Congratulations, Katie & Booey!
A cloudy day and a little downpour didn't stop Katie & Booey from driving off in a vintage Chevy Convertible - with the top down! This amazing Ohio City couple's wedding day perfectly captured the best of Cleveland's revival. They got amazing city views on the Superior Viaduct next to Luca Italian Cuisine, then back to their rustic no-rules, all-charm church in Ohio City. With a reception at Aloft catered by Lago, their backdrop all about the glowing lights of the Flats East Bank, a blazing sunset, and kissing high in the sky at the top of the Ernst & Young building. With 2 hours to kick their party into full swing, DJ Goodwin instantly had everyone moving after the First Dance. I love seeing my couples so happy, and this pair of friends, sweethearts and now newlyweds were all smiles from beginning to end. xoxo
On Rocky River Beach: Kids Having Fun to the Setting Sun
POP QUIZ! What's the BEST way to get pictures that tug your heart & make you miss your kids, even though they are standing right in front of you?
1. Force them to sit still 2. Tell them to look happy 3. Cue them to say, "Cheese"
BUZZ!! TRICK QUESTION! The answer is ... Get out of their way and let them play. I am sure my little muffin in the bottom pictures has already lost his baby cheeks - but he'll always be the "Tiny Beach Thinker" to me. xo
This Family in Ohio City makes Urban Grunge look Cute & Pretty
Phenomenal Fall Family Photos can happen anywhere. Grassy field lovely, but not required. Plus, if you know where you're going, you can style your wardrobe to perfectly pop against your surroundings. Nick & Pesarakphorn picked a gorgeous ivy wall in a gnarly-seeming, yet delightfully clean & empty parking lot on West 25th Street. I thank them for the honor of capturing their first family photo shoot since the addition of that little guy!
I hope this sweet series of their even sweeter family, set in their home away from home, will help them miss us just a little, until we see them next Spring. xo
Brodie's Good Vibe Tribe
For Throwback Thursday today - I'm honoring this extraordinary family. 12 months ago, they were dancing in their fall Maternity pictures. 5 months ago, we were in their home, enamored by Brodie's delicious newborn-ness. 30 days ago, they were told that 3 month old Brodie needed a liver transplant. And 4 days from now, this momma and Brodie will be in surgery, to replace Brodie's liver with a section of Traci's. Within days, they had 1000's of supporters on Facebook following their page, "Brodie's Good Vibe Tribe"; there is spirit gear, and the most positive spirited, precise, thorough and informative series of explanations and updates from Traci herself I have ever witnessed. I'm sure we all question how we'd personally handle such devastating news, and all I can say is that I think we all would like to be as strong as Traci, Russ and Harper. xo Visit their local supporter, JulieDPhoto.com to see how cute this baby is now - it'll melt you. xo
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2105 Senior Portrait #27 - Some City & Soccer
Cool, casual, confident, charismatic, and cordially cooperative with my city scenes - Jack rocked it.
With 1 in college and 3 in high school, Jack's mom may have her hands full, but she's so collected, I could see where Jack get his demeanor from.
A terrific young man with a terrific year ahead of him,
Wherever Jack goes, I'm certain he'll make his family proud.