Liz + Michael | Married at Strongwater!
Love when I get a chance to shoot at venues that, on their own, inspire me. Liz + Michael were married in September (I know, seriously, blogging is clearly not on my priority list: if you're waiting to see your wedding on here, dear clients, someday...someday I will get all caught up!), on a day that started out HOT and gorgeous. As you'll see, that weather quickly changed (as in, Mike and I wondered if the people we were in the tent with, before the ceremony, would be a good group to stick together during a natural disaster! the winds! the rain!). They had planned to not do a first look, and as the clouds came rolling in, I realized I had the difficult job of questioning their original schedule, to make sure they didn't want a chance to get the urban portraits around Franklinton they did want - but wouldn't be available with the impending forecast. Why's this relevant? Because I see my job as so much more than just photographer. I saw it as my job to think ahead, and help with anything that they might regret. We had this window of opportunity to create the portraits they had imagined, but it meant going against what they thought they wanted. Ultimately, they stuck with their decision, and it's because they trusted me. They knew that, regardless of where we did the portraits, they'd get the experience and outcome they desired.
It all ended up perfect. A (hot) trek around the art space allowed us to get the bridal party photos. And, they braved the rain for a few awesome umbrella photos.
Enjoy a glimpse into their day!
(Floral design: Eco Flora , planning: Something Blue Designs , venue: Strongwater)
Sulin + Ted | on film
A winter wedding (12.30, to be exact) in (grey) Cleveland, with an awesome second shooter (heyyyaaaa Mal!) and I shot more film at this wedding than I had all year. Seems crazy due to the (dark) conditions and all...but the time off from my last November wedding until this one fueled the passion I have to create art for my couples in a way that's different. See their film highlights below!
(black and white film shot on HP5, rated 1600, pushed 2 in development. color is fuji 400 h. All developed and scanned by The Darkroom)
a contest!
Guys! I never nevvvvver enter contests. Well I can't say never, I guess, because I have, and that's why I'm here. I entered this photo
if you go to this link: https://www.facebook.com/thedarkroomlab/photos/pcb.1408473192536985/1408468759204095/?type=3&theater (it's a facebook page) and likeit - you'll make my day! or if you're on Instagram, you can find the photo on @TheDarkroomLab 's page! Like it there too! most combined likes will win a film camera.
the best coast!
Big news for us! We're traveling (on an airplane) for the first time as a family of FIVE. Our kids are used to traveling and being out of their comfort zone, BUT doing anything involving an airplane, with three children all in big old car seats felt really overwhelming. Till now!
So as we're planning our trip, I am opening up some time to get to schedule in some sessions (family! couples! engagement!) while we're there. Here are the details:
Early February, LA area, all film sessions. Do you think you're interested? Know someone who just got engaged and would love to shoot with me? Want to get a late Christmas present for a family member who'd love a family session!? Email me! I'll go through all the details with you!
jessicalovephoto@gmail.com
December Sun | in home film newborn session
It's one thing to be shooting film for families, in home, it's quite another to have to navigate through this GREY and bleak Ohio winter while shooting in new homes, with film. I'm managing to learn quite a lot, and still incredibly happy with the session results. I've gone from spending a session shooting a 32 g memory card almost full to slowing down, and filling just 5 rolls with a family. It's nice to put the camera down more, chat with my couples/family, and have an amazing quality over quantity.
I've recently been developing with The Darkroom Lab, and I am so so happy with them.
Here's some of my favorite from this newborn session on Fuji400H with my Canon eos 3:
let's get away | after dinner portraits with the bride + groom!
It goes a little like this: do you guys want to sneak away for a minute? It'll be fast! You won't regret it - we'll have fun and...you'll to be alone...and! and! and! Let's take a look back at my favorite night time portraits with the best couples around!
