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!
Monday, February 6, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Alan and Michelle - Engagment Session
I did Alan and Michelle's engagement session as a wedding gift (Michelle is my cousin-in-law). We decided to go to some of the Geneva wineries to get some gorgeous pictures of the fall foliage. We did not count on the weather, however, to be so uncooperative. It was sunny and beautiful every weekend in October EXCEPT for the weekend we picked. After trying to get a few shots under some of the awnings around the winery, we decided to temporarily give up and grab lunch instead. It was frigid, windy and raining.
After dining at Ferrante, the rain subsided and hints of sun were trying to peak through the clouds. We took that opportunity to head back to the other wineries for some pictures. We stopped at the Harpersfield Bridge for some rustic pictures. After, we hit up South River Vineyards for pictures. They don't allow professional photography on site, so we had to sneak into the vineyard for pictures. We ended the day at the railroad going into Geneva on the Lake. A session which lasts around an hour and a half turned into a 4 hour excursion. We were determined, however, and the pictures came out great.
After dining at Ferrante, the rain subsided and hints of sun were trying to peak through the clouds. We took that opportunity to head back to the other wineries for some pictures. We stopped at the Harpersfield Bridge for some rustic pictures. After, we hit up South River Vineyards for pictures. They don't allow professional photography on site, so we had to sneak into the vineyard for pictures. We ended the day at the railroad going into Geneva on the Lake. A session which lasts around an hour and a half turned into a 4 hour excursion. We were determined, however, and the pictures came out great.
David and Karisa - October 8, 2011
David, Karisa and I had quite a unique meeting during their wedding planning. Living in Florida, they were planning a Youngstown, Ohio wedding. Karisa got in contact with me through another photographer a few days before I was going down to Florida on vacation. We arranged a meeting in Tampa Bay. Meeting at Starbucks, we discussed their wedding day plans first, then headed to Clearwater Beach for their engagement photos.
After reviewing their photos, Karisa and David decided to officially book me for their wedding day. To be honest, I had been nervously looking forward to this wedding all season. I was looking forward to it because both David and Karisa were so kind and genuine during our awkward meeting. Nervous because I didn't want to mess up their long-distance wedding. The day went off without a hitch. There was laughter all day, tears for the memory of Karisa's mother and a warm buzz of excitement in the group.
After the ceremony we headed to the Women's Park in the Niles area for group pictures. The personalities really came out then! There were times where it was impossible to take pictures because we all were laughing so hard. The reception hall was beautiful. Family surrounded the newlywed couple with love and support. It was then where I found out how David and Karisa learned to be so kind. During the Anniversary Dance, the dance floor was PACKED with couples who had been married for over 35 years.
I had such a great time photographing their wedding. I hope to have the opportunity to see them again the next time I visit my family in Florida. Congratulations guys
After reviewing their photos, Karisa and David decided to officially book me for their wedding day. To be honest, I had been nervously looking forward to this wedding all season. I was looking forward to it because both David and Karisa were so kind and genuine during our awkward meeting. Nervous because I didn't want to mess up their long-distance wedding. The day went off without a hitch. There was laughter all day, tears for the memory of Karisa's mother and a warm buzz of excitement in the group.
After the ceremony we headed to the Women's Park in the Niles area for group pictures. The personalities really came out then! There were times where it was impossible to take pictures because we all were laughing so hard. The reception hall was beautiful. Family surrounded the newlywed couple with love and support. It was then where I found out how David and Karisa learned to be so kind. During the Anniversary Dance, the dance floor was PACKED with couples who had been married for over 35 years.
I had such a great time photographing their wedding. I hope to have the opportunity to see them again the next time I visit my family in Florida. Congratulations guys
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