Maternity Sessions
“A grand adventure is about to begin.” - Winnie the Pooh
This is a very special time in your life, one definitely worth
preserving. The pregnant body is nothing
short of gorgeous. It’s true. My job is to make you feel comfortable and confident,
so I can capture those gorgeous, elegant, and glowing images. This is a time you will want to
remember. Not having a maternity session
of myself, is a huge regret of mine. I
loved being pregnant and I wish I would have captured the joy of that time.
A maternity session could take place in the intimate setting
of your home, in our studio located in Hudson, OH, or in the beautiful
outdoors. We will discuss clothing,
style and location all before the session, so we can capture it exactly like
you have in mind.
If you're interested in scheduling a session, please give us
a call or stop by the studio!
Baby Photo Love
34 Ravenna Street
Hudson, OH 44236
34 Ravenna Street
Hudson, OH 44236
ph: (330) 349-2867
There may be something there that wasn't there before.
She is an actress. He is
a fitness trainer.
She was working for Disney in Orlando, FL. He
was here managing his gym in Stow, OH.
Two are Better Than One: Abby & Kyle's Engagement Session
Their story has just begun. Two years in the making, they have been writing their story together, moment by moment, while they fell in love. When Kyle proposed in November, he presented Abby with a photo album that held every picture they had ever taken together, and they reminisced in front of a romantic fire and thought about all of those special moments. It was so much fun to shoot this couples' engagement session, knowing that one day (and for many years to come) they will be reminiscing over these photos and reflecting on this special time in their life as they continue to write their story together. Their love for each other is so evident in each photo...it makes me so excited for their big day!
All the right ingredients for the perfect picnic: a bottle of wine, a romantic setting and, of course, a fabulous diamond ring!
Print to Preserve!
Printed portraits are proven to instill childhood self-esteem.
"From the beginning of photography in the early 1800s, until the end of
2013, approximately 3.8 trillion photos have been taken. In 2014 we will
take about 1 trillion photos. 20% of all photos over the last 200 years
will be taken this year. WOW!" ~David Neo Eggert, owner of Neo Pro Imaging located in Cleveland, OH (The total taken is an average
reported by Kodak/Canon/Nikon the 1 trillion is an estimate by yahoo.)
David posted this the other day on his Facebook page.
He made a really interesting point that got me thinking...
Out of 1 trillion photos taken, how many do you suppose will be printed?
Technology & digital photography has completely evolved
how we display our photographs. Instead of taking tangible 4x6
photographs and putting them in an album to showcase and preserve our most
sacred moments we now store them on digital devices; such as, our phones,
DVD's, our computers/tablets and so on... then we share them via Facebook,
email, Instagram, Twitter, etc...
I guess this raises the question... How do we leave
them to our children?
Now there are a lot of tech savvy people out there that I'm
sure have an answer and solution for this... Some people are opening up
cloud storage and saving all their images that way. Some people are
setting up a family email and sending & saving all their photos to it.
And some are just storing them on social websites like Facebook, Google+,
etc...
What happens when the people you want to leave these
heirloom memories to cannot access them because they simply do not have your
password? Or what happens when that computer, server or phone crashes?
Do you have a back-up plan if your digital solution fails you?
For the studio and for my personal photos, I take photo
back-up very seriously. I have a network drive that simultaneously backs
up onto another drive, which is then backed up into a cloud. The drives
are set-up to notify me by email if something isn't working properly and I
check the cloud on a pretty much daily basis. This is about as secure of
a set-up that you can get. BUT, there is always a but - I don't feel that
this is good enough. As a mother, I think about things like, what if my
babies as adults can't for access them for some reason? What if all there
memories are on drives 20 years from now are obsolete?
When DVD's first came out they said they would last 100 years. A few years later, they are breaking down and not holding up like they were meant to. Try watching an old DVD in your player, doesn't play very well does it? Photos stored on DVD's are the same. USB drives have replaced DVD's , but what happens when those don't live up to their expectations?
There are a lot of ways to store your digital photos and keep them secure, but if you want to show them off for many, many years... If you want your children to sit down with their children and relive their lives... No amount of cloud storage will ever replace a tangible product you can hold in your hands. PRINT your photos and PRINT more photos!
Below is a photo taken of my kids last fall. I have this beautifully enlarged to 28x 22 (without the logo) in our family room. I treasure them so much and walking into our home everyday seeing this on my wall brings me a lot of joy. I know this is a print they will hold on to and treasure for many, many years :-)
David Neo Eggert wrote: "I liked your blog post, my original thought was out of the one trillion photos to be taken this year. Most are insignificant. Just by sure volume. How does a photographer create images that are impactful?"
I think we take more photos now because technology has made
it easier. This is the NOW generation. I have a lot of photos taken from my
phone, which in all honesty are much better than the old style point-n-shoot.
No where near as good as my Mark II, but it serves it's purpose. A true pro
photographer will go much more beyond just snapping a photo.
Since I'm a visual person, I needed a photo to aid in my
response.
This is a photo I took of my daughter watching TV. This was
how I saw it and how I remembered it feeling. It was pure, natural and the
light made it warm. That's how this moment felt. I could have never captured
this feeling with my phone. Pros don't just snap photos, they capture the way
something feels.
Keep the questions coming! I love them!
Newborn Photography - Hudson, OH
You have a new reason to LIVE. You have a new reason to Laugh. You have a new reason to LOVE.
From this moment on, EVERYTHING changes…
You will blink, and your little one won’t be so little
anymore. Cherish these moments, capture and
preserve them. Forever.
Newborns are best photographed within the 1st 10 days of life. Every newborn session includes a pre-consultation. We will collaborate with you to give you precious, heirloom photographs of your newborn.
