child photography
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Chagrin Falls Family Session…
How adorable are the Beg’s…three absolute beautiful sisters and gorgeous parents! After having the privilege of doing Julianne’s senior pictures the Beg’s called for a family session. The day worked out perfectly! I also found a few more nooks and crannies in Chagrin Falls that are awesome backdrops for photos! Here are my favorites from their session.
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Brunswick 2015 Senior ~ Angela
…meet Angela…simply gorgeous and born to be in front of a camera! I had so much fun during our photo session and couldn’t be happier with weather…which is pretty rare these last few years in Ohio! Here are my favorites from our session…
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Connor…2015 Medina High School Senior
Meet Connor…a very handsome young man who graduated this year from Medina High School. We were able to have a gorgeous sunny day during our photo session and stayed in the Medina area. His mom came along with us as well and so happy she did…she was able to get those genuine smiles out of him 🙂 I wish Connor well in his future endeavors and what life has to offer him! Here are a few of my favorites from our session.
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Courtney….2015 Strongsville High School Senior
I had so much fun during our photo shoot…she is such a joy and she radiates happiness in general…and she is a spitting image {always hated that term} of her mother! Her mom came along with us and we literally never ran out of something to talk about…{I love chatty peeps 🙂 } Here are a few of my favorites from her session…
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Eric…2015 Medina High School Senior
I have seen bits and pieces of Eric growing up. One of my son’s best friend is his brother and every once in a while I get a glimpse of him in the car or in the house with a pick up or drop off here and there and just cannot believe how fast time can fly by! I honestly believe once the kids reach a certain age it even goes faster…it really needs to slow down. I had the privilege of taking his older brother’s senior pics and here I am doing Eric’s. We had a beautiful day and couldn’t be happier on how they turned out! I wish…
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Ryan Leddy – 2015 Senior Brecksville-Broadview Heights School
I had fun during my photo shoot with Ryan and his dad… I always welcome new cities to photograph in and the Brecksville area has become another one of my favorites… Here are a few of my favorites from our session….
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Emmy…2015 Willoughby South High School Senior
Meet Emmy…what a joy! So soft spoken and gorgeous! We had fun during our photo session even though it was chilly! One of my favorites locations they chose…Chagrin Falls…love that area! I wish Emmy the best in her future endeavors…so much ahead of for a high school senior’s life…sigh….enjoy it…time goes so fast! Here are a few of my favorites from her session…
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Gillette Family…Brecksville, Family Session
With families with small children the conversations can get interrupted, everyone wants to share a story, the squeals of the youngest daughter of pure joy because they brought their pup to the shoot was enough enthusiasm even for strangers. I cannot express enough of how much fun I had during our session. The smiles and laughter this family must share on a daily basis….truly a blessing! Here are a few of my favorites from our session…
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Meet Sydney…
I had the pleasure to photograph Sydney’s brother for his senior pictures and capture a few family photos of the entire family but was super excited when I got the call for some model pictures they wanted for Sydney…and oh my goodness…what a complete natural at it… and so young! I honestly believe she has a bright future ahead of here with modeling…my fingers are crossed they can find a company to work with! Here are a few of my favorites from her session…
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Too Much Sibling Cuteness…
Meet the Rusinko family…they are so darn cute! These kids are all around sweet children, and take care of each other. This is the second time I photographed this family…per their mama’s request as her birthday wish…I am more than happy to record these memories. So two years later I got to capture more memories for the Rusinko family…and how much change can happen in 2 years… They got so big, yet they feel still itty bitty to me! Sigh…just simply adore this little happy beautiful family. Here are some of my favorites from there session…it was a beautiful sunny day but quite chilly, and everyone was a trooper!
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Such Darling Little Kids…sigh…
I received an email requesting information regarding a mini session and found out the ages of the kids…eek…I love love love little siblings close in age!!! I have such fond memories of my sisters and brother growing up! Here are a few of my favorites from the Peckham Family… too much cuteness!
