Brunner Wedding

Scott and Noelia Brunner were married August 1, 2009. Through a mutual friend, I was set up to shoot their wedding in Cincinnati, Ohio.

It's hard to describe the difference families and personalities can make when shooting a wedding, but both Noelia and Scott's family were just awesome to work with. They were aware I was in the middle of my second trimester when shooting their big day and consistetly made sure I was the one who was comfortable, hydrated, and feeling good. I wasn't the one getting married and here they were, very gracious and thoughtful, in trying to make things comfortable for me.

Photographing Noelia is like photographing a blooming and full lily in the thrust of spring -- you just can't shoot it wrong. At every angle, she looked amazingly alive and alluring. Scott's personality just pops in the photos. In the sequence of their pictures, one can witness his sincerity, kind regard for others, and humor. When a couple has that kind of chemistry and those kind of individual qualities and strengths, the camera (and photographer) need not work as hard to make a moment look like a moment. It happens frequently and naturally.

Both families were just a joy to work with and photograph. Their ceremony, in Hamilton, was in a beautiful church with wonderful light which made it easier for me to work.

The reception, held at Malloy's on the Green, was a beautiful backdrop to their celebration. It's rare to see the bride and groom so visibly in love and not afraid to show off their dance moves. Scott and Noelia are a very special couple with a gorgeous future unfolding before them.

My best to the Brunners and to their families! Congratulations Noelia and Scott!

Tom and Vanessa

Tom Ball and Vanessa Lombardo had a beautiful wedding on Long Beach Island in New Jersey. The ceremony was just gorgeous and the lighting of the day was perfect Fall weather.  The water backdrop was a dream and the reception was a wild array of fun and dancing.  If you are in the New Jersey area and looking for a terrific band, I'd throw a huge enormous shout-out for The Usual Suspects.  I haven't been to any weddings where I enjoyed a DJ-less dance floor, until the Lombardo-Ball wedding.  That band kept the floor full and the music was excellent. Nothing was lost with this band and I'd recommend them if you're looking to keep the excitement level high and the energy flowing for hours.

Back to Vanessa and Tom - you couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day - radiant couple - and I enjoyed every inch of their special day.  Congrats you two!

A beautiful drive back from New Jersey

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Hey there and welcome to my photography blog!

It's my hope that this blog aids folks who want to know a bit more about the personality of the person behind the camera.  I will be utilizing this blog to give clients a teaser before they get their online proofs and also where I'll be adding commentary about working with various clients and my experience with shooting in different locations.

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