Wedding: Jeneane and Brent, Youngstown, OH

I had the pleasure of photographing the wedding of Jeneane and Brent a few weeks ago at the BEAUTIFUL Stambaugh Auditorium. Have I mentioned how much I love this place! Just gorgeous. The ceremony was held in Christman Memorial Hall and was officiated by Brent's dad. At one point, right before "I now pronounce you man and wife" his dad got really choked up and had us all in tears! It was a lovely ceremony and luckily Jeneane and Brent left loads of time for some awesome pictures around the gorgeous grounds. The reception was held at Jeneane's parents house in Canfield under a tent in their backyard. It rained for four days before the wedding but thankfully held off for their big day.
Jeneane and Brent, I was happy to be a part of your day and witness the love you guys have for one another! Here are some of my favorites from the day:

Just look at her smile.


Now look at his smile.











A quick portrait of Brent and his baby blues.





LOVE these next two!




Getting a little hot and steamy in the elevator.










The gorgeous details. Check out how cool his ring is!


First dance.


Having a laugh at the toast.


Let the line dancing begin.


Brent showing off his moves.


Jeneane and Brent learned a "Dancing with the Stars" number for their reception. It was so good they did it twice!



Cheers,

Headshots: Heidi and BJ

I was contacted by a couple who needed some head shots for an upcoming move to Florida. Super nice couple! I wish them lots of luck in this new chapter of their lives.

Here's my favorites:









Cheers,

Slideshow: Kimberly and Paul

A few weeks ago I photographed a beautiful wedding here in Youngstown's own, Mill Creek Park. The day was gorgeous and the wedding was so lovely. I was honored to be their photographer. I finished the slideshow from that day and wanted to share. Hope you enjoy it!


Oh and don't let me forget a HUGE shout out to all the dad's we know and love! And a special one to my love who shows me every day what it means to be a parent! I love you, baby! Happy Father's Day!

Cheers,

You Matter

I LOVE this! From Seth Godin's blog:


When you love the work you do and the people you do it with, you matter.
When you are so gracious and generous and aware that you think of other people before yourself, you matter.
When you leave the world a better place than you found it, you matter.
When you continue to raise the bar on what you do and how you do it, you matter.
When you teach and forgive and teach more before you rush to judge and demean, you matter.
When you touch the people in your life through your actions (and your words), you matter.
When kids grow up wanting to be you, you matter.
When you see the world as it is, but insist on making it more like it could be, you matter.
When you inspire a Nobel prize winner or a slum dweller, you matter.
When the room brightens when you walk in, you matter.
And when the legacy you leave behind lasts for hours, days or a lifetime, you matter.

Today I am thankful....

Today I am thankful for the couple who lived here before us because they planted, among other things, the most beautiful Peonies right outside my kitchen window. The Peonies are in bloom. Today I picked a bunch and now my kitchen has a lovely fragrance :)

What are you thankful for today?