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Just in time!
Posted on August 23, 2010
A few weeks ago, I met with Tracy. Already a mother of one, she was due with her second…very soon! So we picked a day that worked for her…her husband would be out of town (this was a surprise!) and her parents would be in town, which would be helpful since she has a little boy whom she didn’t think would be cooperative through all of the shooting (what kid is!). We were cutting it pretty close, we shot on a Wednesday and she was set to deliver via c-section on the following Saturday. Every time my phone rang that day, I thought it would be her saying to cancel the session, she was going into labor! But it never was, and we got a wonderful session in! Tracy went into labor later that night, so we really did just get the pictures in time!
I had a great time talking with Tracy and photographing her and her son. Will is adorable and has a smile that will melt anyone’s heart. Tracy was at the end of her pregnancy and at this point, I was at 8 months myself, so we had a lot to laugh about.
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Kenden & Carmela
Posted on August 22, 2010
I’ve been pretty bad at blogging new session lately, so I thought we would start off getting back into the swing of things with a session I did almost 2 weeks ago with Kenden & Carmela. They are adorable siblings and lots of fun to photograph. Kenden is at that age where he doesn’t want to really smile for the camera…but I think we got a few good ones anyways! Carmela was an absolute doll…way to easy to get smiles out of!
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August 23, 2010 at 8:52 PM -
We had such a blast Cynthia! I think Kenden enjoyed showing off his hockey skills!
I just love these photos..
Meredith & Dale: Engagement Session
Posted on August 17, 2010
Last weekend I photographed Meredith and Dale. I first met Meredith in January, when she booked her June of 2011 wedding with me. Yes…she is quite the planner! So much so, that she has started Rain Wedding Planning and is doing an amazing job planning other peoples weddings and special events!
I’ve been very excited about this session, Meredith and I have been in touch a lot this year, she is just so much fun to talk to and be around. This was the first time that I got meet Dale, and he is just as great as she is. They definitely compliment each other well!
For their location, they picked Harpersfield Covered Bridge in Ashtabula County. This spot holds a special place in their hearts…this is where Dale’s parents met so many years ago. And it was a great spot for pictures!! Meredith had lots of idea and even brought with her the cute parasols they will use on their wedding day next June (I love them!). The session went great, we had a lot of fun and the weather was very cooperative, not too hot – which is surprising this summer – and no rain!!
Looking forward to their wedding next summer…it’s going to be full of special little details that they have worked SO hard on!
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August 17, 2010 at 7:53 PM -
Cindy I agree they definitely compliment each other very well. You did an amazing job on their engagement photos!! Anna I also agree with you that is a very “twilighty” picture. Are they in a meadow by chance?
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Hello Beautiful!
Posted on August 4, 2010
This past Sunday, I got the chance to meet with Renee and Matt…and their beautiful daughter, Keira! She is now 2 1/2 months old, so they weren’t exactly newborn pictures, but they came out adorable regardless!
Keira wanted to no part of napping during the session…there were things going on and she was going to be awake for it all, lol! She wasn’t too fond of laying down either…but I did find out that she loves her bouncy seat (have to remember that, may third is on her way in about 6 weeks and I forget how magical that little seat can be!) and she likes when you tickle feet…oh…and she doesn’t like to keep them still
We got some adorable faces and the heart melting smiles…and yes, she held her foot still just a second too long and I got that pictures too! And do see all the hair she has!! How cute is that!! Then we went outside for a few family pictures…some which included their dog, who was more than willing to pose for us at anytime during the session (we took a break at one point to come back and find him parked on the backdrop…he was cute!).
Needless to say, another session done, another reason I love what I do. Renee, Matt & Keira, you guys were great to work with! Keira is ADORABLE! I just LOVE her smile!
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Rachel & Lee: Engagement Session
Posted on August 2, 2010
This past Saturday, Rachel, Lee and I met at the Lakeshore Reservation Park in Perry, Ohio. What a beautiful and absolutely perfect place for a session of any kind! There was a lot of scenery/backdrops to choose from and we took advantage of all that we could…which included a trip to the beach!
A lot of fun and two outfit changes later, we wrapped up what proved to be an awesome engagement session…which I must say, I felt so lucky to get in. The week before, we had originally scheduled to be the date for the session, but it was hot and humid…and there were severe thunderstorms! This time, the sky was cloudy most of the day, and out by me cleared up just as I was leaving for Perry. 45 minutes into the drive I hit rain. And it continued to rain into Perry Township. I was worried we wouldn’t get anything in, but how lucky were we – it did NOT rain at our location!
