Todd + Rachael: couple session at Akron Park

Did you know that Akron Park hosts numerous high school cross-country meets every fall?  Me neither, until this past Saturday.  I arrived at 10am for an engagement session,  with plans to go home before my next session, at 3pm in the same place.  When I arrived, there were kids everywhere!  Cars filled normally empty parking lots.  I was drawn to the action.  After my first session, instead of going back home, I stayed and watched races.  There is something exhilarating about watching the heart of those kids tested.  I clapped, shouted, and encouraged as they ran by, muddy and focused.  I bought a bowl of chili, a cup of hot chocolate, and some homemade banana muffins from their booth.  Now, THAT is a fall Saturday!  The final race ended at 2:45, which gave me 15 minutes to warm up and gather my thoughts for Todd and Rachael's session.  This is the result:

What fun!!  Thanks for viewing!

Becker Farms with Brian and Ryan: Engaged!!

I had so much fun with this fall engagement session with Brian and Ryan.  We went to Becker Farms on a day that it could have rained at any time.  We were blessed to capture some really great storm clouds sans the rain!!

I really get the best clients!!

I  love this image for its typical fall weather capture:

 In the apple orchard:

Pumpkins, too:

And, straw bales, lastly:

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George + Nicole at First Congregational United Church of Christ and Mendon Golf Club

For October 8 in Rochester, NY, George and Nicole had a balmy wedding day.  The temperature neared 80 degrees!  Fall colors were just coming on, and we made sure to capture some.

Their church, in Fairport, NY.

Nicole, dressed, ready to go:

Accessorizing:

Nicole and her mom in the limo:

This little guy was so pleased to be photographed!  He wanted me to be sure he made a magazine cover.  Well, I can only do so much, so here's your moment of fame.  ;)

At the altar:

 George, showing off his new bling:

What a kiss!  George had to hand off his glasses to his best man for this "you may now kiss your bride."

We went along the canal for photos.  Check out these posers!

I think I could photograph George and Nicole all day.  They're naturals.

Their grand entry into the reception:

First dance:

Catch!

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Jeff + Lindsey, A Maine Wedding

I flew out to Maine last weekend for this beautiful, rustic wedding in Waterford at the Bear Mountain Inn.

The bear and moose signs are for real out here.  It just added to the aura.  :)

Lindsey's preparation:

Her beautiful dried flower bouquet:

The ceremony was held on a deck with this amazing view:

When someone mentioned that there was a boat available, we were on!!

After the photos outside, we went inside for the reception.  Jeff's brother gave the toast:

Then a little cake smear:

And, this last photo was the grand prize.  We had many outtakes because the heart wasn't right.  Or we were standing too close to the fire and the smoke was clouding our vision.  Or we were getting light leaking into the image from surrounding light sources.  Finally, after about 30 minutes and a huge group effort, WE GOT IT!  Lightpainting on the shore in Maine!!  I'm pretty sure we all agree it was worth it.  (It WAS, right, Jeff?  Lindsey?  Wesley?  Kyle?  Anyone??)

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Brian + Laura at St. Gabriel's and Millennium Hotel

Brian and Laura's wedding was the day after my birthday (29th, if you must know ;).  And, what a fabulous day it was!  We had rain off and on all day.  The best part is that it was "off" during their outside photos.  Whew!!

This is one of the many beautiful details from their day - the wrap on her bouquet.  Shout out to Blossoms N Treasures for the fabulous flowers!!

The ring bearer, all ready to go.  Look at those eyes!

Here she comes:

Brian and Laura's priest, Father Dan has a wonderfully exuberant personality!

Laura was instructed to show the congregation Brian's ring:

We found this blessed grove of trees to keep everyone dry through the few sprinkles we had during their outside photos:

We've been asked to do some "fake peeing" photos before.  But, um, there is nothing fake about this one:

When we asked Laura to put on Kevin's shoes and trek out into this muddy field with Brian, she said she should win the "Most Daring Bride" award.  So, Laura, here it is, just for you:

We were so enamored of these chair covers.  They made every chair look like a Lazy Boy.

The bridesmaids were asked to say something on Brian and Laura's wedding video.  One of them burst into spontaneous song.  I'd LOVE to see that video!!

The bride and groom had their first dance choreographed.  It made an impression!!

Lots of dancing at this party:

Can you believe I didn't eat A SINGLE ONE of these??!  I could almost lick my screen right now.

This is a view of the bouquet toss that we don't normally get, but I love it!  Kevin has such a knack for catching the peak action.

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