Stephanie and Ben wanted to include the idea of live music in their engagement session. They love going to concerts and listening to music together at home. So, we planned to hit the Collinswood Arts district for a visit to the Beachland Ballroom and Music Saves. I would have loved to inside the Beachland, but their was some crazy children’s show going on. I was just happy to visit some great new locations. While it was mid-November, we did also want to include the fall colors where possible. Thankfully, our weird weather this year kept the leaves around a little longer. We headed to one of my favorite places, Cleveland’s cultural gardens where we found a yellow ginkgo sea.

A few of my fun favorites are below. The photos might look a little familiar – one is currently featured on my home page. Enjoy!

The Collinswood Arts district is such a great place to visit. It’s so colorful and has lot’s of indie music options.

You can only see a small part of the mural above. You’ll have to trust me – it’s crazy! As for Stephanie and Ben, it’s so nice when they laugh together, or at me!

The winds may have striped the leaves from the trees, but the color was all around. The yellow ginkgo leaves seemed to carpet everything.

I still cannot remember what I said or did to elicit the reaction in the last photo, but I love it. Maybe Stephanie will remind me one day. That’s all for today. I have been on a tear lately with new content on our website, so make sure to check back often. Also, give us a “like” on Facebook where you can find our most current work.

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When the day arrived, I simply met them at their house. We gathered up the dog and headed out for a local park. The sun was beaming through the trees, creating the perfect place for an afternoon outside. After Zoey had her time in the spotlight, we moved to some of my favorite places. One is a little secret of mine, but you will definitely see it below. The other is Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Given the season, it’s hard to resist spending some time in the valley sun. The park makes for such a nice afternoon. You just have to watch out for the crazy bikers (their everywhere and their fast!).

Danielle and Matt’s wedding is coming up soon. Given what I know about the event, I really am excited for them. Their wedding will be truly amazing! And so close to my house, which is just a little bonus! Below are just a few of my favorite moments from their engagement session. It was hard to pick just a few key photos. Danielle and Matt are so close to each other, and it makes every photo really stand out. Kinda like spending time with them – they are just stand-out people (Zoey too)!

Zoey really is unforgettable. She patiently held still for the camera like nothing I have seen before.

The golden light cast off from Danielle’s scarf is amazing. And I was happy to catch a nice private moment as well.

Almost on queue, Danielle and Matt were great at ignoring me and doing their own thing. I was just changing a lens and caught the moment above just in time.

She’s simply beautiful. I’m sure she will look radiant for Matt in her wedding dress.

I still can’t get over how amazing Danielle and Matt looked as a couple. On their engagement session, they just seemed perfectly fit for each other and the season. Soon the wedding will come rolling along and I’ll have more then. However, in the meantime, check back soon as I have a whole list of new stuff coming. Also, check us out on Facebook where you can keep up with our current work.

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On the drive to their house, I could see a storm chasing me down. Not long before I arrived, the clouds opened up and the rain began. Then it rained more and more and more.  Before long, it was clear the steady drizzle would not quit. I was happy to reschedule or continue, and left the decision to Molly and Dave. After some discussion, we continued.

I’m so glad we continued. The rain added drama when desired, or we could duck into sheltered spaces when needed. After shooting around their home, we headed into downtown Cleveland. I know of many sheltered places in the city, so it was the perfect choice for a good session.

Below are a few of my favorites. The rain need not go away, and we had a wonderful day (I know, I should be a poet .

Oh, Bella! Molly and Dave’s Shar-Pei is so sweet. They rescued her from a bad situation and she now has a forever home. As the owner of multiple rescue dogs, I could not have been happier to meet Bella.

We had always planned to use their antique convertible, and the rain wasn’t going to stop us. I love the above-right photo. It feels like the outside looking in.

Molly and Dave really know how to have fun together. Here we are in a parking garage in downtown Cleveland. The empty garage may sound like a strange location, but it offers a nice, clean background and gorgeous, dynamic light.

I don’t pose people much, and I hardly needed to do anything with Molly and Dave. They are just so comfortable with each other.

Above – a private moment with Molly as we waited for some heavy rain to pass. Below, some special requests from the couple.

I would love to share so much more from this session, like some fun “angry bunny” faces, but those are just for Molly and Dave.

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Meeting families ahead of the wedding is always so nice. Getting to know each person is important to me, so the surprise presence of the entire family was very welcome. Even better for their session, a late autumn sun was beaming across Holden Arboretum in Kirtland, Ohio.

By far the best part – better than all the above – was simply Katie and Jonah together. They are a truly magical couple. Their love for each other, in ever aspect, is evident all the time. On that particular day, they were relaxed and wonderful to be with. Even better, they brought their dog along, which always makes me smile.

Katie always seemed so happy when Jonah held her hand, gave her a deep hug, or simply kissed her forehead. She would become completely radiant.

After the session, I came home and immediately started working on their photos. When I saw the photo at above-right, I nearly melted. I couldn’t resist posting an early preview.

I love the autumn colors and bright light through all of their photos, especially above.

When a couple selects a photo for printing, it’s always a good sign. Katie ordered the above in the largest size possible!

The peaceful expressions in the above-left is one of my favorites. I think the magic is in Katie’s smile.

On another note – our weird weather this year really brought out things I haven’t seen in ages. I cannot remember the last time a saw a woolly-bear. This year it seemed like I saw them all the time. Snakes too, but that’s another story.

