Grogan Studios Blog

Fiona, newborn

2012-01-16T21:20:00.000-05:00

Baby Fiona was born just before Christmas, and I met up with her and her family last week for her first portrait session, at only a few weeks old!

Cecilia, 4 years

2012-01-16T20:40:00.000-05:00

If you're thinking I fell off the face of the earth over the holidays--well, I kinda did. It's amazing what 2.5 weeks of "vacation" can do for a girl! But it's time to get back to reality, and there's no one better to bring me back than Cecilia, who recently turned 4 and is full of energy and loves a good laugh!

Callie, 2 years

2011-12-01T12:09:00.000-05:00

You may recognize Callie and her mommy and daddy...Brian and I photographed Lindsey and Deric's wedding several years back, then Lindsey's maternity pictures when she was pregnant with Callie (called baby "C" at the time!) and of course Callie's first year. Callie just turned two-years-old this week and baby sister is due any day now!

Ashlee and Dustin

2011-12-01T12:05:00.000-05:00

Ashlee and Dustin's country chic wedding was out in Baltmore, OH on a brisk (but beautiful) fall day. Ashlee is a designer and worked like crazy to add personal touches throughout the wedding and reception...

Graham, newborn

2011-11-28T15:47:00.000-05:00

Baby Graham was an absolutely angel throughout his first photo shoot and I had such a great time catching up with his mommy and daddy, whose wedding we shot a few years back...

Evelyn, 5 weeks

2011-11-16T21:58:00.000-05:00

Baby Evelyn arrived into this work only a few months ago, and I have to say, I think she is the first baby I've ever had actually sleep through the entire session. I'd already packed up my camera when she finally decided to wake up, so naturally I had to grab my equipment for some quick shots before I left! :)

Jack, 8 years

2011-11-16T21:54:00.000-05:00

I first met Jack during the summer for some family pictures but he recently turned 8 so it was time for a shoot just for him...and maybe his little sister go to jump into a couple shots...Jack has an infectious smile, and makes my job a lot easier!!

Leah, 1 year

2011-11-16T21:49:00.000-05:00

I love my job and I especially love shoot baby's first year...Leah just turned 1-year-old, although you wouldn't know it with her amazing walking skills...

Charlotte, 2 years

2011-11-16T21:46:00.000-05:00

Little Charlotte gave me a run for my money for her 2-year pictures. She was an absolute joy to work with, just had a tiny little obsession with leaves. Since we'd chosen a location that was full of leaves, let's just say she wasn't interested in posing for pictures and much more interested in picking up...leaves. You'll see, though, we managed to get some great shots! :)

Tegeler Family

2011-11-16T21:38:00.000-05:00

I was so excited to meet up with the Tegelers, as we shot their wedding several years ago as well as Tommy's baby pictures. They're now a family of four--it's amazing how time flies!

Olivia, 6 months

2011-11-16T21:35:00.000-05:00

I met up with Olivia & Family out at Franklin Park Conservatory on a colder-than-usual October day...

Evan, 1 year

2011-11-16T21:32:00.000-05:00

Evan recently turned the big "One." I think these pictures speak for themselves... :)

Amy and Kate, engaged

2011-11-16T21:28:00.000-05:00

It's been a little while since I posted but we've been busy, busy, busy! We're only at mid-November and already booked through year, if you can believe that! So in an attempt to play catch up, we'll start with Amy and Kate's engagement session in the Short North...can't wait to shoot their wedding next fall!

Sarah and Tim, engaged

2011-11-14T19:40:00.000-05:00

I met up with Sarah and Tim at their home and we then headed out to downtown Worthington on a perfect, crisp fall day! Here are some of my favorites...

