Sprouted Acorn Photography

Sprouted Acorn Photography Honest-to-goodness photography for portraits and events by Denice Rovira Hazlett.

Honest-to-goodness, all-inclusive photographer who LOVES kids and dogs and taking wayyyyy too many photos.

Listen, I always overshoot. I can’t help it. And then I have a million images to go through. And if it’s a wedding, then...
01/28/2026

Listen, I always overshoot. I can’t help it. And then I have a million images to go through. And if it’s a wedding, then I REALLY go wild. But it’s a good kind of wild! I’m finally wrapping up this gorgeous wedding after too many delays (thank you, COVID)! Rivercrest Farm in Dover is the most picturesque location for a ceremony, and Mckenzie and Matt are such beautiful people, inside and out. Scrolling through these images makes me feel all warm all over again. To see the full gallery, click below or the link in my bio. https://www.denicehazlett.com/mckenzie-and-matthew

Harry knew the photographer girlies needed a theme song, so I’m thinking this single is gonna be for those who know what...
01/21/2026

Harry knew the photographer girlies needed a theme song, so I’m thinking this single is gonna be for those who know what f/1.8 feels like emotionally. Let the light in!

Today I met Danna and Dean at Barnes Nature Preserve in Wooster, Ohio, where the landscape had turned itself into a quie...
01/18/2026

Today I met Danna and Dean at Barnes Nature Preserve in Wooster, Ohio, where the landscape had turned itself into a quiet poem of snow strewn with russets and bronzes, layered with scarlet sumac, smooth dogwood, and golden prairie grass. Color holding its frosty breath.

I fell back as the couple walked the way people do when they’re comfortable inside a moment. Three years of dating behind them and a fresh engagement, standing at the edge of what comes next.

Winter suits love like this. Stripped of spectacle, rooted in intention. Two people choosing to stay warm together while the world rests.

Some gifts are practical.Some are sentimental.And some are just really awkward.This session with the Torrence siblings, ...
01/16/2026

Some gifts are practical.
Some are sentimental.
And some are just really awkward.

This session with the Torrence siblings, Chloe, Sam, and Cozette, was a gift for their parents, inspired by the timeless genre of awkward family photos.

They were absolute champs while I reacquainted myself with my indoor lighting gear (a humbling experience, always). We giggled and squealed and schemed. There were gummy bears, pretzels, glitter, and long pauses where everyone tried very hard not to laugh.

We even recreated an old family photo from when the twins were babies, complete with awkward smiles, stiff poses, and eyes staring into the middle distance.

Those recreated images are now framed in their parents’ home. Family photos don’t always have to be polished or serious or perfect. Sometimes they just need to capture the humor, the history, and the love between your favorite peeps.

As Chloe would say, “Ten out of ten. No notes.”

New Year’s Day. 15 degrees. Twenty people.
Five families, spread across four states. Little kids, winter germs, travel l...
01/16/2026

New Year’s Day. 15 degrees. Twenty people.

Five families, spread across four states. Little kids, winter germs, travel logistics. Honestly, just everyone showing up felt like a victory.

We met at Evergreen Park in Kidron, Ohio, bundled to the eyeballs, and I watched nerves slowly turn into relief as car after car pulled in. The kids? Absolute champs. Even the ones who don’t love being told what to do. Especially impressive, given the cold that made your eyelashes feel crunchy.

When I photograph extended families (what I call my Mossy Oak Sessions), I’m always clear about one thing: kids are king.
We laugh. We dance. We sing. We stop for snacks. We pause for meltdowns. We bribe when necessary. I never want a child to walk away from a session hating photos or photographers. I want them to feel seen, heard, and safe, no matter the mood they show up with.

Perfect images aren’t the goal.
Truth is. Connection is. Memory is.
These photos don’t need to be flawless; they just need to hold this moment in time, exactly as it was.

It’s one of the reasons I’m so proud to specialize in extended outdoor family sessions.

If you’ve been dreaming of capturing your own big, beautiful, sometimes-chaotic family all together, you can find more info about Mossy Oak Sessions here or in my bio:
👉 https://www.denicehazlett.com/book-mossy-oak-session

Here’s to cold hands, warm hearts, and a whole lot of love to ring in the new year. 🌲❄️

People often reach out apologetically when they ask about family sessions over the holidays.“I don’t want to intrude.”“I...
01/07/2026

People often reach out apologetically when they ask about family sessions over the holidays.

“I don’t want to intrude.”
“I know it’s a busy time.”
“I totally understand if you’re not doing sessions right now.”

And I always want to say this, out loud and clearly: please don’t apologize.

I love winter. I love the snow, the quiet, the glow of holiday lights against early darkness. I love the way homes feel fuller and softer this time of year. And I find it to be a real honor when families welcome me into their homes during celebrations that matter to them.

My friend Annie connected me with Julie, who wanted an extended family session, one that finally captured her whole “motley crew,” as she lovingly called them. She told me some family members really don’t love having their photos taken, which is exactly why this mattered so much. When everyone is together, when time slows just enough, when these moments can finally be held onto.

I knew we were going to get along just fine when Julie told me their favorite things are seriously eating, playing board games, watching sports, and alllll the Christmas movies—Christmas Vacation, Home Alone, Elf, Love Actually. Because that’s me, too!

When I arrived, Julie and Brian’s house felt like stepping straight into the season. Trees in every room. Greenery winding up the stair rail. A kitchen island covered in beautiful holiday treats. The smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls floating through the air. And then, the people. Warm, funny, welcoming people. Every single one of them a delight.

This is why I say yes to winter sessions.
This is why I show up with my camera and leave with a happy heart.

Because being trusted with moments like these, inside real homes, with real families, exactly as they are, is never an inconvenience. It’s a gift.

I’ll be in Wooster through January 18th for any Wooster-area clients who’d like to book a session. And keep an eye out soon for a limited-time winter special just for the Wooster area.

Sometimes the in-between seasons end up being the ones you treasure the most.

I'm dog-sitting in Wooster this month and doing my best to soak up beauty, see interesting movies, read and write essays...
01/04/2026

I'm dog-sitting in Wooster this month and doing my best to soak up beauty, see interesting movies, read and write essays, edit photos, cook good food, watch stand up comedy specials, and go on hikes. Today, I joined a group for a photography hike at Wooster Memorial Park, and I'm so glad I did it. I've had it on my calendar for a couple of weeks, but as it got closer, I almost chickened out. But I didn't! I went! I overcame my anxiety and I went! And I had fun! And I even met some cool people! It was good to take my camera out just for fun again.

If you're in Wooster and would like to book a family shoot, give me a holler. I've scoped out some good winter spots and I'd love to work with you!

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