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Brittany & Phil – A Well-Documented Love Affair

After receiving Brittany’s email, I was left with a feeling of familiarity. Something about her message left me curious with a sense of Déjà vu. I started a quick hunt through my email archive and it didn’t take long to identify the familiar source. I had chatted with Brittany previously when she was planning her wedding. While I didn’t end up capturing her wedding, she had reached out to me once more to capture her first anniversary photos with, now husband, Phil.

I think Brittany & Phil have a truly brilliant plan for their life together. They intend to get professional photographs every year on or around their wedding anniversary. I’m thrilled just to be included as the first photographer in this plan. Honestly, my wife and I believe the same, but are rather lacking with our actual execution. Something tells me this won’t be the case for Brittany & Phil.

So why does this plan make so much sense to me? We say “love affair” when we speak of couples whose connection seems transient. Instead, I like to believe “love affair” should refer to life-long passions tied to your most dear partner. Rather than speaking of a transient connection, “love affair” should speak of deep, smoldering, lasting lives together. “Love affairs” should be the kind of relationship we tell out children about. It shouldn’t be transient or temporary, but instead documented and savored.

So here is a salute to Brittany & Phil’s well-documented love affair. I certainly hope you enjoy the little highlights below from this life well-lived – together.

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Lindsey & Jared – A University Circle Engagement Session

Some stories you just can’t make up. I have a few stories of my own like that. Lindsey and Jared have a great one too. While we were walking around University Circle for their engagement session, Jared recounted how he first met Lindsey.

They were both students at The Ohio State University when they met. The funny part, the part that can’t be made up, is how they met. They were both out at a bar one night, unbeknownst to one another. Jared, while minding his own business, accidentally spilled a beer on some girl. While he didn’t say so himself, I suspect the girl was less than pleased. To escape any chance of wrath, Jared quickly ran away. Then Fate waved her hand, and Jared bumped right into Lindsey. Whether you call it kismet or fortune, it worked. Jared and Lindsey have been stuck together, and quite happily so, ever since.

And their engagement session was a happy affair as well. We simply walked around different areas of University Circle. We visited the Cleveland Art Museum, Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. All the while, Jared and Lindsey kept me in stitches. They’re such a fun couple and I certainly can’t wait for their wedding. It certainly will be something fateful and wonderful.

For now, enjoy the sights below – some of my favorites from their fun engagement session.

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Lauren & Ben – Cleveland Museum of Art Engagement Session

Before Lauren and Ben’s session at the Cleveland Museum of Art, there was some discussion about timing. They wanted to make sure a morning engagement session would work well, especially since I shoot most sessions near sunset. With some encouragement, a morning session it would be. I knew Lauren and Ben wanted (and deserved) the best. I love that my clients but such careful consideration into each session. Lauren and Ben even wanted me to select my favorite location. Love them!

So the museum it was. I might say “the museum”, but what I really mean is the entire Wade Oval area. We walked around the museum, Wade pond and Case Western Reserve University. The University itself is gorgeous and well worth adding to the mix. I guess including a school makes sense too, even if it’s not the right one. After all, Lauren and Ben met in school at Kent.

They were both in the same bible study together. From the way Ben tells it, Lauren immediately caught his eye. Being a little bashful – and who wouldn’t around Lauren – Ben took his time. To get to know Lauren better, he’d go out of his way on campus just to bump into her. By complete “accident”, he’d be in the right place at the right time. Like any great relationship, they started off as friends, and remained so for a while. But things developed from there.

And that’s why we are here today – two great friends in love. Below are some highlights from their engagement session, all captured on film. I certainly can’t wait for their wedding at Gervasi Vineyards. I know it will be simply stunning. For now though, enjoy some favorites below.

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