Kaylyn and Mike's Wedding

2011-10-20T13:25:00.000-05:00

Kaylyn and Mike were married at Dublin Presbyterian Church in Dublin, Ohio last weekend and their reception followed at Wedgewood Golf and Country Club in Powell. With the wind whipping the trees, dresses and hair around, we were thankful to be indoors for the ceremony and reception--but Kaylyn was brave enough for some gorgeous pictures with herself and Mike on the golf course. Not to worry, Kaylyn's hair stayed intact! :)

Tucker's 1st Birthday Party

2011-10-18T11:05:00.001-05:00

In my years of photographing children--in particular, babies and toddlers, I quickly learned that sometimes you've really got to work for a good smile. But this little guy, Tucker, has always given me those smiles for free. :) I was so excited to photograph his birthday party out at Homestead Park in Hilliard this weekend!

Price Family

2011-10-18T11:02:00.000-05:00

This was my first time working with the Price family--and we had a great time out at Jeffrey Mansion in Bexley on a perfect chilly fall day this weekend....

Augie, 2 years

2011-10-18T11:01:00.000-05:00

I've been photographing Augie since he was only about 6-weeks-old and it's hard to believe he just celebrated is 2nd birthday...

Gina and Collin's Wedding

2011-10-18T10:59:00.000-05:00

Gina and Collin were married at Our Lady of Victory church in Grandview and their reception followed at Franklin Park Conservatory...

The Prestons

2011-10-18T10:56:00.002-05:00

Yet another beautiful family on a beautiful early fall day...!

The Penningtons

2011-10-18T10:55:00.000-05:00

It's been awhile since I've had the pleasure of photographing the Pennington family--and this time they were a family of 5 for this fall session!

Riley, 2.5 years

2011-10-18T10:53:00.000-05:00

With just enough fall leaves peaking through a few weeks ago, we were able to fit in an early fall session with Riley and family in the Gahanna area...

Maddie, 6 weeks

2011-10-18T10:50:00.000-05:00

Last month I met up with Mike and Katie at their home in Grandview for baby Maddie's first professional shoot! She was such a trooper!

Emily and Brad's Wedding

2011-10-18T10:44:00.000-05:00

I've got loads of pictures to share today--the blog has been a little lonely lately because we've had so many weddings and portraits that I literally just didn't have time to post them!

First up, Emily and Brad were married at COSI (yes, I said COSI!) in downtown Columbus in September. Emily was a little under the weather but you wouldn't have known it without asking! Thankfully she felt better as the day went on and was able to enjoy the beautiful rooftop ceremony and reception! The next day, we met them in German Village for a day-after session since we didn't have tons of time the day of the wedding for formals...

The Dodge Kids, Grandparent Session

2011-09-27T08:02:00.000-05:00

Okay, I don't think there is much to be said about these kids...could they be any cuter?!

Sarah and Brad, Expecting

2011-09-27T07:56:00.000-05:00

We met Sarah and Brad several years ago when we shot their engagement and wedding pictures. Now here we are, and we've managed to keep in touch as we've shot Sarah's sister's wedding, family portraits, and other weddings of their friends. Now it's time for baby! Can't wait to meet the little guy or girl...Sarah and Brad have chosen to be surprised when he/she arrives, only a few more weeks to go!

Apple Picking at Lynd's Fruit Farm

2011-09-26T10:35:00.000-05:00

Blog followers will most certainly recognize this family! I've been photographing Emilie and her family since Ellie was only a few months old. We normally photograph the kiddos at their home, but now that "baby" Abby is not so much of a baby, it was time to venture out. And what better way to do that then visit Lynd's Farm in Pataskala?!

Hadley, 9 months

2011-09-26T10:31:00.000-05:00

My niece Hadley is 9-months, so it was time for her milestone session last week. Hadley seems to be a little ahead of the game--crawling everywhere, standing, and cruising. By request from my mom, we also got some quick (very quick!) shots of my kids with Hadley, so that she and my dad would have an updated grandkids picture!

OOPS! A little "photo bombing" from my kids! ;) They must get this from Brian.

Kaylee's 1st Birthday

2011-09-22T20:25:00.000-05:00

Little Kaylee. This little girl made me absolutely crack up more than I've ever laughed during a photo session. I was invited to photograph her first birthday party with family and friends, then a couple days later we had an official portrait session with her mom and dad. From her red hair to her crinkly-nosed smile to her hilarious laugh, I couldn't get enough of this little girl!

