Well, that is usually how I start my day. Today, however, I headed to the astonishingly beautiful grounds of the Cleveland Museum of Art. It was one of the first places I visited when me moved to Cleveland, and it is one of my favorite places. So imagine my delight when two graduate dance students were celebrating this beautiful day and allowed me to capture the fun. Enjoy your day! Continue reading A Walk in the Park
The clothing you choose can make a tremendous difference in your portraits. Mostly, you want your wardrobe to help you look great!! How do you find out what look is best? Start with the neckline, which should flatter your figure and bring attention to the diamond of your face. To see how different necklines can completely change your look, just text the word: NECKLINE to my new business text number: 440-586-9153 for a free chart. Reply and be entered to win a free headshot (if you are in the Cleveland area). Winner chosen Sept 21! Continue reading What Should You Wear for Photographs?
Family portraits with style are the most fun. What is your family’s storytelling style? The best portrait sessions start with a conversation: What does your family love to do? And how can we incorporate that into your session? If you know Mike and Jessie, you know they love baseball, and so do the kids. Naturally, that needed to be a part of their latest family session. Last time, we went with classic casual, so this year, we upped the game. You know how you get dressed up for a special occasion and think, “Man, we look good!” Well, I believe … Continue reading Play Ball!!
While it may still feel like 2020 has been the loooongest year ever in the history of man… look up, and here comes the Class of 2021, right around the corner. And I believe it’s just what we need. As the world adjusts to the new realities, we balance between tradition and innovation, and we move forward with hope and prayers that working together, we can right the ship and enjoy the voyage. One of these traditions, of course, is Senior Pictures. For just a few fun hours, our kids become America’s Next Top Senior Model. A chance to shine, … Continue reading Here Comes the Class of 2021
If we circle the cars in the parking lot, build a podium in the center and live stream the Mass, everyone can still attend graduation. Innovation rules for the Class of 2020! Once again, I have to say I am so impressed by how school officials and parents have re-invented graduation. Two weeks after Saint Joseph Academy (see previous post) our grand daughter graduated from Saint Bernadette’s School in Westlake. The new celebration included awesome Fathead Photos of the graduates’ kindergarden photos, a car parade with friends and families, and a socially distant Mass in the gym. After Mass, the … Continue reading Celebrating a 2020 to Remember!
One of the first questions clients ask me is what to wear for their portraits. Your clothing choices can determine the overall look and feel of the portrait, such as formal or casual, but you also want your clothes to make you look great. Chose an outfit that you love. That go-to outfit that you reserve for special occasions. Your portrait session IS a special occasion. There are many considerations, but let’s begin with the neckline. Your portrait should be all about you, so we want to call attention to your lovely face. The main focus (pun intended) will be … Continue reading I’d love to… but what should I wear?
Imagine that your school has 182 high school seniors who have been looking forward to graduation for, well, four years. Years of study, planning, work and play, and then the rug is pulled out from under everyone. Quarantine!! No gatherings, … Continue reading WHAT A SWELL (GRADUATION) PARTY IT WAS!
I don’t know about you, but I have felt like the days are crawling by, but wait a minute, where did April go? As the weather finally warms up here in Ohio, and life is oh so slowly and carefully moving back into gear, I am looking forward to reconnecting with family, friends and clients! (Slowly and carefully) Portraits in front of the house have always been one of my favorites, since it will give children a reminder of the house they grew up in. We actually have a front porch photograph of my husband’s great grandparents’ family. Truly priceless. … Continue reading Mother’s Day Already?
As we settle into this new way of family life, I remember the great Aretha Franklin song, “Who’s Zooming Who?” from 1985. If you don’t know it, you can find it on YouTube. Now ZOOM has entered the international consciousness as a verb, defining the way we communicate. No longer does a simple phone call suffice. We want to SEE each other too, especially since we can’t do it in person. A wonderful idea, in my humble opinion! Now, we live a scant 10 minutes away from two children, but still connected with them and our youngest via Zoom for … Continue reading Who’s Zooming Who?
Life, Part IV. That’s how I think of our latest adventure, here in Cleveland, Ohio. Part I was growing up in Chicago. All the fun of a big family in a big city. We were city kids, roaming the neighborhood and spending a surprising amount of time downtown. Mom worked in the Loop, and we were at her office so often, she may have invented Take Your Children to Work Day (unofficially). Part II was getting married and moving to Ohio, my new husband’s home. Our children had the best of both worlds, enjoying a cozy life in a small … Continue reading Finding Our Way Home
