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Yvette & David – Cleveland Museum of Art Engagement Session

Sometimes you have to be patient for the right moment. We had originally scheduled Yvette and David’s engagement session for November. Due to some very unfortunate circumstances, our plans had to be delayed. The delay, by good fortune, was worth it. The original day we had scheduled turned out to be rainy and cold. Our new date could not have been more perfect. It turned out sunny and warm for their engagement session at the Cleveland Museum of Art and Huntington Beach.

The session itself turned out amazing – definitely work for which I am very proud. Truth be told, the real magic was created by Yvette and David. They were absolute naturals, both together and in front of the camera. They’re loving, sweet, funny, and exceptionally easy to work for. They really made my job effortless, and I believe this comes through in the photos below.

As we often do, we simply wandered around the art museum campus, chatted, captured some photos, and wandered some more. Just before sunset, we headed over to Huntington Beach park in Bay Village to get some photos along the beach. Rain clouds were moving in, but held off (just) until we were through. In the end, some of my favorites are from the beach. Hopefully you enjoy the highlights below as much as I.

A summer evening engagement session at the Cleveland Museum of Art and Huntington Beach with Yvette and David. A summer evening engagement session at the Cleveland Museum of Art and Huntington Beach with Yvette and David. A summer evening engagement session at the Cleveland Museum of Art and Huntington Beach with Yvette and David. A summer evening engagement session at the Cleveland Museum of Art and Huntington Beach with Yvette and David. A summer evening engagement session at the Cleveland Museum of Art and Huntington Beach with Yvette and David. A summer evening engagement session at the Cleveland Museum of Art and Huntington Beach with Yvette and David. A summer evening engagement session at the Cleveland Museum of Art and Huntington Beach with Yvette and David. A summer evening engagement session at the Cleveland Museum of Art and Huntington Beach with Yvette and David. A summer evening engagement session at the Cleveland Museum of Art and Huntington Beach with Yvette and David. A summer evening engagement session at the Cleveland Museum of Art and Huntington Beach with Yvette and David. A summer evening engagement session at the Cleveland Museum of Art and Huntington Beach with Yvette and David. A summer evening engagement session at the Cleveland Museum of Art and Huntington Beach with Yvette and David. A summer evening engagement session at the Cleveland Museum of Art and Huntington Beach with Yvette and David. A summer evening engagement session at the Cleveland Museum of Art and Huntington Beach with Yvette and David. A summer evening engagement session at the Cleveland Museum of Art and Huntington Beach with Yvette and David. A summer evening engagement session at the Cleveland Museum of Art and Huntington Beach with Yvette and David.

Like all of my recent sessions, the above was captured on film. I simply love doing sessions on film. It makes me a difference, and I think better, photographer. I slow down and pay attention to each moment. Every “click” burns money, so I make sure it’s right before capturing a photo. For the technical among us, the above is a mixture of 35mm and medium format, diligently scanned by the wonderful people at Richard Photo Lab.

Katie & Tim – A Downtown Cleveland Engagement with Love

Sometimes I amaze myself. And not because I’m exceptional or particularly gifted. Every once in a while, I get photos back from the lab and I’m blown away. When this happens, it’s never about me.

It is always about color, light, but mostly my stunning clients. Katie and Tim definitely fall into that category – stunning. More than anything, they’re just sweet people. Katie and Tim are also gorgeous. They’ve got a great sense of style which definitely eclipses my own. And they’re smart. Like really, crazy smart. They are the type of people that anyone would be proud to call their friends.

So it’s deserved that their engagement session turned out so well. The soft light in downtown Cleveland was simply perfect. The colors turned out like a fistful of spring. In fact, this session was my first official spring engagement session of 2013. I’m certainly looking forward to their upcoming wedding. Returning to Westwood Country Club once more will be a treat. The staff at Westwood are wonderful. But it’s Katie and Tim that will really make it special.

I thought you might enjoy a few highlights from their all-film engagement session, seen below –

A downtown Cleveland spring engagement session with Katie and Tim. A downtown Cleveland spring engagement session with Katie and Tim. A downtown Cleveland spring engagement session with Katie and Tim. A downtown Cleveland spring engagement session with Katie and Tim. A downtown Cleveland spring engagement session with Katie and Tim. A downtown Cleveland spring engagement session with Katie and Tim. A downtown Cleveland spring engagement session with Katie and Tim. A downtown Cleveland spring engagement session with Katie and Tim. A downtown Cleveland spring engagement session with Katie and Tim. A downtown Cleveland spring engagement session with Katie and Tim.

I have to say that my favorite is black and white of Katie with her eyes closed. The expression is simply perfection for me. That’s all for today, but I will have more coming soon!

Julia & Evan – Autumn Engagement at Huntington Beach

The timing was perfect. Just a few weeks prior I had met Julia for the first time to book her wedding. Julia and Evan really wanted an autumn engagement session to feature the fall color. We moved quickly and got their engagement session at Huntington Beach in Rocky River ready to go. I don’t think any of us expected the session to turn out so perfect.

When we arrived, I met Evan for the first time. Then, we all looked around and breathed in how perfect the day was. The evening sun was shining. The air crisp, but unseasonably warm. Truthfully, you hardly needed a sweater. Except for the fall color, the engagement session could have been shot in the summer. Of course Julia and Evan were perfect together as well.

They’re both new to the city, having moved here for their careers. Like anyone entering a new city, meeting new friends can be exceptionally difficult. They had both joined online communities to help smooth the tough transition. They were both looking for friendship, and found each other. I’d think they would both agree that they got so much more. Love sprang forth and they are due to be married very soon. And I mean very soon. Their Hyatt Arcade wedding will be in early April. I can’t wait for their wedding. Julia and Evan are awesome, and I know the wedding will be a smashing good time.

Below are just a few of my favorite highlights to enjoy.

Fall engagement at Huntington Beach in Rocky River with Julia and Evan Fall engagement at Huntington Beach in Rocky River with Julia and Evan Fall engagement at Huntington Beach in Rocky River with Julia and Evan Fall engagement at Huntington Beach in Rocky River with Julia and Evan Fall engagement at Huntington Beach in Rocky River with Julia and Evan Fall engagement at Huntington Beach in Rocky River with Julia and Evan Fall engagement at Huntington Beach in Rocky River with Julia and Evan

That last frame is one of my all-time favorites. The even color produced by using all-film for this engagement session is just perfect.

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