Kate & Jason's Wedding

2011-09-21T21:38:00.000-05:00

Just back from their honeymoon, Kate emailed me asking about a sneak peak of their wedding, as their friends hadn't posted any pictures for them to see yet! Thankfully this was already on my list of to do's for the day, and I'm so excited to share these images. :) Kate and Jason were married at Clinton Heights Lutheran Church in Clintonville, and their reception followed at the beautiful (and delicious!) Worthington Inn in downtown Worthington...

Stephanie & Drew's Wedding

2011-09-12T15:57:00.000-05:00

Stephanie and Drew were married at Jefferson Country Club in Blacklick, OH on Labor Day weekend. When speaking with Stephanie a couple weeks before the big day to go over their itinerary, I specifically remember her telling me all these events that were going to happen and then she said "and eventually we'll eat at some point." It made me laugh at the time, and I have to tell you, this may have been the most energetic wedding we've ever seen! A day of heavy rain did not detour Stephanie and Drew or their guests from a day of laughing, drinking, and dancing and I think it's safe to say a GREAT time was had by all...

Charlotte & Fiona

2011-09-12T08:14:00.001-05:00

I met up with Charlotte and Fiona (and Charlotte's BFF Reaghan) at a new playground in Westerville. It started out as a beautiful morning but heated up quickly...

Family session at Jeffrey Mansion

2011-09-12T08:01:00.000-05:00

Jeffrey Mansion has always been a beautiful place for any portrait session, and we lucked out this day, as it was one of the first pleasant days in some time...I couldn't believe how big Addy had gotten (I hadn't seen her since her 1-year pictures) and was meeting baby Oliver for the first time...

Chad, Senior Pics

2011-09-02T12:07:00.000-05:00

Thanks to a New York shoot and our family vacation back to back, I've been slacking on the blog updates! It'll be a busy week with lots of updates as I try to play catch-up...first up, Chad's senior pictures, taken out at Blendon Woods metro park.

Keller Family

2011-08-09T21:51:00.000-05:00

On Saturday I met up with the Kellers at a park near downtown Worthington, where they have taken their family pictures year after year at a huge and beautiful tree! We also walked around a bit since the weather was so pleasant (in the beginning, anyways!). Some of my favorites...

Mapes Family

2011-08-04T08:42:00.000-05:00

I was so excited to photograph Becky and Mike with their 5 children on Tuesday--it's not every day you get to see such a large family! One girl shy of a Brady Bunch (I wonder if it dates me to say that?), the kids' ages range from 8 years to 8 months. Becky and I joked about my needing a nap before and after this shoot, but I was pleasantly greeted with delightful kids who were ready and willing to pose with their family while I rearranged them in the sweltering heat, despite it only being 9:30am...

First, a few of my favorites, and then I'll share a few from "Mike The Intern," Mike Dennis, who's interning with us this summer and is a fellow Bobcat studying commercial photography at Ohio University.

SOME OF MIKE'S SHOTS!

Twins!

2011-08-02T15:56:00.000-05:00

We had two Grogan Studios "milestones" this week (okay, milestones is stretching it a bit...). For starters, this weekend I photographed my first set of twins--Maddy and Jack, who very recently turned one!

Bobby, 6 weeks

2011-07-27T21:09:00.000-05:00

I had a fantastic shoot with baby Bobby yesterday--he is just perfect at 6-weeks-old! I love those big eyes, and he had such a cute, "new" smile...

Jennifer & Thomas

2011-07-25T13:35:00.000-05:00

If you've been following our blog, you may have noticed we haven't posted any weddings recently. After our daughter Annie arrived in the thick of wedding season last year, we decided to take a little break and lighten our load for 2011 by cutting back on weddings a bit. Annie recently turned one (pics coming soon!) and our son Joseph is now 2.5, so we're finally figuring out how to juggle the madness of two toddlers and a full-time demanding photography business!

