Hello!

Our story begins in college, where I truly believe most epic stories tend to start, while we were both majoring in Psychology. Yes, we both majored in Psychology, and yes it does make our lives a little more interesting. I mean, two random kids who wanted to be counselors but then changed their minds and became wedding photographers? Like what are the odds? And to top it off, I don’t know how many times we end a conversation with, “Do you think other people talk about these things?” Please come hang out with us and talk about all the weird and amazing topics of life.

We are BIG on epic chats…ESPECIALLY over food.

Okay, back to our love story, we didn’t really talk much or even run in the same circles (hello perfect Daniel and little outsider Gina) until we both happened to decide to go on a research study trip to Ghana, Africa. We had no internet, no friends, and no way to contact the outside world. Okay, I’m being a bit dramatic, but we were really forced to step outside our comfort zones, try new things, and in doing so we learned a little bit more about who we are as people (woohoo!). It was also so much fun to find a whole group of people who truly cared about those around them. Less individualistic and more community. We loved that! So, everyone on the trip told Daniel and me that we were like two peas in a pod and honestly, there’s how it all began. Daniel and I started dating a month after returning from our Africa trip and only dated for three months before he proposed and I SAID YES! We are strong believers in the “WHEN YOU KNOW YOU KNOW” but also making a choice that only the two of you can make each and every single day. Marrying your best friend is also a huge plus.

I was never the girl who thought of wedding planning, never played dress up with my sister pretending to be brides, and honestly never even thought about the details of a wedding if I had one, don’t you love the irony of me being a wedding photographer and knowing all things wedding now?? The ONLY wedding-related detail I thought about was how cool it would be to get married on July 12th. It just seemed like the perfect date! Very “Miss Congeniality” of me I know, BUT it turns out without even realizing it Daniel and I started dating on July 12th, 2013, and when we were planned our wedding we had to come up with a date… and July 12th popped into our heads and just so happened to fall on a SATURDAY the following year! I like to think it was meant to be.

It really is the little things.

Daniel and I were married back at the campground I grew up on in Wisconsin. This couldn’t have been more fitting since we really are the opposite of high maintenance. If you know us, you know. A camping theme just felt right. All of our friends and family drove the 14 hours North to my hometown staying in tents and campers the days surrounding our wedding. (Was this a foretelling of us living in a van?) It was simple and magical all wrapped into one. Don’t worry, you’ll all be able to read my blog about our wedding day soon!

We are really big on adventures over here. We like to think that any moment is a moment for adventure, even if it’s just heading to the grocery store because those are the moments you remember. So, whether it’s climbing a mountain or finding a new photo location we are here for it. We hope one day you’ll come along with us OR if we are lucky enough you’ll invite us along on one of yours!

Daniel Lovelace

I’m Daniel. You’ll find me taking pictures, making videos, adventuring, playing video games (where are all my video gamers at?), drinking coffee at any and all the local coffee shops, and hanging with the wife + pup. It only took us 6 years but we finally got our DOG!!
My start to this world was film cameras in a dark room way back in high school, point and shoot cameras from Walmart, and dumb comedy videos in college. A camera has always been in my hands, and now it’s literally what I use to make a living. To say I’m invested is an understatement and you will always find me researching and learning everything I can about the next amazing gadget.
Dogs are better than cats (sorry it’s true), I’m an aspiring skate boarder, and a bucket list box I’d love to check would be to visit every continent, and all the “world wonders” in my lifetime.
Being a creative is seriously the best job ever, and I can’t wait to get to know you to tell your story.

Gina Lovelace

Heyyy, I’m Gina! You’ll usually find me binging some random show, reading, or beading. Well okay, that was all before I had our son Indy but I’ll probably do those things again, right?
I love being outside and I’m a really strong advocate for simply getting out in the fresh air because it does wonders for your mind. I love taking my dog on walks in the woods (she is a force of nature out there) or going for runs. I tend to follow the sun in all things.
My intro to photography was taking the most EMBARRASSING photos of myself, my sister, and our friends together. Setting up a self-timer and changing our outfits. All shot on a pink point-and-shoot. Being a creative is what drove me to this medium and I’ve never looked back. Just the idea that I am invited into your moments and then capture them for life is such a privilege.
I’m also the person on the other side of each and every email you receive from Bear and I will say I tend to get a bit invested in our couples. I’m a millennial soooo social media and keeping up with everyone is so much fun. If you end up hiring us, know you are stuck with us for life whether or not we continue taking your photos.

#VANLIFE

“Traveling tends to magnify all human emotions.”

— Peter Hoeg

We have fully accepted our nomad life. If you are our friends you know we’ve ALWAYS been those crazy couch surfers and weekend visitors. When we say we are stopping by we really mean it. We were made for the open road, city life, deep wooded walks, mountain cliffs, sandy beaches, and EVERYWHERE our feet (well really our van don’t worry more on that is coming) will take us. We LOVE to travel and when I say travel I don’t mean just heading to the next dope location (I mean hello, love those too) but really experiencing each location fully. We are working on being fully present in the place we are at. If that means being in Columbus, OH or Asia. Which was a huge driving force in us purchasing our van. Yes, a VAN. It’s our newest dream and passion. It will also take us where our hearts lead. We have decided to live simply, waste less, experience EVERYWHERE and truly own the things we own. Things were made for a purpose and we feel like we were made for adventure. Adventure to us means so many amazing things and helps us to feel things in the most real way. Adventure is truly living. That’s what we want to be known for. Follow along on our crazy adVANtr’s on our Instagram below. Say hello, tell us about your upcoming adventures, or just stop by and chat. WE LOVE IT ALL and hello, we were made for connection. Connect with us.