Welcome to the FIRST podcast episode of Passion & Potential! I have been talking about starting this podcast for a while now, and I’ve put it off for a million different reasons… but for today’s episode, I got a little honest with myself and asked WHY are you not starting this thing that you are […]

Taylor and Danny’s wedding at Intercontinental Cleveland was full of lots of love, smiles, laughs, and of course dancing! They are such a beautiful charismatic couple who are so obviously in love. Keep reading for some of Taylor’s advice on getting married! Wedding at Intercontinental Cleveland Girl’s Getting Ready Taylor was such a gorgeous bride […]

Not only are wedding veils the perfect accessory for a bride, they’re also perfect for the photographer! Well not to wear, but to use in the photos! Veils can be used in so many ways to create the perfect magical, or moody, photo. At Arastasia Photography we LOVE to use veils in photos so we […]

If you’re looking for industrial wedding venues in Cleveland, Ohio then you’ve come to the right place! Finding the perfect wedding venue for your special day can be difficult! As a wedding photographer, I’ve been to so many wedding venues. I know there are so many beautiful venues in Cleveland, Ohio for you to choose […]

A Wedding veil are the perfect accessory to add movement and a whimsical effect to wedding photos! *Sometimes* the wind make will create this effect for you but most of the time you’ll have to “create the wind” for the veil as we like to say. The veils really make an amazing atmosphere in a […]

Industrial Weddings are the perfect way to revitalize an old space! Exposed structural elements can be a great way to contrast the beauty and simplicity of the wedding party looks. Whether your wedding is modern, boho-chic, or rustic – utilizing industrial themed buildings and decor is an absolute timeless and gorgeous way to celebrate your […]

Welcome to my style guide for your engagement session. I get asked “what should I wear” SO often! So I decided to prepare a few tips on what colors, patterns, and materials photograph well! I’ve also included some inspo tips for different styles and seasons. Enjoy! First and foremost – I want you to wear […]

Let me tell you guys about the best birthday gift ever! For my 27th birthday my best friend surprised me with SKYDIVING. And you know how I feel about adventure – ALWAYS say yes to adventure! So you’ll see in the photos that I was absolutely, uncontrollably smiling the entire time. Seriously, I don’t think […]

Staying creative is hard, especially when there’s so much going on in the world. I’m a full time artist and I KNOW what it’s like to get into a creative rut! I’ve prepared some of my favorite techniques to help myself get out of that rut.

Say Yes to Adventure: “The time I went repelling at Arches National Park”. In 2019, I traveled to the Western United States with a group of photographers. The trip was filled with outstanding landscapes and marvelous scenery. The day we went to the beautiful Arches National Park in Utah we started the adventure hiking through […]

The big day! Katie and Tim tied the knot at Cleveland Cultural Gardens and celebrated later at Driftwood’s Cibreo in Downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Their outdoor wedding was blessed with radiant sunshine lighting, beautiful bridesmaids, and handsome groomsmen. Afterwards, the gorgeous couple were all smiles all evening as we traveled to Lake Erie and Playhouse Square […]

Hey everyone! I’ve created some recommendations on where to buy Virtual Paint Party supplies – especially right now during this Pandemic. Most stores offer 2-day shipping or curbside pickup. If items are sold out IN-STORE, most times you can order online and have it delivered to your home in a few days! Just make sure […]

“Kyle, When 13 year old met you, I had no clue what was ahead of me. I had no idea how much my life would change or how much I would need you. I didn’t fall in love with you, I walked into love with you. When I have a bad day, I need you. […]

March 17th, 2018  Yessss St. Patty’s Day – Scott and Katy tied the knot at St. John Vianney’s church and later celebrated their reception at Pine Ridge! We prayed and prayed for no rain, and the universe was on our side! Ohio blessed us with SO MUCH SUNSHINE and blue skies the day of. It was […]

Guys. This wedding. Absolutely beautiful. The bridal party was such a blast to work with,the guests had a great time, I had a great time… All in all, it was a PERFECT DAY and I’m so glad I got to be a part of it. On the morning of Nick and Jeanne’s special day, the ladies […]

Saturday, August 25th, Cassie and Shane said I do after three incredible years together. Their wedding was the most breathtaking thing I’ve ever seen and honestly the entire day looked like it belongs in a magazine. They got married at The Mohican Grand Barn in Loudonville, Ohio where stringy lights, gorgeous florals, woods with tall […]

… . Kori & Luke’s Love Story The first date as a married couple

Josh and Kristyn’s wedding day was at the gorgeous Sunset Cove Bed and Breakfast on June 1st, 2019. The couple, from Ohio, wanted something small and unique so they had it in Ann Arbor, Michigan at the beautiful boho log cabin wedding venue where they tied the knot with an intimate ceremony in front of […]

Jairus & Isabelle’s Elopement Photography at Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado. March 1st, 2019 Sand Dunes National Park – Colorado March 1st, 2019 Arastasia Photography is a travel and elopement photographer specializing in adventurous weddings. We are located out of Cleveland, Ohio but will travel to any destination.

Green Eagle Winery Geneva, Ohio Suzanne asked if we could travel a little bit of ways to go to Green Eagle winery, one of their favorite places. The entire car ride I got to hear their love story, and how this exact winery was actually where Robby proposed, and where they had some of their […]

Caitlyn and Jacob’s Wedding Photography February 17th, 2019 Citadel, Historic Rice Mill Charleston, South Carolina Caitlyn & Jacobs wedding was held in Charleston, South Carolina at The Citadel and The Historic Rice Mill. Their day was filled with a lot of emotion from loving parents, happy-crying bridesmaids, and hilarious groomsmen that kept me laughing all […]