Laura and Michael's Wedding

I had to lead with this hauntingly gorgeous image of Laura. We only had a few minutes to do some photos on the green at Mayfield Country Club, and this was from the last series we did. It is my absolute favorite image from the whole day. I just love her intense expression. She looks like she's going somewhere enchanted, and you can follow if you dare. And yeah, maybe I am watching Harry Potter while I blog, and it's affecting my post ;) But just look at that photo and tell me she doesn't look enchanting.



No one was brave enough to try to put on Laura's veil, so her wedding planner, Amy Hissa, stepped in to do the job.


Congratulations Laura and Michael! You were so fun to work with, and I can't wait to see you again to show you your photos.

Southern Italy + Southern US = Romance

Giuseppina and Jason tied the knot in a moving ceremony at St. Anselm's. Though we had lovely overcast weather while she was getting ready, it poured after the ceremony, and I was disappointed that we couldn't go to Holden Arboretum for photos. Then I saw the beautiful natural light inside LaMalfa, and I changed my tune. Fast. You can't do this in a garden:

The setting at LaMalfa let me try some things I've been wanting to do for a while. I was just waiting for the right opportunity, and there it was. The setting lent itself to some very formal poses, but when it was time for some more relaxed photos, Jason could really make Giuseppina smile. It was great to see such a happy couple.






Congratulations Giuseppina and Jason!

Bill and Sara's rock n'roll wedding

Sara and Bill met in a band, then returned to the sight of their first cd release to celebrate their wedding. They tied the knot in the historic Akron Christian Reformed Church, then rocked out with family and friends at The Lockview. If you live in Akron and haven't been to the Lockview, I suggest you go. The food was awesome and the atmosphere was cozy.

Here are a few of my favorite photos from this unique wedding...


Bubbles floating down as they ran from the church to their getaway car--
-- a classic Ford Galaxie. I shot this from my car, as we were driving to the reception.

With that gorgeous dress fluttering about as if she had just stepped out of a myth, I couldn't resist a few urban goddess photos.



Congratulations Bill and Sara. I wish you a lifetime of happiness.