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JoAnn & Tom – A Winter Engagement in Downtown Cleveland

JoAnn and Tom’s engagement session almost didn’t happen as scheduled. After all, it’s common to reschedule winter engagement sessions due to bitter weather. The day before the scheduled session, it looked like the weather would be unbearably cold. After chatting with JoAnn, we decided to risk it. We had already rescheduled their engagement session once, so it was time to take a risk. Truthfully, the risk was worth it. The weather, while cold, was not as cold as I had feared. Plus, it was a beautifully sunny day. We a chance to keep warm by starting the session inside.

I met JoAnn and Tom at their downtown Cleveland apartment, high above the street level. Their city apartment could not have been more beautiful! Light was streaming in the windows from all around. It was light, airy and perfection. JoAnn and Tom were perfection too. They matched perfectly and were clearly ready to have some winter fun.

Like some many of my clients, JoAnn and Tom met during college, almost on the first day. If I understand correctly, they were  living in the honors dorm and got to know each other quickly. With time, they started to date and the rest is history. With JoAnn now in law school, their engagement soon followed. For their session, we kept the plan simple. They wanted to highlight their current Cleveland home, since they’ll be married in Cincinnati. So, we simply wondered around downtown, stopping at interesting locations. To close the session, we visited Superior Viaduct for some of the best Cleveland city views around.

I certainly wish JoAnn and Tom a wonderful wedding in Cincinnati. I wish I could be there to celebrate the wedding with you. For everyone else, enjoy some highlights below, all captured on film –

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For the technical among us, the above was all shot on Fuji Pro 400H and my trusty (although finicky) Contax 645 AF with dev/scanning by Richard Photo Lab.

Molly & Dave – Fun Photos in the Rain

Being a wedding photographer, and an organized person, I must maintain a detailed schedule. Sometimes it feels like I’m keeping a schedule just so the weather can change it. So was the case for Molly and Dave’s engagement session. The first try was rained out completely. So, we tried again. The day started off clear and it looked like we would have nice weather.

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 :-).

Molly and Dave's rainy day engagement in downtown Cleveland

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.

Molly and Dave's rainy day engagement in downtown Cleveland

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's rainy day engagement in downtown Cleveland

Molly and Dave's rainy day engagement in downtown Cleveland

Molly and Dave's rainy day engagement in downtown Cleveland

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.

Molly and Dave's rainy day engagement in downtown Cleveland

Molly and Dave's rainy day engagement in downtown Cleveland

Molly and Dave's rainy day engagement in downtown Cleveland

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.

Molly and Dave's rainy day engagement in downtown Cleveland

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

Molly and Dave's rainy day engagement in downtown Cleveland

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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