A photographer’s livelihood depends on people’s visual appreciation of our work.  If people can’t see it, then it’s wasted on them… we can’t have that!!

Tomorrow, MedWorks is hosting a huge vision clinic at The Q, and we’ll be there to help!  This first-come/first-served event will provide vision screenings and even allow people to walk away with a new pair of glasses… FREE!

Not only will our whole team be on site to support this cause, but we are donating 20% of all orders placed today (Tuesday) through Friday to MedWorks.

So give us a call, and get your order in… so more people can see their photos.

You know when you have those days when all the stars seem to align, and when everything goes the way you’d hoped it would?  Well, we had one of those days this past Saturday when photographing Ashley & Jon’s wedding.  The fun began when we met with the couple’s pre-screener — Maid of Honor, Brittany.  A photographer herself, she was given the task of sifting through the options and choosing the photographers she thought would best suit her friends.  Once we made it through with her approval, we met the bride, Ashley.  Beautiful and charming, we instantly clicked– and when she told me that she wanted to do some photos that were “risque” and “out of the ordinary,” I’m pretty sure I fell in love with her!  Then, a few days before the wedding, when I had the chance to meet with her again, this time with Jon, that love was confirmed– and spread to her oh-so-cute soldier :-)

Then came the wedding day.  We met at their hotel, right in between Akron and Canton.  About 10 minutes after her dress was on, Ashley willingly laid down on the sidewalk in front of the hotel, legs in the air, and happily mooned 77-South.  We left the bridal party and families behind, and disappeared with just the bride and groom to the Akron Art Museum before reuniting with everyone back at the Ohio Prestwick Country Club.  The day was filled with fun, laughter, and two willing models who really wanted the best from their wedding photos.

It was so much fun, and so satisfying to be able to try every pose, and create everything we thought of.  At one point during dinner, my husband and I were discussing a fun idea we wanted to try involving putting Ashley on the bar.  After nixing the idea and deciding it wouldn’t fly with the couple because they wouldn’t want to pose in front of all their guests at the reception, we were approached by Ashley with a request to take a photo on top of the bar!!  Are you kidding me?  She was a dream bride– beautiful, fun, funny, and willing to do whatever it took for great photos… and here are some of the shots we got.

6 months, 26 weeks, 185 days, no matter how you look at it, July 4th marks the midway mark until the end of the year. For those of you who celebrate Christmas in July or just plan way ahead, 6 months is not that much time until we all start thinking about holiday celebrations, cards and gifts. Time truly flies when we’re having fun here in Cleveland on those seldom sunny days. We all know that we have to cherish and enjoy each and every nice day because just around the corner snowflakes will be falling and we’ll find ourselves inside our homes freezing. Ok ok, enough of all the dreary and sad ranting. My point is that 6 months from now Christmas will be here and when it comes to scheduling a photo shoot, we want you to start thinking about it now. Kim will be out of town for the majority of October so our fall sessions are booking quickly. Even if you would like to have some blue sky photos for those oh so desired holiday cards, call us today and we’ll do our best to talk the rain gods out of putting a damper on your day.

6 month old baby C

All weddings are about love.  The love between the couple, their friends and their families.  But, there are some weddings that bring the idea of love to a whole new level.  This past weekend, I had the pleasure of photographing such a wedding.  Laura and Michael have been together for 14 years, and used this day to celebrate their love, their lives, and their families coming together.  Throughout the day, everywhere you turned was a sentimental detail.  From the jewelry worn by Laura, to the silver bouquet holder she carried down the aisle… everywhere the opportunity presented itself, there was a piece of their loved ones.  Beautiful weather, and with The Temple – Tifereth Israel, and Severance Hall as our backdrops, we captured beautiful pictures that show the warmth of the couple and their long-awaited special day.

Have a wonderful Honeymoon, guys!  We’ll see you when you get back to show you more great memories from  your wedding!