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Sometimes you're just lucky enough to make great friends in middle school and even luckier to have them by your side at graduation and into college. These three girls have been that for each other. It was a pleasure shooting them as they prepare to head off to college together. It was a pleasure shooting three of you. I wish you great luck on your this amazing adventure! ~ B
First time out with this gorgeous girl for a 2019-2020 senior model mini shoot and it was a breeze, despite the heat. Sofia, thank you so much for allowing the time. I look forward to more time with you in the near future! Wishing you great luck as the start of your year approaches! ~ B
I always look forward to shooting the beautiful streets of Covington when I get the chance. The rich textures, the history lined streets, the impressive Roebling and the skyline of our gorgeous city peaking over the Ohio, all provide an amazing backdrop. Add to that, an intelligent and handsome senior along with a portion of his gorgeous family and you're assured an easy evening. Ben and family, thank you so much for the time, it was genuinely a pleasure. I wish you great success at UC, Ben, and beyond - I've no doubt this new season will be an excellent one! ~ B
I met this lovely senior and her family downtown for a windy shoot! We weren't sure that the weather would cooperate but ended up with a fantastic evening. I love the textures that urban shoots provide and wind and skies full of enormous clouds only prove to add to them. Jayda, it was a pleasure wandering with you. Thank you for allowing me the time. I wish you the absolute best as you near the very end of senior year. Courtney and Ernie, thank you again for letting me photograph your beautiful girl, I'm so grateful. I look forward to seeing you again for her summer short. :) ~ B
I have always loved shooting in October. The weather is relatively predictable though that certainly hasn't been the case this year. This beautiful senior and her wonderful Mom agreed to meet me anyway, despite the cold temps and chances of rain. Fortunately, the rain missed us and once we began wandering the temperature wasn't so bad. And you can tell by the photos, this gal has a genuine beauty, in and out, that naturally shown through. Julia and Trina, I had a great time walking Sharon Woods with you two. Thank you so much for your flexibility, for your time and for allowing me the opportunity to shoot portraits for you. I look forward to seeing what the rest of senior year and beyond bring for you guys! ~ B
September usually brings some cooler weather for shooting, that wasn't the case for this Tuesday evening shoot downtown. Temps hung in the 90s with the lovely Cincinnati humidity for our entire time but this beautiful senior and her mom, didn't have one complaint. We enjoyed wandering downtown Cincy and Eden Park and had a ton of pictures as a result. This gorgeous senior was a natural in front of the camera and her laid back, energentic personality shone through. Grace and Donna, it was truly a pleasure walking this out with you. Thank you for giving me the opportunity, I look forward to seeing what the year brings for you all. ~ B
Summer storms have always been an enjoyment. Especially if at home, listening to the sound of crashing lightning and the echos of rain on the roof. As a photographer, watching the percentages of digits rise or lower can be a real test of one's patience, and so it went with this session. Friday, the prediction of weather volleyed around like a bee in a field of flowers. This family and I opted to go with our date and ventured out to the beautiful Cincinnati Nature Center for what we hoped would be a beautiful night. As I took the first shot below anticipating location, I could hear the rumble of thunder behind me. And folks, this was the only shot I got. The skies opened up and a disturbance began that had us seeking a new location in what appeared to be outside of the storm's path. We drove through flooding roads, downed trees, hail and wind gusts that had rain blinding our path. We never made it to the new location, but instead chose to try again the next night and I must say, we weren't disappointed.
We made our way to the spot above and were greeted by the sweet sounds of a young raccoon searching the mud for a tasty treat. As we considered that a Momma might be present, we neared our spot hesitantly, while nodding acknowledgment of his space over ours. As the little guy dined, he kept his eyes peeled on us, but we were swept away with the blunt button black of his teeny nose and the downy fur that lined his ears. As we wandered other favorite spots, we listened to the sounds of a wedding reception, filling the atmosphere with music and laughter as they celebrated the start of a new life together. This beautiful senior and her persevering Momma walked with me as we took in the sights and enjoyed the bright sun, reflecting on our experience the night prior, laughing that it was a session to remember. As we rounded the corner to the playscape for the wee people of Cincinnati, we were face to face with the tender eyes of a spotted fawn wishing us a sweet salute with a simple curiosity of our business there, even granting us the divine pleasure of a photograph or two. As we said goodbye to our new friend and continued our journey we were greeted by the white cotton of teeny tails of wee bunny babes as they bounced about the path in front of us and as we furthered our venture, hummingbirds danced together in the air above us. We were enchanted by the critters that accompanied us on our outing, wondering if the world was offering a bit of an atonement for its behavior the night prior. Around each bend, it seemed a new critter offering its own sweet apology. It was no surprise when we came upon the pristine posture of a red tail hawk as he watched us nearing his position. Sitting staunchly with pride just long enough as if to say, "I'll stand my ground just so that you may enjoy my beauty." And with that he exited in supreme fashion as we witnessed his great wing span and a flawless retreat to the trees.
The great companionship of our furry and feathered friends had me feeling as if this session was written out for a fairy tale and believing that perhaps they were observing what I was as well....this beautiful senior had a natural genuineness that oozed about her as she softly spoke. Her smile reflected a sweet and serene confidence that would have eased a hardened person. As the sun hung softly above us and the sky began to settle into a darkening blanket of clouds, that would soon offer a thundering applause to our finish, I was incredibly thankful for the experience and quietly delighted that this is my job. Thank you, so much for allowing me the opportunity to pin time in this season for you guys. It was absolutely a joy to wander those trails and share the experience. ~ B