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Natural Beauty…Meet Julianna
I had the pleasure to photograph this beautiful young lady! She has such spirit its contagious! We had a tad of a chilly day but she totally rocked it! I love when I get my Eastside clients! Here are my favorites from Julianna’s session. She is a 2015 Woodridge Senior…
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Meet Rachel…2015 Nordonia High School Senior
I am so lucky to love my job the way I do…it honestly does not feel like work to me…the passion I have for my job hopefully shows through my work…I love every part of my job…down to blogging (which honestly has to get done more often…yikes…) But as I get caught up to blog my clients I get all giddy looking over galleries I have put up over the past 5 months…and this is no exception for Rachel… Rachel plays volleyball for Nordonia High…she is full of life and it honestly shines through her eyes…here are a few of my favorites from her session…
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Meet Griffin…
I would like to introduce to you a senior at Chagrin Falls. Such a young polite handsome young man! Congratulations go out to him…he just signed with Detroit Mercy for lacrosse…Go Titans! Here are a few of my favorites from Griffin’s session…
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Mr. Handsome…
Oh please let me introduce you to Ray…2015 Brecksville-Broadview High School senior… He was shy at first but became very comfortable in front of the camera…and he has the B E S T hair! Honestly he does…his curls and his adorable face makes a very handsome young man! Here are a few of my favorites from Ray’s session…
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iHeart Returning Families….
…it just makes my day when I get returning customers…to see those changes in the children and the family unit and being able to capture more memories for them. Especially this adorable family…Mom and Dad weren’t in their last session but I was so happy when they schedule the entire fam for the photo session woot woot…these kids are A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E. along with mum and dad! Here are my favorites from their session…
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The Adorable Lauren…
Aw meet Lauren…a Brecksville-Broadview Heights 2015 senior…the first moment I saw her I thought of Precious Moments…if they became real…this is what she reminded me of…so cute! And extremely warm and inviting…had fun with her parents on our photo session as well…here are a few of my favorites…
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The Very Model-esk Angie…
…oh my goodness does the camera LoVe Angie…a complete photogenic natural. Angie is a Medina 2015 High School Senior…super sweet and so soft spoken…I had a blast photographing her… Here are a few of my favorites from our session…
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A Medina Family…Meet
…the Bartinelli’s! YAY I got to do these three adorable boys! A few years back I had the opportunity to photograph the entire family…these boys were a riot…I absolutely love their relationship and how they get along! So when I got the call from the Mrs. and said she would like another shoot with the boys I was more the eager to schedule them. Here are a few of my favorites from their session…
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A Summer Family…
I just love when I get emails and phones calls that start out “I saw your pictures on Facebook…you did so and so’s” and they want to book a session…sigh…besides returning-customers, referrals are the best kind…and when they know a specific location they want…I take a deep breath…patiently waiting to hear their location choice…THE BEACH….I can almost forget to exhale because I am too busy gasping…I LOVE the beach, wish I lived on a beach… So basically I was excited from the day it was booked until the day of the session and also knew I was going to take pictures of this little sweet adorable chunk….EEK…if you can only…
- child photography, couple photography, engagement photography, family photography, maternity, Newborn photography
Pregnancy and Radiant…in the same sentence?
I was never blessed with that “glow” many pregnant women get while expecting…me, well I blew up like a balloon with bad skin, terrible hair, and crabbiness like there was no other…I honestly did not enjoy my pregnancy like I should have…I lOVED the fact a baby was growing inside me, and the ability to feel him or her move was amazing and truly a gift, but boy…every thing else that comes with it…yuck…nope…not for me….BUT… …then there is Christina…or as her hubs calls her…the little “Babes” who absolutely wore pregnancy well…she was flipping ADORABLE…perfect hair, perfect skin, and the perfect little belly. And I get to capture the little…
- child photography, couple photography, family photography, high school senior photography, wedding photography
Bestfriends…
