Heather & Jay's Engagement Session; University of Maryland

I have a lot of great friends who all tell me "When I get married one day I want you to photograph my wedding".   It's an awesome compliment but it's even better when that day finally comes.  I was having lunch with Heather last year and she turned and said that phrase to me.  I never dreamed that her day would come so soon!  I was so excited to hear that she was engaged and I was going to be shooting the big day in October.  So I headed out to Maryland just a few weeks ago to meet Heather and Jay at The University of Maryland to photograph their engagement session.  Jay had scouted out some great locations for our shoot around campus and our final photos were at the Comcast Stadium where Heather and Jay met.  Here are just a few of my favorite photos from our day!

This was one of the first shots I took of Heather and Jay and it has to be my favorite from the day.  Simple and classic with great smiles and energy!

Heather is a ton of fun and this shot was taken just after Jay tried to dip her.  I love Heathers expression and how Jay is smiling at her.  Such a great candid moment!

 The University of Maryland had so many lovely little spots to photograph in.  We found a beautiful little reflecting pool with all these great stones.  It was the perfect backdrop for Heather's stunning ring.

 This shot really embodies the feel of the campus and of Heather and Jay's love!  

There's not a whole lot I can say about this shot.  Just a super cute pose and a super cute couple!

Congratulations Heather and Jay!  Can't wait to be there for your big day!

Amy & Justin's Engagement Session; The Depot

I am so excited to share this super fun engagement session with everyone!  Amy and Justin were the lucky winners of a free engagement session with us through Columbus Bride.  I knew this session would be extra special when I first met with Amy and Justin.  They were thrilled to have won the contest and were full of great ideas.  They even had a spot picked out for us to shoot at that I had never been too (and I love getting turned on to new great spots in town!).  Here are just a few of my favorite photos from our day at The Depot!

 This is one of my favorites from the day!  I love how Amy is laughing and looking at Justin!  It is one of those perfect moments you just can't pose!

 This shot was one of Amy's great idea's.  A little diner, The Wall Street Journal and a super cute couple!

 Just a classic pose but one that really showcases a tender moment.

 We found this great sign in the parking lot and just had to get a picture there!  It was such a great backdrop!

This is another one of Amy's great ideas!  Classic shot of the engagement ring with a little whimsy thrown in!  

Congratulations Amy & Justin!

Spring/Summer Columbus Bride Issue!

We are so THRILLED to be featured 8 times in the latest Spring/Summer 2012 Edition of Columbus Bride.  Congratulations to Laura & Jason, Annie & Anson, and Sarah & Brent for making the cut!  Thank you so much for letting us a be a part of your amazing day!

Free Engagement Session Contest!!!

We have a HUGE announcement! We are Columbus Brides Featured Contest vendor the month of April! Click here and fill out the form for your chance to win a FREE engagement session and guest book!  Good luck!

Ashley & Kevin's Engagement Session; Union Mills Homestead

I am so excited to share with you the engagement session of Ashley & Kevin.  We had a beautiful and super warm February day to shoot this fun session at the Union Mills Homestead in Maryland.  Ashley and Kevin had me laughing the whole time we were shooting (I literally had tears in my eyes!).  Besides being a fun couple they also have a lot of love for each other that really shows in their photos.  I can't wait to shoot their big day in November!  I know it will be one to remember!  Here are just a few of my favorite photos from our session together.

 This has to be my favorite photo from our day!  I love how they are both really and truly smiling (and trust me it had to be something hilarious Kevin just said to get them both laughing and smiling like this!)

We had some great backdrops at the Homestead and I really loved the old barn and its rustic feel.  This photo is one of those perfect moments when I am totally forgotten and Ashley and Kevin and just being themselves.

Such a cute couple!

I love how Ashley is laughing in this picture and Kevin has a little devilish twinkle.  I have a feeling that this couple makes each other laugh a lot!

 

What a super smile!  Just a nice, relaxed photo that really captures this great couple!

Thanks again Ashley & Kevin for a great day!  Can't wait to see you guys for the wedding in November!

Vendors We Love; Cardboard Films

We are so excited to share with you this amazing vendor!  We had the pleasure of working with the guys of Cardboard Films at Brittany and Mike's New Years Eve wedding.  These guys capture all those great details of your big day and turn them into a fantastic documentary.  Besides being really good at what they do the guys at Cardboard Films have the incredible ability to make people relax and be themselves in front of the camera (not an easy task at all!).  We truly admire their style and approach.  Cardboard Films is based out of Nashville, TN but are available for travel anywhere!  Be sure to fan them on Facebook to keep up with all the great films they create.

To learn a little more about Cardboard Films please click on our link to view their website, cardboardfilms.com.

Below is the beautiful video the guys at Cardboard Films created for Brittany & Mike's wedding!  So lovely!

Mike and Brit from Cardboard Films on Vimeo.

Stephanie & Nick; January 21, 2012

You may remember the super cute engagement session we did with Stephanie & Nick at the Inniswood Metro Gardens in our September blog entry.  Time really does fly because in a blink of an eye it was January and time for Stephanie and Nick to say "I Do".  We were so lucky to get to celebrate their big day with them.  Stephanie and Nick really took the time to make this wedding very personal.  Their ceremony was held at the stunning First Congregational Church located on Broad Street.  After a lovely ceremony the glamorous reception was held at the Columbus Athenaeum.  This wedding was full of love and laughter and a great time was had by all.  Below are just a few of my favorite photos from Stephanie & Nick's special day!

I am in LOVE with this photo of Stephanie.  The natural window light just highlights her beautiful face and her expression is perfect!

These flowers were breathtaking and smelled just as amazing as they looked!

I love this shot of Nick.  He is so calm and relaxed even though he's just minutes away from seeing his bride!

The happy couple after saying "I Do".  Just look at those awesome smiles!

Congratulations Stephanie & Nick!  We wish you many happy years to come!