PREVIEW: Zach and Lindsay -- Cincinnati Wedding Photographer

You know, I'm not going to lie. Normally when I do these little preview posts, I like to use a picture with a big "wow" factor. But while this photo may not have a dramatic lens flare, depth of field, or unique silhouette, it does have one thing: character. And that's exactly what I got from Zach and Lindsay last night. I mean, how's that for a first-dance pose?

Maybe it's because they got the whole ceremony thing out of the way another time. Maybe it was the full moon. Or maybe it's just because these two really know how to throw a party. Whatever the reason, it was a great time that kept me hopping. Congrats, and thanks for inviting me to the fun!

Emma - Cincinnati Family Photographer

In my blitz to get this blog caught up a bit, I introduced you yesterday to fetus/newborn Heath. Emma here is admittedly a bit older. And while Heath wasn't entirely sure about his big photo debut, Emma was the quintessential ham. So much fun to work with! Danny, her horse, was a rather cooperative fellow himself.

Jen, Brett, and Heath -- Cincinnati Family Photographer

Meet Heath! Ok, first why don't you get to know his mom and dad a little bit. Jen and Brett contacted me for maternity {bump} pictures last month, and now I've got Heath's newborn shots to add to the mix. So here's Heath, before and after!

Allie and Christian -- Cincinnati Engagement Photographer

Oh man, was this one a treat! When Allie told me she wanted some unique engagement pictures, I knew I had to get the creative juices flowing. And I couldn't have asked for a better result.

Turns out Christian is a pretty creative guy himself. He actually proposed to Allie a few hundred feet underwater during a SCUBA diving trip. The whole "under water" idea got me thinking. I don't want to spoil the surprise, I'll just let you check out the pictures. I will say though, that Allie and Christian were a blast to work with -- so much fun, and naturals in front of the camera!

Thanks so much guys! I can't wait for the wedding! ... And I also owe a huge shoutout to your buddy Dan for hauling about 60lbs of water balloons on a mile-long trek. ;) See you in June!

PREVIEW: Lindsay and Ryan (the bump) -- Cincinnati Maternity Photographer

I've been so busy with pictures lately, I haven't had a chance to do a proper update to the blog. But I thought I owed you all at least a preview of what I did this morning.

Lindsay contacted me last week about getting some maternity pictures done -- and just in time too! The little guy is due in just a few days! In order to fit into our little time crunch, we scheduled the shoot for 7:30 am so that Ryan could do the pictures before going to work. (For those of you who haven't been paying attention -- that's BEFORE the crack of dawn!) I was a bit worried it would be too dark and that maybe we were just a bit crazy, but I clearly had no reason to fret. The sunrise shots made it all worth it. Can't wait to get these pictures edited and see the little man after he makes his arrival!