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    Chagrin Falls ~ Molly

    I have to admit Chagrin Falls has become my second home for high school seniors and couldn’t be happier…yes it is a drive but oh so worth it. Their town has a similar cozy feel just like Medina…and a different climate…it could be raining in Medina and I may think the session needs to be cancelled but sunshine and blue skies out there!  That was the case for Molly.  What a joy she was…so sweet and so vibrant with personality!  Here are a few of my favorites from our session…  

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    2016 Chagrin Falls High School Senior…Austin

    Austin Lucas…Chagrin Falls High School senior is a football and lacrosse player… I reconnected with his mom on Facebook {we went to school together…what seems to be a long time ago} and ended up taking her families pictures several times and was so happy to take Austin’s senior pics!  We had a perfect day…the sun wasn’t extremely bright and the wind was very manageable which makes me one happy gal especially with this Ohio weather.  I wish Austin all the luck in his future endeavors and I am sure to see him in the future…here are a few of my favorites from his session…and it also doesn’t hurt that he is…

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    The Adorably Gorgeous Abby…

    This is a me on a blog run…haha…three posts in one week…yay…   I know I’ve mentioned I just love to photograph seniors but every once in a awhile I get “model” shoots, how fun! To me there are just like senior sessions but with the younger teens!  And to get to photograph Abby who I’ve known for awhile now, I was more than excited…and congrats to her…she already got a few calls! Here are my favorites from her session!  

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    Miss Bridget…

    Wow…twice in one week…I won’t even apologize…I will own the fact I am terrible at this…one day maybe I will learn to blog…regularly…one day!   I am in total love with Bridget’s hair…those girls…and they accent the frame of her face so beautifully!  I couldn’t be happier with the day we had to photograph her senior session…also what is so nice is to be able to do an entire family of girls…I did her older sister’s pictures as well and will have the opportunity to do her other!  These are my favorites from her session…  

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    Sweet Birthday Girl ~ Olivia

    This sweet little princess turned six!  And of course family needed to capture her just as she is….there little princess…She did so good…even though it was a tad chilly she handled every thing so well!  Also her grandfather is my old neighbor…which I am still in disbelief we are old enough to be grandparents….EEK…that stings a little still to say it out loud haha!   Here are my favorites from her 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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    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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    Emily…2015 Medina High School Senior

    …it always amazes me how time flies! As days can drag on and you may wish one to be over with already your almost blindsided by the reality of it all. With a blink of an eye looking back time goes by ever too quickly. Take Emily for instant. I can remember her mom’s baby shower and how she was technically in labor that day…and when she was brought home from the hospital…so small…and when she FINALLY could say my name [well actually she said Wicky] but it just feels like it was yesterday. I have my own kids but I see the process daily…micro daily as that matter lol…

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    Kara…2015 Medina High School Senior

    Meet Kara…I am so excited I am finally finishing up all my blog posts with last fall’s photo shoots. Kara is lovely and we had such a great time and couldn’t of asked for better weather and loved her location selections…We were able to sneak in Maple Side…even though we found out it was a big no-no {oops}. Here are a few of my favorites from her 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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    Marie…Brunswick 2015 High School Senior

    Meet Marie…here is a young gal with a bright future ahead of her.  I knew her mom years ago when we were little girls…it’s hard to believe we are at the age that our “little” girls are grown and ready to start their own hopes and dreams. We have fun catching up during our photo session, and was able to capture a few of Marie and her adorable pup Zoey.   Here are a few of my favorites…

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    Meet Mariah…2015 Senior

    I honestly couldn’t ask for a better subject…she was up for anything! And they wanted the beach! I have been always a fan of Ohio beaches…and we couldn’t ask for better weather the morning of our session. Here are a few of my favorites from Mariah’s senior 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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    Meet the Ciacchi’s…Such a Gorgeous Family

    …Meet the Ciacchi’s…a beautiful family inside and out…I was luck enough to do their first born’s maternity and their wedding, and this mini session over the holidays.  Everyone braved the chilly weather {although I would welcome that weather any day compared to what it has been lately}.   I cannot get enough of her adorable boys…too too handsome! Here are a few of my favorites from their session…

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    Four Generations…

    I just love it when I get phone calls for generation pictures…I can remember only one picture I have of my grandmother, mother, myself, and my oldest daughter…it will forever be precious to me.  When Lorena called to take pictures I was more than excited… It was a bit chilly, thank goodness it was before all the snow and freezing temperatures, but grandma and little one were such good troopers…I had to say they did better than me lol…here are a few of my favorites from their session….      

