Becky & James Love Story Sneak Peek - Dayton Wedding Photographer

This weekend I got to meet up with a long time family friend Becky and her soon to be husband James. I have known Becky for some years now but this was the first time I got the chance to meet James. I had a great time and they were so flexible with driving to different locations and doing any crazy thing I asked even if they thought I might be crazy. And who's to say I am not. :-)

I just wanted to post up a sneak peek real quickly. I promise more to come....

TheExperience: The Look - Dayton Wedding Photographer

So it has been a few weeks since TheExperience: The Look. But I still wanted to take a minute to blog about it. I didn't mean to take this long to get a chance to blog The Look, the holiday sessions and meetings and family gatherings had me a little behind. But I am very happy to report that I am getting all caught up now! And its exciting to be getting my orders for clients in and mailed out!! :-)

For those of you who have had a chance to attend an Experience at The Wedding Connection. You know it is like nothing else in the bridal planning experience. It is a small unique way to meet and learn about different parts of your wedding planning and wedding vendors. It is relaxed and fun! TheExperience has many different experiences so far I have had the chance to be at TheExperience: DIY Bride, & TheExperience: Taste of Entertainment. And so far they have all been a huge hit! And growing and growing every single month. This coming month they are planning to have a Sweet Ceremony Experience on December 18th. So if you have a chance you should head over to The Wedding Connection to check it out!

The Look was focused on photography, make up, hair, videography, tanning, fitness, etc. All things that have to do with your overall look on the big day. I was able to capture a few shots of the make up and hair stage as well as every bride was assigned a photographer to do a before and after shot. Well I only have posted the after shots on the blog of course but it was great meeting everyone that had a chance to stop by and I hope to see you all again at the next experience.

Boudoir Session Special - Expires Jan. 31, 2012

Now is the perfect time to book your boudoir session for Valentine's Day Gifts!! 

Only 2 sessions left to have images and gifts in time for Christmas!

Email me at courtney@cmaries-photography.com for complete session details and to set up your appointment. 

Baby Anderson - Upper Sandusky Family Photographer

Ok one more post today.....

Sorry to be so short  but still on that quick McDonald's lunch. LOL.

I got to shoot some baby bump pictures on Sunday and they just turned out great I am so excited to start a gallery of images on my website with these images. Even though we had 40 mile an hour winds and only about 50 degrees outside I would say we rocked it out!

I am so excited to do newborn pictures of this baby boy this winter when he arrives!! :-)

Here are just a couple sneak peeks.....

(SIDE NOTE: Remember my logo is not really this boring I just forgot to load it on my laptop before leaving town...some say I would lose my body if it wasn't attached to my head sometimes...lol)

This is my ALL TIME FAVORITE! I just love it so much, and Josh and Katie were just talking and he just put his hand there, and they looked down and it was just so cute I could hardly stand it! They will have such a nice little family!!!

SNEAK PEEKS of Kim & Chris - Findlay Wedding Photographer

This post will be short as I am on the road this week in northwest ohio area. I am actually at McDonald's using the free wi-fi, while grabbing a quick lunch. Wanted to upload a few sneak peeks from an amazing engagement session in Findlay, Ohio on Saturday morning.

Looking forward to working with my great friend Liz of Elizabeth Ann Photography in June on Kim & Chris's Wedding!! It will be a blast and I know the day will just be beautiful with such an awesome bride and groom!


Side Note: follow Elizabeth Ann Photography on Facebook to see even more images posted in the coming weeks.


OK TWO SIDE NOTES: I forgot to load the new watermark into my laptop before I left so just typed my website on the prints as the watermark....hehe

Mara & Danato's Love Story Shoot - Dayton Wedding Photographer

Mara and Danato have the cutest story, they did enter the couple's contest a few months back so I have the story of how they met as told by Mara.... head to the couple contest blog to find it.

I had a great time with them on their engagement shoot, I had never been to Waynesville before and they were so kind to show me some spots that worked just great! I had so many favorite shots from the shoot as we just kept finding really fun spots as we were going around. I am truly looking forward to the wedding!

To see more images of Mara & Danato at www.facebook.com/cmariesphoto or at their sneak peek blog.

The Bauman Family Sneak Peeks - Cincinnati Family Photographer

This weekend I got the chance to hang out with the Bauman Family. I have had the chance to shoot these really sweet girls before but never done a family session with them all so this was a blast. This family has so much love, you just feel welcome and included as soon as you walk in the door, and you can just feel and see how much they all love each other! I am not sure if you all remember what it is like to be a three and a half year old but it is very hard and dramatic.... :-) So some of the shoot was a true challenge, but I had a great team to help!! :-) Thanks go out to Grandma & Grandpa!!!

