NATASHA and DOUG--Engagement session

Finally--a sneak peek of Natasha and Doug's engagement session. Between computer issues and blog loading issues, these have been a long time coming. I just had to post some though, because I love, love, love how they came out. I've known Natasha for several years--I did her senior pictures--and her brother's just a couple of years ago. I was thrilled to hear that she was getting married and wanted to have me as her photographer--even more once I met Doug--they are a great match! Since they decided to move up their wedding date, we had to hustle to get the engagement session done so we could do a guest book and get it back in time. Their favorite time of the year just happens to be fall--so it was just perfect.

We met up at Hargus Lake(A.W. Marion State Park) just outside of Circleville. I used to go over there when I dated a boy from Circleville--way back in the day. I remembered that it had some beautiful autumn color--but this year, I was just blown away when I saw the variety. It was amazing the difference between there and here in Lancaster. We had very little color and theirs was just magical! I'm sure there are all sorts of logical explanations--but none of that matters--they got their fall color--and how!

That same evening we met up at the Fairfield County Fair for some evening photos--something I'd been wanting to do for a while. It was fun--and another reason to grab some Crazy Taters(since my favorite french fry stand is no more).

I'm really, really looking forward to working with them again--in just a week--and have no doubt we'll get some more magic for wedding day!

ELLIOT-Senior Session

Here is a peek at Elliot's senior session. We had a rainy, cold day for his session. Elliot and his mom both wanted some outdoor photos though, and he was a trooper. We headed to downtown Lancaster to some of my favorite spots with covered areas. We were able to get the best of both worlds--outdoor look--out of the rain. It didn't help the cold, but it is Ohio--sometimes you just have to make the most of what you get. I thought we got some great shots--lots more to come!

JEN and KIDS-- OP LOVE

Veteran's Day is such an appropriate day to post these photos from Jen's family Operation Love-Reunited(Op-Love)www.oplove.org session. It was a beautiful day when we met up at Creekside in Gahanna. Jen had the kids dressed in some cute camo outfits and we set out to take some photos to send overseas to Daddy. These are a few from our session. She brought the greatest props--lots of the stuff belongs to her husband--but the best one of all was the "Flat Daddy." If you're not familiar with Flat Stanley, you may not understand what it is--but having children, I am familiar with the book. Their story is the opposite of Flat Stanley, however. In the book, Flat Stanley gets to travel all over the world and experience lots of great adventures. In this case, Daddy is traveling all over the world defending our freedom--and "Flat Daddy" gets to stay right here at home with the family--you can see the creases in him from all the hugs.

I loved getting the opportunity to meet Jen and her adorable kids. I love doing the Op-Love sessions and this was a great family to work with. Much appreciation for all of our Veterans--those who are serving now, and those who have served in the past. Thank you to all of the families who are waiting here at home for their safe return!

DATE NIGHT DISASTER at The Orange Carpet

Here are a few from a quick trip for some new band pics of my friends Date Night Disaster. They have some new members and needed some new promo pics. I stopped in to see/hear them and grab some shots(unfortunately only of the photo variety) at the Orange Carpet Lounge--wrapping up a long photo day--starting in Columbus with a session, 2'nd night of my high school reunion(with pics) in Pickerington, and winding down with Date Night Disaster before I headed home to collapse. They sounded great--as always. If you haven't had the chance, definitely catch one of their shows--you'll love them! More photos of the band on both mine and their Facebook pages!

GABBY-Senior Session

Here's a first look at the lovely Gabby's senior session. We had a beautiful autumn day for her session. We took advantage of it and ran all over the place--from Hayden Falls, to a park along the Scioto River, to the Arena District & ending up at the Arch--which was a hot spot with a wedding party showing up at the same time. Gabby's mom and little brother came along and we had to get a few shots with the little guy. You can see some more from Gabby's session on my Facebook page, and the entire session will be coming soon on my website in the Client Gallery section!

Lancaster High School Class Of 1981 30th Reunion

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MEGAN and ROY-Wedding Reception

I met with Megan a little over a year ago and she told me about the plans that she and Roy had made for a wonderful intimate wedding with close friends and family at the Crowne Plaza North in Columbus. Fast forward to this year--they weren't able to postpone being officially married for a year, so at the end of last year they quietly married--so the original wedding date was kept as a day of celebration with friends and family. It was like it was originally planned--just without the ceremony.

They decorated the reception area with loads of photos of the two of them over the years--which I loved(of course!) Other than not having a ceremony, it was a evening filled with all the wedding festivities--dinner, toasts, cake(well, adorable cupcakes), and lots and lots of dancing. I forgot to mention, the Michigan State football team was staying at the hotel--so we had them jump into a few of the photos--no hard feelings :-) I love the fact that even though they weren't able to wait for everyone to share in their marriage ceremony--they still kept everyone a part of the celebration!