Allie & Christian: The Destination Wedding -- Cincinnati Wedding Photographer

What a wedding! When Allie and Christian hired me to do their wedding, I knew it was going to be a good one, but I never would have guessed how great! A beautiful couple ... fun and adventurous ... madly in love with one another ... on a pristine beach in Florida ... seriously, it's a photographer's dream! Hopefully the pictures express everything I can't. ... And if anyone's planning a vacation soon, I highly recommend the Pink Shell Resort in Fort Myers, FL!

The McLains -- Cincinnati Family Photographer

Remember several weeks ago when the Cincinnati area didn't look like Seattle? Well, I headed out to the zoo for a fun-filled morning with the McLains, and man, did it turn out great! It was a beautiful morning with a great family! The flowers were all in bloom, and the lorakeets were feeling especially friendly. What a great time!

Charley! -- Cincinnati Baby Photographer

It's Charley! I don't know what I can say about this little guy, other than how stinkin' cute he is. But that's what the pictures are for.

I do appreciate his ability to sleep through a photoshoot, though. He's definitely too cool for it all. I mean, just check out that hair. That says it all!

Connor's a big brother! -- Cincinnati Family Photographer

Look out Connor! You're not alone anymore! Nolan came along in February, and these two couldn't be cuter together! Nolan's even been working on a few of his poses for the next Abercrombie catalog. Pretty impressive work for an infant.

Heath is 6 months! -- Cincinnati Family Photographer

They grow up so fast ... and get so cute! If you thought this little guy was cute fresh out of the oven, get a load of him now! And still fond of the candy bar that I like to think he was named after.

Sonya -- Cincinnati Senior Portrait Photographer

Thank goodness this snow isn't here anymore! (Well ok, at least it did make for some good pictures...) Back in December, Sonya was brave enough to venture out in the aftermath of a miniature blizzard to capture some great senior portraits...

 

Finn -- Cincinnati Family Photographer

Finn's got a birthday coming up in May, but he just couldn't wait to get a "studio" session in first. I think we're going to have a pretty good cake-smasher in this little guy!

Hayden's Back! -- Cincinnati Family Photographer

It's been about three months since we last saw Hayden. He's been pretty busy on a mission of self-improvement during that time. Cranking out the push-ups, boning up on his reading skills, and generally pulling off that manly mama's boy persona he's got going on. Fathers, lock up your pre-ambulatory daughters! We've got a little ladies' man on the loose!

 

Dena & Dave -- Cincinnati Engagement Photographer

How cute are these two? Dena & Dave recently braved the elements to capture some engagement photos downtown. We even ventured onto the US Bank Ice Rink on Fountain Square for some professional-level skating! Ok, it might have been more like barely-controlled gliding. Or well-controlled falling. But a good time was had by all, and some great pictures came of it.

Lexi & Maddy -- Cincinnati Family Photographer

Uh oh, it happened again. I got so busy taking pictures I forgot to do a good job of sharing them with you. Allow me to try to rectify that...

Let's start in the near-present. Lexi & Maddy needed some new pics for the Christmas card. They're big fans of the zoo, and what a great location it makes right now with all the decorations out! Of course, it also helps to have cute, fun-loving kids to take pictures of, too. :)

Stay tuned for more updates soon ... I hope!

Sophie! -- Cincinnati Family Photographer

Guess who's going to be the star of this year's Christmas card ... it's Sophie! This little sweetheart was quite the treat to work with. So beautiful and happy. Hopefully she'll discover that Christmas cookies taste a lot better than dead leaves, though.

Red and Black ... All Covered by Orange -- Cincinnati Sports Photographer

Well, I guess this one was just proof that it's nice to be back on the field again. After the dissolution of CNati, my future as a sports photographer was more than a little in question. Thankfully, I've found a position with BearcatLair.com and will be shooting UC football and basketball.

Unfortunately, my return to the action was apparently not a good influence on the Bearcats. This was an ugly one, folks -- a 31-7 loss to the Orange of Syracuse. Here's hoping the next game goes a little better...

Check out the full gallery at Bearcat Lair Photos.

Lindsay, Ryan, and ... Hayden! -- Cincinnati Family Photographer

What a wonderful couple ... and now a wonderful little family. After our early morning bump pictures down by the river, Lindsay and Ryan kept the little guy's name a secret. But now that he's here, we know his name is Hayden, and man is he cute! I can't wait to follow this little guy as he grows up ...

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!

CLINCHER! Cincinnati Reds -- NL Central Division Champs!

Aroldis Chapman brought the fire, but Jay Bruce brought the fireworks with a 9th-inning walk-off home run to give the Reds the 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros, clinching the NL Central Division Championship. I can't begin to explain what an amazing experience it was to be there. Fortunately, I had my cameras, so I don't have to explain it -- I can just show you!

And be sure to check out my gallery on CNati.com!

Tiffany & Jeremy -- Cincinnati Wedding Photographer

Remember these two? They had such a great wedding. I had so much fun! Their whole wedding party was awesome to work with, and the reception was a blast. Congratulations Tiffany and Jeremy!