When planning an outdoor May wedding (especially here in Ohio), it's hard to say what kind of weather you're going to get. Sometimes you get rained out, sometimes it's blazing hot. Every once in awhile, you really luck out and everything comes together just perfectly.
Amanda + Nick's wedding just happened to be one of those perfect outdoor wedding days.
The ceremony location was in a stand of trees at the top of a hill with a great view of the surrounding area. There were a couple clouds that day (just enough to keep it from warming up too much), but plenty of sunshine as well. It was beautiful!
One of the my favorite details of the day was Amanda's incredible 14-foot veil! And of course, when you have a long veil, you have to take some awesome wind-blown veil photos :-)
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CJ and I met last year when he was the groomsmen at another awesome couple's wedding (thanks Nathan + Christy!). Since we both enjoy nerdy things including gaming, movies, photography and putting the Titanic song on random movie scenes, we immediately hit it off.
So, when CJ contacted me last month to photograph his proposal, I knew it was going to be good. And I was SO right!
CJ did such an incredible job planning this proposal, and keeping everything secret from Megan. He chose a gorgeous location, and everything just turned out perfect!
Congrats CJ and Megan! You guys are the bomb :-)
Note: a special thanks to my amazing wife Ashley for being an awesome second photographer from the other side of the creek!
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Managua, Nicaragua holds a special place in my heart, so it was pretty great to spend some time with Wendy + Mario while I was in town for another project.
We only had about 15 minutes together, and the sun had already set, but these guys were ready to go! Can't believe how many great images we got despite our short time together.
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Even though the weather didn't fully cooperate, Alexandra and Eliot rocked their engagement session! They didn't let a little rain and chilly temperatures keep us from making some awesome photos.
Together we explored Clifton Gorge, capturing their love for adventure, fun and each other! They even stayed out after dark and put up with letting me play around with some different lights to capture uniquely lit photos. I look forward to sharing their wedding day with this fun couple!
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Here's the next blog post from my time making portraits in Nicaragua! Keep your eyes on the blog over the next month or so to see all the awesome seniors and families (and 1 couple!) that I got to hang out with in Nica this winter.
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Da Som and her friend Cindy were my very first scheduled senior portrait sessions for my time in Nica! Shooting in a new place, with people you've never seen before, in a climate that you're not accustomed to in the month of February can all be pretty challenging, but thankfully Da Som and Cindy helped me get off to a great start :-)
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Here's the next blog post from my time making portraits in Nicaragua! Keep your eyes on the blog over the next month or so to see all the awesome seniors and families (and 1 couple!) that I got to hang out with in Nica this winter.
You can also follow me on Instagram and Facebook to see when I post new updates.
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So Karina is one of several students that I actually already knew before this most recent trip. When a mission team from my church went a couple of years ago, Karina was one of several translators that served alongside us. So I already knew that she was pretty cool!
What I DIDN'T know was that she would be so incredible in front of the camera! Great work, Karina! We made some awesome images :-)
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Today begins the deluge of blog posts from my time making portraits in Nicaragua! Keep your eyes on the blog over the next month or so to see all the awesome seniors and families (and 1 couple!) that I got to hang out with in Nica this winter.
You can also follow me on Instagram and Facebook to see when I post new updates.
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Ah, Amy. She seemed so timid at first, but dang, she seriously turned into a rock star in the middle of our time together! Amy was up for just about anything I needed her to do, these images really show just how awesome she did in front of the camera.
Great work, Amy!
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Shelby and Tyler's sunset beach wedding was just plain AWESOME. Sometimes the really small weddings where just the closest family members are there are the most fun and exciting!
Shelby and Tyler were so amazing in front of the lens, and they were pretty much up for anything! Great job guys.
So, check it out! Shelby and Tyler's big day!
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How do I even begin to tell you how awesome this Smoky Mountain wedding was? It was seriously such an honor for me and Ashley to be a part of Mark + Jennifer's big day!
Their wedding was small, with only a handful of family members invited. So we really felt like part of the family during the celebration. We had an incredible time getting to know everyone and celebrating the love of Mark and Jennifer.
So let's get to it! Here are some of my favorite images from our time with Mark + Jennifer and their family. Hold on to your hats: this is gonna be a long post :-)
Wedding and Reception Venue
Sampson's Hollow in Walland, TN
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A few weeks ago, Josh was on the blog for senior portraits with his motorcycles. Well, Josh's good friend Nick decided he wanted the same treatment with his dirt bike as well!
Nick contacted a privately owned dirt bike track and was able to get permission for us to get a few shots there with his dirt bike! It was pretty awesome having a MASSIVE track all to ourselves for a couple of hours.
Nick also wanted to go to one of my favorites places to shoot: downtown Dayton!
Scroll down to check out Nick's awesome senior portraits!
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So this was a new one for me.
I've never done a portrait session featuring motorcyles before. So when Josh told me that he wanted his senior portrait session to involve not just 1, but 2 motorcycles, I was pumped.
