Winter Months and Travels

Winter is usually really quite for us. (Though here in Cincinnati, I can’t say that we have gotten much of a winter. Seriously!). I usually take the time during winter to have a break, reflect, and maybe actually cook a homemade meal. I normally vow to take a couple weeks off. It’s ironic though, because that sabbatical usually lasts about a week and a half and then I get anxious to pick up the camera again.

If I could I would become a travel/nature photographer. It is hands down the best job in the world -- a professional tourist! There are some amazing travel photographers out there that I could only aspire to be as good as. To be a travel photographer you basically have to take photos that people think are photoshopped because there is no way they can pull off that shot. But I still like to try my hand at it – and I have to use photoshop. :)

Almost a year ago Melanie and I had the wonderful privilege of visiting Italy. We toured Florence, Pisa, San Gimignano, and Venice for a total of 10 days. Absolutely incredible scenes, I would just close my eyes and start shooting wildly and prove that you can’t take a bad picture in Tuscany. We took about 2000 shots if you are curious, which is less than we shoot for a wedding. Hey, it was my vacation! Here are a few:

Fiesole looking down on Florence

Tuscan hills.

Pisa

I forgot where these two pictures were taken... Winking smile

That last picture on the left is from San Gimignano. Oh my word that was one of the most enchanting cities that no one knows about. It’s like you stepped back into medieval times. A castle on a hill surrounded by vineyards where it is golden hours all day long.

Just last week I flew out to San Francisco. I was so excited to shoot the first morning I woke up at 4:00am to venture into the city. Of course, I realized quickly that not many things are open at 4:00 in the morning. It might have been a bit a bit overkill, but you can be the judge. I did hit the golden hours at the golden gate bridge.

A baker at the Fisherman’s Warf

Waking up at 4:00am, highly recommended. :) This next is my favorite picture of Alcatraz. I just love the simplicity of it with the fog.

Rented a jetpack to get this shot…

And of course, the picture of Melanie and I. My favorite person to travel with. Wish you all a blessed February! Make sure to give someone you love a big fat sloppy kiss this month!

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Joe and Heather

What an incredible time celebrating with Joe and Heather. And who would have thought that a rainy April morning day could have turned into such a beautiful afternoon. Which is good because I promised Heather sun! I can’t begin to say how much fun we had with the whole group at the reception. So much fun! Here are a few shots of the day. These next pictures are my favorites, the dress was amazing and that bouquet was out of this world! And I’m not kidding - right before Heather walked down the aisle, a beam of light from the majestic church broke its way through the window and followed Heather all the way down. I just turned off my flash and let Heather and her spotlight work the magic. Ha! Cracks me up. This reception was a party! Thank you so much you two for letting us be a part of your day! We hope you enjoy the pictures!

Michael & Melissa

Congratulations to Michael and Melissa for getting married last Friday! A beautiful wedding held in Loveland, Ohio. The Catholic church was modernly ornate and the Old Montegomery Inn was a perfect place to host the reception. I loved watching Michael and Melissa together. Their love for each other was evident to all. And Melissa has such a joyful laugh mixed with Michael's pleasant and outgoing personality, taking these pictures was such a pleasure. Michael and Melissa, I hope that these pictures will serve as fond memories. I know we will not forget this incredible wedding.

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