Heidi & Tom -- The Wedding

You probably recall the rather impromptu wedding we hosted at Children's Hospital on February 28. Put together in just a few days by the dedicated patient care staff, chaplains, and child life services, we were able to give Heidi and Tom the wedding they had probably never dreamed of. I just happened to be in the right place at the right time to capture a few images...
















Heidi had promised to play nice with the cake, but clearly Tom had other ideas.

Bringing grilling season in with style

Man, things have been busy around here lately -- and not with photography stuff, unfortunately. But I finally had a nice day off today to rest and recoup. And, most importantly, to break out the grill. And, really, what kind of photographer would I be if I didn't snap off a few frames before chowing down? For the thirsty, that's Bluegrass Brewing Company's Jefferson Reserve Bourbon Barrel Stout (found at the Western Hills Bigg's) in the background. And if you're hungry, that's an 8oz. filet, baked potato, fresh-baked beer bread, and grilled asparagus. All purchased at your local Trader Joe's.

So stay tuned, photophiles. I've got a few surprises coming up, not to mention it's almost time for regular season baseball, and that means a ton of Reds!

Just another day in paradise

This is not today. In fact, here in sunny Goodyear, Arizona, it's actually raining. And it's going to be doing it all day. Our game against the Brewers was canceled, so that'll pretty much conclude my Spring Training coverage. It's been a great trip, and a wonderful experience. Now, if any of you could do something to make it just a little warmer for my return to Cincinnati tomorrow, I'd really appreciate it.

Every little boy's dream

Man, 16-year-old me would be peeing his pants right now. In Arizona for Spring Training. With a press pass. On the field. My two favorite teams playing each other in the first game of the preseason. Did I mention the press pass, and basically hanging out in the dugouts and wandering the field and stands at will?

The Indians came away with the victory, 9-2. Mike Lincoln (below) gave up four runs in his 1 1/3 innings of work. Check out my gallery on CNati.com and be sure to read what Trent has to say!

This man throws baseballs fast

If you suddenly find yourself roughly 60 feet away from this man, holding either a bat or a glove, I recommend running. Fast. As far away as you can.

I had the privilege of watching the Cincinnati Reds' prized prospect pitch in his first game(like) experience during an intrasquad match today. He injured one teammate and struck another two out. I didn't get to see a radar gun, but word is he was easily hitting 95-97 mph. That's fast. Scary fast. And really cool to see in person.

Check out the gallery on CNATI, and by sure to read Trent's analysis.

Basketball is overrated

Posting pictures of game action for UC's losses has gotten a bit tiring. So, in my final basketball game of the season, I thought I'd give you a different look. The UC Dance Team is consistently among the best in the nation, and for good reason. It's always a treat to watch them perform during halftime and during breaks in the action. Here, second-year member Molly Schellenberg performs a routine to fire up the crowd.

A funny thing happened at work today ...

I have to say, it's not too often I go to work at the hospital thinking, "Gee, I wonder if I might end up shooting a wedding today." But, as luck would have it, that's exactly what I had the privilege of doing yesterday...

Heidi and Tom are a beautiful couple whose wedding plans were changed due to one of life's curve balls. Making the best of the situation, the two decided to go ahead with a ceremony, and my fellow staffers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center were more than eager to jump into action and make it happen. Friends and family gathered together to fill the hospital's chapel yesterday and make the couple's union a memorable one. I'll be posting more pictures as I get a chance, but here we've got the classic sharing of the cake. Anyone who knows Tom can guess what happens next...