I went through a divorce when my youngest was just a little baby…and just didn’t have the heart to go back to work outside my home…it was hard enough to give up every other weekend with my three children let alone the daytime as well…so I started baby sitting and yes it was a handful but out of it I gained other family members…we all did…Haley…Bill…and Jen…what would life be without Haley…LOL…but what my daughter gained was a built in best friend from day one…just months apart and under the age of one…look out world here they come…Fast forward 12 years and we come to these girls acting like sisters…
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Meet the Lucas Family…
…Facebook has been such a wonderful resource to catch up with old friends from school and for referrals for clients…and there is nothing better than when then combine…love seeing people I used to know years ago {we just won’t mention how long ago that was…hee hee}…and I have had the pleasure of taking pictures of the twins before…and immediately fell in love with those girls…and then came back to do a session with the whole family…the whole gorgeous family if you haven’t noticed… Here are my favorites
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The Blogging Starts Again…
…wow… I had someone mention they checked out my website quite often and noticed I haven’t blogged in awhile…I am like really? Hmm I wonder how long it’s actually been…HOLY COW…since April/May…um…I really have no excuse…well yes I do…warm weather finally came…more sessions…kids home from school…and well…I am outside much more…so I will be dedicating myself to blog something every morning (don’t hold me to this…it is just an attempt haha)…so we will see what happens…no wonder why I am not caught up yet on this thing…but also impressed that someone even noticed…makes me a happy photographer… …so in attempt to get back on track I will finish up with…
- child photography, family photography, high school senior photography, The official blog, wedding photography
Fun ~ Loving Life Jenna…
…Meet Jenna…her and her mom went to school together and had so much fun! Now I had the opportunity to get to know her oldest…there is so much of Lisa is Jordan its amazing…besides there resemblance they talk the same and laugh the same! I love it. We started Coe Lake for her photo session {beautiful by the way…no matter what time of year it is} and finished up at the barn with her horse! I loved the warm setting sun there…here are my favorites from her session…
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Meet Austin…
…meet Austin…such a handsome adorable young man! I have known his mom which seems forever! We just won’t mention how many years it actually has been… LOL. It is always so nice to catch up with his mom…I cherish all my friendships I have kept from the past…and it seems so bittersweet as the time flies by so fast…in a blink of an eye we have kids graduating…I do hope all the best in Austin’s endeavors! Sending you a big virtual hug Kim!
- child photography, couple photography, engagement photography, family photography, high school senior photography, Newborn photography, The official blog, wedding photography
A Happy Photographer…
Nothing makes me more happy than when a family member calls me up and wants a photo session! And not just anyone! Jaime! She may be my cousin but we are honestly more like sisters…love her to pieces! She is always there for me and I for her…family…can’t get better than that…and when I get the opportunity to take some pictures…ooh…I get all giddy inside…especially when it comes to this little guy! He makes me work hard! LOL…but this time something happened…what I don’t know…maybe because we expected less and got more…or the fact he is finally getting used to the big black camera in his face ha ha! This…
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Sisters…
I’ve watched these girls grow into such young ladies in what seems like overnight. I swear the older I get the faster time just seems to fly by. I will only see them once or twice and year if that and when I do it just amazes me how grown they are! And beautiful!!! When Sam called and asked for a session I squealed… YAY…just look at the pictures…these two are SO photogenic…the camera just loves them!
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Tu-Tu and Snow…
What a better combination that toe shoes…a tu-tu…and snow…makes an awesome session…and an awesome brave talented girl. When Emma’s mom told me what she wanted for her daughter after she got her braces off I was more than thrilled…I was so looking forward to this photo session…and couldn’t be happier with the results…she looks like a snow princess 🙂
- child photography, couple photography, engagement photography, family photography, The official blog, wedding photography
I Hope Winter is Finally Past…
…but now is the time to share some of my winter sessions. There is nothing better than the contrast with snow and everything else in this world…and when you can get snowflakes in the mix…wow…it makes a magical picture. I have the wonderful opportunity to photograph this adorable new family for their wedding this summer and was ecstatic when she mentioned she wanted a winter engagement session! YAY! And let me tell you…as cold as it was…it was just as fun! Here are my favorites.