This weekend we traveled up to the Cleveland area for Jennifer and Thomas' wedding! We were greeted by heavy rain and thunderstorms before and after the wedding, but thankfully everything held off when it mattered! We couldn't have asked for a better couple to work with as we get back to business and we are so excited to share some of our favorite images...

Baby Julia, 10-days-old

2011-07-21T20:06:00.000-05:00

I never know what to expect for newborn sessions...so, I expect nothing. Sometimes they sleep the whole time, sometimes they mostly cry, and sometimes their diapers need to be changed over and over again. And that's fine by me.

But little Julia was in the best of moods today. I can honestly say Julia was pure perfection, eyes wide open for 30 minutes straight (except for the occasional slow blink!), often lifting her head to look straight into her mom or dad's eyes. Now if I could just find out what mommy Jane's secret is.... :)

Syrus, 5-years-old

2011-07-14T09:09:00.000-05:00

I had the pleasure of photographing Syrus last year around his fourth birthday and I couldn't believe how much he'd grown in a year! Of course I got smaller (was very pregnant last year) so maybe it was an optical illusion. ;)

I met up with Syrus & Family at the Emerald Fields playground in Dublin last weekend. Good thing we met up early, because we were roasting in the sun by the end of the session! Syrus was a good sport, though, and we got some great posed and candid images!

Facebook Promotion!

2011-07-08T15:19:00.000-05:00

In celebration of 8 successful year in the photography business, and to show-off our new logo, website, and location, we're having a fantastic promotion on portrait photography on facebook! Make sure you "like" us on the Grogan Studios facebook page to see what the "big deal" is through July 18th!

Kate & Jason

2011-06-20T21:19:00.000-05:00

Yet another close call with the crazy weather last week, Brian and I met up with Kate and Jason in German Village for their engagement session Saturday morning before the storms rolled in. I love how many beautiful backdrops you can find around every corner! Here are my favorites...

Hadley, 6 months

2011-06-20T12:46:00.000-05:00

Last Friday, the skies cleared up just long enough for Hadley's 6-month pictures out at Glacier Ridge Metro Park in Dublin...as we were sneaking in the last few shots we heard rumbles of thunder and ran to our cars--only moments later came a torrential downpour!

Jennifer and Thomas

2011-06-14T12:09:00.000-05:00

I'm baaack! After almost two weeks off (10 days without touching my computer!) for a trip up to Cleveland and then to D.C. for my oldest brother's wedding, it's time to get back to the real world!

A couple of weekends ago, we traveled up to Ashtabula for Jennifer and Thomas's engagement session. Our fantastic Cleveland clients picked this location for its old covered bridges and of course its proximity to Lake Erie. I am in love with this shoot, and had a very difficult time narrowing down the best of the best...

Henry's 1st B-day Party!

2011-06-01T13:48:00.000-05:00

Henry celebrated his first birthday with family and friends at Homestead Park in Hilliard. So-much-fun!

Lillian and Bella

2011-05-10T10:37:00.000-05:00

If you've been following our blog since the beginning, you'll probably recognize these girls, as they've had many appearances on here! I've been photographing Lillian and Bella since Lillian, now 3, was about 4-months-old. There is never a dull moment with these two beautiful toddlers, who are only about 17 months apart.

Newborn Mikey

2011-05-04T21:14:00.000-05:00

Baby Mikey arrived only about three weeks ago, and has been treating his mommy and daddy quite well by keeping the crying to a minimum. I'm sure big brother Ethan appreciates this as well...

Mother/Daughter Baby Shower!

2011-05-04T15:10:00.000-05:00

Vicki invited me out for the shower she was throwing for her daughter, Haylee last weekend. Thankfully Vicki picked one of the very few beautiful days to host the get-together, in which guests were asked to bring along their daughters!

Jack, 6 months

2011-05-03T21:00:00.000-05:00

This was my first time getting to meet Jack, the son of one of our favorite wedding clients, Margaux and Danny! I met them out at their home last weekend for Jack's 6-month pictures. He was just starting to sit up on his own, just in time!

