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Mat Crawford
In the height of wedding season it is a challenge to get a family session fit into our schedule. I think most people assume that wedding photography is a one or two day a week affair. That could not be further from the truth. It is common for us to spend 12 hour days 6 days a week editing, answering emails/returning phone calls, blogging, and preparing for and shooting weddings during the busiest months. So for us to fit a family session in is like I said, a challenge. However, when Kaley asked us to shoot some pics of her son Isaac and her fiance Mike - we had to make time. We were there to photograph Kaley when Isaac was in her belly, and we were there to photograph Isaac when he was a tiny newborn. We were delighted to keep capturing memories of him (as well as his parents!) for his family to cherish for years to come.
kaley:
I love them all!!! but of course i would because he's my baby.. ha ha! My favorite is the one of all of us walking though!
Nelli:
I love the one of Isaac holding onto the parents hands! It is so precious, his face is adorable! It makes me want this same picture with me, Jesse, and Zoe when she walking...
jboone:
That one of Isaac walking on the road is amazing! I look forward to being a part of the future in photographing this family.
Jesse Boone
James and Alexandra's wedding was such a classy event. We did most of the photos at her parents' home in Vermilion. It was beautiful sunny day, and the location was great. It also has more of a sentimental feel to it, when you do photos at the family property. I'm sure each place we chose had some memories attached.
Yes, that's right - a beautiful wedding dress with pockets.
After an emotion-filled ceremony, we went back out to Alex's parent's house for some more shots after the ceremony.
When we first arrived, David, myself and the girls went out by the lake. It was really bright out, but there were hardly any other people around. It was quite the contrast to the beaches near Cleveland on Saturdays. It was fun and peaceful. The guys were hanging back at the house relaxing for a while. I got the feeling that maybe they weren't sure about spending a bunch of time doing photos. I later learned that some of them had experienced some "cheesy" wedding photographers in the past. I hoped to shoot down that mantra with a cool guy shot as soon as they came out. I love photographing guys with their pals equally as much as girls. I know both guys and girls cherish good friendships and the memories that are attached. I hope the guys like this next one. I'm pretty sure they all had a good time.
and so did the girls
The time with James and Alexandra alone afterwards was great. I'm glad they got to take the moment in alone for a while.
Westwood Country Club was really nice. The reception featured some great appetizers during a nice long cocktail hour. Everyone was catching up and having a great time. We also had the privilege of enjoying the full Jerry Bruno orchestra, which I always enjoy.
Congrats Alex and James! It was great getting to know you on your special day.
Barbara Soeder:
These photos are absolutely dreamy! Thank you so much for sharing. Our best wishes to you for a lifetime of happy moments and countless blessings!
Those who love deeply never grow old.
-- Sir Arthur Wing Pinero
Erica:
Alex you look as though your floating on happiness if there is such a thing. Sorry to have missed your special day. Enjoy married life :0)
Shannon J.:
Aww this is super pretty!!! i love all the photos!! really beautiful wedding!! Congratulations!!!
Marie:
Woo! Congrats!
myrta:
A beautiful wedding! The photos are so picturesque. I'm so happy to have shared it with the two of you. Alex you looked stunning and James that smile!!!
myrta :
Loved all the colors!! Especially the bride
myrta :
Loved all the colors!! Especially the bride's bright deep pink shoes contrasting the white dress! Alex you looked just lovely, and James handsome as ever!!
Dan:
You guys look great!!!
Bunky:
What a beautiful bride.
Carol Young:
Alex, It looks as if you took a piece of the sky and wrapped it around each bridesmaid. What beautiful pictures.....what a beautiful wedding.
David:
Alex and James,
What a wonderful day the two of you chose to start your marriage. Mikie and I look forward to many happy and fun times ahead.
Cannot wait for our first grandchild(:
Love ya
Arlene Oley:
What an elegant wedding---everything was so top drawer---the locations, the food, the entertainment. What a memorable day and evening. Alex and James are radiant, a gorgeous couple. Thanks for including us. Bill and I had a wonderful time! Love, Arlene (Oley)
John:
Love the lake photos. Was a really nice day.
John Brummitt:
Beautiful pictures. Wonderful time.
Uncle John/Aunt Marlene
T H :
Great pics!