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The Mowery Kids…
I know I said I was going to be good at posting on my blog…all I can say is I am trying…I think what I might do is post in the morning before the craziness starts during the day…because once the phone calls come in and answering emails I have a calm quiet time I am reserving to make at least a post a day until I am caught up…fingers crossed…lol …Oh my goodness…you couldn’t ask for better children to photograph than these two…and talk about how they got along…I LOVED it. So sweet and so into it. They were even bummed when the session was over… This brother and…
- child photography, couple photography, engagement photography, family photography, high school senior photography, The official blog, wedding photography
Missing Friendships…
My daughter made such wonderful friends with neighbors across the street and they are such a wonderful family…I would be able to see their adorable faces on a daily basis and I can honestly say I miss them. They moved a few years back and come back into town to visit family and their friends…and I love witnessing the excitement once these girls get together again…how I miss their giggles 🙂 I was lucky enough to photograph the family and boy how can one year be such a difference to the older one…sigh…watching her on a daily basis I don’t see the difference but only seeing her once a year…wow…how…
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How Fast They Grow…
…I absolutely LoVe when my kids have the same friends since they were itty bitty…and see how they grow and mature into their own… …One of Frankie’s best friends Lucy is being such a sweet young lady…and then when I saw her sister which I can’t remember the last time I saw her at a school function…OMG…where does the time go? They look like they’ve grown so much yet I feel like I’ve been the same age forever {Yea…I wish…haha}… I had the opportunity to do a photo shoot with these lovely girls and had so much fun…I especially love the sister~bond they have! Makes me wish Frankie and Makayla…
- child photography, engagement photography, family photography, high school senior photography, Newborn photography, wedding photography
The “ho-hums” of January…
January brings mixed emotions for me…I am sad the kids are back at school and excited all at the same time…even sad when my busy season is now over and silently happy that I have a month to breathe…but love the craziness of what my busy season brings…It is so hard to find inspiration in January because of the dreary days…I try to get the kids outside to keep me shooting when I don’t have a photo shoot. But one thing this week has brought was boredom into the house! The kids have had 4 extra days off due to snow days and today…a water ban for our city….ugh…they are…
- child photography, couple photography, engagement photography, high school senior photography, The official blog, wedding photography
Happy 2014!!!
New Year’s Eve is often seen as a time of regrowth…the chance to start all over…or improve what needs improved, but the older I’ve become the cliché’s of regular resolutions for the new year are no longer important to me. So I sit here on the first day of 2014 listening to Despicable Me 2 in the background so happy we had the majority of our children here to enjoy the New Year with. Like I’ve said I am not the type of person to make New Year’s resolutions…since it’s typically the “kiss of death” for any success. While I try to practice the art of everyday living at my…
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Home for the Holidays…
There is no better feeling than waiting to spend time with family over the holidays…the very little time that goes by {and Christmas does fly by} I still am so excited to see the family I don’t get to see as often as we can. My brother and his wife along with my nephew came into town from PA and my little sister and her family came up from Columbus and we got to spend our Christmas at my sister’s house. Although we are still missing my sister and her family back in Oregon we make the most of it…. …My kids split there time with me and their father…
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The Warmth of it All…
I am writing this blog post and looking at the soft glow of the warm sun and staring at the snow covered ground right now…Geez am I behind…but better late than never. I use “models” once in a while to try new locations and/or specific times during the day and I had the privilege of using the Hale kids…and Oh My Goodness!!! Were they adorable…and so into it…love it! Of course I am here to share all my favorites…but looking at all of them I am so missing the warm weather…especially since the majority of my past sessions this week has been in SNOW!…I welcome the new weather but…
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Meet Wyatt…High School Senior
Meet Wyatt…he’s handsome, talented {wish you can see his imagination come to life on paper} and has one awesome name! He will graduate from Theodore Roosevelt High School next summer…I wish him all the best in his adventures. Wyatt’s mom came along…we bummed around Kent area and had a blast…so happy mom was there…she got Wyatt to truly laugh {myself included}…here are my favorites from his session
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The Gorgeous Jessie…
Here I am again trying to play catch up on my blog when I need to take a break from editing…I should be blogging…but for some reason other things get in the way…like laundry…and house cleaning…or a good soak in the hot tub {actually wish that happens more than it does too}…but I have every faith in myself I will get this blogging situation under control. Any hoo…here is sweet adorable Jessie…she is the aunt to that adorable newborn I just posted a little bit ago…looks like there are awesome genes running through that family! I had so much fun with Jessie and her mom during the photo shoot…
- child photography, couple photography, engagement photography, family photography, high school senior photography, Newborn photography, wedding photography
It Can’t Get Better Than This…
…there is nothing better than doing your job and then doing your job for family! I had the opportunity several times to photograph my niece Sydney…she was also the original face for Victoria Campbell Photography years ago and I just love having the privilege of capturing her every year and watch her grown into such a beautiful young woman. This year she is a high school senior…even though she is considered “new family” to me since meeting the hubs she nonetheless is family like they have been part of my entire life. We broke her senior session down into two sessions to take advantage of the seasons…spring and summer…the spring…
- child photography, couple photography, engagement photography, family photography, Newborn photography
How Quickly a Year Goes….
