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Grace and Thomas, Engaged | Columbus Ohio Engagement Photography

February 5, 2012

I am so far behind on blogging.

Fortunately, Grace and Thomas’ engagement session from LAST SEPTEMBER has aged well. They are super sweet together and I look forward to their wedding this summer. Here are a few of my faves!

Lauren, Seven and Baby : Powell Ohio Maternity Photography

February 2, 2012

I first met Lauren and Seven when I photographed Seven’s sister’s wedding (say that ten times fast!) I am thrilled for them as they look forward to welcoming their first in a few short months!

When You’re Getting Married in a Church …

January 16, 2012

… if it’s important to you that the wedding ceremony be well photographed, be sure to ask ahead of time what the church’s policies about wedding photography are.

Virtually all churches impose some restrictions and that’s cool. I’m never gonna be up in your face on the altar with a wide angle while you’re reciting your vows. I don’t want to be seen during your wedding ceremony and I want to do anything and everything I can to ensure that the focus stays on you! So in many instances, I’ll be able to do my job well without ever bumping up against a church’s rules (most of which are usually pretty common sense respect and decorum; both for the religious traditions as well as the bride and groom, the officiant and guests.)

There are some churches however, in which photography is practically disallowed – I’ve shot where I was instructed to stay at the back, and only within the very back, of the church. Since I, and I suspect virtually all wedding photographers, don’t own or carry something like the 400mm f/2.8G around, it’s difficult to capture much of anything in an intimate or personal way. I’ve also worked weddings where I was told to remain in the same seat throughout the entire mass. Ugh!

As to the question of whether or not Jesus likes good wedding photography, I’ll defer to you or your spiritual leaders to decide. Again, most churches are pretty cool with photographers who are, in turn, respectful of the ceremony and those in attendance. A minority may impose rules that are difficult or impossible for a photographer to work within. If intimate ceremonial photography is important to you (as it is to me), then it’s best to ask about this up front and be aware of any limitations that may be placed.

Help the Less Fortunate. Stuff Your Face. Everyone Wins.

January 12, 2012

$31.50 will buy you a nice dinner out. (Or in my case, a couple of rounds at Chipotle.)

At this year’s upcoming Cakes for a Cause event, it will buy:

You a good time PLUS great food PLUS meals for someone less fortunate for THREE ENTIRE WEEKS. (and you can write it off too!)

We all know that today’s economic climate is rough going. Many families are out of work, struggling to pay bills and even to put food on the table. I can’t think of an easier, more enjoyable way to help those in need. Really.

Please attend – you can buy your tickets today – or consider donating to this wonderful cause. 100% of the proceeds go directly to the Mid Ohio Foodbank to help feed the less fortunate right here in Central Ohio.

Thomas and Lindsey, Engaged! : Columbus North Market Engagement Photography

January 10, 2012

I feel like I use the word “fun” a lot. (I guess I need a thesaurus.) Thomas and Lindsey are a lot of fun. They have fun together and made the entire shoot an amazing time. We met at their house to be sure Cosmo got his photo op as well and then headed to the North Market where they enjoy spending time shopping and browsing. Here are a few of my favorites: