Friday, March 27, 2009

KARRIE and CHRIS--Engagement Session








Here is a sneak peek from Sunday's engagement session with Carrie and Chris. It was a fun morning and we had Franklin Park Conservatory almost to ourselves since we were early-birds. I didn't realize that the butterflies were already there--and I do love the butterflies. We even managed to include a few in some photos. We wrapped things up with a few outside in the park since it was another gorgeous day. I had a fun day and look forward to the wedding!

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Spring/Summer 2009 Columbus Bride

The new issue of Columbus Bride is out and I'm excited that 4 of my couples are in this issue. The Spring/Summer 2009 issue is available now. In addition to my photography, it has lots of cool wedding ideas and helpful tips and is loaded with information to help in planning a Columbus wedding. If you would like a copy, you can contact me and make arrangements to pick one up for FREE! Give me a call at (740)687-0508 or (614)638-6839--or you can send me an e-mail at valerigaleri@columbus.rr.com.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

ANNA-Bloom Carroll Senior





Here's a quick sneak peek at Anna's senior session. We had another gorgeous day to wander the area around her grandmother's home for her session. I had a great time and we got some great photos--not to mention spend some time outside again. Have I mentioned that I am so-o-o ready for spring!

LAUREN and MATT-Engagement session in Downtown Lancaster, OH









I had fun with Lauren and Matt bright and early Sunday morning. We started at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio and wandered the streets and alleys of downtown Lancaster from there. I loved their bright springy pink and green shirts--so cute! I look forward to the wedding!

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

More DELLA and JEREMY-Lancaster Ohio Wedding









I realized as I saw a bagpiper on tv today for St. Patrick's Day, that I had not posted any photos of Della and Jeremy's bagpiper from their wedding on Saturday. We had done a wedding with him before, and he's fantastic. His name is Jeff Linn, The Highland Piper www.Bagpiper-Jefflinn.com if you are interested in more info. I had to add a few more others from their gorgeous day too--including a shot of Della's awesome blue shoes--so awesome!

DUSTIN-Amanda Clearcreek senior photography





Here's a quick peek at Dustin's senior session. We had a gorgeous, sunny day--which has been a long time in coming. Hopefully, spring really is just around the corner. I went out to Dustin's home to do his session. I did his sister's out there a couple of years ago. It's a gorgeous location out in the country--which made the day that much more enjoyable! I did make him humor me by going to the old, abandoned house down the road--which just fascinates me( we did some of his sister's there too). It was a pleasure working with him and I'll be seeing the whole crew soon for a family session.

Monday, March 16, 2009

DELLA and JEREMY-Lancaster Ohio wedding












The word that Della's mother-in-law used to describe her on Saturday was "stunning" and I think that was the perfect description. Della is always a pretty girl--but on her wedding day she was just drop-dead gorgeous. Of course, Jeremy was no slouch himself, in his all black tux. Their wedding day, was the perfect day--starting with the weather--cause we all know that you never know what you're going to get in the middle of March in Ohio. From the time I met up with the girls at the hotel, everything was ahead of schedule--and anyone in the wedding business knows that that just never happens. Even more importantly, I don't think that I have ever worked with a more pleasant group of people. I wasn't the only one to notice it either--I had several other vendors comment on how great they had been to work with. The bride and groom were so happy and you could tell that they were enjoying their day--from start to finish--and so did everyone else. They are a great couple, who are very grounded, and this was the perfect start for their lives together. It was definitely a pleasure to work with everyone!

Thursday, March 12, 2009

JOE, CARI & HAYDEN--OP LOVE SESSION








I had the pleasure of meeting Joe, Cari and Hayden today. They contacted me just the other day about doing an Op-Love Session since Joe will be deploying next week. I think we were able to capture some special moments that will be wonderful to have during their time apart. They are such a cute little family! It was a chilly day, but still bright and sunny and it was really nice to be outside again. I'm so-o-o sick of winter and snow and cold--and so-o-o ready for spring!

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