Was it cold on a motorcycle in November? You bet! But I think you'll agree, Josh... it was totally worth it.
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OK, so I've known Maddie for several years now, and I even shot her brother's senior portraits as well a few years ago, but I had NO CLUE that she would be such a natural in front of the camera! Seriously, this was one of my most fun sessions of all time, and I'm pretty sure Maddie was having just as much fun as I was!
Why are you still reading this? Scroll down to check out the awesome images we made!
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We had a blast during Logan's session in Tipp City!
Seriously, this kid's got a great Blue Steel. I tried to take a picture of him doing Magnum, but my camera exploded. So this is all you get.
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Seriously, I love this family.
It's always a blast whenever we get to do a portrait session. They are never a dull moment! And with little Sawhook #3 on the way, the fun just keeps coming!
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Seriously, isn't she cute?
Internet, say hello to my niece's daughter Amirah!
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Matthew and Lana's wedding was such an amazing day! Here are just a few sneak peeks at the awesomeness that's in store :-)
To make sure you don't miss out when I share the full wedding, make sure you check back here on the blog, and like my Facebook page to get all the newest updates!
And now, here comes awesome.
Seriously, such a fun couple! Definitely some of my favorite people :-)
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I'm proud to be a part of a group of local photographers here in Dayton, OH called the Circle. Every once in awhile, we get together and do some fun stuff!
This past week we hung out in a creepy parking lot after dark and did light painting (i.e. waving a bunch of light-emitting devices around in front of the camera). Check out the images below!
Also, make sure you check out my friend's photography websites (links at the bottom of the page).
(I call this first one "The Time Traveler")
Thanks to these friends for helping make this happen!
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Michael Carr - The Carrs Photography
Angie Neubauer - Fresh Angle Photography
Cyrissa Carlson - Immerse Photography
Abbi Wensyel - Abbi Wensyel Photography
Alyssa Black
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So the new studio is almost literally RIGHT next to the airport, which makes it incredibly convenient for seeing some parts of the Dayton Air Show without having to pay for a ticket :-)
We are also very close to the path of the Air Show Parade, which gave us some AWESOME seats for that as well!
So check out some of the shots I captured last night and today of the parade and the Blue Angels airplanes!
NOTE: All images were taken by me, Bryon Black and are copyrighted under US law. Please do not attempt to download or steal these pictures. This is what I do for a living, and that wouldn't be nice :-)
All images are available for licensing or ordering prints. Please contact me via the CONTACT page at the top of the screen for information!
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Check out the Dayton Air Show website
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Alisha and Josh are really good friends of ours, and we have been missing them since they moved out of Ohio several years ago. Thankfully they stopped by for a visit a few weeks ago, and we were able to go out and do some 5-year anniversary portraits!
It's always interesting shooting pictures of people who are ALSO creative professionals (Alisha is a photographer and Josh is a videographer), but these two were so much fun and awesome to work with. Looking forward to the next time you guys are in town!
You can check out their excellent work at Studio 509 Photography
I've known Joshua's family for quite awhile, and they are all pretty awesome people. I shot his sister's wedding and will be shooting his brother's wedding here in a month or so, so we've become pretty well-acquainted :-)
Joshua is a pretty unique guy, and loves to rock his OWN sense of style! I love it when my subjects know who they are and aren't afraid to show their personality off!
So check out Joshua's awesome portraits below!
I guess the sun was a bit too bright...
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So I'm a part of a SUPER awesome group of local photographers called the CRCL.DYTN and last night we had a pretty splendid senior photography shoot-out!
If you don't know, a shoot-out is basically when a bunch of photographers get together and follow a model around, taking pictures. Sounds pretty chaotic, huh? Yeah, it was.
We had an AMAZING model, stylist and make-up artist that made this shoot possible!
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Model:
Stylist:
Jen at Rumorless Threads
Make-Up Artist:
Ebony Newcomb at Shear Hotness, LLC
Thanks again to Madi, Jen and Ebony for making this shoot-out possible! Check them out because they're pretty awesome people :-)
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I'm so excited to share these images today.
Matthew and Lana are 2 of my favoritest people ever, and I am incredibly pumped for their wedding in July!
Such a fun, quirky and unique relationship that these two have. They truly are a blast!
If you missed their SUPER CUTE proposal video, check it out here!
If you like what you see and need some engagement photos of your own, shoot me a message and let's talk!
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I had the privilege of working with David Kaiser on a promotional video for Western Avenue Ministries highlighting the renovation of a building they recently acquired - The Viking Lodge.
What an awesome building! As a photographer, I get giddy when I see really cool locations, and the Viking Lodge certainly didn't disappoint! What a unique space, dilapidated though it may be. There is definitely some great potential left in this building, and I look forward to seeing what David and the WAM team do with it!