Brenda M:
Congrats to both of you. It looks like you had the perfect day and I'm so happy for you. Alex, you have your mother's smile and bubbly personality. Lucky you!
Dimbo:
What a great time and a wonderful wedding party. What a fine group of young people, and a wonderful day!!
Nelli:
What a classy wedding. And of course I love the fact that her wedding dress had pockets in it. My favorite would have to be the one of the two of together under the big tree with the texture. And I love how you can make guys shots look so cool.
Debbie Schabel:
Finally -- I got to see part of the wedding ceremony! Will look forward to the "popcorn" viewing at Hille's. Beautiful and FUN pictures. May the great party and celebration last for a lifetime!
Biz:
A beautiful bride, wedding and pictures!
Cassie Washburn:
Alex & James, Sorry we missed your special day! Alex, you look stunning and James, you too look so handsome! Great photos and you were truly blessed with a beautiful day. I can't wait to see the rest of the photos with your Mom soon! Congrats to you both and wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness.
Cassie, Van & Taryn Washburn
Mikie (Mother of the Bride):
Jesse and David,
Great pictures! We are having so much fun looking at them and sharing them with family and friends! We are awaiting anxiously the remaining ones. Can
Jessica:
Congratulations!!! You two looked amazing and I'm so happy for you both! I wish you many years of love and happiness.
Allison:
Congratulations Alex & James! Such a beautiful weekend and absolutely gorgeous pictures!
Gail Davis:
Alex - You look absolutely beautiful. The dress is gorgeous including the pockets. The weather was perfect. You could not ask for a better day. God has blessed you both. Now go out and enjoy your new life as Husband and Wife.
Gail
jen:
congrats alex! wags sent me the link and i'm so glad she did. what a beautiful couple, beautiful day, beautiful pictures. best wishes for a wonderful life together!
Corinne:
Alex, you look so beautiful! It looks like it was an absolutely perfect day!
We miss you tons and congratulations!!
Corinne
Jill:
Congratulations Alex! You looks so beautiful and happy. I especially love the picture of James kissing your head at the front of the church right after you were married. So cute!
Best wishes,
Jill
Wags:
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE... what a special day and what great pics! Everything was gorgeous and the pics are amazing! love you guys. :)
Mary:
I love the photos - beautiful!! Such a fun weekend and so happy to be part of it!
Ann Cliquet:
Alex and James, I love your pictures and can't wait to share them with my parents. What a beautiful ceremony and a fun reception --so happy for you two!
Nelli Boone
This is Kyle and his guys. They were up for just about anything, and had a really fun time. I had a hard time choosing which ones to blog because there were so many! They were hiding in bushes, hanging on monkey bars, sliding down slides, and doing crazy ninja moves. But these were a few of my faves from the morning.
We took a lot of just the guys shots and just the girls shots before the ceremony started.
This is Lindsey. I was so impressed by her. When I got home, I told this to Jesse too, that she totally expressed herself with how she dressed and presented herself on her wedding day. Every last detail from the dress to the veil, the shoes, her hair, the bracelet... everything just showed who she was. I loved it.
This is Jesse's favorite.
Jesse processed this for me. It's like she's running into the woods... looks like Alice in Wonderland to me!
Here is their reflection outside the reception hall of them looking at their cake.
This had the best dance I think I have ever been to! It was so fun, everybody dancing and having such a fun time.
Ok, so this is my favorite shot of the day.... I just loved everybody's expression.
Now is top hat was one of the main events at Lindsey and Kyle's wedding. We had Adam(a groomsman) get it for us in the reception hall. It was one of the decorations. We used it for a few props, and it somehow made it's way down to the dancefloor. It ended being in the middle of the dance floor for the entire evening, being passed from person to person. It was a blast.
I love it!
Thank you Lindsey and Kyle for having such a fun and awesome wedding. I enjoyed the day so much, and am so happy to have gotten to know you two. Enjoy the rest of your lives together!
holly:
absolutely amazing pictures! congrats kyle and lindsay!
Mrs Wendell:
Love these pictures. Lindsey the ones in the woods are great. Love ou both.
Brian :
AWESOME photos...some of the best ever
Marcia Harmych, Mom Hagedorns friend:
These are the most beautiful and creative photos I have seen. The snapshot moments, both staged and natural were just awesome. Lindsey and Kyle will cherish these forever.
