Archive for the ‘Weddings’ Category

One of the main reason we include an engagement session with our wedding packages is that we get to meet the groom for the first time, as often we only meet the bride during our initial wedding photography consultation. Not only do I get to meet the groom but I get to see how the couple acts around me and the camera. I like talking to the couple while photographing their engagement session to see how we can get the couple to relax and go for images that are natural and relaxed.

Ashley and James came to the studio Saturday and we started with some studio portraits. This is my initial meeting area because I would like to capture some formal images, but also use this area to break the ice. Most guys do not particularly like being in front of a camera (I am no exception – that is why I hold the camera and say “SMILE”). James had some apprehension when he first walked into the studio but this quickly went away when I started photographing them and made it very relaxed.

By the end of the engagement session, James told me that he had a lot of fun and Ashley was so happy that her fiance enjoyed himself. Me – I was THRILLED that they both had fun. Like any session that I photograph – if the people that I am photographing are having fun, or they are enjoying themselves, then I enjoy myself as well.

Ashley & James – thank you for coming to our studio for your engagement session. I had a blast and I am SO looking forward to your wedding day and the interesting ideas that you have planned for pre-wedding photos. James has it all planned out – Ashley has to come up with something to outdo the boys. I know your wedding day will be A LOT of fun, and we will get some kick butt portraits on your wedding day.

Here is one “teaser” image from their engagement session.

Kelsey and Ronny were married this Saturday in front of the Glamorgan Castle in Alliance, Ohio. For those of you that are not familiar with this landmark in our hometown, it houses the Alliance Schoolboard (that is where all of my taxes go to) .

The ceremony was intimate with family and some close friends, followed by a reception at Bender’s Restaurant in Canton, Ohio.

Prior to the reception we took some time to capture some images of Kelsey & Ronny, and we also captured some great images after the reception.

Kelsey & Ronny – thank you for allowing us to share in your special day. Hope you are enjoying your honeymoon. Here is one teaser image from their day.

What is a wedding without a great cake? That would be like having a wedding without a GREAT photographer (I know one or two – drop me a line and I can help you).

We met the owners of A Catered Affair, LLC at a bridal show a few years ago. We were blown away with their cake designs and the taste of their cakes. Please visit their site to see more examples of the cakes.

They were approached by a Wedding Cake Magazine, to have an original cake photographed and placed in the magazine. There were some rules that must be followed to have the images of the cake be included in the upcoming edition. It could not have been displayed at a bridal show and/or photographed for magazine, website or any other form of publication. So the cake that you see pictured in this post is not the one that they are sending to the magazine, but they had with them as I photographed the cake that they recently built. I should have permission to place the images of their new cake on my site soon – I don’t want them to have spent all of their time coming up with a concept, designing, making the cake and transporting it to our studio for nothing.

Let me tell you – these sample cakes looked SO good that I could have taken a bit out of them. Interesting fact that I was told about the sample cakes – you can smell the sweetness of the fondant for up to 2 years after it has been made. My studio smelled like a bakery for a couple of hours after they left.

Great Cake

Today we were visited by 2 couples and both selected us to photograph their weddings.

Nicole and Joe & Janell and Courtney – we look forward to your upcoming engagement sessions. Plan on having fun and capturing some great images to share with your family and friends. Now on your wedding day – pretty much the same as the engagement session. Plan on having fun and capturing some amazing pictures of your special day for years to come.

What does this mean for couples looking for a wedding photographer? There are only so many weekends that we can photograph weddings. Do we have yours open? Send us a note and we will check our calendars and get back to you ASAP.

So we have one more bridal show this season. Why? Because we have a few more dates open for 2010 and we are looking to fill up our 2011 wedding calendar.

Are you getting married in 2011? Think that its too early to book a wedding photographer? Maybe – but if you don’t want to settle for your 3rd or 4th choice, then I would put selecting a photographer at the top of your list of professional vendors to have for your wedding day. Ceremony and reception (food is included in this) are definitely #1 & #2. Then #3 & #4 should be photographer & videographer (if you are going to hire both). DJ is next, cake, invitations (we can help with these) and other small things that will be needed for your wedding.

So where will this bridal show be held? At the Glenmore Country Club in Canton. February 28, 2010.

Come and visit us – we have some great incentives for couples that sign with us. What is this offer? I cannot go into too much detail, you will have to come and visit us at the bridal show to find out. Here is a hint on what we are offering – looking for a FREE wedding album? We can show you how to accomplish this and much more.

There is no cover charge, and there will be a great selection of professional wedding vendors to talk about your wedding day with.

Below is a slideshow to highlight some of the images that we captured at weddings in 2009.

Invest in your wedding images with us – we are much more then wedding photographers. Want to find out how we can help you plan a stress free wedding day? Contact Us and we can show you how this is possible.

Well if you live in the Eastern portion of the USA or even in the middle north portion of the US – you know that we were hit with some snow in the last week. And they are saying that more is coming in the coming week. Oh well.

Jessica and Matt – this is the second engagement session with us, and they wanted to wait to get some snow so they could have some fun outdoors and get some great images. One thing that I notice is that guys (I’m included in this) think that its OK to go out with shoes and a small jacket ion 20F weather. It’s because we are TOUGH! Or something like that. So we photographed in several different areas and whiole walking towards another area, Jessica and Matt decided that they would start throwing some snow at each other. Well it started with snow then it went to snowballs.

I am proud to say that no future bride was hurt during this snowball throwing break that was taken. The image looks like the snowball was going for Jessica’s head, but that is just an illusion on how I captured the image. I thought that it was a great shot and told the couple that I would post it.

Thanks for braving the cold – I will have more images from this session up soon, plus I will have them posted on their blog site (mentioned in a post below).

We photographed Michelle and Ryan’s wedding and since we were dropping off their album we would tape their testimonial.

Here is what they have to say about their wedding day.

I just learned this year that a wet knot is a tighter knot. It rained on Michelle and Ryan’s wedding day, but they were prepared for this possibility and this did not phase anyone from enjoying their wedding ceremony and the reception. Have you seen the home movie clips of brides and ladies getting knocked down during the bouquet toss? Well some of Ryan’s friends thought that it would be cool to tackle him after he sent the garter sailing. Even the DJ commented that this was the first time that they had seen this.

Michelle and Ryan – Thank you again for selecting us to photograph your wedding.

So everyone has a blog right? How about one that can be used as a place that you can share your thoughts and wedding memories with your friends and family members?

We made a custom blog for Jessica & Mat. They are getting married soon, and thought that it would be different if they used some of their engagement portraits and share them with everyone.

To take a look at their blog, check out this link.

Since the bridal show at Westfield Belden Village Mall, we have booked up 2 more wedding dates for 2010. This gives us a total of 11 Saturdays that are booked up this year.

We still have some dates available, and one of these dates may be yours. Fill out our contact information and let us know what your wedding date is and we will check it against our calendars to see if we have it available.

For those that are looking for wedding dates in 2011 – I would start looking and booking soon. We have 8 Saturdays that are booked up, and from the looks of all the inquiries that we have been receiving we will book up quickly. Not only will booking a wedding photographer take one more thing off your “to get done list”, but it will also give you time to spend with your photographers to get to know them with an engagement session. PLUS – booking now should look in 2010 prices for your 2011 wedding.

Here is an article that ALL upcoming wedding couples should read and take seriously – not because we put the link up on a blog post, but because we have heard from so many people that selected the wrong photographers for their wedding and that is the one thing that they regret about their wedding day.

Link to Wedding Photography Coverage

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