For more information about Western Avenue Ministries, including how you can plug in and get involved, check out their website:
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It's been so exciting to watch Courtney grow over the past few years. I've had the privilege of watching her turn into an amazing young lady that is going to do awesome things with her life! It's been very cool to see how God is using her already to change lives!
Courtney is such a fun person with a magnetic personality, so of course, that made for some great photos. We had an exciting time doing her photos with an entourage of her friends and family joining us for the excitement! Though it was a little cold out, Courtney was a trooper and hung in there to capture some gorgeous images!
If you're interested in getting some creative senior portraits of your own, drop me a line! Contact me and we'll get it set up.
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Jeremy is a guy I've had the privilege of getting to know more and more over the past several years as he's moved through the student ministry at my church. Seeing him develop into the man and leader he is today has been an awesome experience.
So naturally, when he asked me to do his senior portraits, I was pumped! Portrait sessions with guys are always a bit different, because let's be honest, most of us guys don't really enjoy having our picture taken as much as the ladies do. Jeremy, however, was a true stud. Great smiles, great interaction and great conversation!
Thanks Jeremy, for letting me be a part of your senior year!
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Alison and Brandon LOVE music! I was pretty pumped to see some friends of mine, The Broken Lights, performing live during their reception at Cox Arboretum.
Seriously, awesome wedding guys. Thanks for letting me be a part of your big day!
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Thanks to my friend Lauren O'Connor for helping me shoot this wedding!
Amazing vendors!
Live band: The Broken Lights
Reception venue: Cox Arboretum
Florist: Tipp Florist Shop
Caterer: Elite Catering
Cake: Brittney's Cakes
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Alyssa is absolutely nuts about her horse, Breezy! When I suggested doing some portraits with her horse, she got super pumped.
And I can't get over how well-behaved Breezy was. She let Alyssa ride bareback, sit backwards on her rump and lead her all over the place and didn't fuss a bit! She didn't even throw a fit when I got out the flash and started lighting her up. Seriously, what a great horse!
Enjoy the photos!
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They're certainly not Daleks! These little guys are way cuter, and definitely more edible!
Here are a couple of product shots I recently did for The Dayton Cake Pop Boutique. These things are not only SUPER cute, but super delicious. That's right, they let me try one (...or maybe more...).
If you need some deliciously decadent desserts (alliteration is awesome) for your next soiree, contact the Dayton Cake Pop Boutique! They would love to make some custom designs just for you!
And if you need some product shots of YOUR product, contact me here.
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I've known Amanda for several years now, and I shot her sister's senior portraits last year. What a fun family!
We had an absolute blast during our shoot. First, we walked around downtown Troy near the square and got a few shots there. Her dad works at the courthouse, so of course we had to get a few shots there.
Then we went to downtown Dayton and things got really interesting. I always love shooting in Dayton. The juxtaposition of a beautiful model and urban decay just fascinates me. We got some pretty sweet shots.
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Enjoy!
If this looks like something fun you would like to include in an engagement or senior portrait session, let me know! Contact me and we'll get it set up!
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When Sara and Josh first approached me about their wedding, one of the first things they shared was that the whole thing - ceremony and reception - was going to be inside the Krohn Conservatory, a greenhouse in Cincinnati. I gotta say, they picked an awesome venue! The gorgeous plants and flowers really created an amazing ambiance during their special day. And don't even get me started on the bridge and the waterfall! What a great place for the ceremony.
However, I will say that it got DARK in there when the sun went down. I was very grateful for the time I've spent getting proficient with the flash in recent months.
So check out the pics, and the next time you're in Cincy, check out Krohn Conservatory!
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Thanks to Branton Hoblit for helping me shoot this wedding!
Ceremony and Reception venue: Krohn Conservatory
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I love the personality that you can see in this video - they definitely are awesome people :-)
Congratulations!
So, check it out and then check them out at the links below!
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And if you haven't already seen their Love Story, you've got to check it out! Here's the link: vimeo.com/73542678
Cinematography by Bryon Black photo/video
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Thanks to Mike from Happy Kamper Films for helping me shoot the wedding!
happykamperfilms.com
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Other Vendors:
Photography - Cherry Grapes Photography
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Dress - Carrie Karibo Boutique
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Wedding Cake - Gigi's Cupcakes
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DJ - Absolute DJs
absolute-djs.com
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You can tell from his decision to include an acoustic guitar in his senior pics (obviously), but I also know this first-hand because I've seen him play in concert several times with his band The Broken Lights. You may have heard of them, because they've gotten pretty big in the Dayton scene. That's quite an accomplishment for a high school senior!
To check out The Broken Lights, here's a link to their facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/thebrokenlights
Andy and his dad Scott accompanied us on a hike around the Oregon District and a few other spots in downtown Dayton for his session. Despite how nervous he felt, Andy did a great job!
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I'll also be posting the teaser from their wedding day film here a little it later today.
Congrats, Maygan and Chase!
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Make sure you leave a comment and tell Zac and Kacey just how much you loved their wedding!
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