Mary and John | New York City Engagement

Their connection was immediate from the moment they first met to the first time they held hands on the Brooklyn bridge to their first date on the lawn of Central Park. John eventually proposed at the same spot where they had that first date, it doesn’t get anymore romantic than that. Both share a deep passion for music so much so that they’ve dedicated their lives to a career in it. Though they live in the city they both have such a deep appreciation for nature and love spending time together at their local parks.

The world that is New York City is fast paced and hectic to an outsider. One thing I noticed while spending time with Mary and John was that none of the swirls of the busy life that surrounds them mattered much at all. Life, to them, was each other. There were moments where I caught a glimpse of their love like riding the subway to Brooklyn I sat across from them and not a second did they let go of each other’s hands. It was such a heart warming experience.

There are so many favorites but here’s a sneak peek of a few from their session…

Mary and John, you truly are deserving of one another. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful connection with me. Can’t wait to document your wedding day.

Phil and Sheria’s Engagement | Columbus Zoo

When I first met Phil and Sheria I was immediately struck by the way they kept each other close. I’m convinced they’re like two puzzle pieces perfectly cut to fit one another.

Phil owns Three Six One Studios, which is a design and development firm here in Columbus, Ohio. After getting to know him I learned that we actually collaborate with a few of the same commercial clients.

One of the strongest traits that I admire most about Phil and Sheria is their commitment to working hard at their career and their relationship. When it comes to Sheria, she’s got the heart of gold and absolutely the kindest person ever, which suites her completely as a pediatrician at OSU. I just love the way they laugh and share such an immense joy when they’re together.

Here’s a look at a few favorites from our time together at the Columbus Zoo…

 

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Cathy and Andy’s Engagement | Cleveland, Ohio

Wedding season is officially in full swing and I’m delighted that we’ll be working with some really incredible couples again this year. To start things off I want to share with you a little sneak preview from my time with Cathy and Andy in Cleveland. Their wedding will be in New Orleans this year and sadly because of the high demand for their date we will not be documenting it. I’m so glad though that we got to spend the time we did for their engagement session. Despite all this rain we’ve been having it was a joy photographing them, their connection is truly amazing.

In certain Asian cultures it is customary to see each other in the wedding attire before the ceremony and Cathy and Andy looked absolutely stunning in theirs.

Cathy/Andy – thank you both so much for having me photograph your beautiful beginning together. I wish you both nothing but love for your wedding day.

 

Olivia | 6-month photos

Sneak preview of little Olivia. Six months old, angelic, pure, and sweet…

WOSU Chefs in the City 2011

Each year WOSU Public Media hosts, “Chefs in the City,” an annual culinary event featuring some of Columbus’s finest Chefs and one celebrity Chef. Each Chef is invited to showcase their extraordinary cooking skills in front of a live audience. Proceeds from the event will benefit children’s educational programming on WOSU TV.

This year, I got the honor to meet and photograph master Chef, Jacques Pepin. If you’re not familiar with Chef Pepin, he is highly regarded for his classic French cuisine. Over 60 years of cooking experience and 26 books written on the subject, he is a true legend and one of the most influential Chefs in the culinary world. He’s quite witty and charming too.

This year’s Chefs:
Jacques Pepin
Jeni Britton Bauer – Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Richard Blondin – Refectory
Travis Hyde – Z Cucina
Hubert Seifert – Spagio
John Skaggs – Two Caterers
David Tetzloff – G. Michael’s Bistro

To view the show, tune in this Saturday, April 30, at 1pm on WOSU TV and May 1, at 4pm on WOSU PLUS

Here are some highlights from the event including the shots of the most declicious food ever, and the desert from Jeni’s … oh goodness you’ve got to try it to believe it.

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