Looking forward to Rachel and Less’s wedding in May…and the bride’s dress…ooo! I can’t wait to take come pictures of it! Why you ask? You’ll have to come back after May 28th, 2011 to find out….it’s definitely ONE OF A KIND!!
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Four of a Kind
Posted on July 29, 2010
So today I am reposting from the old blog than never imported to the new one. It’s my favorite child session to date. I had such a hard time narrowing down the pictures for this post that I had to have my husband choose the pictures for me. And then there were a few I still wouldn’t part with.
These children happen to be the kids of one of my dearest friends, and when she asked me to photograph her children, I couldn’t have more excited. First, her kids are beautiful. And tons of fun! We started with some basic studio shots and a black background and got some pretty good results. My friend wanted her 1 1/2 year old to wear this adorable hat from The Gap and he wasn’t having any part of it. We did get a few good pictures with it…but we also got a few tears. Those were adorable as well!
After we finished with the studio shots, we took the kids to their backyard and let them play. This is what I love about being an on location photographer. The kids were in their space and really let loose. Her daughter has always been quite around, I see her usually in school when my son and her were in the same class, but in her yard, on her terms, she was so silly and we caught some moments that were truly priceless. The black and white shot of the little girl spinning on her swing actually won me honorable mention in a Photojournalism Exhibit at the The Peninsula Art Academy.
So here’s a “few” of our favorites from that day. Though, I have many many more I wanted to post, I thought 48 pics from one session may just be a few to many 
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It’s coming…very soon…
Posted on July 26, 2010
Friday night football that is!
Here are some pictures from my work with the Record Courier last year…
Friday Night at Mogadore High School…I swear the WHOLE town turns out for their games!! It was a great atmosphere and a great crowd. Everyone was really friendly, I had a good time photographing this game!
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Digital Art Revolution
Posted on July 26, 2010
Last fall I got a phone call from an author. He needed head shots for his press kit. So we set a time and strolled downtown Hudson looking for perfect spots to photograph him.
Scott Ligon is the author of Digital Art Revolution and is a professor at the Cleveland Institute of Art.
Take a moment and be sure to check out his book and his press kit!
http://www.ligon-art.com/scottnews.html
http://www.digitalartrevolution.com/digitalartrevolution/Blog/Entries/2009/12/11_Press_Kit_for_Digital_Art_Revolution..html
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Pat & Jack
Posted on July 26, 2010
Sometimes when you meet with a new client, you know you’re a good fit from hello. That’s how I felt with Pat & Jack. Last November I photographed their ceremony as well as a family session the following day. We met early last summer/late spring, and I couldn’t have been happier that they had found me! They only needed me for a few hours on their wedding day as they were having a small ceremony, followed by a dinner with their family and friends. The following day, I met them for pictures with the bride’s father and both of their children downtown near the Art Museum.
One thing I truly love about Pat & Jack is their honesty. I loved hearing their engagement story and seeing the way they reacted when seeing their album for the first time. Nothing was more important to them on the weekend of their wedding than getting pictures of their kids (who now live across the US) and their grandchildren. It was an event that I was more than happy to be part of!
I could tell that they didn’t love the idea of themselves being on my website, so there are no photographs of them or their families in any of my galleries. Here are a couple of details shots of Pat & Jack’s rings…they are so beautiful! And one more thing that I loved about them…Jack had his arm around Pat every second he could during their ceremony. How sweet is that!
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One more trip to the ocean…
Posted on July 22, 2010
Today is my little brother’s birthday (well, one of them, I have 2 younger brothers and 3 younger sisters…yep, I’m the oldest of 6).
As a little birthday “gift” of sorts, I am taking his advice and again blogging about the beach!
I just came back form Topsail Island, NC Sunday evening, it’s a great place to go, and I am lucky to visit every summer.
This year, aside from vacationing, I also visited my brother, who just moved to NC (not Topsail though) for his job…he is a firefighter. Although I didn’t get a chance to visit the beach with him (blame it on being pregnant and it was hot and I wasn’t feel so great the day we drove up to visit), he is spending as much time as possible living it up on the beach.
So, Joe, this is for you. Enjoy a few more pics of the ocean, not that you don’t see it almost everyday anyways…yes, I am jealous! Love you and happy birthday little brother!
My last “beach” blog were all pictures from last year. This “beach” blog has only a couple pictures from this year, most are from over the previous 4-5 years (not counting last year).
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Nothing more beautiful than a pregnant lady! These are wonderful pics!