Jen and Scott's "Excellent" Adventure! (Engagement Session)

It was a whole lot of fun spending time with Jen and Scott on Saturday -- We met at Huntington Beach in Bay Village on what had to be the most crowded day of the year. This means we had to be a little creative in finding places to photograph -- I went to areas of that beach I didn't know existed and thus, our excellent adventure! We "rock climbed", we crossed creeks barefoot, we endured bug swarms, and walked for miles and miles (okay not that far, but it was a nice little hike!). By the time we got back to the main part of the beach, the crowds thinned and we captured a wonderful sunset! The best part, for me, was getting to know Jen and Scott who are so engaging and friendly that by the time we were done, I felt as if I had known them forever. I'm looking forward to their wedding in October of 2011! (click on individual photos to see larger versions)

Jen looked so sophisticated as Scott nuzzled her neck....

ohhh....but she's ticklish and Scott knows it!

We are still waiting for the crowd to thin, so we take some photos in one of the very few unoccupied areas across the street.







To the left of this area of Hungtington Beach, it was still very crowded, so we decided to head right...







I'm disappointed that Scott and Jen don't look like they are up higher. Because I swear when we were there in the moment, it was such a challenge! :-) This was the trickiest part of our adventure -- we passed a guy on the beach who promised us that there was a path up ahead that would lead to another part of the beach. What we didn't know was that we were going to have to climb up a steep incline where the only way to get to the path was to grab onto rocks, hoist yourself up and pray, haha! It may only have been a six foot effort, but intimidating nonetheless. Jen is holding on to one of my cameras and Scott is waiting for me to give him my other camera...


We made it! Here are a couple photos of the "other side"







When we returned to the beach that I know, we had a little more space and a beautiful sunset!




And finally -- we wrapped up the session with a shot of Jen's ring.

All in all, it was a fantastic way to spend a Saturday! Thanks guys...and I can't wait for my next adventure with you in October 2011!

Christine and Kevin - Engagement Session

I had a great time with Christine and Kevin today for their engagement session. This sweet couple was the winning bid for the wedding I donated to the St. Clarence silent auction back in February. I think I also won, because they are such a genuinely nice couple! It was really nice getting to know them today and I'm looking forward to their 2011 wedding. We took some pictures at the Voinovich Park area and the west bank of the Flats... (click individual photos to see larger versions)..
















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Penelope and Sean - Engagement Session

I met with Penelope and Sean on what had to be one of the most colorful days of the year at Wade Oval Lagoon in University Heights. The trees were at the peak of bloom. Now...if the weather could have cooperated...but Cleveland weather, such as it is, is unpredictable. Two days before this, it was sunny and 80. This day, however, it was a chilly 40ish with some drizzle. We made the best of it and got some great shots. I'm looking forward to their June wedding!














Some fun on the steps of the Cleveland Museum of Art...