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    2015 Medina High School Seniors…Twins

    As a twin myself I was so excited to get the call for twin senior girls!  I honestly couldn’t wait to meet them! The one thing I wished my parents did was get pictures of my sister and I together when we went to get our senior pictures done!  The bond between a twin compared to anything else is so special!  Wouldn’t replace for the world. Here are a few of my favorites from their session…  

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    Meet Tony…2015 Medina High School Senior

    I knew of Tony…he would come over when my neighbor would come over here and there and he was always a shy boy…his mom called to schedule a session with me and we put two and two together and I was so happy to capture his handsomeness… I had fun during I photo shoot… even when he refused to give me a full-on smile…showing teeth and all…ha ha…but withe the help of his mom, we were able to capture a few… …here are a few of my favorites from his session…  

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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 Allie…

    Let me introduce to you sweet adorable Allie…I did her brother Greg last year and was lucky enough to do his sister…sigh…I just love returning customers… Allie brought her boyfriend along and of course we took some pictures of them together…and we had plenty of giggles on our shoot…Allie’s mama came along and she is just priceless!  Here are a few of my favorites from Allie’s session…  

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    Hello 2015

    Well it is the second day of 2015 and I am sitting at my desk listening to music as I breeze through my business portfolio of  2014 and all of a sudden feel an overwhelming feeling of joy. As you know I am not one to make New Year’s resolutions ~ since that is pretty much the kiss of death for succeeding.  As from last years revelation {not resolution} I have promised myself to learned the art of living every day the best that I can. I am far from perfect, but part of my personality I strive to do everything so perfectly when to realize I am not perfect…

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    Meet the Scott Family…

    Let me tell you how sweet and adorable this family is…and how cute they were as “couples”…sigh…two generations of marriages here…and one awesome young man!  I had the pleasure to photograph the Scott family…I seldom go far for my sessions but Columbus is the farthest so far…but when I do do a session I can stay with my sister…and besides it allows me to spend time with her family! Here are a few of my favorites from their session.  

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    Mr. Nano

    Michael lived just a few houses down from me and was friends with my son so I got to witness him grow into a young man…it felt like in a blink of an eye…when they moved I didn’t see him as often so whenever I did it was shocking (even though my own son was maturing on his own…but when you see it day to day its not so noticeable).  The shy young boy turned into a very outgoing young man…and handsome…had so much fun catching up with his mom…how time flies by so quickly! Here are my favorites from Michael’s session…

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    Miss Ashley…2015 Medina High School Senior

    I love when I get to take photos of families I know! I grew up with Ashley’s mom and ran into her a few years back…it’s nice to catch up!  Her second daughter is graduating and I had the privilege to do her senior pictures just like her big sister!  Sending out a big virtual hug to you guys!  Here are a few of my favorites from her session…

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    Medina Lacrosse Star

    Meet Mikaela…Medina’s Lacrosse’s awesome goalie!  She is a 2015 Senior with a very promising future…Had fun with the family during here photo shoot…not too many Dad’s come out compared to the Mom’s but so happy he did…boy did he get her to give natural smiles by getting her to giggle!  Loved it!  Here are a few of my favorites from Mikaela’s session…  

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    Miss Erica…2015 Medina High School Senior

    I just adore Erica…her spirit is just amazing…she always looks like she is having a great time…and pretty much has a smile or smirk on her face every time I see her…after our photo session she cut her hair…I honestly wish I can share what it looks like…all I can say it is “her”  ~ love it…here are a few of my favorite from her session!    

