Teresa and Bruce

Last week, I met up with Teresa and Bruce at the Ohio State Fair for a great evening of fun. They were up for just about anything, from riding the rides and playing games to even taking a spin on the mechanical bull!! We had an absolute blast together and here are some of the images to prove it:

Check out Bruce “talking on the cel phone” while he’s “driving”. Too funny!

The Sky Glider, my very favorite ride at the fair (and pretty much the only one I’ll get on). I rode in the car in front of them. It was great – I love that ride!

The weather that day had been iffy and we weren’t even sure we could go, but it ended up being very nice with these beautiful clouds and the nice light. This image is what I’d envisioned when we originally decided to go to the fair, so I’m glad it worked out! The evening sun gives everything that golden glow.

I love this shot.

I think this speaks for itself.

Teresa killed on the hit-the-balloon-with-a-dart game and won a little prize.

Practicing for the cake-cutting with french fries.

Nothing beats the time of night when there’s barely any light in the sky, and with the dramatic clouds and the colorful lights it’s all just magical-looking.

I love how they’re framed by the ferris wheel with the warm glow of concession stand lights.

A very tall jester sharing a hug.

We had a really great time and I’m very much looking forward to Teresa and Bruce’s wedding next May! Thanks, guys, for being great sports!

Happy Anniversary, AnnaMaria and Chris!

June 28 marked the one-year anniversary for AnnaMaria and Chris, who were married at St. Andrew with their reception at Brookside Country Club. AnnaMaria came to me from Lindsey and Ben the year before who were referred to me by Carly and Matt the year before that, and now AnnaMaria has sent to me Erika and Jeremy, whose wedding I will photograph this November. I love to keep the chain going and love seeing everyone again at all the weddings!

Here are a few to remember from AnnaMaria and Chris’ day:

Happy Anniversary, AnnaMaria and Chris!

Leah and Andy

What wedding blog post would be complete without a weather report? Considering the topsy turvy weather we had on July 12, I’d say one is in order. The weather alternated between brilliantly sunny and torrential downpours, but was always hot and very very humid. However, that did not have any effect on the beautiful ceremony and reception held in the tent at The Lakes Golf and Country Club. And we were lucky enough to have the sunny parts of the day when we wanted to do portraits on the lovely manicured grounds of The Lakes, so I guess we can’t complain too much.

To say that Leah was a gorgeous bride would be a major understatement. Leah also went out of her way to choose different, untraditional things for her wedding as well, including a custom handmade dress and the most unique cakes I’ve ever seen at a wedding.

Enjoy the show.

This wedding was chockful of very interesting tattoos, this one on Leah’s sister.

Leah’s mom, having a “private” chat.

Love this shot.

This one too.

Oh, and this one.

Holding the brooch for the chartreuse sash. Aren’t her eyes fantastic?!

Mom, Leah and sister Holly all had matching star tattoos on the same spot on their feet.

Some quickie portraits before the ceremony.

Leah really loves the camera! It loves her too!

She’s just beautiful!

Love this shot of mom giving Leah a hug.

Melissa got this great one of Leah waiting to be called down to the ceremony . . . .

. . . . while I was downstairs preparing for the processional. Unfortunately for the guests, we had one of those torrential downpours just as they were arriving. Here, The Lakes guy tries to clear the ceremony area of excess water.

I didn’t really show this image because you can see the runner is wet from the rain, but because I just like the arrangement of legs and feet.

One of the many touching moments during the emotional ceremony.

Mr and Mrs

Portraits in the pines.

Melissa’s eye for detail and composition is awesome and I love this shot she made of the salad dressing bowls.

Dad’s speech.

This is so sweet!

The amazing cakes I was talking about.

Another great shot by Melissa.

And another one. No drinks were spilled in the catching of this bouquet by the male interloper.

Another great shot by Melissa, capturing the last remaining light in the evening sky.

Congratulations, Leah and Andy!!

Jessica - July 23, 2008 - 1:34 pm

I love the two of you. Your wedding was awesome, and your pictures are beautiful. You were truly made for one another.

Love Always, Jessica Crowe

katrina + andrew = sedona bride - July 26, 2008 - 10:27 am

hey karen! what an awesome set of images!! you two did a great job! – katrina

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