Canton Engagement Session {Brian & Jen}

He was driving like a maniac.  That’s her side of the story anyway.  She was so mad she even asked around town and found his address.  She completely intended to knock on the door and give him a piece of her mind.  She knocked and he answered, but apparently she forgave him, because soon after they were dating.  Then, last December, Brian set out on an elaborate plan to ask Jen to marry him.  To keep her from being suspicious, he worked with 94.1 to be sure that Jen would win tickets to a Cavs game.  On the night of the game, she came home to find a Christmas tree decorated with a box next to it.  She said yes {of course!} and they went to see the game as a newly engaged couple.

We began our session at Silver Park in Alliance.  Brian and Jen brought their other love, Daisy, along and she snuck in a few photos.  :)

She is a cutie, huh?

Jen, you look beautiful!

After a quick clothing change, we headed over to Mount Union…

Here’s Dave’s perspective of the fire escape:

And mine:

Brian & Jen have visited Bubba Gump and wanted a bus stop shot.  We couldn’t find a good bench but this worked just fine.  Daisy seems to like it too, don’t you think?

Thanks Brian and Jen!  We are looking forward to your wedding this September.

Akron Area Engagement Photography {Donny & Maris}

When he saw her across the dance floor of the ship he was interested.  Very interested.  In fact, he describes it as love at first sight.  But Donny couldn’t imagine ever approaching her to talk….Luckily, he didn’t have to.  Before he could give it much thought, she approached him, mistaking him for someone else.  It didn’t matter why she approached him though, I think they were both just glad she did.  They spoke some in passing throughout the rest of the cruise and then after returning home, Maris gave him a call.

They decided to meet in Washington D.C. since she is from Ohio and he Florida.  The trip went well and their long distance relationship started from there.  Donny & Maris spent the next year or more meeting every other week and talking on the phone in between.  Then, their relationship came full circle when they returned to D.C. where Donny proposed on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

Dave and I met up with them in Maris’s parent’s garden.  Donny and Maris flew in just a few days before their wedding, so this session took place just before their rehearsal.

Love this dress:

Can’t you just feel their happiness?

Maris, you are beautiful!  Look at those eyes.

Donny and Maris…we hope you honeymoon was just as amazing as you hoped it would be!  I will be posting some of you wedding images very soon.

Quick Sneak Peek

No time to chat…but check this out.  More coming soon.

What to Wear {Revive}

I am thrilled to introduce you to a store I recently discovered.  It’s fun.  It’s trendy.  Best of all it sells all fair trade items.  Have you heard of Revive?  I can’t tell you how impressed I was with their concept and store.  Just amazing.

Their website states: “Fair trade offers a sustainable alternative to buying sweat-shop made goods.  Fair trade is an organized social movement promoting standards for international labour, environmentalism, and social policy in the production of Fair Trade goods.”  As consumers we have choices and I am so happy to find a choice in the Cleveland area that doesn’t support child labor or abuse of workers in other countries.

I selected three outfits that I thought would make just great engagement session options.  I hope you’ll agree.

I had contacted Revive a couple weeks back to request permission to use their images.  I was so surprised when I showed up at the Janie and Jack shoots last week because Revive was just across the street.  I was delighted to go over and see the store for myself and meet the manager.  I plan to share “what to wears” featuring Revive a few times a year.  Look forward to more great stuff!  {And stop by Revive and check it out for yourself.}

Akron Area Engagement Photography {Steve & Angela}

Her friends set her up, but they picked the wrong one.  She wasn’t impressed.  It wasn’t a complete bust though because at some point that night there was a guy that caught her eye.  Clearly he was interested too.  They spent time together that evening and both thought that this just might go somewhere.  They were more than right.  A few years later, he surprised her in San Diego with a ring.  She, of course, joyfully accepted.

After nearly five years of being together they are engaged and planning their lives together.  Dave travelled with them to Cuyahoga Falls where they took some great engagement shots.  I don’t think these could have come out any better.

Despite their distance they see each other as often as possible and you’d never know they are forced to spend so much time apart.  Dave and I can’t wait to celebrate their wedding with them next July.

I love happy people.

Love this spot.  Isn’t this a cute one?  (Am I allowed to say that Steve?)  :)

This scarf is awesome.  Doesn’t it make these shots so much richer?  Nice pick Angela!

There it is again…and it perfectly coordinates with the plants.  Super nice pick Angela!

These are just cool.  Good job Dave!

Click below for Steve and Angela’s slideshow.