TARA'S FAMILY

Here is a quick sneak peek of Tara and her family from their session last week. I had fun meeting the whole crew and getting some great shots. Have you ever seen so many cute little ones in one place? They were just too adorable! After a busy week, this is the first look at the photos--with lots more to follow.

HEATHER and BILLY-Wedding Reception at Smith Brothers

Heather and Billy got married in Hawaii, but had an at-home reception in Columbus, Ohio. They chose one of the most unique venues in Columbus for their event--The Venue at Smith Brothers. If you're not familiar with it, it is a part of the old Smith Brothers Hardware complex which was in ruins not that long ago. It is a prime example of what can be done with some vision. It has been restored to be a fabulous mix of office space, and The Venue, which is used to host weddings, receptions and all sorts of other events. It's a great mix of historical urban space, with all the modern amenities--and is just fabulous.

Heather and Billy's reception incorporated great use of the space with lots of accents imported from Hawaii. They had flowers flown in from Hawaii that were just like the ones from their ceremony on the island. They had probably the coolest centerpieces that I've seen--shadowboxes with sand, shells and photos from the actual wedding. It was beautifully decorated with lots of candles, framed photos from the wedding in Hawaii, a slideshow from the trip to Hawaii, and the Columbus skyline in the background off the patio is always a great feature!

It was definitely a party. After dinner, the dance floor was full the entire evening. When the guests needed a break, they ventured out on the patio for some fresh air on a perfect spring evening and got to see the Columbus skyline after dark, with the buildings all lit up in pink for the Komen Race for the Cure which was the next morning. It was a perfect finale and let everyone get a little taste of what the ceremony in Hawaii was like.

ZACH-Bloom Carroll senior photography

I had quite an adventure with Zach for his senior session. We met up at Wagnall's Memorial, then I had to take him down the street to the blue building--since it was awesome and it matched his shirt so well. I then had the bright idea to stop at Rock Mill on our way back to my place for studio shots. We lucked into a mini-tour of the mill while we were there. One of the volunteers was there picking up some items and invited us in. I've been familiar with Rock Mill ever since I was little--but had never been inside. It was very cool and we got a quick history lesson--right in the midst of the senior session. I have to thank Zach and Twila for humoring me--but I couldn't pass up the invite for the tour. Zach and I went down to the falls beneath the mill and got some awesome photos. Zach had a little accident when he slipped on the rocks and just missed falling into the falls.

I think the day of adventure worked out--because I'm loving some of these photos. This is the sneak peek--lots more to come very soon--cause graduation is coming very soon too!

CORY-Logan High School senior photography

Here's a quick sneak peek from Cory's senior session. He brought along his girlfriend and we included her in some of the pictures. They had to be about the most cooperative clients that I've ever had. They were ok with all of my suggestions for backdrops and locations and poses. I almost didn't know what to do--wish my kids were that agreeable! We had to dodge the raindrops to get in the outdoor photos. Our weather this year has been less than cooperative for outdoor photography--gotta' love Ohio weather. We're getting down to the wire with the seniors for 2010--graduation will be here before you know it--and I'm already getting inquires from 2011 seniors.