I had the pleasure to document every step of Matteo’s first year…and now that he will be turning one I have decided to dedicate this post to him…his dark luscious locks are so darn cute and that so stinkin cute face of his just makes you stare at him in “aw”…and no wonder he’s so flipping adorable…just check out his parents…Gorgeous! I have a cake smash session coming up this week so I wanted to share his first year now before I post some of his last session from me {well I hope it’s not the last} but for the “Baby’s First Year” it is! Here are my favorites from…
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Meet Alannah…My Beautiful Niece…
She has her entire future ahead of her and I couldn’t more proud…such a hard worker and her dedication to education is beyond any parents’s dream. She came into town for me to photograph her for her senior pictures (back in the winter ~ yes that is how far I am STILL behind on my blog ha ha)…and I love how they turned out!
- child photography, couple photography, engagement photography, family photography, high school senior photography, Newborn photography, The official blog, wedding photography
Changing One’s Perspective Can Be Make a Difference…
I feel photography is art…and love having almost every single photograph “off-entered”. But I also love changing my perspective. Photographing kids can be a difficult task to begin with but just changing one’s perspective can help give the emotion in the image…I love every form of photography…and almost every form of art, but when it comes to picture and the ones that grab my attention and love are those of a unique and different perspective. When its a single subject I will definitely make them off-centered…to let the subject draw you in…if the photograph was taken from a different or unique perspective I love having them upfront and centered. Almost…
- child photography, couple photography, engagement photography, family photography, The official blog
Strongsville Ohio Family ~ Medina Ohio Family Photographer
Just two more 2012 photo sessions to blog and onto the new year ~ phew! FINALLY…I will get this caught up one way or another! I was thrilled when I was contacted by an old classmate {well that was a bad choice of words…ha ha…not old…but long time classmate ~ there that sounds better hee hee} and was asked to do her families portraits…She invited me into her beautiful home where the photo shoot took place…and of my…what a gorgeous family! Truly…beautiful beings inside and out…and very welcoming! The children were absolutely adorable and so fun and full of personality…just like their mommy! Here are my favorites from the session! Here…
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Meet The Holdridge’s…Lil Sis’s Family ~ Medina Ohio Family Photography
I remember when my little sister was born…and how fast she {we} grew up…just in a blink of an eye…All of us siblings living in the same home and almost all of us moving out at the same time and loving when I would receive those phone calls asking if I can go pick her up. I used think we wouldn’t have a strong relationship like I do with my twin sister but we do…I enjoyed watching her grow into a beautiful young woman and witness her fall in love and start a family of her own. And what is so more enjoyable is to watch them be a “family”….love…
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My Twin’s Kids…Love Them to Pieces
…as a twin I love seeing my sister in my own kids…yes we may look alike but its Val’s mannerism I see in my daughters at times and I love seeing some of me in hers. I love taking the time {I should do it more often} and taking my niece and nephew on a photo shoot. My nephew is a ham…LOVES getting his picture taken…we call him Mr. Poser…always ready for me to hit the shutter button…and Ally…love how she is growing up to be such a beautiful you girl…with spunk! Here are a few of my favorites from our last session.
