Filed under: sports
This past weekend, a couple of Rob’s good friends, Cody and Stefanie drove into Buffalo for a big swim meet Cody was swimming in. Rob and Cody used to swim competitively together as kids; and Cody has just recently gotten back it to the sport. We got there just as Cody’s first race of the day had ended, but we were able to stick around for the other one- the IM (the swimmers cover the length of the pool 4x’s and each length is done with a different stroke). The competition was pretty fierce, and I never knew that watching a swim meet could be so much fun!
Getting ready for the start…
Off the block
Into the water… (Cody is in the center lane)
Neck and neck on the first length, where they did the butterfly
Final length with the breast stroke…
Look at the lead Cody had in his heat! This was taken just before finishing
Great job Cody- and best of luck in the future!
Filed under: Promotional
I am very excited to announce that I am offering a new type of album- say hello to the KISS Wedding Book! These albums have absolutely no problem living up to their comapny’s name (keep it simply stunning) and while there are not many options to customize, the simplistic elegance of the album puts all the focus on what really counts- your images inside the book! Each book is a flush mount (which means that the image on the page will run from one edge of the page to the other with only a fold in the center) and comes in 3 sizes- 8×8, 10×10, and 12×12. They have as many or as few pages as you like- as long as you have a minimum of 10 2-page spreads (the equivilant of my 20 page imount albums) and a maximum of 40.
Each book comes with a cloth cover to help protect the album (shown below)
As I mentioned earlier, the image spreads from one side of the page to the other with no gaps-
or seams, only a fold in the center.
One thing they do is give you a selection of some pretty awesome colors. I so want a pink wedding album!
If you would like to see more of this type of album, please let me know- I have the one shown above in the studio as a sample.
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This past weekend, I went camping with my husband at Letchworth State Park. I had been there once before, but what I got to see of the park was rather limited (we only saw the main waterfall and a picnic area). I was amazed at all this park had to offer! It was a roungh weekend to be camping- the first stormy weekend we’ve really had so far. We managed to survive and stay dry (and have fun) though. Here are a few of my favorite pictures from our little getaway- enjoy!
I love this rock formation- it looks like a man watching over the valley and winding river below. I named him George.
This is from an awesome overlook that has the sweetest story attached to it (I filled in a lot of the gaps in my mind). There is a secluded overlook with an awazing view; that of course, requires quite a hike to get to (even though you can see it from the main road). On one edge of this clearing/overlook, there is a park bench with a plaque on it about someone proposing there. How sweet would that be- to be hiking with the one you love, stop to check out an amazing view with just the two of you, maybe have a picnic lunch, catch a glimpse of that bench with your names on it, and then look over to see your love down on one knee with an engagement ring…
A couple birds flying over the “grand canyon of the east”
I love water falls.
Somewhere over the rainbow…
This was shot with a 50 mm lens. So that deer is really quite close. It let us get even closer, but I don’t have any good shots of it looking at us that were closer than this.
More waterfalls. I love that beam of light coming through the trees!
If I had a view like that, I would be growing out of the ground too…
I love this guy- it looks like an osterich to me! His name is Sam.
A close up with Sam.
A little cave
Loving the downed tree in the background!
Part of the waterfall Letchworth is known for.
Another part of that waterfall. I heard the train coming and started running out to get a picture- stepped in a really deep puddle on the way, but it was SO worth it!
Filed under: Senior
This past week has been crazy- I spent a week in North Carolina helping my big sis who is on bed rest (and due to have her first child any day now) and flew directly into Cleveland to see the rest of my family and do Kelsey’s senior photos. I must admit that I just wanted to climb in bed and take a long nap when it was time for the session to start (especially since my flight arrived 20 minuntes behind schedule when I had only 45 minutes before our scheduled meet up time). The weather was too great to postpone again and I must say that I was really happy that I pushed myself on. Once we started out the session my mood changed. Not only was Kelsey an awesome model, but our moms took over my husband’s typical job of comic relief. It was a blast! We didn’t have too much planned out in terms of location- other than that we would drive around downtown until we found what we wanted and that definitely payed off. We started out by a couple of awesome old churches, spent some time by the house of blues, played with the bugs (visited the beach), and did a bit of studio work.
One of the awesome churches we visited.
This was along the side of that church- quite possibly one of my favorite spots yet!
My second favorite spot of the night- part of that same old church!
(and to think that I almost left this photo out!)
How can I pass up a sweet reflection-
or a fun distressed wall?
