Cindy & Denelle, engagement

As always, busy weekends! Cindy, Denelle, Britt (my new assistant-who rocks!) & I had a great time at Goodale Park and then over to the Frog Bear Wild Boar to take some engagement images.

These two had me laughing, especially when Cindy started giggling - it is easy to see that they were having fun too. Can't wait for their wedding in September.

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Ready, set...second shoot!

This weekend, I had the great pleasure of working with another photographer to cover Megan and Josh's wedding. As always in these situations, I walked in and had connections to the bride and some of her friends! Columbus is a small world that's always getting smaller!

Regardless, I had such fun with the beautiful bride and groom who were married on the pool deck of the Columbus Renaissance Hotel and then celebrated the night at The Vault, which is a very cool reception location if you're still looking!

Megan had her flowers done by Hilliard Floral Design and her gorgeous dress was Vera Wang, from Cincinnati's Bridal and Formal.

Here are just a few of my favorites. Many thanks to both families for a fun Saturday!

I was even lucky enough to make friends with the flower girl!

I'm so looking forward to wedding season! Please feel free to leave your comments below...I'd love to hear from you regular followers!

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Julie and Thad - Round 2

Julie, Thad and I caught some much needed sunshine today when we went to the place where it all happened...Gahanna City Hall!! They met while Julie was working there and the rest is history. I had so much fun tonight and am looking forward to their August wedding!

Thanks guys!

More engagement portraits this weekend and wedding season officially begins next weekend for MIP!

In the next month, I'll be travelling to Miami, FL, Philly, NYC and Denver, CO...shout if you need photography and we can schedule on my down time!

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Congratulations!

On Monday afternoon, my good friend Colleen called me with breathless news that she was going to be named President of Spartanburg Methodist College in South Carolina. While I was congratulating her, she interrupted, "But I need a picture tonight!"

I was so flattered to have the chance to take a portrait of her for this momentous occasion in her life!

Check out the link to the announcement: http://www.smcsc.edu/pages/SMCNEWS-040809-KeithNamedSMCPresident

Congratulations Colleen!!

I am always available to help you document those important life moments...weddings, engagements, births, promotions. Call me!

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Katie & Brian - Images from the Short North

Sunday evening, I met with Katie & Brian at the Cap in the Short North. We enjoyed checking out the scene (on a Sunday night, who knew?), the daffodils at Goodale and some Jeni's. Can't wait for the July wedding!

The favorites!

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Engaged - Gina & Jason

I met Gina and Jason this afternoon in Uptown Westerville to take their engagement pictures.

We had a great time meandering up and down the streets. Westerville has some really interesting styling and architecture going on. I'm looking forward to the wedding in June!

Sneak preview:

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Engagement Photos

Last week, I spent some time with Sarah and Jason at the Franklin Park Conservatory taking their engagement photos. I loved hearing their story of meeting in the library!

Here are a few of my favorites from the afternoon.

I keep taking a moment here and there to edit the many images I made at my brother and sister-in-law's wedding in Phoenix. Here's one more!

Two more engagement sessions scheduled for tomorrow! Look for pics of my house this week too..beautful dutch colonial in Clintonville for sale!

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Cool Wedding Blog

Recently I stumbled upon the coolest Wedding Planning blog...The Wedding Chicks. It's full of everything you need to know for planning your wedding and what's more, Minister Images Photography is now a Preferred Vendor.

Check it out!

I still have a few dates open for 2009...September 12 & 19, mid November and December. 2010 dates are beginning to book, call or email me now!

Family portrait sessions are in full swing as are engagement photos, keep checking back for new images.

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Spring has Sprung!

Finally, it feels like Spring has come to Ohio. I know, having been a resident of Ohio for 8 years and Pittsburgh for 20, that there's at least one more snow to come, but nonetheless, I've been celebrating the outdoor time with my kids and husband.

The other project that's kept me away from my blog is that we're getting ready to sell our house. It's a charming older home...which means we've had some charming projects. It really has been a great home and despite our excitement to move into a bigger home, we are so sad to see it go.

I'm making a book of images to commemorate some of the details that we worked so hard on to make this house our home over the last 6 years. Here are my two favorites right now.

I'm gearing up to start shooting engagement sessions and I've hired a new assistant for the wedding season! I've still a few dates left in June and July, November and December. Sign up for my newsletter to get special deals on family portraiture!

Happy Spring!

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Where have I been?

There are several answers to that question...

First, we're getting ready to list our house and we've been delaing with a builder getting ready for our new house! Let me know if you're looking for a beautiful, charming 3 bed, 1 and 1/2 bath in Clintonville!!

Second, I've been finishing up the classes I was taking this quarter. Great fun, so much work!

Third, I've been consulting with couples like crazy! I only have a few dates left betwen May and October...email or call me now if you're looking for a last minute wedding photog.

Lastly, I've had a couple of fun shoots...I did a big family birthday party, a maternity shoot and some more pics of my friend Andrew.

For your viewing pleasure:

Chicago Train - a project for my photoshop class

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Open dates and portrait sessions

I still have some open wedding dates for Summer 2009:

June 6 and 13
July 4 and 25
August 15
September 5, 12 and 19

Set up a consultation today before they're all gone!

Still offering a 10% discount for Friday evening or Sunday afternoon weddings.

I am continuing to book in-home portrait sessions, parties and events. I was lucky enough to shoot Vance last weekend, he is just four months and already hamming it up for the camera!

Contact me to set up your in-home portrait session, complete with a professional background and lights!

Having a large family party? Minister Images Photography can set up an area for big group family portraits and capture professional candids to commemorate the party. Contact me for rates.

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Portrait of a one year old

This morning I took some images of Andrew at his house. He turned one just a month ago. He & I had a lot of fun with the ball game. Thanks to his mom & dad who asked me to come out and take the pictures!

Here are a few I loved from the shoot.

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Julie & Thad's engagement

On Friday, I had the pleasure of spending some time with Julie & Thad, who are getting married on August 29. We had fun at the Franklin Park Conservatory. Here are a few of my favorites...

This was a great moment...

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Awards!

I was so excited to check my email this morning and see a note from Wedding Wire...a wedding planning website associated with Martha Stewart Weddings. Minister Images Photography was named a winner in the 2009 Bride's Choice Awards!

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced that Minister Images Photography has won the 2009 Bride’s Choice Awards™!

In its inaugural year, the Bride’s Choice Awards recognizes and honors vendors from the WeddingWire Network that demonstrate excellent quality of service, responsiveness, professionalism, value of cost and flexibility.

This year’s recipients represent the top three percent of WeddingWire’s vendor community, which includes over 100,000 wedding vendors from across the US. That means Minister Images Photography is one of the very best Wedding Photographers.

Unlike other awards in which winners are selected by the company, the Bride’s Choice Awards are determined exclusively by recent newlyweds through surveys and reviews. “We are excited to launch this annual award program to honor high-performing vendors based solely on the experiences of our WeddingWire community,” according to Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “This year’s recipients have set the bar high, exhibiting excellent service and expertise in the wedding industry.”

Thank you so much to my past clients. I truly feel honored.

See my reviews here.

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FORE!

I guess I should say FOUR! I spent Saturday morning with Gracie taking some 4 year old birthday portraits. Gracie used to be our neighber and is my son George's betrothed (ha), but but also a great little model!

We had a ball at the Franklin Park Conservatory even though we had to brave the cold to get there.

Here are my favorites.

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