The studio's relaxing atmosphere is perfect for you and your baby. Please call or stop in to schedule your session.
Hudson Photo Arts, Ltd.
72 N. Main Street
Suite 105 (right next door to Crazy but True, popcorn)
Hudson, OH 44236
ph: 330-650-0065
email: info@HudsonPhotoArts.com
Published on The Knot!
This is so cool! I shot the below wedding last summer and just found out this week it had been published on The Knot!
http://www.theknot.com/weddings/album/an-opulent-summer-wedding-in-chagrin-falls-oh-147052
Remember that quote from Anthony Marantino in Sex in the City? It's the first thing that comes to mind every time I see a Vera Wang dress or even hear the name for that matter. Jenna & Adam's wedding was Wang all the way and Jimmy Choo shoes to boot! The day started out at the stunning Hillbrook Mansion in Chagrin Falls. The thing I love most about this place, is there really is no reason to go anywhere else. There is plenty of rooms for everyone to get ready in. They have breathtaking locations where you can have a ceremony, indoors & out. The grounds are so scenic - something right out of a story book. {sigh} ... I just couldn't get enough :-)
I said there would be Wang ;-)
http://www.theknot.com/weddings/album/an-opulent-summer-wedding-in-chagrin-falls-oh-147052
Remember that quote from Anthony Marantino in Sex in the City? It's the first thing that comes to mind every time I see a Vera Wang dress or even hear the name for that matter. Jenna & Adam's wedding was Wang all the way and Jimmy Choo shoes to boot! The day started out at the stunning Hillbrook Mansion in Chagrin Falls. The thing I love most about this place, is there really is no reason to go anywhere else. There is plenty of rooms for everyone to get ready in. They have breathtaking locations where you can have a ceremony, indoors & out. The grounds are so scenic - something right out of a story book. {sigh} ... I just couldn't get enough :-)
I said there would be Wang ;-)Jackie and Jordan tie the knot!
Jackie always said her dream proposal would be in front of a crowd. Jordan made that dream come true when he popped the question on August 18, 2012.
With Jackie on stage in the spotlight they got engaged, and the spotlight was certainly back on her on their wedding day! In a fabulous, lacey, vintage Allure Bridal gown from Catan's, adorned in vintage-style jewelry and topped with a birdcage-style veil, Jackie was radiant - like something straight out of a movie!
The whole wedding event was warm and romantic, despite the cold Cleveland weather. Every detail was so well thought out. It had such a classy feel with a vintage touch. The ceremony was held at the Old Stone Church in downtown Cleveland - what setting could be better for a vintage-style wedding than this historic Cleveland landmark? After the ceremony we stopped at The Arcade, another historic Cleveland landmark and one of my favorite places to shoot! Then we headed to the Wyndham Cleveland at Playhouse Square for a beautiful reception. Such a perfect day for the wedding of a couple so worthy of the spotlight!
Jackie's dress and accessories were stunning!
With Jackie on stage in the spotlight they got engaged, and the spotlight was certainly back on her on their wedding day! In a fabulous, lacey, vintage Allure Bridal gown from Catan's, adorned in vintage-style jewelry and topped with a birdcage-style veil, Jackie was radiant - like something straight out of a movie!
The whole wedding event was warm and romantic, despite the cold Cleveland weather. Every detail was so well thought out. It had such a classy feel with a vintage touch. The ceremony was held at the Old Stone Church in downtown Cleveland - what setting could be better for a vintage-style wedding than this historic Cleveland landmark? After the ceremony we stopped at The Arcade, another historic Cleveland landmark and one of my favorite places to shoot! Then we headed to the Wyndham Cleveland at Playhouse Square for a beautiful reception. Such a perfect day for the wedding of a couple so worthy of the spotlight!
Jackie's dress and accessories were stunning!
Choosing the Perfect Venue for Your Wedding.
Location, location, location. The setting you choose for
your wedding sets the tone for the entire event, so choosing the right venue is
important.
I’ve photographed weddings all over Cleveland, and I’ve found that Cleveland offers several beautiful, unique locations that make for unforgettable weddings – and amazing photographs.
There are lot's of things to consider when choosing a venue... Does the atmosphere fit in with our style? Can it be changed, if it doesn't? Will it accommodate all of our guests comfortably?
Below are just a handful of venues I've been to, I thought had some character, charm and a lot of style. I hope this post is helpful when choosing your perfect location.
I’ve photographed weddings all over Cleveland, and I’ve found that Cleveland offers several beautiful, unique locations that make for unforgettable weddings – and amazing photographs.
There are lot's of things to consider when choosing a venue... Does the atmosphere fit in with our style? Can it be changed, if it doesn't? Will it accommodate all of our guests comfortably?
Below are just a handful of venues I've been to, I thought had some character, charm and a lot of style. I hope this post is helpful when choosing your perfect location.
ThornCreek Winery & Gardens
155 Treat Road, Aurora, Ohio 44202
ThornCreek offers an amazing outdoor setting and, of course,
a great wine selection. The gardens provide a private, natural feel. Being
there feels like being in a remote paradise. It’s very easy to get lost in the
breath-taking views. And inside the winery there are so many unique little
details that add interest and charm to the photographs.
ThornCreek can accommodate a very small guest list and a larger one as well. They also allow you to bring in your own caterer, which can drastically make or break a budget - all depending on how you plan.
Rustic and natural was the theme for this wedding and I think that's very apparent.
The trees and wildflowers provide a delicate, natural background.
ThornCreek can accommodate a very small guest list and a larger one as well. They also allow you to bring in your own caterer, which can drastically make or break a budget - all depending on how you plan.
Rustic and natural was the theme for this wedding and I think that's very apparent.
The trees and wildflowers provide a delicate, natural background.
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