Tagged: Fall

Samantha & Scott – Baldwin-Wallace University Engagement Session

You ever have one of those days where everything seems to go perfectly? Your favorite music is on the radio. You just happen to catch every green light. Even the weather is gorgeous. It just seems like this was one of those days. I was planning to meet Samantha and Scott at Baldwin-Wallace University for their engagement session. I was really early because of that whole green light thing. Finding the Beastie Boys on the radio set me in a great mood. It was warm and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. Then along came Samantha & Scott – looking perfect and happy.

That morning I had decided Samantha and Scott’s engagement session would be a film-only session. This makes little difference to my clients. The outcome can be pretty similar. But using film inspires me. I love the brightness, colors, and quality. Film makes me work that much harder, and this was the perfect session for it. Each frame must be seriously earned, because I can’t just snap away. Patience and planning become the skill. Sure I brought the digital camera, but mostly so I could show some samples to Samantha & Scott.

As we wondered around the campus, they told me a little about how they had met. I think Samantha knew of Scott, and then they happened to share a nutrition class. Maybe it was PhysEd. At any rate, he caught her eye first. Before long, she had caught his as well. They are both very athletic people. Scott played sports for Baldwin-Wallace and has since gone on to become trainer in baseball. Unfortunately, this means Samantha and Scott now live on separate ends of the country. You can tell that the extra distance makes time together that much richer. Because the session was a special event, we made sure to stop by some favorite locations – the training facility, the place where they had their first date, and over by the lake.

Even more exciting is their upcoming wedding. They’ve picked an amazing location, and one of my personal favorites. I’m certainly looking forward to it. Now, the film –

Film engagement session at Baldwin-Wallace University featuring Samantha and Scott

Film engagement session at Baldwin-Wallace University featuring Samantha and Scott

Film engagement session at Baldwin-Wallace University featuring Samantha and Scott

Film engagement session at Baldwin-Wallace University featuring Samantha and Scott

Film engagement session at Baldwin-Wallace University featuring Samantha and Scott

Film engagement session at Baldwin-Wallace University featuring Samantha and Scott

Film engagement session at Baldwin-Wallace University featuring Samantha and Scott

Film engagement session at Baldwin-Wallace University featuring Samantha and Scott

Film engagement session at Baldwin-Wallace University featuring Samantha and Scott

Film engagement session at Baldwin-Wallace University featuring Samantha and Scott

Film engagement session at Baldwin-Wallace University featuring Samantha and Scott

I still can’t get over the light at sunset. Even though it was autumn, it was warm and sunny. More is coming soon, so definitely stop back again!

Alexis & Joe – A Columbus Athletic Club Wedding of Gold and Purple

I love photographing weddings in Columbus. They take me back to my home town; a place I know and love. It’s even better when I absolutely adore the clients, as it is with Alexis and Joe. They have been amazing from the start – friendly, excited, and so easy to work with. Their wedding at the Columbus Athletic Club could not have been better. I’d like to say the highlight was a golden wedding cake, but it was really Alexis and Joe.

They planned one of my favorite weddings from this year. The church and club were beautiful. The whole design was superb! To top it all off, their friends and family were so nice. I loved the golden wedding cake the most, followed closely by Alexis’ stunning dress. I also loved Joe’s cufflinks, which were a gift from Alexis. I would simply kill for a pair. The florals from Flowers on Orchard Lane were perfect.

I think the real highlight from their wedding was capturing the creative wedding portraits at Capital Square. If your not familiar with Columbus, the state capital building is right in the middle of the city. The building occupies an entire city block and makes for an excellent wedding photo location. The neo-classical building in pale limestone makes for a soft backdrop. The gardens in bloom allow for a little pop of color. Even better, the state house was within easy walking distance of Trinity Episcopal Church and the Columbus Athletic Club. The entire wedding nearly took place on just one block.

It was sincerely difficult to pick highlights from Alexis & Joe’s wedding. Below are just a few favorites culled from an absolutely gorgeous wedding set.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

 

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

Columbus Athletic Club wedding by Hunter Photographic, a Columbus wedding photographer.

What an amazing wedding. I even got the chance to shoot some extra special film, seen mostly in the portraits above. I’m certainly looking forward to sharing more weddings, so stop back soon.

Venue – Athletic Club of Columbus
Florist – Flowers on Orchard Lane
Cake Artist – Short North Piece of Cake
Hair & Make-up – Jolie Laide
Dress – Tara Keely from Girls in White Dresses
Entertainment – Buckeye Entertainment

Makiko & Dylan – A Holden Arboretum Autumn Wedding

It almost seems like ages ago when Dylan, Makiko and I first met. They were just beginning to plan their autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum’s Lantern Court. Truthfully, they had me sold at autumn wedding in Holden Arboretum. It just got better as I learned more about them. Clearly they’re in love. What’s different is the distance at which their love must remain active.

After initially falling in love, they have had to maintain their relationship over great distances. It almost seems like they have spent more of their relationship apart than together. Makiko, studying biology, currently lives on the west coast. Dylan, working in a rather secret job, reside on the east coast. As it has been for quite some time. However, you never feel the distance in their relationship. Clearly, it’s a marriage made to last.

And what a marriage it was. Lantern Court was decorated beautifully for their autumn wedding. Inside, the design was sleek and featured a very Japanese flair. Outside, nature took care of the rest. The trees in early October were just beginning to turn. Hints of orange, peach, crimson and purple were popping up all over.

Below are just a few highlights from one of my favorite weddings this year.

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court with Makiko and Dylan

It goes without saying that Ramona did an amazing job with the styling. The ladies came out looking gorgeous, especially the bride.

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Above, special candy favors made in the Father-of-the-bride’s home town and a very special kimono. I love the golden wave motif!

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Little details inside Lantern Court. It’s as if everything was perfectly set for the wedding day.

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Above – I love the Makiko’s mom and Maid of Honor looking as as she get’s ready. Below, taking care of all the last details.

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

What made this wedding a favorite? Makiko and Dylan’s first look photos. They came out perfectly, due completely to the moment.

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

One of my favorite photos from this past year came be seen above-left. I just love the peaceful moment.

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

In my world, there is nothing better than a first hug. After all, we all want to marry our best friend.

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Above, a very beautiful and very Japanese centerpiece. Below, a wonderful toast by a close friend.

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court

Above, an old Polish tradition – signing to the bride and groom. Below, a first dance certainly to remember.

Autumn wedding at Holden Arboretum's Lantern Court with Makiko and Dylan

That is all for today. More is definitely coming soon. And for Makiko and Dylan, I am sure you will have many wonderful years together. And after all that time apart, I am certainly the years will be together, forever.

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