Wedding-Justin & Jessica-Part 1

If it was possible to call the weather man and request the perfect autumn day for a wedding, it would seem someone had done so for Justin and Jessica. Blue skies and a warm breeze filled the mountain at the Pine Lakes Lodge in Salesville, Ohio. The wedding was intimate with close friends and family. Some loved ones even traveled overseas to watch this beautiful day unfold.






The Bride's shoes on the left......the Maid of Honor's shoes on the right.





Jessica just had a glow about her all day long.



The traditional tea ceremony. Tea was shared with family and gifts were given to the couple.



Their reaction to seeing each other for the first time of the day.






And then the wedding ceremony....




Short, sweet, and beautiful!!!

Engagement-Sam & Megan

When it came to their photo shoot, Sam took care of the motorcycles and Megan made sure that Sam had something to wear :) They both made sure to make each other smile.









not to worry.....no future brides were hurt in the making of this photograph! As you will see, Megan got her turn to tackle.......

It all ended happily..............

Engagement-Danny & Courtney

Danny & Courtney chose Inniswood Gardens for their engagement shoot. The leaves were wonderful and the light was fabulous. The make such a great couple-----the only issue I can see is a little difference in opinion about college football :)















This was Courtney's idea. Even if the colors are different, the state is the same, right?!


The wedding next year will be so much fun!! Can't wait :)

Personal-Busy is good

Busy is an understatement for me these days. I barely have time to make my Decaf Skinny Vanilla Latte in the morning, let alone, blog. This morning, I confess, I just ran threw Starbucks...Eggnog Latte...that's what I'm talkin' about!

I have been shooting nearly everyday and sometimes, twice a day. I have sooooo many pictures I want to share, but it will have to wait till I can catch my breath. In the meantime, I want to share one photo. This family portrait is very special to me. WHY?

1. This is Michael and Andrea with their beautiful daughter. I took Michael and Andrea's wedding pics a few years ago and see their beautiful faces everyday on a canvas in my studio. Now they have an adorable daughter.

2. It's realistic. Do kids always look at the camera and smile? Do we want them to? Sometimes it nice. and yes, we did get some of those. But this is real life!!! Their daughter decided that, instead of looking at the camera, she would lay down on the park road and roll. Michael and Andrea warned me that this may happen.

3. I laid down on the road & laughed till tears rolled down my face! It made me happy. It still makes me laugh. And sometimes when you have alot going on in life, a picture like this brings you back down to earth.

Wedding-Brandon & Bethany-Part 2

There may have been a few sprinkles on Brandon & Bethany's wedding day, but the sun peaked through the clouds and gave way to a beautiful evening glow at Franklin Park Conservatory.














The reception was so unique. It took place in the main seating area in the front part of the conservatory. Usually when I go into the conservatory on a normal day, this area is so quite. This night, it was a party!!! The music was cranked and there was some DANCIN'!!


These shots of Brandon and Bethany dancing...........I LOVE!



There were a few tears, but all in the name of love and happiness.



Like I said some DANCIN'!


That is the groom on the left and one of the bridesmaids on the right :)



Happily Ever After, Brandon & Bethany!!