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Thanks so much for stopping by, greatly appreciate you being here. My name is Monty, Wedding & Lifestyle Photographer and owner of Open Image Studio based in Upper Arlington, Ohio.

I'm fascinated and inspired by the connections we share with others in our lives. Telling stories through imagery and capturing authentic moments in life is what I love most about photography. I'm deeply passionate about what I do. This photo blog was created to document and share with you my personal and professional journey through photography.

I hope the stories you read here and the images you see continue to inspire and interest you. Peek around and come back often to catch up on all the latest happenings. Hopefully, after your visit you'll learn a little bit more about me and all the incredible people I work with. Welcome, enjoy, and thank you always for your continued support and feedback.

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Open Image Studio is a member of The Professional Photographers of America (PPA), Wedding & Portraits Photographers International (WPPI), and Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA).

Our work has been featured in various websites and print publication including The Knot Ohio and Columbus Bride Magazine. We're also the recipient of the 2010 and 2011 Wedding Wire Bride's Choice Award and voted The Knot Best of Weddings in the Midwest for 2008, 2009, and 2011.

04.14.2010

Innocence Born // Sweet Baby Scarlett

“If the deepest part of my life could speak,
then your heart would know how I’ve been blessed with grace and honor,
beyond all measure, through these years of loving you.” -Robert Sexton

Warmest thoughts and congratulations to my brother and his wife in welcoming their precious little Scarlett into their lives. Scarlett arrived this morning at 9:25am weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz. and 21 inches. Here she is just a few hours old…

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Soutchay Soungpradith - Thank you all for the wonderful words and again, many thanks to Monty for the photos!

Tia - Oh what a perfect angel! She is beautiful! Congratulations!

Midge Bowman - she is so gorgeous………a heart breaker……..congratulations mommy and daddy…all our love mom and dad bowman

Dad and Mom Burdett - She is so beautiful. The most precious gift you will receive. Can’t wait until this week end to come and hold her! Monty’s pictures are gorgeous.

Open Image Studio - Thank you all so much for all the kind words. Can’t wait to see her blossom.

Crystal Kiser - She is precious. Congrats guys. I can’t wait to get my hands on her. Treasure every moment.

Pipers - She is gorgeous! Of course, she hadn’t a chance of being anything else! Can’t wait to meet her…

Vicki Soungpradith - Thank you so much Monty! You take beautiful pictures! And thanks to everyone for all the nice comments!

Tiffany Elliott - what a blessing. Enjoy her tons when she is little because they grow so fast, mine is 14

vicki skerness - i’m so happy for both of you. she is beautiful and i can’t wait to hold her.

Open Image Studio - Thank you everyone for all the wonderful comments and well wishes. I still can’t get over all that hair, simply precious. Much love to you all.

Kathy Thompson - Congratulations to you two — we are so very happy for you! Kathy and Scott Thompson (Andy Harrison’s parents)

sara kulbacki - what a beautiful baby! she looks like daddy. i can`t wait to meet her!

april - beautiful! as if there was any doubt she would be!? congrats! love and miss yas! xoxo

Emily Carter - Beautiful pics! She is perfect!

Soutchay Soungpradith - Thank you for the beautiful photos!

Jamie - I LOVE HER! She is so beautiful and I love all that dark hair. Great photos Monty!

Julie – Fine Tooth Comb - What a precious gift you have given your brother and his family, Monty! There’s nothing sweeter than newborn pictures! Look at all of that hair!

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