Meet Heather and Rodney!  Brett and I have known Rodney for years because he went to the same small private high school that we went to.  Heather is a very good friend of one of our favoritest brides ever, Julia.  :)

Funny story….after they got engaged they were hanging out with some family and friends.  One friend was Julia, (our past bride I mentioned) and Rodney’s Mom was there as well.  They were discussing who to use for the upcoming wedding and when photography came up, Julia said, “I have the PERFECT photographer for you guys!!”  Then Rodney’s Mom said to Rodney, “I’ve heard that some people you went to school with have a good photography business….”  After they both took turns discussing why THEIR choice for a photographer was better, they finally figured out they were talking about the same people- US.  :)

For their session we decided to shoot around Newport on the Levee, which has special meaning to them- we love that!

They met here. :)

They are SOOO adorable.

This is our, “sit like a girl, and sit like a dude” series.

These are so them.

We had gorgeous light that evening….

Love the light….love them!

Her hair blowing in the wind was just perfect…..

The first few shots we did were in a small alleyway.  Brett, AKA “spiderman” scaled this wall to stand on a ledge (one foot) and piping (other foot).  I swear he does this just to freak me out.

(Bobbi, this one’s for you, because I know you love Brett’s antics.)

Rodney and Heather….you guys were troopers.  Thanks for dealing with having your photos taken.  Not SOOOO bad right?  :)

We are super excited for your upcoming June wedding!!  It will be so much FUN!!!!

We met Erica and Jacob for the first time on the day of their engagement session.  Although they are planning to wed here in Cincinnati in May, they currently are living in Chicago.  We planned a few weeks ago for them to come to town for their engagement session, and we had a few events happen that made us wonder if things would work out…like my kids getting the stomach flu, and then her Mom threw Erica a surprise wedding shower!  But all worked out well, and we are so happy to work with these guys!  They are a great couple.  Very fun, at ease, and very much in love.  We like when couples are very much in love.  :)  I can just tell by their personalities, that the wedding is going to be a BLAST!!  We can’t wait.

We began our shoot on the campus of Xavier University, because that is where they first met.  From the beginning they were laughing and having a great time….well, as good of a time you can have in 22 degree weather!!! They were so AWESOME, and did a fabulous job of not acting cold!

The final days of two paths before they join to one.

Snuggling to keep warm.  :)

We went inside for a little while for a warm up.  We had no idea that we would find such cool photo spots!

Something about the lines in this….I just love it.

HOTNESS.  LOVE these shots!!  And I love when I can use unique available light.

We went back outside and it was snowing just a little bit.

We found this cute little campus house, and I fell madly in love with these Moroccan style doors.

My view….Isn’t Erica beautiful??!

And Brett’s view.

Then we drove up to an overlook of Cincinnati, not far from where they used to live in Mt. Adams.

Above the bridge….

Below the bridge.

I really liked this area, and this is one of my favorites.

I thought I would throw in one of Brett climbing, as usual.  :)  He was so cold he couldn’t feel the buttons on his camera!

Despite the weather which is so limiting, I LOVED this session so much!!

Erica and Jacob, thank you so so so much for making the trip down to Cincy and spending some time outside in the freezing weather with us!!  We think you guys are great, and can’t wait until your wedding this MAY!!! YIPEEE  :)