Augie, 18 months

2011-04-22T12:20:00.000-05:00

August got to run around allover downtown Worthington yesterday afternoon, and boy oh boy did he love exploring!

Tucker, 6 months

2011-04-22T10:02:00.000-05:00

Tucker recently hit his 6-month milestone, and this little guy is quickly perfecting his sitting skills! Fighting a cough and cold he'd woken up with that morning, Tucker was a total trooper through this shoot! I love the last picture, he's looking at me like "really lady, are we done yet?!" :)

Leah, 6 months

2011-04-18T14:48:00.000-05:00

It's hard to believe Leah is 6-months-old already! Last time I saw her she was just over a week old and so, so tiny. Now she's sitting up quite well, such a happy baby!

Jack & Brady

2011-03-31T14:08:00.000-05:00

We had originally planned an outdoor session with brothers Jack and Brady today, but who would have thought there would be snow on March 31st?! After already rescheduling once due to the cold temperatures, we ended up indoors at the new studio today. Luckily for Jack, 3, and Brady, 2, (and for me!) there was lots of room to run around in the vacant office next door! :)

Luke, 11 days

2011-03-29T20:45:00.000-05:00

Baby Luke was born on St. Patty's Day (what an awesome birthday!) and I had the honor of photographing him when he was just 11 days old!

Hadley, 3 months

2011-03-29T15:15:00.000-05:00

A few shots of my niece, Hadley, who recently turned 3-months-old...

Happy Birthday Abby!

2011-03-04T12:45:00.003-05:00

I don't know how it could be that Abby turned one-year-old this week, but her mom, Emilie, promises me it's true! I brought our Joseph and Annie to the party with me, everyone had a fantastic time!

Heather and Ryan, Expecting

2011-03-03T14:50:00.003-05:00

We photographed Heather and Ryan's wedding several years ago and last weekend I got to shoot Heather's maternity pictures! Baby Luke is expected in just a few short weeks and from what I could tell, looks like mommy and daddy are all set for his arrival...

On a slightly different note, you'll be noticing some changes in the coming weeks as we start to show off our new logo, branding, and website. Stay tuned, we are so excited for what 2011 will bring!

Brody, 1 year

2011-02-10T10:16:00.004-05:00

I went out to Marysville this weekend to photograph this adorable little guy, Brody, who just turned one! It was wayyyy too cold to venture outside, but we managed to get plenty of fun shots of him playing with his favorite toys!

Henry, 8 mos, and mommy and daddy and grandma and grandpa and....

2011-01-31T08:41:00.003-05:00

The shoot I had last weekend with baby Henry & family was most certainly bittersweet--this was my very last shoot after three years having our studio in Grandview! I couldn't have spent it with a better family--we've photographed many of the Suzanne & Jun's milestones (wedding, maternity, newborn, etc.) and to have my last shoot at the Grandview office with little Henry and his extended family couldn't have been better.

So long, Grandview! For those who are out of the loop, last Sunday we moved to downtown Worthington. We are very excited for what new opportunities this will bring, as anyone who knows that area knows that it is a beautiful location filled with many opportunities for portrait shoots.

So here they are, my faves from the final shoot in the Grandview studio...

Tristan

2011-01-24T21:58:00.003-05:00

Wow, a 2-month hiatus from the blog means we've been busy! Brian and I got to take a 2-week break from work during the holidays and I've since been working hard to catch up on albums and also shooting some portraits. We've also relocated to downtown Worthington--I'll post soon about that!

Last week I got to shoot 7-year-old Tristan, just before he and his mom headed out to go skiing! Tristan was quite a character and even brought along his skateboard and guitar for the shoot. I love when our clients bring items like these to incorporate into their pictures. Here are some of my favorites...

Baby Leah

2010-11-18T22:00:00.004-05:00

What a week on the blog--I feel like I've been posting a ton of pictures this week!

