Cleveland Art Museum Family Photos

Sometimes you meet people by chance and it turns into a beautiful experience. I met Kauser when I volunteered with Literary Lots, a really cool project all about bringing the magic of ready to vacant, urban spaces. (Read lots more here.) This lady is brilliant, and I can't wait to volunteer for her again this year.

And as luck would have it, that little volunteer project of mine led me to this lifestyle shoot with Kauser's family. This is the definition of a lifestyle family session. I had so much fun running around Wade Oval with Aidan and Jinan and their mom (Kauser) and grandma … letting them be exactly who they are. Aidan is quiet and contemplative, while Jinan is energetic and silly. I hope these photos showcase who they are at this point in their life. I, personally, love them!

I looove this one!

Anna & Clede | Ukrainian Cleveland Union Club Wedding

Anna and Clede might be the most perfect match (Anna says Clede is her "true life partner"). It always fascinates me how people meet, but in New York City, surrounded by tons and tons of people, Anna and Clede found each other. That is amazing for sure, and so worthy of the unique wedding day celebration they had a few weeks ago.

Anna's family is Ukrainian and the whole day was a reflection of culture and love. So many of their friends and family traveled from all over the world to be in Cleveland celebrating these two. After witnessing an impromptu round of toasts on the party bus, I can say FOR SURE that Anna and Clede are surrounded by really fantastic people.

These two and their family and friends are fun-loving, energetic and contagious. Anna and Clede are world travelers, go-getters and extremely confident in what they want out of life. Clede said that he knew Anna could be the one the very first day he met her. The very first day! How's that for knowing what you want?

"Anna is caring and compassionate about me," he said. "She is beautiful, thoughtful and has a great sense of humor. She reciprocates my love for her with great tenderness. She has a strong will and vision to lead our love and life in the right direction."

Anna and Clede, thank you so very much for asking me to share in your special day. I learned a lot from observing you two for just one day, and I can only imagine what fun you're going to have in the years ahead. Keep making each other laugh. :) 

Ceremony: St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral Reception: Union Club Event Planning: Jennifer Alexa Videographer: Anthony Codispoti, Blue Tie Cinema Florist: Forest Woods DJ: Brian McDonald Makeup Artist: Shannon Michael Salon Hair Stylist: Crystal Bonura Bride's Dress: James Clifford, Pat Catan's Bride's Shoes: Stuart Weitzman Bridesmaids' Dresses: Alfred Sung Groom's Tux: Hugo Boss Transportation: A-1 Mr. Limo Honeymoon: Hawaii!

Mallory & Justin | Cleveland Art Museum Film Portraits

Mallory and Justin are some of our favorite people ever … and we just met them less than a year ago! They make up the talented and adorable Mallory + Justin husband-and-wife photography team out of Canton. You should go check them out. They have big dreams and are go-getters and all around good people.

Over the past few months, we've adventured quite a bit with Mallory and Justin (or "Mallory plus Justin" as I call them in my head). Some of my favorite memories with them include sitting on our living room floor talking about life (and then some); traipsing around a llama farm at Unshop to find the best shooting locations … and then discussing brain freezes over giant ice cream cones; taking part in M+J's brainchild, Collected, which I'll be sharing more of soon; and, of course, missing our dinner reservations to continue this photo swap. You just have to love people that are on the exact same page as you!

Most of these photos are film (Fuji 400h), but Nathan "second shot" with me to capture a few digital photos too!

Meet my friend Mallory who has amazing hair and cheekbones! Justin, your cheekbones aren't bad either. ;)

Love that one on the right. I have no idea what they were looking at, but I love it!

I just love shooting outside the art museum. There are so many awesome natural reflectors! And P.S. I think that photo on the right is one of Nathan's! Pretty proud of him.

Film Mini Shoot #4 | Baby Wyatt

Oh, Baby Wyatt. Your face is so serious but your hair is so silly. Really, though, his hair is awesome, right? I'm so grateful I met Jeanna and Brian last year and have gotten to keep up with Baby Wyatt since he's been born. What a sweet, little boy.

I'm loving these indoor film photos … something a little different for me and something I hope to keep up!

That hair! Come. On.