This picture is from Adriann and Reid’s wedding reception at The Westin. You know, if a groom is going to remove his bride’s garter with his teeth, then I’m going to get right in the middle to get a really good shot of it. I like this picture because of the hint of tulle from her dress and her leg jutting out from under it, with her toes splayed. Reid’s got a pretty good mouthful of garter and that is pretty funny as well. That’s why I like this picture.
I met Andrea because a friend sent me a link to her store in Tuttle Mall called Simply Vague, which sells the wares of local Ohio artists, crafters and manufacturers. Andrea and her husband Nate were offering up the opportunity for a local photographer to showcase their photos on a wall in the store, and I took them up on it and made a big deal about it on my facebook page. You’ll have to check it out – both my facebook page and my display (and their other goodies) at Simply Vague. It’s a really unique store with a lot of really unique items, and I’m really happy to have a wall for my stuff as well.
And, at the time I met Andrea, she was quite pregnant so it was only fitting that I photograph she and Nate’s first born, Holden. What a cute, sweet baby he was, too. Grandma even came over and participated in our little session.
It’s that time of year again when dessert lovers converge on Mid-Ohio Foodbank to bid, silently and noisily, on the many delectable offerings made by some of Columbus’ best artisan bakers. All the proceeds of those bids go into the foodbank’s coffers to provide meals for our fellow citizens who need assistance with putting food on their tables – a worthy, worthy cause indeed. What’s more important than eating? Not much. We can sometimes take for granted how easily a meal is gained by most of us, but in a tough economy it pays to help those who don’t have it as easy. The last I’d heard, the amount of money raised in the Cakes for a Cause auctions this year was enough to provide over 22,000 meals. 22,000 meals. That’s the difference between having a warm dinner and going to bed hungry for over 60 people per day, every day for an entire year. Just for buying some cake. Next year, make a plan to attend. Cakes for a Cause is held in the week before Easter so you’ll have more than ample reason to load up on treats. Don’t miss it.
The End Dessert Company
Jan Kish of La Petite La Fleur
Two Caterers made little doggie bags of puppy chow for guests. Check out that cute tag.
Alice’s Piece of Cake
Having just won a cake in the live auction
The winner of the Archie Griffin bobblehead cake (by Persona Bakery), sampling Archie’s hair
Mollie and Kelly of Kittie’s Cakes, having won the coveted Golden Spatula for the second year in a row
A happy picture from a happy day, but, again, sad for those who know. Robbie, the groom, is in the middle. Alan, on the right, well, I shot his wedding the year before Jeni (Alan’s sister) and Robbie’s. Matt, on the left, is the brother of Alan’s wife Jen. The sad part about looking at this picture now is that Matt’s life was cut waaaaay short by a motorcycle accident a couple years ago. To sound cliche, it makes you really consider how precious life is and how quickly and mercilessly it can be snatched away.
But, the reason I like this picture centers on Robbie’s expression as he’s chest-bumped by the guys in his new family-by-marriage. He just looks deliriously happy and carefree, doesn’t he? I love that.
This picture was made at Lindsey and Morgan’s wedding at Morgan’s parents’ beautiful home in Bexley. It was a lovely Jewish ceremony and I remember Morgan’s father welcoming me into the chuppah so I could get the best shots from right in the middle of the action. Now, there’s a man who understands the importance and value of good photographs!
I like this picture because of all the hands and, of course, because of the inquisitive expression of the little girl, trying to get a better view from around mom. It’s a nice, quiet moment.