I had the pleasure of meeting little Leah on Monday, whose parents' wedding we shot a few years ago. I may have overstayed my welcome (although mom Christa assures me it's not so...) with a couple of hours of "mom" talk, but it's always nice to compare notes, and maybe even vent a little about the daily stresses of new motherhood.

Here's baby Leah...

Baby Tucker

2010-11-18T13:29:00.003-05:00

Let's be honest, there's only so much one can do when photographing a newborn. They're so delicate, and Mommy and Daddy are still getting used to the little one. I'm not a huge fan of using props without a good reason and typically like to focus on the baby without having distractions or plopping them in a giant teacup (not that there's anything wrong with that!).

I was really excited to show up to the studio and realize what an absolutely perfect day it was outside--the most perfect temperature to take 3-week-old Tucker outside without having to bundle him up! So, for the first time ever, I actually photographed a newborn baby outside (and some inside as well...).

Courtney and Brett's Wedding!

2010-11-17T23:23:00.002-05:00

This past year has been a bit of a blur at times, especially when I was pregnant and meeting with new clients in the first half of the year and suffering from baby brain. I do remember one particular thing about my first meeting with Courtney--she was a little concerned about her November 6th wedding, and that it might be too cold to have the ceremony outside. I remember assuring her that it is still decently comfortable around that time every year--I know this because Brian and my anniversary is November 1st.

And so the week of Courtney and Brett's big day comes around and I'm stalking the forecast and low and behold, we're looking at a high of 44 degrees on their wedding day. As the week goes on the predicted high gets lower and lower and finally Saturday morning, we were looking at a high of 41 degrees!

But, trooper that she is, Courtney was bound and determined to have that outdoor wedding! And good for her, if you ask me. Blankets were passed out and guests kept their coats on, and Courtney got to walk down the isle at her outdoor wedding ceremony. :)

And now for Courtney and Brett's sneak peak...

Ava and AJ

2010-11-16T20:47:00.004-05:00

Ava and AJ came out to the studio this weekend for Ava's 6-year and AJ's 18-month portraits--

Mira and Mark's wedding

2010-11-15T21:10:00.003-05:00

Mira and Mark were married a few weeks ago at Franklin Park Conservatory. This was the first traditional Jewish wedding we've photographed, and it was fun for us to get to experience it and learn about all the traditions during the ceremony, and really throughout the day. A big thanks goes to Mira for printing us up a cheat sheet so we'd know what to expect. :) Here are some of our favorites...

Myers Family

2010-11-04T12:20:00.002-05:00

The Myers family drove three hours to Columbus for their first ever professional portrait session! Talk about pressure, lol! I had a great time with them down by the river near Upper Arlington, and we got tons of beautiful shots. Here are just a few...

Stephanie & Drew's engagement pics

2010-11-02T19:29:00.004-05:00

Stephanie and Drew came out to Columbus for their engagement session at Gahanna Creekside a couple weeks ago--here are some of our favorites...

Maternity and then some...

2010-11-01T21:46:00.002-05:00

Melissa and Paul are expecting baby #2 just before Christmas and they came down from Cleveland for some maternity and updated family pictures. It was perfect timing with peak coloring here in Dublin!

Charlotte, 1 year

2010-10-22T13:45:00.002-05:00

Little Charlotte turned one recently, and mommy Julia brought her out to Dublin for some fall portraits. I still can't get over Charlotte's bright blue eyes--she is just stunning!

Lucas, 3 months

2010-10-13T10:51:00.003-05:00

Lucas was born not long after our baby Annie, and he was a big (and welcomed) surprise for his mommy and daddy. Here are a few from our shoot at the studio last week...

Brett's Senior Pics

2010-09-24T19:34:00.002-05:00

A sneak peak from Brett's senior session this week...

Ethan & Family

2010-09-24T08:47:00.003-05:00

Ethan recently moved back to Ohio with his mommy and daddy and they invited me out to their new home last weekend for some family pictures. I was so excited to have a little glimpse at Fall, with a slight sprinkling of dry leaves on the ground.

