couple photography
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A Morning Wedding and Some Brunch – Cleveland, Ohio
What a beautiful simple ceremony for these two…nothing but really matters…a bride and groom and their close friends and family for brunch to help celebrate their union! Loved it!
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A Quaint Engagement Session – The Cleveland Art Museum
It was an amazing engagement session. I feel at home at the Cleveland Art Museum. The architect in the atrium itself screams charm. Veronica’s mom was even able to bring their fur babies later in the session! So cute!
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Youngstown Wedding – Ellie and George!
I couldn’t wait to share this wedding only because of the happiness they rub off to everyone! Eeks…theirs smiles all day long. Even weeks after their wedding I sat in my chair smiling back at those smiles while editing their images…makes my job even more enjoyable 🙂
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Cleveland Engagement – Cleveland Museum of Art
Oh my goodness…you can just feel their love…it bounces off of each other…they are honestly too cute…Meet George and Ellie…you cannot help but smile when seeing their faces! Eek…cannot even wait to show you how stunning they looked at their wedding (when I finally put it up on my blog!) But for now I can show you their contagious smiles from their engagement session!
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Childhood Friend gets married…
When Heather called up the moment she was engaged she TOLD me I was photographing her wedding!!! YAY!!! I couldn’t be more happy for her…and she wanted to get married soon…and I had her date open…double YAY! I was so excited to see the entire family. My family and theirs have know each other since I was 2 years old…we won’t mention how long that’s been(!) But was so excited to be able to witness and capture this wedding!
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Winter Engagement Session…Heather and Greg
Love love love winter sessions…and when combined with an engaged couple…YAY…and a gal I’ve know practically my whole life…double YAY! And it snowed…couldn’t be happier…it was time for them to snuggle in front of the camera 🙂
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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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Tom and Kelly ~ Cleveland Wedding…
My wedding from last year is finally getting blogged…I am determined to catch up on this thing…and besides who doesn’t like seeing wedding photos? I love the entire day of their wedding…we started at the salon where all the girls {and mums} had all their up-dos done and went to her parents house to finish getting ready. I always like it when I get a chance to be at their family home…its much more personal…so much excitement and energy. All the dresses were perfect and it honestly was a gorgeous day {minus some of the wind}. The colors she chose were gorgeous for that time of year…and it was…
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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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Engagement…Amber and Kyle
I am so happy to share Amber and Kyle’s engagement session…and more excited for their upcoming wedding in June…it is going to be here before you know it! I just love getting to know the bride and groom during their engagement session. It helps me understand and see how they interact as a couple and help me with ideas for the wedding…sigh…every couple is unique in their own way… Here are my favorites from their 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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The Sweetest Little Family…
…sometime last year I was to photograph these two…but with life circumstances it never happened…until a few months ago…one thing I can say is how sweet this little family was. Such a wonderful bond these two share…sigh…here are a few of my favorites from there mini 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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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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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 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…
- couple photography, engagement photography, family photography, high school senior photography, maternity, Newborn photography, wedding photography
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…
- 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…
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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.
- 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
- 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…
- 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.
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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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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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Medina Couple Session… Love is in the Air
♥ I LOVE meeting couples ♥ And I love everything about couples…even those couples that have been around each other for decades *sigh* It’s amazing the glow that they have when they are together…and I am the lucky one to capture it for their keepsake… …meet Ashley and Kyle…so young and so in love…I had so much fun photographing these two…and her best friend PAID for their session…I was in “aw” of the gesture! Here are my favorite from their session.
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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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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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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…
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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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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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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:
