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Wedding Photography Cincinnati Joe & Linda 4-28-12

By: Cincinnati Wedding Photographers Daniel Michael, Jenny Beaver

April 29, 2012

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It is so nice being a photographer when you get to work with a great wedding planner!  Julie and the crew from Cincy Event Planning made my day so easy and stress free that I think I'm going to have to include them in all my packages from now on!  Ok, so that would be nice but would likely move us out of most people's photography budget!  Still, it's tempting.... I couldn't have asked for a nicer group of people.  The family and friends and especially Joe and Linda were just a joy to spend the day with.  The vendors were amazing as expected when I work with Julie.  It's been a little while since I've gotten out to Ivy Hills Country Club for a wedding reception and I don't remember it ever looking this beautiful!  I'll have to give Prime Time Rentals some credit along with Cincy Event Planning and Courtenay Lambert Florals who I got to see for the second time this week!  Every time I see her work I am even more impressed! It rained through the wedding ceremony at St Xavier in Downtown Cincinnati and stopped for outdoor photos at Fountain Square and the Riverwalk at Riverside Dr and then started again for the Reception at Ivy Hills.  I'm not sure if rain is good luck or not, but rain when we're indoors and no rain when we're outdoors sounds like good luck to me! I've been seeing a lot more of Steve Bender DJs and Master of Ceremonies.  We had two weddings tonight both with his crew!  Prior to the wedding I was able to briefly catch up with Rachel from Brideface again.  I actually feel like I can tell the difference between all the ladies from Brideface and the rest of the make up artists.  It's easy enough for one person to have a distinct style but for a group to be distinct is quite an accomplishment.  The wedding cake was from Spoon Fulla Sugar, so I don't think I need to say anymore there!  It seems we've been seeing an awful lot of Jimmy's Limo.  I've seen the same driver four times already this year and twice this weekend!!

With such a great couple and great group of vendors, I feel fortunate to have been included with such a fine group of people.  Thanks to Joe and Linda for choosing us!  I hope you enjoy your sneek peek!

Cincinnati Wedding Photography, Nick & Julie 2-25-12

By: Cincinnati Wedding Photographers Daniel Michael, Don Schvart

February 26, 2012

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It was a little chilly at the Bell Event Center in downtown Cincinnati today for Nick & Julie's wedding ceremony and reception.  I had the pleasure of working with DJ/MC Steve Bender, Florist Yellow Canary, Hair and Make-Up A little off the top, Lighting CSC, Cake Spoon Fulla Sugar and Tuxes from Folchi Formal Wear.

Everything was fantastic.  The decor that Julie's mom provided at the Bell was amazing as well as the new lighting package that CSC provided.  The stories from the toasts in particular from Julie's brothers who saved her life at least 15 times a day after almost drowning her 15 times a day in the family pool.  Great stories.  How Nick ended up with the UC Dance team girl and his best man was left hanging out to dry even though Nick was his guest at the games is a story I'll have to get more details on one day.  Hopefully he's landed on his feet now!

Enjoy the sneak peek.  The rest to come soon!!

 

{Cincinnati Wedding Photography}-Kurt & Allison 10-15-11

By: Cincinnati Wedding Photographers-Daniel Michael, Katie Schaefer, Bianca Clardy

October 16, 2011

New York, Idaho, Columbus, Cincinnati, Connecticut and I'm sure I'm forgetting some, Kurt and Allison just happened to be in the right place a the right time and that was Starbucks in New York.  I was fortunate enough to go to that same Starbucks for part of their engagement session!  It's been quite a ride planning for this day and I'm sure MOB Joyce feels it was worth every bit of it!! (since she was the glue that pulled it all together).  Thank you Joyce.  It was a joy to work with and become friends with both sides of the family.  It was the perfect blend of Classy, Elegant, Fun, Artistic and Genuine.  On top of that, you assembled a dream team of vendors!

