Zach - Senior Pictures

Zach was another senior I met through my teaching. This time I met Zach through one of my coworkers. He was extremely hesitant to get his pictures taken. He procrastinated to attempt to avoid getting his pictures taken. Unfortunately for him, his mother was much sterner than he intended. After getting Zach to loosen up, his personality really started to show. He was a great sport and by the end of the session, we were laughing like old friends. He was the first male senior I've had the opportunity to photography and he was excellent. I had a lot of fun trying to get Zach to smile.



Senior Pictures - Katie

One of the parents from where I teach had a senior that was a senior.  Katie, the senior, contacted me to do her pictures.  After discussions back and forth, we settled on Brandywine Falls as the location for pictures.  The falls were a nice backdrop, but I love to explore.  I found a fun old tree behind the parking lot that was the perfect backdrop for some pictures.  Since she was wearing a Boho style dress, it was only fitting to use the tall grass to accent the style.  She's an avid golfer so I made sure to incorperate her driver in the pictures.  We had a great time rolling around in the grass to make sure Katie had unique senior pictures.  I hope to have the opportunity to take the pictures of her brothers and sisters that I teach now.

Keith & Monica - April 14, 2012

Keith and Monica's wedding was a great celebration with family and friends. We started the day out with the girls getting their hair done at the Marriott. It was fun conversation as all of the girls in he bridal party, moms and flower girl got their hair and makeup done. Mr. Barns made a delicious electric skillet breakfast for everyone.

After hair and makeup it was off to St. Thomas More Church. There the girls got dressed while the gentlemen and guests arrived. During the ceremony, it started to rain. Good think for old legends that say rain on your wedding day means good luck! After the ceremony, with an adorable flower girl that LOVED being the center of everyone's attention ;-), we braved the raindrops to blow bubbles for the bride and groom.

Pictures were started at a local park with a gazebo to stay out of the rain. The best part? They had PROPS! I love props. We played around with a 'Just Married' sign and an '&' sign for some great pictures. After the park, we went to visit their grandmother in the hospital. We were allowed to take some pictures since she wasn't well enough to come to the ceremony. It took everything I had not to start crying on the spot. Taking those pictures were probably one of the hardest things I've done. We said our goodbyes and went to Edgewater Park for the rest of the pictures. Monica was excited to show off her purple rain boots while playing in the puddles. Although it stopped raining, the overcast sky and biting wind made taking pictures difficult for everyone there. Pictures were fun, despite the cold. Everyone stayed in good spirits and tried their hardest to not look too cold in the pictures.

We wrapped up the evening at Michaud's. Dinner was delicious, toasts were heartwarming and the atmosphere was relaxed. The DJ played the shoe game with the newlywed couple, making revelations about each other quite hilarious. Dancing, fun, and laughter filled the hall the entire evening. Despite the rain, it was a blast to photograph Keith and Monica's wedding.

Anthony and Stephanie - Maternity Session

Colby Park in Wickliff was the location for Tony and Stephanie's maternity session.  Due to the unseasonably warm weather, we were able to take some great pictures with flowers in bloom.  Nature was showing its spring colors.  Flowers were in bloom. Lush grass was growing.  Trees were starting to sprout their leaves.  A beautiful day in April indeed. 

Stephanie and Anthony had a great time laughing at each other.  It was so exciting to see a couple who's wedding I photographed in 2009 still in just as much love as their wedding day.  I felt honored to be included in yet another milestone in their life's journey.  Thank you for letting me be a part of your next step in life.

     

Exciting News!!

The past few months I've been relatively quite.  Needless to say, I have been enjoying the downtime that comes with Cleveland "winters" with wedding photography.  I use the term winter loosely due to our unseasonably warm weather we had this year.  Next Saturday kicks off our 'official' wedding season with Keith and Monica's wedding.  This coming Monday, however, is our first ever Maternity Session!  I've done maternity pictures before, don't get me wrong, but this is the first one I'll be doing as Orchard Photography.  I'll be photographing Anthony and Stephanie.  Photographing these two is extra special because I photographed their wedding back in 2009.  I'm excited that I have the opportunity to be a part of their journey of building a family.

Maternity pictures are something to be proud of, however its not my big announcement.  After two weeks of interviewing prospective photographers in the area, I can officially announce that we're officially growing!  I'm bringing on three 1st photographers and three 2nd shooters that reflect my company's attention to detail, photographic style and respect for others.  My goal is to ensure that every person I bring on to photograph weddings is an extension of my beliefs, values, and talent to ensure that the quality of your images are no different than what is represented on my website.

Thank you to all of my past clients for helping me get to this point.  Without each and every engagement shoot, wedding, senior picture session and now maternity session, we would never be where we are today.  Its wonderful people like you that drives the heart and soul of Orchard Photography.  I hope everyone enjoys their holiday weekend!  

Olivia - Senior Pictures

I met Olivia and her father at the Cleveland Arcade to take Olivia's senior pictures. Olivia was a bit shy in front of the camera, but I had her laughing in no time. We were everywhere in the Arcade trying to get great photos with different poses. She did a great job! Since the weather was beautifully warm for November, we decided to go to East 4th street to take advantage of the mild weather. There, Olivia really relaxed and started to have fun. We were able to take our time and get some GREAT poses. I had a great time and Olivia did a superb job modeling!