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    Yay for Family~Family Sessions

    I just love when I can take photographs of my family…and their families…my little sister calls me up every year for a family session and I just absolutely love to capture these little squirts growing… It reminds me how fast my kids have grown…sigh…but just love to see my little sister interact with her little family…it just warms my heart…could ask for better brother-in-law..and all the family that comes with them… Here are a few of my favorites from their session.

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    When Families Return…

    One of the best part of my job is a returning customer…to document their memories at a particular phase in their lives is such a blessing…and when I get returning customers I get all giddy….they are automatically comfortable with me and I love capturing the changes…witnesses who their family is molding together….love love love it!  This little family returned and cannot get over the role reversal of the little sister and her big brother…and the enthusiasm of  the girls…little girls (and bigger girls lol) love getting their picture taken…but what’s the best is witnessing their connection with one another…just adore that! Here are a few of my favorites from their…

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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…

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    Grown up…

    …it is amazing how fast time goes by…thinking back twenty years ago when I moved into my house and neighborhood it was so quiet with just a few families with kids…then fast forward 3 – 4 years and boom…kids everywhere…and then 5-10 years later they play everywhere and with everyone…neighbors have come and gone and some I haven’t seen since they have moved but one family I was able to keep in touch with after they moved away and even had the opportunity to take one of their son’s senior pictures…live many states away… Meet Jacob…he flew all the way here to Ohio from Texas to visit with his childhood…

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    Precious Little Preston…

    …I just adore this precious face…Meet Preston…my cousin’s baby girl’s baby boy!  I watched his mama when she was just a little thing and can see so much of her in him…and one thing is for certain…this little guy has so many cooing over him.  Taking his pictures was like going down memory lane…and I can honestly say he was the “easiest” little tyke I’ve had so far…he was game for anything ha ha. Here are a few of my favorites from his newborn session.

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    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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    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…

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    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!      

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    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 🙂  

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    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…

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    Young Love…

    I was asked my an old friend of my daughters if I would take pictures of her little brother and his girlfriend before he went off to boot camp…I was in aw of how adorably cute they were together…and sadden on how much I knew he would be missed for the time he will be gone…in retrospect it is a short time…but at that moment it feels like forever…and what a wonderful individual to be there for our country!  Here are a few of my favorites from their session.

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    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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    The Eads Family

    Here is a sneak pinto a photo shoot I did last summer…I can’t believe I am still this far behind on my blog….I think I should just make blog posts all night one night next month and bring myself current haha…or start at the end of my list and start with snow themed sessions so they look current (hey that might not be a bad idea)…but anyways…I reconnect with an old neighborhood friend via Facebook and she wanted a family session with her parents and her brothers and sister…and let mek tell you, this family is simply AMAZING!  The love and support they have for one another…undeniably visible….here are my…

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    Sisters galore!

    I absolutely LoVe these girls…what’s not to love…they are so adorable and full of energy…and how can I complain…they have fun during their photo sessions…it’s not the first time I’ve photographed them…and hopefully not the last…and not to mention the little one has been the face of Victoria Campbell Photography for some time now…she asks for her picture to be taken every single time I see her…and of course I get excited and do what I am asked hee hee….here are a few of my favorites from the last session…

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    Starting New…

    I have said time and time again on how much I love doing engagement sessions!  One main reason is to get to know the couple better before their big day! I am a bit behind on my blog these days so please bare with me as I am still posting a few sessions from the last summer…as we all know summer is about to creep up on us soon {well actually not soon enough}. Stephen and Jourdan have such a special relationship…it’s amazing what you can witness before meeting their families and how they interact with them…you can only imagine after witnessing their own unique interaction.  We were blessed with…

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    Best Part of My Job…

    I honestly can say I have SO many favorite parts of my job…I photograph so many “moments”….the brand new soft adorable newborn…and children of all ages…the happy engaged couple…the high school senior who has come a long way to find the rest of his or her life…and of course…their special day. This couple I am sharing with you just totally warmed my heart…such warmth everywhere when you look at them…a family in the making… Yes I do have an awesome job 🙂  and truly can’t wait to see this family grow!      

