Paul Lender

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Archive: August, 2011



Kathy & Matt: Engaged!

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Kathy and Matt are firefighters through and through.  The have a lot of years in with the force and it’s their way of life.  They even met on the job.  So, with that in mind, how can an Engagement session not start down by the Firefighter’s Memorial near the Great Lakes Science Center.  From there we just strolled around the Rock Hall and lake front for about an hour taking in shots and having a great time.  Can’t wait to shoot their wedding next month!

Kathy + Matt: Firefighters

Kathy + Matt: Cleveland

Kathy + Matt: Kathy

Kathy + Matt: Shadow

Kathy + Matt: Matt

Kathy + Matt: Silhouette

Courtney & Joe: Engaged!

Friday, August 12th, 2011

I really thought about calling this post old bike and moldy cheese but I ended up sticking with my regular style.  Maybe that’s for the best.

I met Courtney and Joe at the park in Rocky River.  They had brought along a couple of bikes from Joe’s collection or 15 or so rides.  The ones on this night were from the 50′s and 70′s.  Cool old rides.  After a few spins around the park it was off to another location down by the river.  There I learned that Courtney and Joe met over moldy cheese.  I also learned how distracting ducks can be!  Last stop for the night was Whiskey Island.  The plan was to grab some shots against a stunning sunset and fiery orange sky.  That didn’t happen.  I’m 0-3 when it comes to sunsets and engagement sessions this year!

Courtney and Joe are getting married this fall so I’ll be sharing pictures from the wedding soon!

Courtney & Joe: Bike

Courtney & Joe: The Ring

Courtney & Joe: Bicycle Built for Two

>Courtney & Joe: Just Her

Courtney & Joe: Embrace

>Courtney & Joe: Ducks

Courtney & Joe: Portrait 2 Courtney & Joe: Portrait 3

Courtney & Joe: Portrait 4 Courtney & Joe: Portrait 1

>Courtney & Joe: Cleveland

Courtney & Joe: The Doors

Courtney & Joe: Kiss

2011 Cleveland Triathlon – United Cerebral Palsy

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

Without a doubt, one of the most rewarding relationships that I’ve developed has been with the incredible people at United Cerebral Palsy.  Three years ago I became involved with them when I volunteered to help shoot pictures of their involvement with the Cleveland Triathlon.  I had a reason to help out in that a friend from high school had a son that had CP.  Little did I know what I would be getting into.  Back then it was a dozen or so families that pushed and pulled their children around the downtown in an effort to raise money and awareness for UCP.  Since then the number of families has grown and so have the abilities of those children that were once pushed and pulled.  This year two of them rode bikes and one walked the course on her own!   It’s amazing what you can accomplish when you just try.

UCP Cleveland Triathlon - Biker

UCP Cleveland Triathlon - Runner

UCP Cleveland Triathlon - Just Try

UCP Cleveland Triathlon - The Bike

UCP Cleveland Triathlon - The Run

UCP Cleveland Triathlon - Finsh!

I’ve taken this exact same picture of Chris and Tyler three years in a row.  I will take it again every chance I get.

UCP Cleveland Triathlon - Superman!

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First Shot – Courtney & Joe

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

Had a fantastic time with Courtney and Joe last night.  We started off at the Rocky River Metropark and ended up at Whiskey Island.   More shots to come later this week but wanted to get one out now for everybody to enjoy!

Engaged! Courtney & Joe

 

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