Hannah & Ryan's wedding

2010-09-18T12:57:00.000-05:00

Hannah and Ryan were married Labor Day weekend at Confluence Park in downtown Columbus. Here are our favorites...

Danielle and Jackson

2010-09-18T11:00:00.000-05:00

Danielle and Jackson's wedding was our first of two Labor Day weekend. The ceremony was at Northwest Presbyterian church in Dublin and the reception was at the Marriott Northwest, also in Dublin. Here are a few of our favorites....

Padro Family

2010-09-10T20:21:00.005-05:00

As I was getting these images ready for the blog, I realized that my client-turned-friend Eileen (whose mother hired me for this family session) must hold the record for how many of her family members we've photographed! From her sister-in-law's wedding to her other sister-in-law's family, to her daughters and friends, and now parents and sisters, I guess we must be doing something right! :)

I had a great time out at the Padro's home in Upper Arlington a week ago...here are some of my favorites...

Henry, 100 days

2010-09-03T21:25:00.003-05:00

We first met Suzanne and Jun a few years back when they booked us to photograph their winter wedding...then came a maternity session this past spring, and yesterday I was asked to photograph baby Henry's 100 day birthday, which is a big deal in Korean tradition. It's such an honor to be asked to document such important milestones!

Courtney and Brett's E-session

2010-09-03T13:22:00.001-05:00

Courtney and Brett are getting married this fall, and we met up this past weekend in downtown Dublin for their engagement session!

Baby Annie

2010-09-01T21:50:00.009-05:00

It's been a long time coming, but finally we are posting pictures of our newest addition, Annie McKenna. Annie was born on July 2nd at a healthy 7 lbs 11 oz and 21 inches long. Brian put together a video of a handful of pictures before her arrival, and of her first few days with us, over Fourth of July weekend. Enjoy!

Augie & Family

2010-08-26T10:06:00.002-05:00

My long-time friend, Sarah, asked me to photograph her with her son and husband over at the Whetstone Park of Roses this week. What a beautiful week it's been for an outdoor portraits! Despite a few dark clouds and a late start, I am so happy with how these turned out. :)

Sisters

2010-08-12T20:38:00.002-05:00

Holly first contacted me back in June about photographing her three girls at the studio. After a couple of set-backs (injuries with the girls, me having a baby), we finally found a time that worked for all of us! The girls were fantastic to work with and I'm so excited to show them the rest of the pictures...but for now, just a sneak peak... :)

Jo-Ellen & Tom's Wedding

2010-08-11T21:19:00.002-05:00

Jo-Ellen and Tom were married July 31st at Ascension Lutheran Church in Columbus and their reception followed at Clover Valley Golf Club in Johnstown. Here are some of our favorites...

Julie & Corey

2010-07-27T11:54:00.003-05:00

Julie and Corey were married this past Saturday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in downtown Columbus. If not the hottest day of the summer so far, it was definitely close, so I think we were all thankful that this wedding was indoors!

Our weddings have been so personalized this year--our brides (and perhaps some grooms...) have really paid attention to detail, which makes our job that much more fun. Julie and Corey's wedding was no exception, from the gorgeous floral arrangements to personalized cufflinks and beer coozies. The reception was in the spectacular Olympian Ballroom at The Columbus Athenaeum.

Christine & Kyle

2010-07-26T21:56:00.003-05:00

Just two weeks after the arrival of our baby, Annie, it was time to get back to wedding season! Christine and Kyle were married July 17th at the Old Southern Theatre in downtown Columbus and the reception followed next door at the Westin...

Addy, 2.5 weeks

2010-07-22T09:30:00.004-05:00

I first met future first-time parents Amanda and Alan at a wedding last summer. They called me up for some maternity pictures, which I photographed only a couple months before baby Addy was born. And now she's arrived, a few days before our own daughter Annie. Addy was 2.5-weeks-old when I went out to their house last week for her first photo shoot!