To start we have two of the more beautiful wedding venues with just amazing staffs.  At Old St. Mary's Father Josh Lange was such a pleasure to be around as well as Amy who just cannot seem to stop smiling!  The Taft Museum of Art was gorgeous.  Goodwin Lighting did some lighting and decor while Joyce kicked in with a little help getting together some chandeliers!  I appreciate the full course dinner that was provided by Jeff Thomas Catering.  It may have been the best dinner I've had at a wedding in my life!!  I'm pretty sure both Patricia's Wedding Cakes and Courtenay Lambert Florist absolutely have outdone themselves.  The cake was gorgeous and of course delicious and the floral arrangements were just stunning.

As much as I love Penny from Brideface, she had the easy job of the day.  That was making Allison look stunning.  I don't want to diminish Penny's artistic abilities at all as I was hoping to get in the chair and see what she could do with me...ok so that's hopeless!  But really?  How hard is it to make Allison stunning?  Still Penny, it was good to see you again and you were amazing as I pretty much expect!  The hair styles were courtesy of Ashley with Rustic Pear.  Again, amazing!  And then there's DJ/MC Steve Bender and Videographer Matt Pine with Lifetime Films.  There are so many things I could say, but I'll be nice!  It's really good to get to work with quality professionals and old friends.

There was not an average vendor in the group.  Everyone was exceptional which was appropriate since Kurt, Allison and their families were just as exceptional.  I hope you enjoy your sneak peek and check out more on our Facebook Page 

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Cincinnati Wedding Photography, Steph & Kevin 10-1-11

By: Cincinnati Wedding Photographers Daniel Michael

October 2, 2011

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This was a Cincinnati Wedding to Remember!!  It was such a positive upbeat group of fun people that it just makes you want to do it all over again!  The Wedding Ceremony was at the Vineyard Chapel followed by the Reception at Receptions North.  The Reception was kicked of by the amazing Steve Benderwho delivered with quality music and announcements to keep the evening upbeat, fun and with a full dance floor!  I also had the pleasure of hanging out with Andy from RMAX films all night which was a little added fun!  And of course I cannot forget the most important thing which was the Skyline Bar at 10 pm!  

Steph was so excited about everything that I don't think she could contain herself.  Her happiness and energy spread to everyone around her (except maybe the flower girls LOL).  Kevin was right there with her all night long.  I just can't put into words how much fun everyone had.  When the night ended, I wasn't ready to go!!  Enjoy your sneak peek guys!  Thanks for everything!

 

Cincinnati Wedding Photography, Steve & Danielle 6-26-11

By: Cincinnati Wedding Photographers Daniel Michael, Emily Naehring

June 27, 2011

What a beautiful Cincinnati Wedding at the Manor House in Mason!  Cincinnati Wedding Photographers Daniel Michael and Emily Naehring captured beautiful images of Danielle and Steven on their long awaited wedding day.  The Destination for the Wedding Ceremony was the Manor House Atrium while the Reception Venue was the Manor House Magnolia Room.  One was more stunning than the next.  Pam, Dan and the staff were fantastic and took such good care of the family and wedding party I was hardly able to get them a drink!  The flowers from Jeff at HJ Benken were nothing short of stunning (no suprise).  I've had enough wedding cake in my day that I tend not to sneak a piece but this time it was a Spoon Fulla Sugar so I couldn't resist!  Steve Bender was spinning the tunes and as usual entertaining not only the crowd but me as well!  I don't know of a dj that is more fun to work with!  He is always prepared and can ad lib as well as anyone I k now!  The tuxes were perfect so I knew we had to be working with Folchi's Formalwear!  Danielle's dress came from Bridal and Formal and her hair and make up were done by Ambience Salon.

Steve and Danielle, you're wedding day could not have been more beautiful nor could you.  You guys are an absolutely adorable couple and so expressive that I don't think I've ever posted so many photos on the facebook page from one wedding!  I had so much fun with you and your families that I'm a little sad it's over.  I hope you enjoy your sneak peek and look forward to catching up when they are all finished.

To everyone reading this, please feel free to comment on your experience at their wedding or maybe a story about the planning or maybe something about Danielle and Steve you'd like to share.

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