Columbus, Ohio Weddings|Families|Seniors

Sep 02 2010

Andrea + Kyle = Epic Sugar Cookies!!! —> The Wedding

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Finally we had a cool day to shoot a wedding with temps in the low 80′s!!!! Seriously though we have had some scorchers this summer and a little cooler temps make all the difference when you are trying to be creative. Andrea and Kyle were awesome and we had fun hanging out with their families and also seeing Kelsey an John who’s wedding we just shot a couple months ago.

I have to say I was impressed by the home made cakes and cookies and food etc. that they had to share with everyone at the wedding. Before my wedding I don’t think I ever fully appreciated how much time, planning, and teamwork goes into pulling a wedding off. Andrea and Kyle’s families did an awesome job.
Soooo many cookies! I figured that after I put the rings on them for the ring shots no one would want them so I would just have to eat them. Lets just say I did a few rings shots!

Andrea and Kyle
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I promise she is in there….

Oh ya they were goooood!

Our first smash of the summer! I am so proud Kyle. You boldly go where few men dare!

Doug …..OUT

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Aug 30 2010

They Kiss In Front of Goats —-> Katelyn and Nate the E- Shoot

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Had some awesome weather and some really great light for Katelyn and Nate’s engagement shoot! Jackie and I traveled to Dalton, OH for the shoot on our way to Cleveland for another wedding. Katelyn and Nate were awesome to work with and will always hold a special place in my heart because during the shoot at Nate’s house I got to pet and hang out with his goats. It is kind of embarrassing but besides my two crazy dogs I probably love goats second! Jackie almost got me a goat one time from one of her friends! Yes I like them that much. I also shot Katelyn and Nate while riding on the front of his 4 wheeler. Certainly an interesting and fun engagement shoot! I really like it when we can do something different with clients.

Jackie once again gets the best shot of them and the goat. Go figure!

My favorite courtesy of Jackie! I like that goat a lot! No offense Katelyn and Nate….

This fall is going to be busier than this summer!

DOUG

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Carol Carr - Charming pictures of a lovely couple.

Joan Hudson - Wow, those are fantastic pictures and I love goats too. The one of the goat looked just like my little Billy! He was a little baby goat I got at the Kidron flea market years ago. He followed me everywhere, even tried to come in the house. I thought he was lonely so I got him a buddy named Willy and then he died, I was so heartbroken that I gave Willy away because he reminded me of Billy!

Anyway, enough about goats! I really like the pictures, what fantastic quality.

John Shultz - Great pictures! A+ for creativity. Doug and Jackie did an excellent job of capturing your true love for one another.

Greg Becker - Phenomenal shoot Doug and Jackie. Can’t wait to see the 4 wheeler shots. love, daddio

Megan Sweetapple - These are some of the best engagements shots I’ve ever seen! Props to the photographer. He really got YOU guys and YOUR style. So happy for you =]

Jessica Stern - Kate! I am in LOOOOOOVE with these pictures. So beautiful. Just perfect!!

Dave and Lynnette Pahler - Hurray for cool pix! My favorite close-up is on the dock with the muted background. Photos to remember.

Sue Piske - These photos are awesome!

Emilee Becker - What fantastic shots! The lighting is so beautiful, you couldn’t ask for a more gorgeous setting for a beautiful couple!! Your personalities really come to life in these photos

Mike Carr - What great reflections of your joy and love.

Renee Nolan - Love the lighing and the settings. Best wishes.

Jeff Hostetler - Great shots. The creativity is really impressive, and the use of light is extremely well done…outstanding shoot.

Sarah Eades - These are beautiful! I love the 2nd one – smooching on the dock!

Leslie Carr - Wonderful pictures & very creative shots.

Neena Miller - Your photos are amazing! They capture your love for one another and your sense of humor.

Debbie Marsh - Great Photos! Thank-You for sharing them with us!

Karen Shultz - Loved the ones in the barn with the sun coming through….can’t wait to see the rest of the pictures! These were amazing!

Jenessa Loewem - Gotta love those goats:) You guys make any picture look good. Awesome shots! I’m sure there are a ton more good ones to see.

Debbie Becker - I love the photos! I think my favorite is the splashing pic. Great job, Doug & Jackie! Thank you! They really capture the true Nate-n-Kate:) Love, Mom

Karen Bower - Very beautiful and striking pictures…loved them!

Kelly Richards - Wow. Your pictures look amazing! I can only imagine how beautiful your wedding pictures will be. Congratulations.

Rodger Sherman - Glad you shared with us, really neat pictures!!

Connie Sherman - What “FUN” you had taking these pictures ! Congratulations !

Linda Lower - WOW, those are fantastic photos!!! Hats off to the photographer! That had to be great shooting out there!

Lindsey Moore - Loved the photos! Definitely turned out great!

Les Durstine - I think they are super neat!

Aubrey Wilson - Kate these pics are so YOU! I love the barn pics the best You and Nate look adorable… So happy for you guys

Rhonda Durstine - Oh my! You are going to have order all of them! Wonderful shots of you two!

George Spencer - Great shots very good mix of background

Leslie Kompara - I’m glad you guys remembered to turn off the power to that electric fence. Though there probably would have been some really great photos if you didn’t.

The whole shoot makes me wish Brian and I had done such a thing. They’re lovely — even if they’re all mushy gushy!

George Spencer - Great Pictures

Marilyn Spencer - Nice combination of pictures. Love them all

Drew Luster - Great photos. I have some favorites.

Jaclyn King - Awww, I LOVE how all these are so much you guys’ style & personality. You guys look amazing!!!!

Kelsey Becker - Wow these photos look amazing! I love them all!

Aug 18 2010

Elizabeth and Gavin —-> A Rehearsal, A Wedding, and A Brunch

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This past weekend Jackie and I had the chance to spend 3 days with two wonderful families telling the story of Elizabeth’s and Gavin’s wedding. Jackie and I knew this weekend would be really awesome because we had so much fun during Gavin and Elizabeth’s 3 day engagement shoot in NYC a few months ago. The rehearsal was held at The Country Club in Pepper Pike and was a night of toasts and basically a recounting of everything Gavin has done both naughty and nice in his life. The wedding took place at Botzum Farmstead in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. I had lived relatively close to it my whole life and never knew it existed, it was quite a find by Elizabeth and a photographers paradise. The brunch Sunday was at Elizabeth’s parents house and was a fun time to eat relax and talk about everything that happened during the wedding.

So happy to be a part of everything. A big thanks to everyone for constantly congratulating me and Jackie on our marriage. I am truly blessed to have Jackie and would not be able to run this business without her by my side. People always ask if it is hard to give up weekends to photograph weddings but I don’t really have to give anything up because Jackie is right there with me and we are both surrounded by hundreds of extremely happy people. Sounds pretty nice doesn’t it? I like it at least!

Jackie and I strive every shoot to capture a couples story, our imagery hopefully lets everyone into the couples happiness and joy even if it is only for a day during there wedding. The more we can be a part of the easier it is for us to tell that story. With the rehearsal, wedding, and brunch you get the WHOLE story!

This is how a story should be told.

Elizabeth and Gavin

Day 1: The Rehearsal

Day 2: The Wedding