Review : From Katie B, Wedding 8/29/09

"She was amazing to work with and gave me everything I wanted in my pictures and more. We have a seperated family and she made it very easy to get pictures and make it comfortable for everyone. Thanks again for the great service. I have given everyone her number! Now we're expecting and I can't wait for her to do our pictures in the future!"

Thanks, Katie, and congratulations!  We loved photographing your beautiful wedding and meeting you, Nick and your families.

Inspiration : Greeting Cards?

Last night, I did an engagement shoot for Katie & Nick – what a wonderful couple! We met at Devou Park at the overlook (behind the Drees Pavilion) for an early evening shoot. This part of the park isn’t really positioned right for a sunset, but there is some fabulous lighting to be had as the sun sets behind the tall trees. The sun went behind the clouds for a little bit, too, and the lighting was studio quality – if only I could get natural light that amazing all the time!

Nick and Katie brought along Whitney, Nick’s daughter, and we took a variety of shots – with Whitney, without Whitney, just Whitney…you get the idea. All three had on white tops, jeans and cowboy boots. Katie did a spectacular job of coordinating their outfits!

We got so many great shots – and then, Katie asks me if we can try something. I had already planned to do some photos with everyone in the grass on their bellies. I also shoot on my belly, and I love how these look. But Katie had a special shot in mind. It was based on a greeting card she had received from Nick – and she loved this card. The card had a couple tangled in sheets, their feet the only thing visible. I didn’t actually see the card, but Katie explained it to me, and I got a visual.

Katie and Nick removed their boots and socks – Nick was definitely wondering where this was going when Katie first asked him to take off his shoes! The first photos were of just the feet, but then I got down low, and that’s when the magic started. The resulting photos were FABULOUS! I may just have to get every couple to play footsy in the grass and see how it goes. Or I may have to start spending some time in the greeting card department at my local Target!

THANK YOU Katie for your wonderful inspiration! We are so excited for your August 29 wedding and can’t wait to see all of you again and meet the rest of your clan.

Great Places : Devou Park

Tonight, I'm doing an engagement/family shoot at Devou Park. It's for my August 29 Bride and Groom - very last minute, but they want a photo for the mat for their reception. They are bringing the Groom's daughter, too, so we plan to get a variety of shots, and they can pick their favorite.

I'm looking forward to meeting Katie and Nick, since we've only handled things via telephone or email. I have yet to meet them! I met Katie's grandmother at Devou Park while shooting another wedding, and she passed my information onto Katie.

I am also excited about shooting at Devou - the view of downtown Cincinnati is fabulous! I'm hoping the weather will cooperate, and we'll get some good light. I'll post photos soon!

More information on Devou Park: http://www.cincinnati.com/visitorsguide/parks/061400_devoupark.html

Be sure to ask about our special DISCOUNTS for weddings at Devou Park! The first wedding we shoot at select venues will often get select discounts - and the Drees Pavilion at Devou Park is still on the list!

Our Next Wedding

Just spoke with the Bride of our next wedding (end of August). I have yet to meet her! We handled everything via e-mail and the telephone. But we're planning a quickie engagement shoot, so they'll have a photo for the mat that everyone will sign at the reception.

It's kind of a crazy story. I always show up early for photos, especially when it's a location I've never been to (and haven't scouted out beforehand). This particular wedding party wanted to start out at Devou Park. I was so excited, because it was on my list of places I wanted to do photos! I heard the views of the Cincinnati skyline are fabulous!

It was a hot, late June day - with bright sunlight. NOT the best conditions for being outside and taking photos. I was walking around doing test photos, waiting for my wedding party to arrive, when I started chatting with a very nice woman named Barbara. She was helping out with another wedding and worked for the flower vendor.

Well, it turned out that her granddaughter was getting marred at the end of August and asked for my business card. Luckily, her granddaughter, Katie, called me and booked! Katie sounds super nice, and I can't wait to meet her and her future husband, Nick! Her small wedding will take place at her grandmother's house, and it sounds like it's going to be special, intimate and a beautiful event! We can't wait!