COLUMBUS BRIDE SPRING SUMMER 08

The new spring/summer issue of Columbus Bride is out. I was very excited to have two of my couples featured in this issue. This was my first time submitting any images to this magazine--so it's very exciting to see them in print. Katie and Steve and Dena and Jay were both awesome couples to work with --it's hard to believe it's been almost a year ago. They both had absolutely beautiful weddings and I'm happy to have shared and captured some wonderful memories from both of their wedding days. It was definitely a pleasure to have the opportunity to work with you all!

On a side note, if anyone needs a copy of the new issue of Columbus Bride, feel free to contact me and we can make arrangements to get it to you.

Easter

Well, Easter has come and gone and I decided I'd better post a few photos before everyone thinks that I fell off the face of the earth. It's been a rough few weeks. I've had the worst case of the flu that I've had in I can't remember how long. I thought I was all better last weekend and made it through the Easter egg hunt at our house(as you can see, Jakeybob wanted to hunt sticks, not eggs). After the egg hunt, I was back on the couch, and down with round two. I'm better today, but still not 100%. I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter and I'm going to do my best to post some new photos here soon.

Susie Crook

I received some very sad news yesterday. Susie McMackin Crook passed away Friday evening, ending her battle with cancer. We met Susie when she became our kid's first preschool teacher at Lancaster Montessori. Although the Montessori experience did not work out too well for my kids--who just need more structure--Susie left a lasting impression on them. After the school year, we had the pleasure of photographing Susie's wedding to the love of her life, Andy Crook. Even though Andy had to check out of the hospital to be able to attend his own wedding, nothing dampened the love between the two of them. I got to witness firsthand the number of lives that Susie touched throughout her life. I couldn't believe how many of her past students were in attendance--a true tribute! Ironically, she passed away on the eve of what was to have been a final tribute--and fundraiser for the school--which had to be cancelled due to the snowstorm. If you are interested in updates when it is rescheduled, you may visit the site http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/susiecrook

AMY and ROGER-Lancaster Ohio wedding

A Leap Year Wedding! What an idea--to only celebrate your anniversary once every four years! A perfect idea for the guys who can never remember their anniversary! I did ask Amy and Roger about it--but they will celebrate every year--just a day early. They had a lovely winter evening for their intimate wedding with family and close friends. I can 't get over their kids--they all look and act like they have been together forever--what a match! Their ceremony was followed by a lovely reception hosted by Roger's mother. All in all a perfect evening--at least until my car got stuck in the mix of snow and icy mud as I was leaving! Thank you to the few remaining guests who were kind enough to get me unstuck!!!

ABBY, NOAH AND FRIENDS

I had the opportunity to meet Noah's new little sister Abby. She is absolutely beautiful! She's also the happiest little baby ever! I had a great time getting to know her, as well as getting to visit with Noah--who is such the proud big brother. I also got to meet some cousins--who weren't really sure about the whole photography thing. They finally warmed up--at least a little. It was such a pleasure getting to meet Abby. I'm sure she'll change so quickly that I won't recognize her the next time I see her! At least mommy Noelle got to spend lots of quality time with both her little ones before it's back to work!

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We're Ba-a-ack!

We're back from vacation. I'm scrambling to return phone calls, e-mails and follow up on some special inquiries that I received while we were gone. I will get back with everyone just as soon as I possibly can. I ended up having no e-mail capability and limited cell-phone access while we were gone. I also discovered that our home phone/answering machine was not working most of the time we were gone. If you tried to reach me with no success, I apologize--but I'm back and getting into the swing of things again! I promise to post some photos(from the trip and some recent sessions) as soon as I get everything else caught up.

OUT OF TOWN

A quick note to let everyone know that we will be out of town for the next week. I will try to check in on e-mails depending on wi-fi accessibility. I will be back and available the afternoon of February 19'th. I have an early session scheduled that morning. If you need anything before that, please e-mail or leave a voice mail and I'll check in as I am able.