Buster - Bernese Mountain Dog

The 22nd Salute

After the 21 gun salute, grandson David Wagner stood outside of the canopy and saluted his grandfather, moving.

Elliott-Patton Reunion

In 2009, I had the privilege to photograph this fabulous family reunion. It was quite challenging, but all participants were very cooperative. It is so important to capture your family's get-togethers. Time slips by so quickly and it is great to capture a moment.

A Family that Plays Together, Stays Together

In 2009 many wonderful things happened and some sad things also. My Aunt Nancy Patton passed away this year after living a fabulous life. She left behind my four crazy cousins, Jim, Patti, Judy and Steve. The Elliott's and Patton's recently gathered together in Ohio for her memorial service. It wasn't sad, because the whole family was reunited, everyone remembered what a caring person she was and the great life she lived. Family was the most important thing to her. Her legacy lives on in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephew. The one thing she will be remembered for is, A Family that Plays Together, Stays Together. They didn't have to say it, they lived it daily. That was the thread that held the family together as they laughed and enjoyed each other throughout the years. This image is special because it was photographed on the swingset at the family farm in Ohio, where we played as children for many hours.

Exquisite Bride

Julie Gross is the ultimate bride, definitely not a bridezilla. She is charming and a very photogenic subject. Julie planned her wedding down to the grain of rice. Including she and her husband Patrick, there were twenty total in the wedding party. It was a beautiful wedding to attend and the weather was superb for Cleveland. I used the EF 530 DG Sigma flash with this portrait.

Canon EOS 50D

Focal Length 32mm

Exposure Time 1/60

F/4

ISO 400

Jonathon Ulrich's Portrait

Jonathon lives in New Zealand and recently visited the U.S. for a wedding in Cleveland, Ohio.  I was fortunate enough to go the wedding and capture his portrait.  All though I am his mother, I think he is quite handsome.  Thanks Jon for being so awesome!

Canon EOS 50D

Focal Length  67 mm

Exposure Time 1/60

F/4.0

ISO 400