cake table or guest sign in area}, and special events {bridal showers!}.

You can check out Lovely Rentals on Facebook and stay tuned for their new website launch.

This was all shot in about fifteen minutes because after a long hot summer drought, it finally poured mid session! We decided to reschedule for a couple days later & they had a whole new evening sky to work with. Stay tuned for the second part of Shawn & Jill’s special engagement session.
Thankfully, they had the most gorgeous wedding weather. I think they deserved it after the deluge during their engagement session!
Here is a preview from their beautiful wedding at {newly restored} The Willow Tree located in Tipp City, Ohio:

Vintage Furniture & Decor curtesy of Molly Dues at Lovely Rentals
Lovely Rentals is located at 6 1/2 East Main Street in Troy, Ohio 45373

Styled by Andria Garber

Makeup Art by: Ruby’s Traveling Beauty Show

It’s such a treat to meet other inspiring photographers & work with a community of wonderful vendors here in Dayton! ♥

 

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There’s something wonderful about transforming your childhood home into a magical backdrop for dancing & celebrating… and marrying.

On a gorgeous September sunset, Reed & Maria danced to Home {by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros}.
Surrounded by close family & wonderful friends,
I’m pretty sure the moment was perfect in every way. ♥

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  • French Country Farmhouse Inspiration Board - October 28, 2012 - 5:51 pm

    […] Top row (l-r): Ponytail {P: Sara Wight Photography}; table decor with cherries {P: Jose Villa; C: Duet Weddings}; ticking napkin {S: Jessica Sloane; P: Jessica Lorren}; bridesmaids {P: Bryan N. Miller Photography; C: Couture Events}; ticking pillows {Dreamy Whites} Row 2: Florals on burlap-covered board {C: Wedding Concepts; P: Adel Ferreira}; madeleines; flowers in vintage glass {C: Wedding Concepts; P: Adel Ferreira}; table decor with cherries {P: Jose Villa; C: Duet Weddings}; straw hat favours {C: Wedding Concepts; P: Adel Ferreira} Row 3: Long tables {P: Rebecca Wedding Photography; C: Chic Weddings in Italy}; vintage French perfume label; wildflower bouquet; first dance {P: Andrea Dozier} […]

  • Denita - November 22, 2012 - 2:53 pm

    I love these pictures! They look like they love eathocher in each and every pose they struck. Beautiful couple! I cannot wait for the wedding. I love you guys!

Last night I fell asleep with one thought on my mind:

I MUST THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF MY LIFE

It is such an honor to meet a few of you who are faithful readers & followers. To hear your stories and soak up your encouragement. I am so humbled to listen to you & to know that my art has touched you. Even more humbled to know you are sharing my work with people you love.
I’m thankful to know that the light I try to chase & capture inspires you too.

Sunset Portraits at an Ohio Backyard Wedding via AndreaDozier.com

This photograph is from Joe & Becca’s country backyard wedding a couple weeks ago. I loved that while we were eating the DJ beautifully sang Thank You {by DIDO} and as I was preparing their preview, I just knew that I had to take a moment to let you know how much it means to me that so many of you take time to come visit me here or on Facebook. I’m thankful for every opportunity to let you see just how beautiful you are or to capture a one of a kind memory through my photography.
My heart is full and I would certainly hug you if I could.

Thank you my friends. ♥

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This morning I wanted to share a very special session.
I’ve known Amber since she was a tiny girl & recently I had the privilege of photographing her senior portraits.
She put on this pink dress & just glowed

We did them at her house & it’s a very special place… where I had sleepovers, hayrides with bonfires, & even attended weddings in their beautiful garden.
Under this arch that her mama always thought looked like a heart, we could feel her love & even capture her lovely spirit in some photographs.

Much love to you Amber, you gorgeous graduate! ♥

MUA – Ruby’s Traveling Beauty Show

Beautiful Styling – Amber & her sisters Sarah & Leslie

My boys are feeling so much better & my husband is getting back this weekend from New York… I’ll be tackling my very neglected inbox.
My apologies to those of you waiting for emails!

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