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Jesse Boone
When Charles called and asked me to shoot his son Jack's first birthday at the Ritz-Carlton in downtown Cleveland, I knew it would be a memorable experience. You see, Jack is the only grandchild, on both sides, so he is a very special boy. Over 30 people came out to celebrate with little Jack. It all started out with casting lots on which occupation you thought that Jack would pick. It is a Korean tradition that on the child's first birthday, they are to pick what they will become... and that involves crawling and grabbing an object from the table.
Everything was planned so beautifully. The room, the tables, balloons, the cake (which was amazing), and here they had this table set up in honor of Jack. Esther, his mother, made these end pieces. They were covered in beans and individually glued on. She had worked on them for several nights.
This was quite the Birthday cake!
Traditional Korean food:
Esther and Charles... Jack's lovely parents.
And here is Jack with his grandmother.
Here he is with his nanny.. oh, and his silver spoon!
He changed into this traditional Korean outfit:
He is about to pick...
What is he pointing to?
What a loved little boy. It was a wonderful experience to share with you. Happy Birthday Jack.
Steve Kaczorowski:
Thanks for sharing your pictures and video. Happy Birthday Jack! You are special!
Charissa Kaczorowski:
AMAZING!!! Such a wonderful day for Jack! The photos are magnificent, with such vibrant color!
Thanks for sharing such a personal day.
Sharoni:
Happy Birthday Jack! Such a handsome little boy. I think you will be Dr. Jack Paik!! These photos are wonderful. A grand party.
Michelle Kang:
Jack is such a beautiful, blessed boy! Great pictures guys! We love you Jack-Jack!!!
Kyung Paik:
It was a very special day for lovely Jack and his parents,Charles and Esther including all his family. We are so blessed to have Jack as our grandson. What a pictures!!!
The pictures is so beautiful and gorgeous that I wish that these pictures are to be put on in Korean and American famous life megazines.
Excellent Job! Charles and Esther.
yjc:
wow. this may be the nicest dohl i've ever seen. happy birthday jack, you are lucky to have such wonderful parents.
yoke:
Nice pictures and party. beautiful family .
malsoon:
I saw Jack trying to get that abbacus or was it the doctor
Se Joon:
Happy Birthday Jack! Im impressed that he kept his hat on. Ahhh food looks great! Congrats Charles and Ester!!
heather gornik:
What a gorgeous family and such a fantastic day. It was wonderful to share the day with you.
On an aside note, these photos are gorgeous! I think they belong in Korean Life magazine.
Albert:
Awesome pics! Thanks for sharing
joey kim:
i want my next birthday at the ritz too! can i borrow jack's headpiece?
RDL:
Wonderful family, great friends, excellent party :) Happy Birthday little Jack! We can't wait for your 2nd year!
Yon Kim:
What a great moments and Pictures!
Love all pictures.
The cuttest baby in whole world ,My baby,JACK.
MaMa side grandma, Susie.
Scott Kim:
man, he
Uncle Jake:
Love the Wong Daddy Momma Picture #16. Straight P.I.M.P.! Love ya Neph and Sis...and you too charles. :)
Soon Paik:
They are the wonderful pictures and heartily memorable ones, especially to me as Jack
Lydia:
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the pictures! I
Mat Crawford
I must confess something. I have for a while thought of photography as a form of art somewhat below other forms like painting or songwriting. This might be a bit weird coming form someone who is a photographer and could not paint his way out of a box, but in another way it makes sense. Most people I assume are like me, always drawn to envy what someone else can do. Yet it is important to recognize each person has his own talents - and they need not be compared to one another. So here is the art that Tiffany and I have created. Art that is centered around the greatest of subjects - two people in love committing their lives in marriage - Jen and Chad. As you will see in the photographs there are times of laughter and great joy - times of silliness - and times of great passion. To Jen and Chad - we do not simply wish you years of this love - but more importantly, we wish you every moment of live embraced by this love.
The ring bearer would only agree to walk the aisle if he could go as a superhero - so he was the coolest ring bearer I have ever seen. His cape is below.
I love the pic to the bottom right. Kristin did a great job editing.