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    Nothing Like a Southern~Beachy Wedding…

    …my new favorite to photograph are weddings…to capture the love between two people and seeing their close family and friends gather around them for their special day!  And what makes it even more special is how not one single one is near the same as the last wedding…so unique and special in its own way…Randy and Sarah had a blast on their special day and here are my favorites to share…   Sarah was simply so excited for this day…so calm and relaxed too…loved it! Especially loved the details in her hair… I love this image…she is just waiting for it to be her turn to walk down the aisle….…

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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…

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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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    Randy and Sarah…Engagement Session

    I had so much with Randy and Sarah’s engagement session…and their new pup was also so fun and energetic  {makes me miss a puppy…I may get that itch…nah}  I love photographing unique wedding themes… there wedding theme is “beach/ocean”  ~ Can’t wait to share those as well. We went around Medina area for their session and finished at their house…and boy did I fall in love with their backyard…Randy and Sarah will definitely be hearing from me to borrow that backdrop…LOL I love doing engagement session and  having the chance to photograph their wedding. The engagement session allows me to get to know their personal style a little bit more…

  • child photography,  family photography,  high school senior photography,  The official blog

    Sweet Sixteen

    A girl’s sixteenth birthday means so much…maturing…DRIVING…the first milestone we truly cared about {and probably wish we can re-do}. I had the pleasure to do a photo shoot for Amber for her 16th birthday. Her parents are throwing her a big birthday party…she had a choice to make…a special trip or a party…her response I asked “why the party” was simple and well actually true…she can always go to London, Paris, or wherever but she will never be 16 again…Ah to be that wise at that age…lol…  I also had the pleasure to take photos at her party and will probably share at a later date, but I wanted to…

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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…

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    Baby Camden….

    You know its amazing how quickly I can fall behind on this blog thing…which is good when I am busy taking the photographs and editing them to get my clients galleries up…but then by the time I have time to post a blog…it’s literally months after their photo shoot…one of these days I will be on schedule with this thing… …now that I am done with my rant I would love to share Camden’s newborn pictures…OH MY…he is perfection…those eyes…that face…and his disposition…simply perfect…and looks just like his big brother and big sister. I had the privilege to photograph Camden’s family while he was still in his mommy’s belly and…

  • family photography,  high school senior photography,  The official blog

    Look Out…New Band in Town ~ Tom Frietchen Band

    I was approached my a fellow classmate to take some photos of him and his band members for a new album they were putting out…The band The Tom Frietchen Band had some success with their hit “Just You and Me” from his first album titled “Its Been So Long”.  The song hit No. 1 on iHeart radio in 2012.  I wish Tom and all his band mates {vocalist Shawna Lynn Roose, guitarist Jonnie Vincenzo, drummer Jeff Mash, bassist Shawn Daley, fiddler Raj Ghahremani} the  best of luck and success with their newly released album “Quarter Mile”. There  was a recent article in the The Cleveland Plain Dealer  by Chuck Yarborough with exciting news that…

  • 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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    Letting go of the guilt…

    I think I have to let go…let go of a lot of things and just focus on what’s important…I have labeled myself a stay at home mom for quite some time when in reality I work work work and struggle with juggling it all. I am hitting my 6th year of being in a full-fledged business that the government would consider as a business and it is just now making me realize this is for real.  I have to learn to let go of my fears of failure as a mom and as a businesswoman. I’ve come to realize that the label I gave myself…the stay at home mom came…

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    The Wagner Kids

    My youngest daughter has known Gillian as young as preschool and they have been friends ever since…and through the years us parents have become friends…it was so nice to get the call when Shelley wanted pictures of the kids…now getting all three together was another story…with sports and other after school activities it just seemed impossible but we managed to do it not 2 sessions but “3” sessions lol…but I couldn’t be happier with the outcome…even got mom and dad in the photos 🙂  I will share those in a later post.  Here are my favorites with just Gillian and her brother and sister (whom are twins)…how fast these kids…

