Prints of these images can be purchased HERE

Toward the end of last summer, while I was eating under the trees at Holden Arboretum with Chef Ben and his wife Jackie, they mentioned  that in their search for a new kitchen, they found a whole restaurant.   I asked if they were going to need any art to decorate the place but at that point they weren’t exactly sure since it was all so new.  Fast forward to late this winter and I get a call from Jackie asking if I had anything they could use.  She described the style they had in mind and my heart sank.  I knew I just didn’t have it in my portfolio.  The best way to describe it would be a late fall/early winter harvest type of imagery.  And with Cleveland not exactly having a typical snowy winter I didn’t see much opportunity to go out and capture some pictures that would fit the need.

Then, just two days before Christmas it snowed.  I also just happened to find myself out in eastern Ohio farm country.  Luck was on my side.  A few hours in the car and I had what I hoped they were looking for and it turns out that I did.

Just last Tuesday the restaurant opened up.  The prints made it there that day and are on display until Spring.  Stop down, grab a bite to eat and check them out!

I know a lot of photographers post “year in review” blogs right around now, I was tempted to as well, but there were just to many photos to amazing photos to choose from and I didn’t want anybody to be left out.  Instead, I’m going to look forward at what I want 2012 to be like for LoC.

1. More Weddings!  I’ve got a goal to double the number of weddings I shot in 2011!  Are you one of them?  If you’re getting married, or know somebody that is let them know how great LoC is!

2. More Maternity sessions and newborns! Isn’t it time some of my past bride and groom’s started having babies?

3. More High School Seniors! This is an area I haven’t spent much time focused on in the past and this year I’m hoping to be a little more aggressive. I’d like to find some senior reps that will help spread the word about LoC at their school in exchange for discounts on their sessions! Let me know if you’re interested or know somebody who could be!

4. Establish Black, White and Boudoir. Boudoir photography continues to grow and gain in popularity and it’s something I’d like to be known for. It’s a great groom’s gift from the bride right around the wedding day. It’s a great anniversary gift for somebody special in your life. The sessions are fun and the pictures are always amazing! Click over to BWB for more info!

You get the idea! LoC is about continuing to make great photographs of the things important to you! Your family, your wedding, your moments! If you are already a client then I can’t wait to see you again in 2012! If you aren’t, well, what are you waiting for?

Merry Christmas!

I wish you a very merry holiday season!

If you’re really geeking out about how I made this don’t worry – a behind the scenes post will follow in a few days!