You can't tell from these photographs outside, but this was the hottest most humid day I have ever photographed. It was literally like a sauna. That being said, everything went well and Jen and Chad had a great time.
The bracelets and the rings were a gift from Jen and they are terrific.
The girls were cooling off Jen and I caught them!
Jen took me to this next location and I was so into it. Pillars are the best!
One of my favorite shots of the day.
I love this next group shot.
I think this actually is my favorite of the day. Jen was not posing for this picture, she was simply loving her time dancing with her husband. I was super lucky!
These next shots have a story. Jen's best friend since childhood caught the bouquet, and what turned out to be a nutty affair - Jen's dad caught the garter....so you can imagine that it made for a humorous remounting of the garter.
Lyndsey:
Just Fabulous!!!!!!!! I love love love the pictures! I can't wait to see the rest! BEAUTIFUL!
Nelli:
My fav is the group shot in the columns. I REALLY want to know how you processed the bridesmaid dresses/superhero shot... I love it. The reception shots are awesome too, I like the swagging lights that were on the ceiling, that added such a great element for the photos!
MOM and MICK:
The photos are awesome, can't wait to see the rest. Finest Moments did a great job, memories last forever and the photos will be cherished with the memories.
Colleen Sadie:
looove your photos! they are absolutely fabulous!!
Jen Jurisch:
I LOVE the pics!!!!!! I can
Jesse Boone
Rob and Cathy were married at the beautiful Lantern Court of Holden Arboretum. Their wedding was a really special display of two people who found their perfect match. When I first met Rob and Cathy I knew this would be a great experience.
This is one of the few weddings I've got to shoot with Nelli this year. We both had different ideas for a nice ring shot. Can you guess who took the 1st shot and who took the second?
Rob and Cathy made the decision to see each other before the wedding. It was one of the best first sights I've witnessed. Nelli and I both had different angles, but the true quality of these pictures is seen in the joy of these two joining each other for this special day.
But Rob and Cathy weren't the only ones who celebrated this day. Sophie was a big part of the day.
These are a few of my favorites from a relaxing stroll through the grounds of Holden.
We couldn't forget some pictures on the goofy side. These kids sparked it.
I love these portraits from the Lantern Court library.
One important aspect of the day was the weather. Cathy really wanted an outdoor wedding, but it began raining about an hour before the ceremony, just after we finished most of the pictures. I was really hoping we could do it outside, because I knew it was important to Rob and Cathy. The best man went and check for us a few minutes before and it didn't look all that optimistic.
The rain stopped for just enough time to give us an outdoor ceremony at exactly the time the ceremony was to begin.
We couldn't start the reception without getting a few more pics of these cute kids.
So Nelli talked me into this one, and I was a bit hesitant, but I don't think Rob and Cathy minded getting away for a few minutes and venturing into the depths of the forest at night. I really think they never stopped smiling the whole day. It was a blessing to witness a couple so captivated by each other. I hope you like our experiment.
Rob and Cathy, thank you for having us be a part of this wonderful wedding. Your kindness was remarkable and we loved capturing these memories for you.
Jim & Linda Cudo:
Thanks for sharing the photos of your wedding. They are truly the most beautiful pictures I have ever seen. May your love be as strong and beautiful as these pictures and may they remain a lasting memory of what you share.
Carol S:
There are some really nice poses, and some very creative shots. A gorgeous couple!!
Dan & Karla Algeri:
Quite possibly the most beautiful wedding pictures ever, which is only fitting for one of the most beautiful weddings ever. Thank you for sharing.
Kelly Dzik:
These are so beautiful and romantic just like your wedding!!!!!
Marlene:
The pictures are beautiful, Rob and Cathy look soooo happy! Congratulations!
Betty King:
Really good pictures, captured the love this couple has for each other.
DG:
Our best to the loving couple. The kids pics added a lot.
Patricia Guiff:
Thanks Pat K. for sharing, what a beautiful coule and a beautiful wedding. I wish them much love and many blessings.
Pat Koczn:
Awesome pics! Thanks for sharing with us in Texs!!
Sue Brady:
Thank you Pat for sharing Rob's wedding pix. I'm sure it was a beautiful event. God Bless them.
Patrick M. Papp:
Cathy and Rob: God Bless You Both. August 14th was a Great Start! Great day for Photos and all your hard work showed.
