Leigh-Ann and Samer...Married!

Last weekend saw the uniting of two amazing people...Leigh-Ann and Samer. The weather threatened to interfere with our plans for photos, but in the end it was all just fine. The thunderstorms that were predicted never came into being, just a few sprinkles. Just before the reception the sun even made an appearance!

Here are a few of my favorite images from the day. Be sure to check out the slideshow at the end too!

Yes, I have mystical powers that enable me to suspend shoes using only my mind! Just kidding...

The ceremony was at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral downtown. It took be back a little as the very first wedding I shot was an Orthodox ceremony. I may scan those and post a few images someday. Anyway, the church is truly stunning inside and I'm pretty sure I nearly snapped my neck off trying to determine who all was depicted in the frescoes and mosaics on the ceiling! Being an Orthodox ceremony, there was the crowning. These are the crowns...

See what I mean...stunning!

I had a great vantage point and was able to get Leigh-Ann and Samer's faces during most of the ceremony...

Instead of a limo, they chose a 1950 Cadillac as their getaway car! Awesome!

Someone started blowing bubbles once the dance floor opened up... I couldn't resist...

The disco ball at Valley Dale threw this really cool light everywhere...

Samer...Leigh-Ann, thank you so much for an amazing day! Congratulations to you!

And now...the slideshow!

Linda Blaine

Welcome to the world, little Linda!

Linda is the adorable new addition to Kristen and Dale's family! Just a few weeks old, she already has quite the personality and is quite the apple of Mom and Dad's eye! She's so alert, and so happy and easygoing. It was such an honor to be invited by Linda's mom and dad to come and take her newborn pics... I had a blast shooting their wedding, and to be invited to come back to photograph another major event in their lives...well that's really something! Here are just a few faves...

I hear other photographers talk about how "sometimes it's the first photo you take"...I think that was the case here. Dale holds his new little daughter like a pro! Isn't she beautiful???



She was intent on figuring out how to find her fist...

Kristen is an amazing mom already...

Check out the slideshow for more...

Anne and Victor...The Wedding!

From the minute I met Anne and Victor, I knew their wedding was going to be memorable! For starters...they were just a fun, fun couple to talk to. And then, I found out they had awesome taste in music! I spent the day with them last Saturday documenting their every wedding-day move! From the girl's preparations at Nicole Martin salon in Clintonville, to the ceremony at the beautiful (and historic) Trinity Lutheran church downtown, to the reception at the Clintonville Women's Club...it was truly a wonderful day!

Victor's friend is an artist who's work was recently featured on this billboard downtown, so they wanted to get a photo of the entire wedding party in front of the masterpiece...


Anne and Victor met at Little Brother's, so we went by and took a few photos out front. It's changed hands now and is no longer Little Brother's, but the scenery and the location are still meaningful...



Then we headed over to the Park of Roses where; though it threatened to rain, we managed to stay dry for a few more photos...

There are so many more photos in the slideshow below, so make sure to click and check them out! Anne and Victor...thank you so much for having me along for your amazing day! Congratulations!

Laura and Rick...Engaged!

Meet Laura and Rick!

They are planning a September wedding in the Hocking Hills, and I think I'm just as excited as they are for the big day! We spent some time during the so-called "golden hour" before sunset at Inniswood Metro Gardens getting some cute shots of the two of them...and later on, their adorable puppy, Bella. It was tough to narrow down my faves, but I tried!

I made them do this. Honest Mr. Park Ranger, I did!

This one may have been my absolute favorite of the day!

O-H-I-O!

After we spent some time at Inniswood, we headed to the pub in Dublin where they first met...

Congratulations Laura and Rick! I had an absolute blast shooting the two of you (and Bella, of course)! Looking forward to September!

Don't forget to check out the slideshow!

Stephanie and Brice (and Leila)!

Stephanie and Brice spent a beautiful Saturday evening with me at Genoa Park having some fun, shooting some photos for their engagement. Their wedding will take place this December with a reception at the fabulous Vault downtown! It's sure to be a beautiful wedding with this amazing couple...

Brice and Stephanie brought along their adorable puppy, Leila for a few shots...

So romantic!

I loved the two of them against the simplicity of this stair-stepped wall...

Stephanie and Brice...I hope you guys had as much fun as I did! Congratulations on your engagement...can't wait for the wedding!

And now...the slideshow!