Linden Coe:
I love Kyle & Lindseys pictures. There are so many unique ones. I dont even know which one to say is my favorite.
Carrie Cuomo:
These are beautiful. Congratulations to both of you. Looks like an evening nobody will forget!
Love Carrie C
Grandma Moore:
Love the pictures especially the guys on the bridge
melissa:
Pics are gorgeous! What a great day!!
Julee:
OMG! These pictures are soo amazing! I went from laughing to crying, but all the while I could not stop thinking about how happy you guys look and I know your life together is going to be indescribable...I don't know many people who are so lucky to marry their best friend and it is so apparent that is what you are to each other! I'm so happy for you both and wish you guys so much more than the best!!!
xoxo!!
Aryn:
I don't know how you guys will ever choose. All of these pictures are fantastic! She captured everything perfect.
Amanda:
These are great pictures! I love the one of Uncle Doug with the chair. Congrats again!
Matt:
Amazing. I knew when they had us doing those crazy creative shots you guys were going to have some really awesome pics...and that's what you've got- wow!
Derek:
Hey guys these are awesome. Beautiful pictures. Just really puts the day beautifully into pictures. One suggestion - maybe a little more of Derek! haha, boop
Phil proposed under the stars - so this plaque has a special meaning.
This next shot if one of the many expressions Phil and Sarah made while watching the groomsmen perform with the girls sashes.
We went to the beach where Phil and Sarah had their first date - it means so much to them and it is an amazing place to shoot. They had a few engagement pics here with us last summer and it rained us out then. It was pretty funny because the exact same thing happened on their wedding - but we got some great stuff in nevertheless.
The reception was one of the nicest I have seen. There were two ice sculptures - more appetizers and desserts then I can remember - and as you can see everything was outstanding.
The live band was great and when I think of the dancing it still puts a smile on my face.
Sean:
Looks fantastic - I love the sashes. Congrats guys!
Jackie:
GREAT pictures! Congratulations to you both; It was a beautiful wedding!! :)
Cori Keller:
It was a beautiful wedding, Matt and I had an awesome time! :) Best wishes always :)
Jen and Jim:
Congratulations Phil and Sarah!
Sandy Dudek:
What a beautiful wedding!! So many memories are captured in these wonderful photos. Awesome!!
Susie Brindza:
The love you share ... for each other, your family and friends has been captured perfectly through these photographs ... they are simply stunning! Wishing you a lifetime that is truly "picture perfect" ... like these are!
Love,
Mrs. B
Theresa:
Just a perfect wedding - from start to finish. It is amazing how these pictures capture the true emotions of the day - they are the "icing" on the cake!
Gloria:
Wonderful collection of family and friends captured in time on your special day. Best of luck to you both.
Gloria:
Wonderful collection of family and friends captured in time on your special day. Best of luck to you both.
Annette Felton:
Awesome pictures! Awesome wedding! Awesome people! Thanks so much for the opportunity to be a part of your day and the opportunity to view the photos and the opportunity to wish you again all the very best for a lifetime of love and happiness!
Gary :
great photos, all the best
Joshua D.:
Amazing Wedding! Amazing Couple! Thanks for letting me take part in your big day! The photos are incredible! See you soon!
Christina Chevrier:
Sarah and Phil,
These pictures are BEAUTIFUL!!!!! What a fun night. I'm so glad we could all be there to celebrate your special day. A day we will never forget! Love you both!
Sue M:
Everything was so beautiful and we had a really good time at the preschool table. Too bad all the prep takes so long and the night goes by so quickly. Thanks for having us.
Sue M:
Everything was so beautiful and we had a really good time at the preschool table. Too bad all the prep takes so long and the night goes by so quickly. Thanks for having us.
Debbie Babicz:
What a great wedding!! We wish you both many years of happiness!!
Jennifer:
It looks like everyone had a great time! Photographs look amazing. It was a pleasure providing the decor for this event. Phil and Laura are wonderful people!
Kathy Stragisher:
Your wedding was truly fabulous!!!!! We really enjoyed ourselves!!!!
To a long and happy life!!!
Love,
Bob & Kathy Stragisher
melissa polcha:
Your wedding was beautiful and the reception was out if this world. I love the black and white photos.
