Kropp Photography

03/26/2026

Quick note for anyone trying to reach us:
We do not respond to messages sent through Zola and here’s why ⬇️

Zola charges vendors just to respond to inquiries, and we do not support business practices that put predatory costs on small businesses - especially while actively competing against us for our own name and keywords.

To give you a real example, we recently received an inquiry through Zola from someone who had been referred to us by a venue, was familiar with our work, and simply wanted to know if we were available for their date. It would have cost us up to $30 just to reply and let them know we were already booked. That creates a situation where it may look like we’re not responding, when in reality, we’re choosing not to pay simply to send a quick reply.

We also do not approve or manage profiles on these platforms. Many times, the information listed is outdated or incorrect. The same applies to The Knot - while they do allow responses, we do not actively use or maintain those profiles, and unfortunately, they will not remove our accounts.

If you’re interested in working with us, we would genuinely love to hear from you. Please reach out directly through our website or contact form so we can connect properly and give you the most accurate information.

Thank you for supporting small, independent businesses.

03/15/2026

Some engagement sessions feel less like a photoshoot and more like a date night.

If you’re planning engagement photos, here’s a tip:
Choose a location that actually means something to you.

Your favorite bar.
The restaurant where you always sit in the same booth.
The coffee shop you visit every Sunday morning.

The result feels effortless, personal, and timeless.

This kind of session tells a story, not just what you look like, but what your life together feels like.

If you’re recently engaged and starting to plan your wedding,we would love to create something like this with you.

Couples curious about engagement and wedding photography can start at the link in our bio

03/13/2026

With meaningful Lebanese traditions, incredible food, and a dance floor that stayed full all night, it was truly a celebration to remember with and this past weekend. VIEW THEIR FULL WEDDING STORY AT THE LINK SHARED IN OUR BIO AND FIRST POST COMMENT

Vendor team
Photography:
Planning + Floral:
Linens:
Venue: Old Cuyahoga County Courthouse
Ceremony: St. Maron Church
Hotel:
Entertainment: Hadeed Entertainment
Catering:
Hair/Makeup:
Cocktail Hour Entertainment:

03/13/2026

Tomorrow our first wedding story of the season drops, it’s going to be 🔥. Follow along to see more.

03/11/2026

Planning a wedding? Save this post☑️ One thing couples tell us all the time after their wedding day is how quickly everything goes by.

Between the ceremony, portraits, family, and celebrating with everyone you love, the day can move faster than most couples expect.

Over the years Brian and I have noticed a few moments couples often wish they had slowed down for or made more time for in their timeline.

A few small decisions during planning can make a huge difference in how your wedding day actually feels while you’re living it.

Save this post so you remember these when planning your own wedding day.

If you’re planning a wedding and want photography that helps you stay relaxed and present throughout the day, we’d love to connect.

— Samantha & Brian
Kropp Photography

02/03/2026

A New Way to Say “I Do.”

For years, we’ve believed the best wedding days don’t feel rushed or overproduced.
They feel intentional. Calm. Personal. Full of room to breathe.

So when close friends of ours opened a beautifully renovated, intimate wedding venue right here in our historic town, it felt like a natural extension of everything we already believe in.

Together with Split River Social and a carefully curated team of some of the best vendors in the area, we’ve created something deeply near and dear to us: a truly ALL-INCLUSIVE wedding experience designed for guest lists of 85 and under.

Your wedding day is fully hosted and intentionally designed from start to finish, complete with catering, florals, award-winning photography and a gorgeous historic venue.

No chaos.
No juggling vendors.
No planning stress.

Just space to be present with the people you love, room for emotions to unfold naturally, and a celebration that feels relaxed, meaningful, and beautifully handled.

For couples who love the venue and prefer to build their day their own way, Split River Social is also available to rent as a standalone venue.

If this feels like the kind of wedding experience you’ve been searching for, explore our all-inclusive guide through the link to learn more and see if it’s the right fit for your day.

Discover The Signature Wedding at Split River Social, an all-inclusive wedding experience designed to feel effortless, elevated, and personal.

01/19/2026

A classic winter wedding ❄️

Photo:

Venue: Enchanted Acres Venues

DJ:

Gown:

12/16/2025

One of the best parts of this work is getting to watch families grow.

Each year, we set aside a few sessions just for past wedding clients. We truly love reconnecting, catching up, and seeing how their story has unfolded since the wedding day.

If you’ve ever worked with us before and thought about family photos “someday,” this is your gentle reminder that someday can be now. And if you’re just getting to know us, this is a small glimpse into the kind of relationships we value and hold onto with our wedding couples.

These are the moments we’re grateful to keep photographing, year after year.

A special thank you to Shop Essentials Living for allowing us to photograph outside your beautiful shop! If you’re visiting Hudson this is a stunning new shop filled with wonderful decor, make sure to stop by.

12/11/2025

It was so difficult to choose only a few to share from this gorgeous late fall wedding. Needless to say a real wedding feature blog to come soon. We had the best time getting to know these two and their families. Last night they joined us here in the studio for their premiere and we shared tears and laughs watching their gallery slideshow. Enjoy a little preview of this magical day ⬇️

12/08/2025

A look into our editorial prom photoshoot at the with

12/05/2025

One of the biggest concerns we hear from brides?
👉 “I’m not great in front of the camera.”
👉 “I want portraits that feel natural, not stiff or cheesy.”
👉 “I don’t want to spend all day taking photos and miss the moment.”

With over a decade of experience photographing real couples, we know how to guide you so it feels effortless. We’ll help you look amazing without it feeling like a photoshoot. We’ll fix your train, tuck that flyaway, use the light just right and never leave you wondering what to do with your hands.

The result?
Timeless images that actually feel like you.
That look polished but still full of emotion.
That you’ll be proud to hang on your wall for the rest of your life.

Planning a 2026 wedding? Let’s make sure your day is captured in a way that feels true to you.
DM us or hit the link in bio to check your date.