Baby Riley -- Cincinnati Family Photographer

Riley's supercool aunt thought it would be a great gift to buy her a photoshoot as a 0th birthday present (why isn't your actual birthday your FIRST birthday?). So two weeks later, I trekked out to Morrow to photograph this little beauty. She wasn't too keen on the idea, as it turns out.



Poor little Riley. Despite the valiant efforts of mom, dad, and aunt to fix her up and tire her out before the shoot, she just refused to fall asleep. Truth be told, I think she's just a bit of a diva and didn't want to miss out on the extra attention.

The first-place Redlegs!

How 'bout them first-place Reds, eh? The Rojos return to Cincinnati on Friday with (currently) a 3.5-game lead over the Cardinals in the NL Central. Before embarking on their 6-3 Westcoast roadtrip, the Reds swept the Marlins here at Great American Ball Park. Some highlights from that series ...

Tara and Lucas: The Wedding -- Cincinnati Wedding Photographer

You may remember Tara and Lucas as the beautiful happy couple from a week or so ago. Well, the pictures are done, and it's time to show off their amazing day. I've included some highlights below, but for those of you who want a little more, check out the full Flash slideshow.




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There was a last-minute illness that forced a change of plans in the getting-ready location, but no worries. The Hampton Inn Eastgate proved more than accommodating for both the boys and the girls. By the time I arrived at 3pm, the guys were all ready and lounging around. The ladies had just arrived, sack of Chik-Fil-A in hand. What was it Brad Paisley said about waiting on a woman?

After everyone was all set, it was off to the Cincinnati Nature Center at Rowe Woods for some pre-ceremony photography, as well as Lucas's first sighting of Tara in her gown.

After getting a few serious shots, we decided it was time to shake things up just a bit with a recreation of the proposal. This time, we asked Tara to give a little attitude. Strangely, she didn't seem to have too much trouble with it. ;)

After taking his lumps, Lucas wanted a little revenge shot. Turnabout is fairplay, after all.

Lucas caught a good bit of the day's action on his Flip videocamera. Remind me to get ahold of that and delete the clips that include the photographer.

When we finished up the pictures, it was back down the street again to Receptions of Eastgate. What a beautiful, simple location for both ceremony and reception.

A little time to relax between ceremony and reception turned into a good time for the bridal party to practice their dramatic entrances.

Just a beautiful cake put together by Tara's coworker Jessie Knepfle.

Tara and Lucas, your wedding was so wonderful! My humble photos don't begin to do justice to the love you obviously have for one another. All the best to you in your future together!