  • child photography,  family photography,  Newborn photography

    Meet Baby Alex

    This blogging habit of mine sure needs to change ~ jeez! I did this newborn photo shoot back in February of this year and am just now getting to it…WOW…but nothing like the present! I love newborns…everything about them…and just love seeing how older siblings take to their new baby sister or baby brother…the pride they have to be the older one…and the wonder of what is in store for the two of them as they get older…I just adore each of my special relationships I have with my siblings…and each one is different and value that so much!  But when I also met Will…Alex’s older brother the joy he…

  • child photography,  family photography,  The official blog

    A Wonderful Accomplishment!…She Published a Book!

    I received a phone call from one excited young gal stating she is publishing a book and needed an “About the Author” photo and was wondering if I can do it….WHAT?  Publishing a book? How awesome is that?  This is huge!  Of course I said yes…her book is coming out this month too…super excited for her.  She has been quilting for some time now and has a huge success on her blog…you can see her blog here…Ps I quilt. Any of your quilters out there you can find her book on Amazon here: Quilts Made with Love.   …and I hear there just be time for another book!  So proud of her!…

  • 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…

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    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…

  • child photography,  family photography,  The official blog

    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…

  • child photography,  couple photography,  family photography,  The official blog

    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…

  • couple photography,  family photography,  The official blog

    Girlfriends for life

    “A true friend shares the good times and help you out by listening during the bad times and is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.” ~ unknown author I can honestly say I have my “Lifetime” friends that have been there for me throughout my entire life. They have stayed constant more than the men in my life. Not to say I do not love my husband but there is nothing that compares to the bond between friends. I witness my daughter and her best friends are the majority of them have been there through her…

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    Miss Blue Eyes ~ Beautiful Mariah ~ Medina Photographer ~ High School Senior Photographer

    I may say this all too often but I believe I get all the gorgeous clients! I am a true believer that beauty is within…but oh my…there must be something in the water here in Medina, Ohio. As an artist I know how to bring out someone’s best features, but when your naturally beautiful…well…every feature stands out on their own. Mariah was referred to me by a previous client…whom had striking blue eyes as well ~ and they are best friends to boot ~ so I can only imagine the looks they must get when they are out together…boys look out! We had what I call perfect weather…grey skies and…

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    A Peek Inside ~ Medina Ohio Photographer

    Inside my world I get asked what equipment I use and what my work space looks like…by clients but mostly fellow photographers…I never really shared office photos because…well…it was a disaster area…a catch all ~ so to speak…but now I have claimed it my own and am loving every minute of it…and for once I truly believe I am organized {I am a Virgo so there are times I feel I am not organized enough}.  When I first started I bought a standard DSLR and a few kit lenses and felt that I could conquer the world…but once I kept shooting…I wanted more…so I upgraded to a full sensor camera.…

  • child photography,  family photography,  high school senior photography,  The official blog

    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.

  • child photography,  couple photography,  family photography,  Newborn photography,  The official blog

    Newborns run the show ~ Meet Baby Owen ~ Newborn Photography ~ Avon Ohio Photography

    I talk to clients all the time about how newborns truly “run” the show during the photo session. Some sleep the entire time…some cry the majority of the time…some and “wide” awake during their session…some are even hungry while others…well…pee and poop during the session (this is the most common of course ~ LOL) but I never had so much work as with this little guy…sweet adorable Owen. He wasn’t crying a lot or did he sleep a lot…and he didn’t stay awake a lot…he had the mixture of all three…he made me work for it… LOL  He just wanted to lay and not be put into any positions…PERIOD…like this…

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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…

  • 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…

  • child photography,  family photography,  The official blog

    Chasing the Light…in rain?

    One thing I don’t think I even thought about with my new task was how would I find the light in this unpredictable Ohio weather…light is all around me…I just have to find the source…I think my next light source will be by candle light or a low interior light and push my creativity even farther…but since it is raining today my photo shoot is canceled and I think its time to get caught up on editing. I am happy that it is raining today and not snowing because I am so ready for SPRING!