Love,
Dad
Dave:
Awesome pictures and glad I got to see my cousin get married! Congrats Rob & Cathy!!
Michael and Christina Tyna:
Very nice pictures. Congratulations you two.
Chuck:
Rob and Cathy the pics are great. Thanks for sharing them with us. I am happy for the both of you. Congratulations again.
Michele:
WOW! These are amazing...brought tears to my eyes again. The love Cathy and Rob have for each other is just beautiful. :.)
Shannon:
Wow - what beautiful wedding photos! And Rob and Kathy, you can see the love between the 2 of you! Congrats again!!
Jenny:
These pictures are absolutely amazing!!! I was so honored to be part of Rob and Cathy's special day... they are the kind of couple who help you believe dreams can and really do come true.
David:
I love the photo of her picking the fruit off the tree and him walking in the distance. It reminds me of Adam and Eve. Beautiful!
Cathy, Rob and Sophie:
Dear Jesse and Nellie: We love the pictures and can't wait to see the rest! As we knew from the moment we met you, your artistic ability and talent and more importantly your warmth and compassion as individuals shines through. Coming from a family of camera shy people, you both make everyone feel comfortable in front of the lens. We continue to receive compliments from our guests on how wonderful, fun, and creative you both are. Words can't express how appreciative we are to have had you both present on our special day. As we expressed to you in our initial meeting, we hoped to find someone who could capture the spirit of the day and us as a couple and family, thank you from the bottom of our hearts! We feel very fortunate to have been able to have both of you shooting our wedding. The chemistry and energy between you both is highly contagious! Fondly, Cathy, Rob and Sophie!
Jennifer:
The pictures from Rob & Cathy's wedding are absolutely beautiful. You did a wonderful job capturing all the magic between them that day!! Can't wait to see the rest!
Mat Crawford
Reflecting back on Hillary and Kevin's wedding, I am reminded how much they were a perfect fit for each other. The day was, like most weddings, a bit stressful at times. Not more than usual or anything and Hillary and Kevin didn't seemed phased in the least, but the point I wanted to bring out here is how happy they were once they were together. If you look at the photographs there is an obvious sense of joy in their faces when they look in the other's eyes. It does not get old for me to capture these thing for each couple. As the years go by, we wish Kevin and Hillary many more moments like this.
Kristin edited this next pic (actually she edited a lot of these) and I must say she did an outstanding job.
The bottle to the bottom right contains a poem that Kevin wrote for Hillary.
Kevin is in the Coast Guard and we were able (for a moment until the sirens started blaring) to get some shots at the Cleveland station. The boat closest in the pics was the boat that Kevin was trained on and has, as you might imagine, special significance to him.
It was right when everyone was on the boat here that we had to hurry off because there was an alarm. It all worked out fine though.
I love this next shot.
You have to love Elvis and his bride.
Noreen:
Absolutly gorgeous pictures that truly captured the joy of the day!
Diane:
Pictures are beautiful, just like the ceremony,and Kevin and Hillary
Miranda:
These photos are absolutely beautiful just like the whole occasion was, I can
Jean Gartner:
Your pictures are beautiful and I wish you a life of joy and happiness.
Kevin:
Mat & Kristin, you guys were AMAZING the entire day. We are so happy with how these pictures turned out! You guys truly captured all of our happiness and love and now we will have these memories in photos for the rest of our lives!! Thank you so much, your art is BEAUTIFUL!
Audrey :
What beautiful pictures! Dennis and I had such a nice time at your wedding. It was so beautiful, and it was a perfect date for us. You are a beautiful couple. These pictures truly capture your love for each other.
Beryl Morron:
Beautiful wedding - beautiful people - beautiful photos - you
Tinasha:
Breath taking!! Hillary you were beautiful!!! Congratulations!!
Gloria aljabouri:
Very beautiful pics and good closeups. Love the changes of scenery and the pic of the cake and flowers. Good job and much happiness to the couple.
Patrick:
Sorry I was late! What a great day! Congratulations!!
Kristen:
Unbelievable pictures... made me relive all the loving moments that we all were able to share!