Melissa
Mike V:
What an awesome wedding and a great group of people! The pictures look great, can't wait to see the rest of them.
The Groom:
Thanks Matt and Kristin! Exceeded my expectations which we high already! Great coverage of everything.
The Bride:
Wow! I have been looking at the pictures for over a week and I have been completely speechless! Mat and Kristin did a wonderful job taking our photos. We could not be more pleased with their work and artistry. There are so many great ones that we cannot choose for our album. Thanks to everyone for being a part of our very special day!
Jess Baron:
Sarah and Phil,
AMAZING photos to capture an AMAZING day for the two of you! I would expect nothing less from you Sarah. Great job planning such a memorable night for all who attended!
Amanda:
These pictures are incredible! Such amazing memories from your beautiful day!
rob cherry:
As always with the Hoj
rob cherry:
As always with the Hoj
Diane Rittenberger:
Sarah and Phil,
What an amazing, fairy tale wedding. I enjoyed everything about it and had a ton of fun. The pictures are simply beautiful and I wish you and Phil a lifetime of happy memories.
Michele:
What amazing photos of a beautiful day! Love the beach pictures!
Debbie Monroe:
Sarah & Phil,
I was so sorry Les and I were unable to be there on your special day but it is great to be able to view your beautiful pictures.
Keri Saari:
Sarah and Phil,
Your photos are absolutley beautiful and completely capture your wonderful wedding day. Both of you are blessed to have each other and I look forward to watching your marriage grow. Love you both!
Keri
Hoj:
Some fabulous shots here of a beautiful wedding and such a gorgeous couple. I really like the contrast of the blue dresses and the black tux of the whole bridal party in the woods. Is that the pricipal at Ledgeview school grinding with the bride on the dance floor. Also, I've never seen a "worm-off" but the dance brought down the house. Great job, Finest Moments
Kyle :
Awesome shot of the wedding party in the woods
Stacy Alcorso:
Congratulations on your wedding! Great photos of a beautiful couple.
SUE HOJNACKI:
These pictures are awesome. They show just how beautiful you are together, what a special day and night that it was, and will preserve these memories for the rest of your lives.
jboone:
whoa! that dance shot of the guy doing the butterfly stroke on the floor is out of this world.
Beautiful wedding
Nelli Boone:
So beautiful! I love the one of them standing in the field, in a vintage tone, with their noses touching. And the dance shots are great!
David, Jim & Tiffany
Tiffany and I had a chance to photograph Nestor and Jackie's wedding a few weeks ago. We had a great time spending the day celebrating with their friends and family. Everyone made our job both easy, and enjoyable. I found it refreshing to see such a sense of closeness among the wedding guests. You certainly don't find that at every wedding you attend. It was wonderful to witness.
We arrived at Jackie's house early in the day to capture some of the details.
The photo on the right is one of my favorite shots of the day.
Jackie was an abolutely beautiful bride. She was glowing all day, not just because it was her wedding day, but because she was five months pregnant! You can see her perfect baby bump in some of these shots.
Take note of the groomsmen's matching shoes.
Bubbles Bubbles Bubbles!
There were some very impressive moves on the dance floor!
A great thing about Nestor and Jackie's wedding was the location. The ceremony and reception were at the same place which was great, but what made it so incredible was the breathtaking view! You can see in these next few photos a backdrop of gorgeous pinks, oranges, and purples, as the setting sun illuminated this beautiful couple.
That can't be comfortable....
Being a photographer, we all have our signature shots. If you've been following us for very long, you'll be able to notice each one of our own signatures to the way we take the pictures or even to the way we process them later. This is my signature shot. It was taken with a home-made macro lens that I developed accidently a few years ago. In the middle of a repair of a previous lens, I stumbled across the detailed capabilities this lens had. Here's a shot of Nestor and Jackie's rings.
Tiffany's ring shot.
All in all, the wedding was a success! We made some neat friends and witnessed true love at it's finest! Congratulations Nestor and Jackie!
Caleb:
That garter shot is crazy!
Nelli Boone:
What a fun wedding! The couple looks like they had a really good day. I love the shot of her in the front with her bouquet to the side and him blurry in the background. Good... And I like the sunset shots, very dreamy.
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