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Robin & Josh – A Cleveland Wedding at Night Town Jazz Club

“Excuse me, sir,” said someone with a walkie-talkie and a black jacket. “Where are you going?”

“To the hotel,” I replied, while pointing down the street. “Is that a problem?” She waved me through and I continued on my way. Over the past few weeks, some Hollywood types have invaded Cleveland for movie filming. We seem to get this about once per year, since Cleveland can look similar to New York. Streets are shutdown and crews are everywhere, trying to control traffic. While it has meant headaches for most, I have managed to avoid the issues. However, Robin & Josh’s wedding started in the heart of downtown Cleveland. This meant some last minute changes to avoid filming, but flexibility lead to a great outcome.

The day was gorgeous and started simply enough. Josh gathered with his friends while getting ready in a hotel room. Robin, just a few floors down, nervously completed her preparation. The big moment was just around the corner. When all were ready, we headed out for an emotional first look.

Robin and Josh wanted their wedding photos to feel like Cleveland. For the first look, we chose a bright street corridor in downtown. The light echoed between stone buildings, creating the softest light. I could feel Josh’s anticipation as Robin approach. Occasionally, I would give him hints about where she was. Then came the big reveal. Robin was smashing in her beautiful sheath dress, while Josh looked dapper in his dark gray suit. Honestly, I wanted to steal the suit. We spent the next couple hours moving around the city, capturing Robin and Josh together, along with the bridal party.

There’s a long “loves” list for Robin and Josh’s wedding. The wedding ceremony and reception were at Night Town, a very famous Cleveland Jazz Club. Before the patio-side ceremony was a period for the Tisch, with Robin hosting the ladies and Josh the gentlemen. I love that the ceremony started with “Groucho glasses” and the beautiful voice of Josh’s sister. Robin circling Josh during the wedding ceremony was seven times heaven. I especially love that they honored their guests and desired to capture portraits of them all. The ice cream bar was also a special treat towards the end of the wedding reception.

More than anything else, I love the simple moments – Robin almost crying after signing the ketubah, time with the kids, a solo sung by the mother of the groom, and a kiss to end the night. Below are just a few of my favorites. I hope you enjoy.

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Erin & Dan – Downtown Cleveland Wedding at West 78th Street Studios

Normally April means never ending rain, clouds and temperatures that hover between cold or mildly tolerable. Strange enough, our spring of rebirth has been quite pretty. No late frosts knocking back the magnolias and plenty of sunshine. For Erin and Dan, our weather was a little ray of luck for their beautiful wedding. The day was beaming with sun and things could not have been more perfect.

The wedding itself was held at a rather new location in Cleveland – the West 78th Street Studios. Think of it like a vintage warehouse filled with some of the best art studios in the city, plus larger event spaces for weddings. Erin and Dan smartly scheduled the ceremony upstairs and reception downstairs to create a comfortable and cohesive experience for their guests.

What else is there to love about their wedding? I love how Erin and Dan gave each other matching love notes, completely by accident. I really enjoyed walking with Dan to the first look, where he saw his beautiful bride for the first time as she emerged from an elevator. Their friends were awesome, and the locations were once-in-a-lifetime perfect, like the Federal Reserve vault. We even got photos with Superman, but those are just for Erin and Dan.

Below are just a few highlights to enjoy. I do want to offer a special thanks to the team at Something New Entertainment. AJ and Justin made the entire night that much more special. Also, big thanks to Hilary Gent of smARTspace/Hedge for making sure everything ran tick-tock.

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Based on those last couple shots, I think Erin and Dan both had a blast. That’s all for today. To Erin and Dan, thank you! For everyone else, we’ll be back with more. The wedding season is just getting started.

Caroline & Todd – Evening Engagement at University of Cincinnati

It was a crazy day. Up at 6:00am and right into the car. After nearly five hours in the car, we arrived in Cincinnati. Thankfully, I had Brooke along for the drive. We dropped off our bags, grabbed a quick lunch, and then I was out the door. Before Caroline and Todd’s engagement session in Cincinnati, I need to do my scouting. We had picked some gorgeous locations – the University of Cincinnati, the Cincinnati Natural History Museum, and Ault Park. However, I had only seen these places virtually. It was time to get familiar with them in-person.

I always love working in new and different places. The change of scenery really helps me to be more creative. Everything is different and I hone in on what’s most important. I drove a full lap around Cincinnati while scouting, and returned to where I started to meet with Caroline and Todd. Sitting at Panera, I shot a quick text to Caroline – “I’m here early.”

“OK! We are en route…,” she replied.

The day could not have been better. It was pure sun and a bit mild. Being late April, all of the flowering trees were alight with bright pink blooms. Topping everything off, Caroline and Todd looked smashing for their engagement session. I love pastels on film and their outfits were perfect. While Caroline and Todd met at the University of Cincinnati, they were now living in DC. They had flown in just for the session, and thankfully on time. Due to some east coast weather, they almost missed it.

After Caroline dropped her purse in the rental car, we headed off across campus. No more than 100 yards later, we had a problem. The purse was in the trunk of the car. The keys were in the purse. Todd came to the rescue. He made a few quick calls and the problem was solved. While we waited for the locksmith to arrive, we got started with a few photos.

I think Todd is a problem solver. While Caroline and Todd met at University of Cincinnati, they both moved separately to DC afterward. They both wanted to move things forward, and to formalize things, Todd bought a ring the next time Caroline was out-of-town. One night, Caroline and Todd were sitting in her apartment assembling IKEA furniture. In a private moment together, Todd proposed, Which brings us to today.

What do I love most about Caroline and Todd’s engagement session? Full sun and full love. They’re so expressive together. Deeply in love and it shows. I think you will see what I mean in the highlights below. Enjoy!

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