- child photography, family photography, high school senior photography, The official blog, wedding photography
Meet Kenzie ~ High School Senior Photographer ~ Normandy High School Photographer
I cannot say it enough of how much I love my job…to be blessed with a profession I absolutely love…and the best part of it is to meet all these wonderful people and have the privilege to photograph them and show off their natural beauty. Meet Kenzie..a 2013 Normandy High School Senior…her mom came on our photo shoot as well and just loved all the locations we chose and her outfit selections…Kenzie is such a beautiful soul inside and out! Kenzie’s smile just warms the image, which made her a joy to photograph!. Her eyes of yours are insanely beautiful Kenzie…I am so excited for her future endeavors…you have such a…
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Meet Matteo ~ Newborn Photography ~ Broadview Heights Photographer
You would think I would be all caught up with my blog but not quite yet…which is actually a good thing…that means I am busy capturing moments…and neglected my blog at the same time but my Facebook Page is update almost every day…check out my fan page Victoria Campbell Photography. The best part of my job is doing what I love and meeting new people. I was contacted my Matteo’s mom back when she wanted maternity photos done…and then it was time for little Matteo to make his appearance…and OH MY! Look at him…I was so happy to meet this sweet, beautiful baby boy with is gorgeous hair…and luscious eye…
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Rusinko Family ~ Medina County Photographer ~ Family Photography
Ahhhh! I swear I have to be THE luckiest photographer ever! All of the familes and children that I get to photograph are so fun, outgoing and GORGEOUS…and this family is no exception! Meet the Rusinko family. The kids were so fun, energetic and truly a joy to photograph and I think their personalities really blend so well…and I just adored how they got along. When I get the chance to photograph families with children so close in age in just brings me back to when I was a little girl. I have such fond memories of my sisters and brother. All of us got along so well {I’m not…
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Sweet Brittany ~ Parma High School Senior ~ High School Senior Photography
It is amazing how behind I can get on this blog…I am still working on October and November’s photo shoots…which I was so happy to have over 40 sessions but unfortunately put my blog on the back burner L And little by little I am catching up ~ YAY for me J I LOVE photographing high school seniors. And I LOVED photographying this young lady. Brittany’s smile just radiates from every part of her, which made her a joy to photograph. I have known her mom for many many years and yet never met Brittany. I am so excited for her as she is about to graduate from Parma…
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Meet the Mercuri Family ~ Medina Ohio Photographer ~ Family Photography
I have known the Mercuri family for a while now and what can I say…a warm and inviting family…and such love they have 🙂 And those boys…years from now look out young ladies…I can picture them now…very very handsome young men…lol…but let’s not get ahead of ourselves {sigh}…the last time I saw Jackson and Carter they were so itty bitty…where does the time go? It was so nice to catch up with them. The boys were so good and I would like to think they were having fun…
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Spring Break ~ at home
I always see posts on Facebook and twitter about warm weather vacation trips with the family…I have never personally taken the family during spring break…I am a HOT weather lover and feel any where down south would not be warm yet…let alone the ocean…am I crazy for thinking this? Although we stay home I do have the kids mention more than once that they are “bored”…Bored?…when I was a kid and there was no school…we went outside and played {I know I know I sound like my mother or father} but its true…and with computers, laptops, iPads, iPods, Kindles, Wii, PlayStations, and cable with how knows how many channels…they are…
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Meet Alayna ~ High School Senior Photography ~ Normandy High School Photography
One of the best part of my job is meeting new people. I cannot express enough how much I loved my photo session with Alayna and her mom Deb…such wonderful people! I felt like I’ve known them forever… they were so warm and welcoming and such fun to talk to. Alayna has so much going for her and I wish her well in all that she endeavors…she has gone through so much already and I know its all yet to come…and mom couldn’t be more prouder of her beautiful daughter! Here are some of my favorites from her session.
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The Gasparro Family ~ Medina Photographer ~ Medina Family Photography
One part of my job that I absolutely love is capturing moments to treasure forever…especially moments I personally can connect with. When I have family ask for a photo session I get all giddy inside and look forward to it like it was my own. There is no better person to describe “family” as there is Megan…my cousin…I love her to pieces…every year I have had to opportunity to capture those growing moments with her son Trey, but now that her family has grown I had the opportunity privilege to capture her entire family. Things didn’t go very well as planned. First it was finding boots to match {not my fault…
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- child photography, couple photography, family photography, high school senior photography, The official blog
The Thompson Boys ~ Medina Ohio Photography ~ Medina Family Photography
I am a bit of a procrastinator when it comes to updating my blog. But this year I vowed to keep it updated…I think it is because it is easier to post the sneak peek on Facebook, and then I just continue to edit and forget to also post on my blog. I have been rebuilding my brand and getting my office redecorated {which by the way I love how its turning out…pictures to come}. I love the fact that Victoria Campbell Photography has grown into such a wonderful business through word of mouth and Facebook and have I mentions how much I love my job 🙂 Meet the Thompson…
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Garfield Elementary Talent Show ~ Frankie’s last year
You know its bittersweet to see your children grow up…this is the last year my youngest daughter is in elementary school…this seems so unreal to me…my baby is going into middle school…where has the time gone? Every year she loved participating in the Garfield Talent show both performing and behind the scenes…as she got older I was happy when she decided to be the “performer” and got to see her up front and center…nothing like watching your own children and their friends grow into their own…couldn’t be more proud. Here are a few of my favorites for this years show.