Here are a few sneak peeks....

As most of you know I am a total hopeless romantic, and as I was taking this picture I was sitting on the floor and as I turn around to try to capture the next image, I look up and John has his arms wrapped around Ashley and they are just smiling from ear to ear....SOOO sweet!! 

I loved the swing! Best trick ever!! :-)

Jaime Siler {Senior} Sneak Peeks - Dayton Senior Photographer

Jaime is a senior at West Carrollton High School this year! She was also a senior model for me earlier this year so you may have seen pictures of her in the past few months on some of my promotional pieces and website/blog posts! I have had a great time getting to know her through these different shoots and sorta sad we don't have more pictures to take! :-)

I wanted to post just a few sneak peeks tonight.....SO MANY MORE TO COME!!!

Could hardly believe how lucky we were to have some leaves in those trees in November. :-)

Alysha & Mike Engaged - Cincinnati Wedding Photographer

Alysha and Mike will be getting married next July and I can hardly wait! I think the wedding sounds beautiful and these two are just a perfect couple! I am thrilled to be their photographer. 

Yesterday we were at a park in West Chester that I had never been to before, we really found some fun spots and I might have to revisit the spot again in the future. It was great hanging out with you both and getting to know you both a little better!

A few sneak peeks...

Sneak Peek of Jessica & Kyle {Couple's Session}

This afternoon I got the chance to photograph this darling couple! I was so excited that we still have some beautiful fall colors left here in Ohio. Which I seriously thought we would have lost all the leaves on the trees by now with this crazy weather lately. Here are just a few sneak peeks...

P.S. They have lime green checks....couple after my own heart for sure!! :-)

TheExperience: DIY Bride Blogged

TheExperience: DIY Bride at The Wedding Connection was a huge hit! I wanted to blog about it quickly because I just had so much fun making all these DIY ideas to share today. I am already looking forward to the next one and even found a new idea in the newspaper today already that I want to try and make for next time.

For those who don't know what TheExperience is, basically it is a fun place to learn about wedding planning and meet some awesome vendors while having snacks and chatting with other brides too. Each Experience is focused on a different topic, so today's was all about do it yourself ideas. Complete with a florist to give a example of making centerpieces and bouquets, and even some brides that did their own wedding to share words of advise. And so much more! I will post the next one on my facebook just as soon as I know when it will be held. The next Experience will be called The Look, which is all about make up, hair, photography and videography and will be held on November 20th, 2011 at 2pm.

Some of my photo ideas were:

 

FAVORS:

I love these labels as they are just a great touch to any favor. My favorite is wine or lemonade bottles, but you can also add them to items in your welcome baskets, or lunch boxes for your wedding party. One cool thing is if you choose to do wine or lemonade as favors it makes your table look great and you only have to purchase half the number of bottles as guests in most cases, as couples and families can each share the favor.

I made these labels on www.pinholepress.com

{If you enter "photographers code" CMARIES, you will be able to access the professional line of products which are really cool too!}

Honestly everything on their site is easy to make and always comes out nice.

CARDS:

Perfect for Thank You's, Engagement Announcements, Save the Date Cards, Birthday Cards, ETC.

I also made these cards on www.pinholepress.com

{If you enter "photographers code" CMARIES, you will be able to access the professional line of products which are really cool too!}

The prices start at $1.69/each and there is tons of styles whether it be like the ones pictured which are just a flat card, or a tri-fold cards, etc. They are simple and easy to make but look awesome and make a great statement.

SIGNBOARD:

This actually is fast and easy and only cost me $49.

Frame was from goodwill for $3, and some gray paint for $3 at Lowe's. And the mats were on sale at JoAnn's for $7 total so at that point you just need some tape and the 5x7's of your engagement session from your photographer. And a sharpie for friends and family to sign it with.

PICTURE CHAIR SIGNS:

I love these. They are the perfect touch to the newly married couple chairs. Pictured above is a single picture that I cut in two. And framed with a couple brown frames and tied a white ribbon to them and the chairs. It is just the cutest thing at a sweetheart table! And total it costs only $35 to make them both.

TABLE NUMBERS:

Start by taking an afternoon to go out and take images of number you find around you. Go to a one hour photo and print a 4x6 of each. Take a break for lunch while you wait. Then just place the prints in the frames!! I found these white frames with white mats for only $2 at Ikea.

GREAT TIME SAVER: Go check out Life in Letters located at The Greene in Beavercreek, the image framed above was so kindly donated by them and they would love to make this easier on you.

Ok, this is not my idea. This was created by Miss Megan and Miss Rebecca who put this whole show on every month. And it was so perfect and simple. It is a pumpkin with some ice and drinks. I think I am going to do it for trick or treat tomorrow night just because it is so cute.