A little love for the peace offered by the beach (when the bugs left us alone)
Anyone who follows my work knows that I hate studio photography and avoid it like the plague. If you look back through my blogging history you will find one, maybe two other places where I have posted studio work. Typically, I find it dreadfully boring and my pictures often reflect it. Kelsey’s easy-going attitude and love of cats as well as Zucco’s crazy antics made the last leg of the session not only tolerable, but actually quite fun (as I am sure you will be able to see in the coming set of pictures)
Zucco, my mom’s camera crazy cat kept popping into the pictures!
Now if only I could train Pixel to quit destroying my backdrops and be a camera junkie like Zucco!
Thanks Sue and Kelsey for an awesome session!
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Last weekend, I went to Kristin’s bacherolette party at Butterwoods in Williamsville. We had a lot of fun at the party (I won’t spoil any of the secrets for Dan though- sorry).
Our beautiful bride to be, not quite sure of what is to come…
Oh My! I’m actually in a picture!!!!!
The carrot cake I ordered- it tasted as amazing as it looked!
Sample wedding cakes…
Could you imagine making something like this!?!?!?!?
This past weekend, I went back to Cleveland for a senior photo session and ended up having to cancel due to possible food poisoning. Since I had dragged all of my camera equipment with me, I couldn’t just let it sit in my bag! Luckily, my mom had arranged to take some pictures of Heather and Melissa in their prom dresses. We spent most of our time on the Magnum Beach behind Cedar Point’s Sandcastle Suites (more on that in a couple days) and shot abit by Lighthouse Point as well. We had alot of fun and got some great pictures of our gorgeous models!
Filed under: Family
Yesterday, Rob and I went out to East Aurora to take some pictures of the Miller family. They have an amazing house that the father built himself (wow) on a great piece of land (complete with an awesome pond). We had an awesome time working with the Millers- I’m sure that will show in the pictures to come (and the fact that I couldn’t narrow down the selection to my usual 6 or 7 images)! The guys were definitely thinking that this would be a quick and typical photo session (you know- posing by the fireplace with a cheesy fake smile). Boy, were they in for a surprise! It took a little while to kick them out of their comfort zone and into what we were doing.
The jump shots are fun, but sometimes the landings are so much better!
Did I mention that they have an awesome pond?
This is what I love about photography…
Poor Rachel….
Norm’s turn- ha ha!
Can you tell I love the pond?
Way too many people put on a show for the camera. I am very thankful that they didn’t.
Kathleen and Jodi have such a fun dynamic- it reminds me of my family when I go home for the holidays!
Rachel can be a bit camera shy, but look at how much life she has in her laugh!
Sarah seemed to be loving every moment of the session. I don’t think I came across one picture with out her gorgeous smile.
Norm is a bit shy when in front of the camera- athough I can’t understand why. Look at how awesome he looks!
Can you tell the girls enjoyed the jump pictures? This was from round 3!
Last week, I got together with all of my in-laws (Rob’s sisters and their families) to get some shots for a mothers day present. We ended up at this awesome playground that reminds me of the one behind the N Royalton Library back home. The kids were a bit young and hard to capture once we got there, but I probably would have taken off too given the chance. Overall, it turned out to be fun time that ended in some cute pictures!
Filed under: Family Stuff
I’m back-tracking a bit for these… Last month, Mom and I threw a baby shower for my big sis. Unfortunately, she is unable to travel and thus stuck in Fayetteville, NC (motion sickness + morning sickness= unpleasant road trips). For a while, we tried doing a video conference. Due to technical difficulties we passed a cell phone around on speaker. After we quickly killed the phone’s battery we gave up and decided that I should stand in for Jackie (but I didn’t look pregnant enough to open baby presents- you can probably invent the rest of the fun with your imagination).
Just a note before we get started- I am still NOT pregnant! The “belly” you will see is a throw pillow…
Aunt Cheryl, Grandma, and Beth
Maryann
Presents!
The cutest way to wrap a present…
The little thing in my left hand moos when you shake it!
Pack ‘N Play!
Baby Crocs and bear
My favorite pose for maternity sessions! (with my fake belly and baby bunny slippers)
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Last weekend, Rob and I took a last-minute road trip to Alfred, NY for the annual Hot Dog Day Celebration. We met up with a few of his college friends and had a blast. All of the best photo ops were from a light show the University does every year.
Alfred’s shadow
Crazy Pod booth thingey-
Quite possibly the COOLEST picture frame EVER!
A random guy I don’t know posing in the coolest picture frame ever!
Maybe if I had a whisk this cool, I’d actually cook!
OK, you got me- I wouldn’t cook; I would just take pictures of my sweet whisk!