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Meet the Bartinelli’s ~ Medina Photography ~ Family Photography
I got so excited when I received the call from Nikki and said she wanted a mini session for her family…and that she had 3 boys!!! YAY for boys…I have had so many girls compared to boys…I was just a little thrilled to say the least…LOL And talk about well mannered children…oh my goodness…were they so well behaved….LOVE LOVE LOVE this family! Here are my favorites from their mini session.
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Costanzo Family ~ Medina Ohio Photography ~ Family Photography
When Kris called me to book her shoot – I just had this feeling it was going to be a lot of fun…the excitement in her voice alone about doing a photo session ~ my kind of gal. On the day of our shoot – I have to admit… I was a bit nervous. I was heading to a location I had never been in forever and I ALWAYS scout out locations before a shoot…and the weather this time of year is so unpredicible…it ended up to be extremely nice…a bit windy but after roaming around the chill in the air seemed to have disappeared. Kris came completely prepared…with of…
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Friends for Life ~ Children Photography
Many children have a favorite stuffed bunny, bear, monkey, or puppy or even a blanket they adore, and bring almost everywhere. God forbid this object gets lost or left at home. I have personally run out to pick up “Bunny” late at night because somehow it was “forgotten”…can’t even imagine how when these little “Friends for Life” are loved so much. My oldest daughter was attached to her blanket that belonged in her crib…a thick comforter that over the years turned into a see-through thin piece of material that faded terribly but you could tell it was well loved. My youngest daughter grew attached to a Precious Moment’s stuffed bunny…
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Meet Taylor ~ Rootstown High School Photography ~ Medina Ohio Photographer…
…I cannot say it enough how blessed I have been to capture such beautifully spiritual high seniors {and GORGEOUS} as I have this past year! WOW…is there something in the water…I had the honor to photograph Taylor’s mom’s wedding a few months back and immediately fell in love with Taylor’s infectious smile and laugh…if you could only see her when she tells a story…her whole entire face lights up and when you see her smile ~ you smile…its contagious 🙂 . I was new to the Kent area as to where the good locations would be so I brought my daughter Makayla along because she goes to Kent State, but to…
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Medina High School Senior Photography ~ High School Senior Photography ~ Sweet Adorable Bree ~ Medina Ohio
YAY! I am catching up on my blog…LOL I have a particular look I look for when searching for a model when I need one…and if I had to describe this model…Breana would fit the description to a “T”. Her gorgeous dark silky hair and her beautiful olive skin tone and her huge brown eyes…PERFECT…so when I got the call for a new high school senior photo session of course I get excited…and what’s more exciting is when you get to meet them in person…I love last minutes decisions when wardrobe is looked over and see their reactions to my visions and ideas…I had such fun with Bree on our…
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Strongsville High School Senior ~ High School Senior Photography ~ Meet Carly…
…I watch my own kids grow up right before my eyes and I am amazed how fast it goes…when I was younger it never felt the year flew by…in fact I couldn’t wait for some of the years to fly by. I had the pleasure to photography two classmates’ daughter for her senior pictures. I went to school as earlier as elementary school with her mom and high school with both her mom and dad and was so excited when I got the phone call. Of course children look like their parents in some way or another but when you meet Carly she’s got the perfect combination of the both…
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The Dread of January
I sit here very pleased with my business and my passion I have for what I do for a living but sometimes wonder if I can do more. I am trying to get my non-profit organization up and running but this is going to take time…my free photo shoots for family in needs and fundraisers are a start but it is harder to contact the fellow photographers and getting them on board is much more difficult that I anticipated. So I have been concentrated on my organization skills for my business right now. I currently have terrible bookkeeping skills and am amazed on how well I am doing {you should…
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Meet Sean…Medina Photography…Medina High School Senior Photography
I have to say my favorite part of photography are the children…ALL ages…and the most enjoyment is high school seniors. I don’t say this because the younger kids are cuter and gigglier, I say this because I enjoy seeing them in who they’ve become and talk about their hopes and dreams. I get to witness two sides to these individuals… the first side is the shy quiet let’s-get-this-over-with individual to a happy-to-be-here and I’m-actually-having-fun individual who starts sharing his or her dreams. I remember this age so well…you expect so much out of your life and can’t wait to live it, that passion in your belly…mine was lost a while…
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How a stranger can help you take time to reflect…