  • child photography,  family photography

    Chasing the Light ~ Medina Photographer

    As a photographer the first thing we think about when taking pictures is the light…before anything else…and being a natural light photographer its always simple as the sky when I am outdoors, but indoors is another story. I’m sitting here editing with sunshine shining through my office windows and just cannot wait for spring…the smell of flowers, cut grass, and even worms {yep worms…lol}…I’m very exciting to lose that extra hour this weekend as well so we can enjoy more of our days! Come on spring its time to get the windows open 🙂 and let the light in {and some fresh spring air}. It’s been so gloomy and grey…

  • child photography,  family photography,  high school senior photography,  The official blog

    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.  

  • child photography,  family photography,  The official blog

    The Campbell Sisters

    Just to get some background history for these two sisters I need to mention I had a door close on my life and for years kept wanting to look at that closed door to later realize I was not doing myself any favors for me or for my children. I have learned after one door closes another door opens and I am an inch closer to a better tomorrow every day.  I have since then found new love and today my life is blessed with an extended family that was so unexpected.  I couldn’t of asked for better in-laws than I do have…and yes they are true family in every essence…

  • child photography,  couple photography,  family photography

    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 Courtney…Medina High School Senior Photographer…Black River High School Senior…

    …a couple of years ago I took pictures of Courtney’s sister’s senior pictures and remember sweet little Courtney…what I remember the most is how I admired how she looked up to her big sister…what I didn’t expect to see when I got to see the family again is how much she has matured into a beautiful young woman…what a huge difference a few small years does for young girls these days…geesh…my goodness has she grown up…and blossomed into such a pretty young gal. What was also so touching during the session was when her big sister got teary-eyed watching her baby sister do her senior pictures…it was so nice to…

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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…

  • child photography,  high school senior photography,  The official blog

    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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    Blended Family ~ Family Photography ~ Avon Lake Family Photography

    Coming from experience with blended families on both sides ~ my mom’s and my dad’s…and in the past 6 years my very own…it can be a rough road ahead when blending two families together. I have been blessed with a stress-free transition and also love witnessing it through others.  I had the pleasure to photograph a soon-to-be blended family this fall. Kerry and Iain had a son of their own from their previous marrige and you would have thought they grew up together in the same house all along…they are truly brothers in every essence of the word.  I had the pleasure to capture their wedding as well and part…

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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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    Newborn Photography ~ Lorain County Photography ~ Baby Madison

    There is nothing like the smell of a newborn baby…or the sweet delicate skin…and the joy a newborn brings…sometimes I feel I have the best job anyone can ask for. Here is a sneak peek at sweet baby Madison. She was truly such a joy! And what makes it even better was witnesses the proud baby brother and the glow on the new mommy’s face!  Love these moments…here are a few of my favorites.

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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…

  • child photography,  family photography,  high school senior photography

    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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    …and the winner is…

    Thank you all who have emailed me these amazing stories…its going to hard to make a decision…so therefore I had help…four additional people read these amazing stories but one nominee stood out from the rest…her heart was so generous beyond words…she is an angel…here is her story…I cannot wait to share the Dean’s family pictures…so excited and so honored to photograph such a special family! My families story began back in 1994 with the much waited for birth of our first son Brent. He was such a good baby, never in our wildest dreams did we see what the Lord had planned for us. When Brent was 2 years old we started…

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    Meet the Monaco’s ~ Medina Photography ~ Family Photography

    This adorable family of four lived next door for me for many years…well actually it just started out with the 2 of them. It was just the 3 of us and as our families grew they moved…and how I’ve missed them ever since. As easy as it is to say we will stay in touch…it isn’t as much as I thought it would be…we have our lives to live…children to raise…jobs to do…so staying in touch was not as easy ~ BUT we do stay in touch. I had the pleasure to photograph them and I couldn’t be happier with the results…here are my favorites from the session.  This first…