Hello...it's me...

Well...things they are a changin'! I'm about to launch my new blogsite...really! I know I've said it before but there have been a few hold ups that I can say will be well worth the wait! I'm SO SUPER excited about this. Not only because it's cool and really amazing looking and it's going to rock your socks off but because it's going to make YOUR experience so much better. You'll see why and how when it launches.

Until then, enjoy some of the promo images my awesome wedding turned promo photographer, Geri Ciulla, took of me. These were at the end; just for fun. But they are me. I can't deny it. I'm just that girl who likes to make stupid faces while wearing my FAVORITE jean jacket from, like 1990! More to come soon...

Senior Spotlight-ANDY| Cincinnati High School Senior Photographer

I've known Andy for a while. He's the big bro of my sons' good friend. I photographed him and his family way back in 2008. He's changed and so has my style of photography! I'm glad we had a chance to reconnect. I'm hoping to see more of Andy over the Summer. He's very into photography and would like to come along with me to some sessions. He's visited some awesome locations that I can't wait to discover! Sounds like fun :)

My first name is: Andy

I go to school at: Sycamore High School

My graduation date is: 2011

The last thing I ate was: sun chips

My dream job: snowboard photographer

My favorite music/artist: Why? or Ratatat

My favorite thing in my closet: the secret room

My favorite pastime: snowboarding

My favorite website: gorilla vs bear

My favorite magazine: transworld snowboarding

My favorite place to shop: urban outfitters

My favorite high school moment: probably land chicken

I have never… stumbled upon a lost city in the rain forest

If I had $1,000 I would… buy a star

I love Big Shots Photography and working with Marla because she is really easy to work with and is talkative.

The "R" Family | Cincinnati Family Photographer

Turns out, a lot of people go to Suburban Pediatrics! I got another call from this mom wanting family portraits because she saw the display at the office. After talking we discovered we have a lot of other things in common too! When I met them in person, I felt an instant connection which helped me capture their true selves. They have three adorable kids and brought along their cousin too. I'm always excited to go places people have never been. They were in awe of Ault Park and couldn't believe it's right in their "backyard". I have a feeling they'll be back to explore more together :)

Model Mania!

Now that Senior Season is in full swing, I thought I would reintroduce you to my fantastic Big Shots Senior Models by having them all in one post with NEW never before blogged images!You've probably seen them out and about, handing out their model cards with a special deal on the back and wearing their Big Shots t's. Many of you have signed up because of them! YAY! It's nice to know people who have the right connections-LOL!
I'm so lucky to have them on board this year. They are a wonderful part of the Big Shots family. Here are some more images of them for you to enjoy. As you can see, each model chose their own location and has their own feel to their session.
I'm all about keepin' it real! Nothing fake or phony. I'm booking quickly for the Summer and even into the Fall. If you want an amazing senior photo experience with images that look like these, contact me asap :)

Sariah

Austin

Caitlin

Alex

Rebecca

Shivani

Danielle

Lori

Jen & Shivani (bff's and Big Shots models!!!)

Jen

Lauren

Lynne

Olivia

Austin

Senior Spotlight-CAROLINE| Cincinnati High School Senior Photographer

What a wonderful session. Caroline wanted something very simple and classic. We ventured down to the park and then had a wonderful time exploring old buildings. I felt like we were in another city...so refreshing! Caroline is very interested in history so this setting suited her well.

My first name is: Caroline

I go to school at: Sycamore

My graduation date is: 2011

The last thing I ate was: yogurt with raisins and granola

My dream job: Archaeologist

My favorite music/artist: Beck, by far

My favorite thing in my closet: all my big sweaters

My favorite pastime: Scooby Doo with the brother

My favorite word: bophead

My favorite website: Google

My favorite magazine: National Geographic

My favorite place to shop: Chicago in general

My favorite high school moment: any concert ever

I have never… been to Mexico

If I had $1,000 I would … buy huge original oil paintings

I love Big Shots Photography and working with Marla because: she’s so nice and easy to work with.

Relay For Life | Cincinnati Photographer

I've been so focused on keeping up with clients that I didn't get a chance to blog about something AMAZING I got to participate in. One of my incredible senior models, Austin, asked me if I would sponsor his team and provide them with tshirts.
I didn't know much about the event prior to this request so I called the coordinator, Alice Sowers, who explained to me what Relay for Life is, "Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Because cancer never sleeps, Relays are overnight events up to 24 hours in length". WOW! You can find more info here . After feeling so inspired by what I heard and read, I volunteered to donate my time photographing the event for them. It was emotional, uplifting and enlightening.
I will soon be volunteering again, taking and printing photos of participants, at the Ride Cincinnati event this coming Sunday. Find out how you can be a part here. It's a lot of fun for a great cause in memory of my close friend's mother. I, unfortunately, have two very close friends who are battling cancer. I wish cancer weren't a part of anyone's lives, but since it is, I would like to do what I can to help find a cure and help those suffering from it and affected by it.
I took 100's of images at the event of many people from many schools which I will be posting on Facebook. These are images of people I know.

Austin holding his team's flag!

More Sycamore students.

"My" team posing with their sign

SWAT team again

Team SWAT members showing their baskets they made for sale to raise money

SWAT team members doing a lap

Annie and some friends

Some of my FAVORITE Class of 2010 clients who have now graduated, Meghan, Molly & Sophie, & friends

The kick off lap for survivors!