When we have two photographers on site for a wedding- one of us can capture still images, while the other shoots video. What comprehensive coverage! Imagine, no longer having to hire a videographer and a photographer — we’re a one stop shop!

Take a look at a short promo we put together from a recent wedding!

We began with photographs at their home, and Abby barely flinched as spiders and mosquitoes tried to join her in her gown!  From there we drove to the beautiful St. Christopher’s cathedral in Rocky River.  Here I had an experience I’m still laughing about… Minutes before the ceremony, I somehow (and I’m really not sure how) managed to hit myself in the forehead with my camera and made myself bleed!  Are you kidding me?!?  A photographer knocking herself in the face with her camera?  Was this the first time I’ve used the thing?  Is this a dangerous job?!?  There I was, trying not to look like a complete fool while I’m bleeding from the head outside of the church before the wedding ceremony!  Never a dull moment…

After the ceremony we went to two of my favorite Cleveland photography locations, and had a blast– The bridal party were troopers– braving the heat, the humidity and the occasional rusty nail… We got tons of great shots that Abby and Kyle will use to fill their wedding album!

I especially loved to see the energy, love and fun continue throughout the reception at the Embassy Suites in Independence.  After a cake cutting for the books (although food fight is probably a more appropriate term), I’m not sure that the Bride ever left the dance floor!  Abby is probably the most expressive person I’ve met.  I LOVED it!  Every shot was a keeper– It makes selecting her pictures a real challenge… that’s the kind of challenge I like!  I had such a great time with Abby, Kyle, their family and friends, and can’t wait until I’m invited back to their anniversary party!

Congratulations guys– Thanks for including me in your wedding plans!  Here’s a peek at some of your wedding photos– more to come soon!

Abby's dress and accessories helped her glow, but nothing was as great as her smile and attitude!

I'm such a sucker for a good father/daughter moment...!

I love these shots... and the shoes!

"Abby in Wonderland" -- Yes, I know I'm a dork.

These are just some of my favorites… I’ll post more soon when I talk about the advantages of having a second photographer at a wedding!

Thanks to Marc Golub for taking this photo!

So, since we’ve decided to waste no time, and tie the knot this Labor Day weekend (ahhh!!!), there’s a lot to do! 

First on my list of priorities, not surprisingly, is the photographer… Who does a photographer hire to photograph her wedding???  That is THE question!  Okay, so… I may have started the scouting process a while back… say, 3 years ago!  Somehow, my list of dream photographers all seemed to be from Australia– must be something in the water over there!  When deciding who to pick, I felt like Goldilocks– One was too posed (albiet UNBELIEVABLE), one was a bit too journalistic (again, INCREDIBLE)… and one was juuuuust right– the perfect balance of the fun, trendy fashion photography take on wedding photography, and with the natural capture that I want to remember the day.  What’s the best part??  He’s already going to be in the Chicago at the time of our wedding, so there’s no crazy international travel cost! 

So… I’ve picked my dream photographer… now it’s time to decide on everything else!  Dress, flowers, food… so much to do!  I’m going to try to control myself from picking & designing everything for the sake of the pictures– but hey, it’s who I am… I can’t deny it!

Stay tuned to hear how it all comes together!!