Leslie

Last November, Melissa, Karen and I, and Jacki and Lizzie, daughters of my friend Nancy, spent an afternoon at Will Shively’s studio in the short north shooting the lovely Leslie. My friend, Rose – a fabulous multimedia stylist – helped with make-up and outfits – and us girls just had a fabulous time. We had snacks and great music and the run of Will’s amazing studio. Truly, a photographer’s dream!

And it’s been busy since then so I’m just getting to processing some images from our fun shoot. I have to say though that part of the reason I’m posting these now is that Melissa and I are going to Leslie’s neck of the woods (Dayton area) to shoot her again tomorrow in the snow and cold, and I wanted to be able to take some images to her. I’m hoping we can find some interesting new places to shoot in Dayton, including places like laundromats or restaurants or bars or just whatever. Like I’ve said on numerous occasions – I LOVE to shoot in different places!

So, on with the show:

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Karen, these are awesome! great job!!

The Cake Studio

I don’t know how many of you checked out the Bride Show at Vet’s Memorial yesterday, but Melissa and I made the trip to say hi to our wedding vendor friends and see what’s new and happenin’ with everyone.

The first stop inside the doors of course is Katie Koivisto’s GORGEOUS cakes. The Cake Studio is my very favorite local bakery. Katie makes the most amazing cakes with beautiful, unique designs using richly saturated colors – which I just love! Not only that, but these cakes taste AWESOME!

Katie was displaying some new baked favors at the show yesterday and you should definitely check them out. They come in cute little boxes with cute little ribbons and they look fabulous on the placesettings. I shot a few pictures for Katie and thought I’d share them here. They’re sure to be a huge hit! http://www.thecakestudio.net

Katie and Travis

A cold and very snowy December 15 marked the wedding celebration of Katie and Travis. My second shooter, Karen, and I, and lots of family and friends, braved the elements and had a fabulous time spending the day and evening with the happy couple at Royal American Golf Club. I’d not shot there before and, I have to say, the place is beautiful and Judy, the coordinator, was just awesome to work with.

On to the images!

Isn’t the snow pretty?



The detail on Katie’s dress was just beautiful, as was her engagement ring!

I LOVE this shot!

And this one totally cracks me up.

Katie and Travis decided to see each other before the ceremony and exchange gifts and do some romantic portraits.

Before the ceremony, we hung out some and Katie’s brother and his girlfriend lit the luminarias.

I love this shot of Katie!

I’m a sucker for nice, glowy light!

Time to dance and party!

Travis, seranading Katie. A total riot!

Travis, dancing to Soulja Boy. This guy can dance!!

Thanks to Karen for the great fisheye shots shown here!!

Congratulations, Katie and Travis!!

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