I love photographing babies this little--it is truly a time that cannot be recreated. They grow so fast, and you really do forget how little they are that first month. :)

Kelly and Regan

2010-07-06T13:59:00.002-05:00

I'm finally getting around to posting Kelly and Regan's wedding pictures from a couple of weeks ago. Our daughter was born this past Friday so I've been a little behind!

Here are a few of our favorites from the wedding, which was at Confluence Park in downtown Columbus...

Kerry & Brendan's Wedding

2010-06-14T17:09:00.002-05:00

Kerry and Brendan were married last weekend at the Immaculate Conception Church in Clintonville and their reception followed at the new Studio 67 near downtown Columbus. Despite some torrential downpours here and there, it ended up being a great day and cleared up just when we needed it too (well, for the most part...!).

Christine & Kyle

2010-06-08T15:23:00.003-05:00

Christine and Kyle met up with Brian at the OSU campus last weekend for their engagement session...

Jen & Jason's wedding

2010-06-03T20:12:00.003-05:00

Jen and Jason were married this past Sunday at the French Hen Farm in Marysville, Ohio. From the handmade bouquet of vintage brooches to the hand-dyed ballet flats for guests instead of flip-flops, to the bridal gown which Jen made herself, I can honestly say we've never seen such a personalized wedding. It was amazing to see Jen's vision and hard work (and we hear some hard work from Jason as well!) come to fruition, and I wish I could show you more here. For now, here are just a few...

Anderson & Family

2010-06-01T10:46:00.002-05:00

Anderson just turned one-year-old last week and I met up with their family at their home this past weekend for a session--here are some of my favorites...

Abby, 3 months

2010-06-01T09:17:00.002-05:00

I couldn't believe it was already time for Abby's 3-month portraits last week! It seemed like just yesterday we were photographing her at one month...it's amazing how time flies!

Julia and Michael

2010-05-27T14:57:00.002-05:00

It's been a couple of years since we've photographed a wedding at the Darby House and Julia and Mike's wedding was a great way to come back! A beautiful day and a happy couple--what more could we ask for!

Fun with the iPhone!

2010-05-26T14:01:00.003-05:00

Hannah & Ryan's Engagement Session

2010-05-20T20:34:00.003-05:00

You can't go wrong with having an engagement session in German Village. We explored the area a little more than we normally do, and maybe even got a little lost along the way with Hannah and Ryan...

Janice and her "boys"

2010-05-19T09:55:00.003-05:00

I photographed both Janice's sons' senior pictures the last couple years, and the three of them came back to the studio this weekend for some family pictures. We couldn't have asked for more perfect weather!

Amanda and Alan--Maternity

2010-05-14T20:23:00.004-05:00

I visited Amanda and Alan at their home in Pataskala yesterday evening for Amanda's maternity pictures. Amanda is due at the end of June and by the looks of things, baby Addy is going to have quite a warm welcome!

Alex, 7 months

2010-05-14T20:05:00.003-05:00

Alex, his mom and grandma came into the studio this week for his 7-month portraits--here are some of my favorites!

Brian's butting in!

2010-04-28T10:40:00.006-05:00

After a couple years of flying solo on our blog, Brian is finally chiming in! One of the reasons I think we work so well together in this business is that we have such different approaches and inspirations in our photography but that somehow they end up complimenting each other. Our goal with Brian participating in the blog is so that he can share what inspires him, while I will continue to post samples of our latest work. You will know Brian's postings when you see them...here we go!

Suzanne and Jun--Maternity Pics

2010-04-25T20:02:00.003-05:00

We photographed Suzanne and Jun's wedding back in January 2008 and this weekend I had the great pleasure of photographing Suzanne's maternity pictures at their home! Congratulations you two, can't wait to meet your new addition!

Syrus

2010-04-20T20:14:00.004-05:00

Syrus recently turned a "proud four" (as his mom described to me) and his parents had me out to their home for some updated family pictures. From his awesome playroom to his super-cool bedroom, I got to photograph Syrus all around the house, showing off his favorite places and toys!