At the end of the day, Katie and Jonah sat down on a nearby bench. I melted into the background and caught the photo above. The beaming sun reflected off of Katie’s shirt bathed Jonah’s face in golden light. I just love it!

That’s all for today. Definitely check us out on Facebook for our latest work, and stop back soon. We have lot’s more coming since I am in catch-up mode today.

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Hunter

An engagement session that feels simple is usually a great one. Working with Molly & Zac felt very simple and comfortable from the beginning. I consider all of my clients to be friends, and this was especially so for Molly & Zac. Prior to working with them, I already considered Molly’s family to be personal friends, but that’s a story for another day.

Molly & Zac gave me creative freedom for their engagement session. We decided to keep it nice and simple. We spent a gorgeous afternoon walking around various neighborhoods in downtown Cleveland. Making it better, it was a warm and comfortable afternoon with amazing light.

We were also lucky! Below are a few of my favorite photos from the session. You’ll notice an Air-stream trailer filled with vintage clothing. We just so happened to stumble across a street fair with the trailer sitting at the end. It was a totally fortunate accident (wink, wink).

I love that Zac is gently holding Molly’s hand above. Her smile is priceless as well.

Molly is a true Clevelander, so we made sure to stop by a true Cleveland institution. In hindsight, we should have stopped longer and had a beer!

The last photo is one of my favorites from the summer. It’s an image I had stored in my head for months. I was waiting for the right couple and the right time. For Molly and Zac, it the setup was perfect, but their execution was even better.

That’s all for today. As always, find us on Facebook to keep us with our current work. And, more coming to the website very soon.

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Hunter

For the photographers, this was processed with the new VSCO Film from Visual Supply Co.

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So Progressive Field and Quicken Loans Arena were both on the list. I wanted to ensure both locations were featured, but without going over the top. I could count on Jessica and Justin to bring sportswear, so there would be no need for photos in front of the signs. Instead, we went a little more subtle, choosing small vignettes scattered around the park and arena.

Jessica and Justin also wanted something a little more formal. I suggested Cleveland’s East 4th Street area and my favorite – the Cleveland Museum of Art. Just a quick change of clothes after the arena and we were off. I had such a great day working with them and I think you will enjoy the photos below. And, for those keeping score, Justin is Lindsay’s brother. Let’s just say it’s a sports kinda family. Both Lindsay’s and Justin’s engagement sessions featured sports themes.

I am really looking forward to both of their weddings this year and the opportunity to work with the same family twice!

Notice above how Jessica and Justin were crafty and wore their Indian’s gear under their Cavalier’s jackets. Very smart!

While the above is not technically Quicken Loans Arena, it is the parking garage. I love the light passing through the openings in the concrete walls.

For photographers reading along, I am sure we all dream of light like the above. So you know, sun light fell on the street just in front of them. The street acted like a nice natural reflector, giving creamy fill light.

The wide shot above is one of my favs! The soft tones are gorgeous, the signs set the location, and Jessica and Justin just look grand. That dress wears Jessica just perfectly!

Jessica’s whimsy and sense of humor just cracks me up. Also love the wisteria flowers matching Justin’s shirt.

That’s about all for the moment, but more will be coming soon. If you have the chance, definitely connect with us on Facebook. I would love to hear from you.

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After a last-minute and welcome reschedule, our weather wish came true. For our second attempt, the sun was pouring over Cleveland and it could not have been more beautiful. As you can see below, the trees are blooming like crazy due the heavy rain. There is nothing more beautiful than a magnolia loaded with blooms in the spring.

The sunny day and great locations made Katie and Rob more radiant than ever. We simply cannot wait for their early summer wedding. They have picked a beautiful, quaint restaurant for their Cleveland wedding. The wedding is certain to be amazing and full of close friends and family. Have a look below to see just a few favorites from this (recently) rare weather day!

When Katie gives Rob the eyes, you could just melt. Speaking of which, the snow has finally melted and the spring flowers are out on the trees.

For Katie and Rob’s engagement session, we discussed using a more urban location. So we simply did a walking tour of Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood.

The wind picked up out on Cleveland’s Whiskey Island, which made for an interesting hair day. The wind also made for some great dynamic photos!

To end the day together, we stopped my favorite location – the Cleveland Museum of Art. At this time of year, the outside gardens are exploding with flowers and life!

I believe that covers it for now. Just as a quick post-script – if you need a Tae Kwon Do instructor, Rob’s you man. I hear he can kill a man with just one look.

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Hunter

Lindsay and Patrick met as members of a business fraternity while attending Kent State University. At first they knew each other as friends. They grew closer and by Lindsay’s 21st birthday their relationship was moving in fast forward. After a stint of long distance dating, they have finally found themselves in the same city again and soon to be the same family. For their engagement session, we thought nothing could be better than to return to where it all began.

While just a bit chilly, we were happy to have some beautiful March weather. The Kent State University campus is gorgeous. Not to mention, there is a very interesting rock on the campus. Well, more like a boulder…a very pretty boulder. Traditionally, people paint the boulder on a regular basis. Lindsay and Patrick even took their turn. By regular basis, I mean nearly hourly. By the time we left, Lindsay and Patrick’s message was painted over.

Here are just a few of my favs from the day, including some hot painting action -

This next one is on film and it’s definitely a favorite

Lindsay and Patrick took me to one of their favorite college dive bars. Thankfully with permission (and some added light) we were able to get some nice pictures inside

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Hunter