Arlene:
Beautiful photos. Love the photo with Hillary laying her head on the back of Kevins shoulder under the tree.
Nicole:
What a perfect day and the photos show that!!! ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING!!! :)
Amy Woody:
Those pictures were AMAZING. So beautiful, they brought tears to my eyes. Except for the one where Kevin is posing like Captain Morgan. That one made me giggle :P
Linda:
Mat and Kristin amazing pictures. Very beautiful bride and very handsome groom. You captured the love these two have for each other in these pictures. I love these pictures!!!!
Kyra:
These pictures are really beautiful! I think you picked the perfect photographer. Congratulations on your new life together!
Hillary:
Kevin and I absolutely love all of these pictures. They are perfect! We had an unbelievable day. Mat and Kristen were so great to work with, very wonderful people. Thank you so much for contributing in making our day one of the most unforgettable days of our lives.
And thank you to everyone who has posted all the kind words!
Greg Porter:
Wow!! Fantastic pictures. Great memories of a wonderful day!
Pat Joyce-Deegan:
AWESOME, Beautiful children!! Beautiful photographs, as a portrait artist, I really appreciate your photos, composition and lighting.
Caitlin:
These pictures are so beautiful! Excellent job!
Meghan Furlong:
Wow these pictures are awesome they should be in a magazine since the couple are so photogenic they should both be models.Congrats to Hillary and Kevin. Thank you for let us share your special day with you
Scott:
Nice photographs! I was very impressed by Matt's professionalism and dedication. There are some fantastic shots in here! Made me tear up a couple of times, and I didn't even do that at the wedding.
Larissa:
Very pretty wedding. Congrats:)
christie:
how beautiful. I really wish I had been there to see it all. The pictures are great.
Lynn:
These pictures are beautiful! I love all the effects. Great work!
Amy:
These came out soooo well! Perfect pictures for a perfect couple :)
Nelli:
Super job Mat and Kristin. I love the textured pictures, especially the message in a bottle picture. I love the shots with the sun rays, so dreamy! And the shot with them in the bottom right and the willow tree in the background might be my favorite. I think I always like that shot that you guys do :)
jboone:
Love the bubble shot and many others. Great looking wedding
Jesse Boone
I've shot more engagement shoots at this park than anywhere else. Every one has been special. This evening with Chris and Sharon was no exception. Nelli and I have been trying to shoot together more often this year, and probably even more in 2011. We've shot separately with our awesome associate photographers for a long time, so when we get a mid-week session when we're not both booked, we love to shoot it together. This felt like a fun "date night out" for us. Let me show you why.
We love taking photos together, so a midweek session is like a date for us where we get to be creative and get to know other couples.
This is where I passed the camera to Nelli. Can you see what Chris has behind his back?
I love it when Nelli and I can combine our perspectives on a shot like this.
I think I found my favorite, but it was a tough choice.
I don't think I'm the only one.
I was so happy to be able to be able to shoot with Nelli that I had to post a photo of her as the intro to what soon became one of our best engagement sessions ever. It was wasn't Nell? " Yes, It was Jesse." Yes, Nelli says hello. We sit here together editing photos, designing albums into the wee hours of the night. She actually just brought me some jalapeno/garlic stuffed olives to give the little pick-me up I need. Was it not the best ever Nelli? "I think your last shoot is always your favorite." Yes.
Now for more of the most adventurous couple I know. These two took some dangerous steps for these shots with us. No broken cameras and several smiles later it was well-worth it.
Can't wait for this wedding!
Megan:
I love the first photo of them it is my favorite! Cute stuff =)
Sarah:
I love the pictures of Sharon and Chris with the flower!
Chris C:
Looks like it was fun! My favorite is the first flower close-up!
Erin:
How beautiful! Love what they did with the flower! Can
Lesa:
Sharon, you are as beautiful as I imagined. Congrats to you and Chris on you upcoming marriage and on these wonderful pictures!
Mom:
hardly wait for your wedding! Love Mom
Mom:
Sharon and Christopher, What a nice surprise! How beautiful and different! Love them!! Some great "Finest Moments"of you and Christopher! I can
Mat:
The far away shot with them at the falls is my favorite.
Sharon:
Love the photos! I am so excited to have you photograph our wedding!
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