Sara and Chuck...Engaged!

I spent last Sunday at the beautiful Franklin Park Conservatory shooting an AWESOME couple! Sara and Chuck are engaged and planning an August wedding here in Columbus. They are so in love, and being able to capture the sweet looks they give each other was a truly wonderful experience. They laugh together, have fun together, and of course...they look FABULOUS together!

And now, the slideshow!

Don and Aleksandra

They met in sunny California. Aleksandra was there finishing Grad School and Don was just beginning a three-week long vacation. They spent those next three weeks together and eventually, she moved to the other coast just to be with him.

That was five years ago, and that was what brought them both back here to his home state of Ohio to tie the knot this past weekend! Thier’s was a wedding that was a true family affair…her parents flew in from Russia, Don’s father was his best man, his daughters were bridesmaids and his grandfather performed the ceremony! Shooting the ceremony, I couldn't’t help but feel so honored to be a part of such an intimate occasion.

Here are just a few of my favorite shots from the day…don’t forget to check out the slideshow at the end!

Don, getting a hand with his boutonniere from his Grandmother...



Aleksandra's way cute shoes!

Getting into the gown...

Don and Aleksandra had an amazing sense of humor, and they didn't mind showing it in front of the camera! Here, they had a great idea to do an old-time, no-smiles, 1800's pose.

I love reflections...this one was in one of the mirrors in the sitting area at Der Dutchman, where their reception was held...

The same mirror, just more of it...and them!




And now, the slideshow...

Dominic at 6 Months

Remember Dominic? He just turned 6 months old! I can't believe how fast time flies these days and it seems like babies just drive that point home even more these days! It seems like just yesterday when Dominic's amazing parents asked me to shoot her maternity session!

Anyway, Dominic is about the cutest 6-month around! Check out his little grin!

Because every child has to find his feet...

Dad's a huge Brown's fan, so these were Mom's surprise for him...

I think we wore him out...

Happy Six Months, Dominic!

Caden

Meet Caden!

He's an adorable 7-week old who, along with his parents posed for a newborn session this past weekend! It's always fun to capture the precious little features and expressions of such a tiny new life... and I would be lying if I said it didn't make me long (just a little bit) for those days when mine were still that small...






Those eyes....

The new little family...

The first "baby", Daisy...

These little feet will grow so fast!

Jennifer and Phil...congratulations on your new little bundle!

A Much Needed Update!

I've desperately needed to take some time to update my website. 2008 was an incredible year for me and I was honored to photograph some of the coolest couples around. I knew when I shot them that their photos would end up on the website, the only problem was finding the time to get them up there! So, now that things have slowed down a bit I've finally been able to take the time to post some new photos.

In looking over my site, I realized I had a handful of bride pictures, a handful of groom pictures and some of the couples together, but I didn't have much in the way of documenting ceremonies (and let's face it...that's what the day's for, isn't it?), the bridal party, or the fun receptions that follow!

So if you check out my site, you'll not only see tons of new images in the gallery titled "...then comes marriage", you'll also see a "raves" section and a new calendar feature that I'm going to try my best to keep up with (it's not always easy, but I'm trying)!

Thanks so much to all the couples I've had the pleasure of working with this past year and who's images have graced the pages of this blog..and now my site!

Gooooo Steelers!

I may not be a huge football fan. Blame it on the fact that there are no professional teams in this city but last night I felt a strange sense of loyalty to the team of my mom's hometown, Pittsburgh! Normally, it's all about the commercials for me...and there were some good ones this year! Advertisers did not disappoint! That being said, I have to admit I felt like I needed to shoo the kids out of the room for a few of them...maybe I'm just getting old!

Anyway, it was easy to get caught up in the excitement surrounding the game this year, and even though I must confess to not knowing what "First Down" means, I know this was a history-making play!

Go Steelers!