Rachael & Michael – engagement preview
We did something really special for this engagement session – we shot digital, film and polaroid photographs. Due to the mixed media, it will take me a little longer to process all of Rachael and Michael’s engagement photos. While waiting for the film to return from the lab, I thought I would post a quick photo preview.
Sherita & Troy – engagement
It was a blazing hot day. I could have fried an egg on my camera. I think it was 98 degrees and nearly 90% humidity. I was the lucky one, too. I try to dress nice most often, but chose shorts and a t-shirt for this day. Sherita and Troy had to tough it out in jeans. I don’t know how they made it, but their engagement photos turned out amazing. Jump inside for a look.
Tattoos & Honey Bees
After discussing it for eons, the time had finally come. Going on forever, my wife had been talking about a tattoo. We bounced around ideas and she never seemed to settle solidly on anything. Then came the honey bee idea just a few months ago. She knew immediately that is was the right concept. Now, just to find a good artist in Cleveland.
Jamie & Ethan – Cleveland wedding
Have you ever had a day where everything seems to go your way? I had one not too long ago. A couple was recommended to me by a fellow photographer. So that’s good. Then the couple hired me to photograph their wedding in Cleveland. OK, getting better. Then they gave me complete creative freedom! I nearly had a creative orgasm on the spot. Read on to learn about their wedding and what I did to make it special.
Bailee & Aaron – wedding
Out of the blue I received a call from Bailee. She was searching for a wedding photographer and their wedding was just around the corner. By some luck of Oden, I was free for their big wedding day. The luck was not hers, but mine. You see, they were getting married at my favorite venue of all time. Hit the jump to see the great location and some of my favorite photos.
Arnold Classic Fencing competition photos and portraits
I can see from the huge volume of emails and searches on my site that a lot of people are looking for the Arnold Classic Fencing photos and portraits. I thought I would quickly post more information so everyone can find the photos and order prints.
Troy & Sherita – portraits at the Lakewood studio
Troy and Sherita stopped by the studio earlier today to drop off their wedding photography contract. They are getting married in October just south of Cleveland. Little did they know I had little surprise planned. The photo studio was all setup to grab a couple quick portraits of each of them. I didn’t know how they would be dressed or what kind of mood they would be in after a day of wedding planning. Needless to say, the portraits could not have gone better. They were in a fantastic mood and I was ready to roll. Here are the results.
Sports photography – Royal Arts Fencing Academy
Update – for those looking photos and prints from the Arnold Fencing Classic, please see the site http://photos.royalarts.org. From the photo site you can browse images, order print products and share images on social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.
Not too long ago, I was contacted by Tim Mills at the Royal Arts Fencing Academy in Columbus, Ohio. They are planning the world’s largest fencing event and wanted to know if I would like to be a part of the action. My little brother is a fencer, so I jumped at the opportunity. I just finished editing some photographs and have a little to share.
Summer Sizzlin’
As I shoot more weddings and portraits, I am carrying my camera with me more often. And my friends are getting used to me with a camera. They have learned to just accept it and largely ignore me when I have the camera in my hand.
Starting a New Personal Project
I am starting a new personal project. In fact it is one I have been thinking about for a long time, but never took any steps forward. Given my recent schedule that should be of no surprise. I am starting today, and I need your help!
Here is the concept: produce a short series of portraits featuring the families of active-duty military members.
Brooke in the Valley
In the heart of the summer, I found a great new shooting location. Brooke and I headed down to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park to do some personal portraits. While I focus on wedding photography, I still do a lot of personal portraiture.
These were shot on a valley wall between two highways that cross the [...]
Kate & Brian – engagement
There are certain things that make me happy to be a Cleveland wedding photographer. The most notable is the scenery. Cleveland has a huge abundance of shooting locations. The Rocky River Reservation, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, downtown Cleveland, and any number of suburb locations are all great places to shoot.
Maternity portraits – Jessica & Jevon
I met Jessica and Jevon through work completely separate from my wedding photography. At the time, they were not even dating. Before you knew it, they went from dating, to married to expecting.
At that point, they both wanted to capture some great photos of their little family before it grew one person larger. Since then, I am happy to report they have a healthy baby girl.
Nicole & Rich – engagement
We just wrapped up an engagement photography session with Nicole and Rich. What great people! Rich is absolutely hysterical! Even better, there wedding reception will by Halloween themed. The engagement photos were shot in Rocky River reservation, Olmsted Falls, and Crocker Park mall in Westlake, Ohio.
See y’all soon,
Hunter
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Kate & Dick – engagement
The lighting could not have been more perfect. Just about everywhere we went, the light was not too strong and really creamy. This really allowed for some great, natural portraits. I even got a chance to bring out the big studio lights and push them against the sun.
Brooke was kind enough to assist, but I think I had to bribe her with dinner out. Of course, Kate and Dick were a pleasure to work with. But what you would expect from fans of vinyl.