Grace's Smash Cake | Kent Children's Photographer

Grace will be 1 on March 7th, so last Sunday was the perfect time to try a smash cake session.  Mom thought she was quite the comedian and texted the picture below to me the night before the shoot.  I looked at my phone and was horrified.  Really?!?! this is the cake she wants to use??  Seriously? she's an art teacher for pete's sake, what's wrong with her? what am I suppose to do with that?  Yes these were all the things running through my head as I held back the tears.  I tried to be positive and convinced myself that i could make that work, I could fix the frosting, maybe write her name across the front and get rid of the gigantic "1".  Thank goodness she called me before I went into full panic and told me it was a joke.  She got me good!!!

Here's is the final result from the session.  I think Grace looks like a little chunky angel baby.

Polar Bear Jump

On Saturday I attended the annual Polar Bear Jump.  The event brought over 380 jumpers and raised $40,000 for the American Cancer Society.  I was there to support a few friends who were making the plunge.  It was super fun to watch but personally I rather just donate the money and not jump into a freezing like in February.  That being said, I'm offering some images for sale.  All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society.  Click here to view/purchase the images.

This was my favorite shot from the day!!!   brrrrrrr . . . .

Cam | Hartville Children's Photographer

I was so excited to get a call back from E&S for Cam's 6 month session, I first photographed them for their xmas card pic in November.   Well time flies and Campbell is 6 months now and such a cutie.  She put up with 2 outfit changes and my crazy studio set up, what a sport?  Thanks guys for another fun morning, I'll be in touch soon with the rest of your images

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Wishing all my clients, fans, and friends an awesome Valentine's Day.

Kristina & Jake | Akron Engagement Photographer

The teaser image was fall looking but these definitely look like winter.  It really was an amazing day, cold but no wind with a beautiful blue sky.  

Kristina & Jake are awesome and adorable and I loved hanging out with them.  

K&J wanted to bring their sweet puppy, Dakota, and I was more than thrilled. 

 Loved her carmel colored eyes and those huge floppy ears, I think I found Baci a girlfriend.

This might be my favorite from the day, just because the snow covered trees look so surreal.

Hope you guys enjoyed your sneak peak!! Click here to view and/or purchase any of the prints from this session.

Stay warm and I will talk to you soon!

K & J Engagement Teaser

From the looks of this image you would think it was a beautiful fall day, instead it was a balmy 20 degree February day with snow to our knees. But these two cuties were great sports and we had a lot of fun.  K&J enjoy your teaser and I will have your sneak peak up very soon.  Thanks for a great afternoon, can't wait for your wedding day!!!!