I find myself staying up later and later these days…no matter how early I say I am going to bed ~ it just never happens…and then I’m totally exhausted in the morning {I am not a morning person in the first place} and it makes it extremely difficult to combine work and getting the kids ready for school ~ quite the challenge when I need to be out the door to get them there on time. So after grabbing Frankie, Haley, and Harmonie bright and early and running to a location to check out lighting for a photo shoot one morning – I promised Dunkin Donuts after the location scouting…
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What Would It Be Like Without Family? Medina Family Photography
My mom’s side of the family is teeny-tiny compared to my dad’s side…I feel such a special bond with my cousin and my aunt its hard to explain. I miss them, but when we do get together its nothing but laughs! I still see my little cousin as well, my little cousin, but she is all grown now with her own family and I couldn’t be happier for her. She now gets to experience that love you cannot describe when it comes to the love for your children. I believe I am blessed with the best family any one can experience…throughout our lives we change for the obstacles that come our…
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My Sweet Haley Baley – Medina Photography
This is my daughter’s best friend…she calls her her sister… Francesca has to write in her journal for school and one day she picked the topic of Haley to write about and I wish to share to you what she said…too cute: Haley and I are just like sisters. We’ve been through a lot together. We met when we were 4 months old. When I was little I thought Haley as just one of my friends but she’s not my friend, she’s my sister. We both do the same things. We have a lot of sleepovers and it’s always the BEST time. Now I realize what she means to me.…
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The Hetz Family – Medina Photography
…Check out this gorgeous family…pale skin…freckled face…blue eye kids…they can’t get any cuter than this! This photo session took place in the summer…I know I am a bit behind…UGH! But nonetheless I am catching up. These are my cousin’s kids!!! They are beautiful and was so up to the task when I asked their grandma if I can borrow them for the day…I think they were more upset when the photo shoot was over more than I was…they have to take the cake when it came to cooperation…love them to pieces. And I am loving how my new templates are looking to help “pop” the photos!
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Masanga Family – Medina Photography – Family Photography
My sister and her family came in to visit us for 2 weeks this summer and I had the honor to photograph the family ( 🙂 ) I cannot express enough how happy I was to do this…one, I never see them that much (they live in Oregon; two, I was able to capture the kids and I have to believe we all had fun…and three, I have memories 🙂 . Here are some of my favorites:
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Summer Picnics
…I love picnics…even if its in my own backyard…nothing like grabbing a blanket and a few sandwiches and sodas and relaxing in the summer light (shade for me these days). Frankie had a friend over for this picnic so of course I could resist and brought my camera with me…the joy to be a 10 year old again. I love when she knows I can still hear everything she has to say even when I have a camera attached to my eye…she sees right through it but every time I click the shutter button I hope I capture that moment. Her expressions when tell a story is pure joy! This…
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Lucas Twins – Chagrin Falls Children Photography
I had the privilege of growing up with a twin…there is no comparison of the connection I have with my twin sister compared to my other siblings…don’t get me wrong I love them dearly and am very close to each and everyone of them but my twin sister I just don’t know what I would do without her. {Yes Val I am saying this about you lol} We knew how to complete each other’s sentence when we were little and even had out own “language” no one really understood…now as adults it is the same… …A few months back an old classmate of mine contacted me through Facebook and wanted her twins…
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Nordonia High School Senior – Mikey
Now here is Mikey…the other half of the twin session! Such a cutie…and just like Stephanie I was able to see how much he has grown from a little boy into a young handsome man! I wish both of them such luck and fun in what their life and future has to offer them.
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Nordonia High School Senior – Stephanie
Here is beautiful Stephanie Miller…she has so much energy and love for life. I had the pleasure to watch her grow from a cute adorable little girl into a beautiful young woman. She is one of the twins I posted a few days back…and what a joy was it to photograph her…and lucky me for having such a beautiful subject…she photographs so well. I wish Stephanie well in her future endeavors after graduation and I am pretty sure I will be able to see her continue to mature into that beautiful woman she is becoming.
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Double the fun!
Today I got to enjoy a photo shoot twice as much! I was able to capture 2 high school seniors from Nordonia…TWINS. And not just any twins…a pair of twins I knew since they were itty bitty…all grown up now but such a blast to photograph them. Being a twin myself I enjoy watching other twins interact with one another…there is something to be said about a bond among twins, and with my personal experience I couldn’t agree more. Today I am posting the images of the both of them and within the next couple of days I will post their individual photographs.
