Leah Stafford Photography

Cleveland Wedding Photography- Carolyn and Jim

October 2, 2009 – 11:44 am

Ahh the joys of being behind on blogging. Only about 5 more weddings to blog before I’m caught up

Carolyn and Jim were the winners of my free wedding photography contest and ever since they submitted I knew what a blast they would be. They proved nothing else and there wedding day was filled with love and lots of laughter. I wish you all the best in your journey as husband and wife.

Ceremony: St. Francis of Assisi

Reception: St. Noel Banquet Center

DJ: Hats off Entertainment

Transportation: A1 Mr. Limo

Coordinator: Heidzillas

How gorgeous are these moss letters? I think door letters so absolutely adorable.

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If you LOVE detail shots, I am your girl. I could shot details for hours on end. weddingphotoscleveland weddingdetailsohio

I LOVE these first dances. Carolyn is just all smiles and so radiant. The other is so adorable. How can you not smile?! firstdances

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Congrats to the both of you! clevelandweddingreception

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Canton Ohio Wedding Photographer- Jessica and Dustin

September 30, 2009 – 4:52 pm

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Of all the weddings I have photographed in Canton is there one more gorgeous? WOW. This was a private property and they REALLY need to hold more weddings here and let me come back for all of them. Jessica and Dustin had a beautiful Canton Wedding and I was more than honored to photograph it. There was no detail unnoticed and it was a perfect wedding. It’s one of those weddings where you could photograph it over and over just because you cannot get enough! clevelandweddingphotographer ohioweddingphotography ohioweddingphotographer

It just so happens their wedding colors perfectly match my branding. clevelandwedidngphotos1

And then the guys goofed off for awhile. ohiogroomsmenpictures

Isn’t this a perfect back drop for a wedding? It certainly doesn’t look like Ohio! Eric caught this perfectly. ohioceremonyphotography

Walking up the aisle with her father and down with her new husband. ohioweddingceremony

Having a moment with her father before they walked down the aisle. cantonweddingphoto cantonweddingphotos clevelandportraitsohio

I am a huge detail fanatic but Eric was the one who grabbed this awesome shot. clevelandphotographer

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Columbus Ohio Wedding Photographer | Beth and Matt

September 24, 2009 – 10:09 am

Beth and Matt had a beautiful wedding this summer and yes, I am behind on blogging. It was a gorgeous day despite the random rainy summer that we had. In the past I had worked with Bett’s sister and I also did their friend Dianna’s wedding. It’s always great being around people that you know. Thank you both for having me, it was a blast working with you and being with your friends and family!

Vendors:
Ceremony – St. James the Less Catholic Church
Reception – The Burgundy room at the Makoy Center
Cake – Elegant Cakes
DJ- Paul James from Ohio DJ Network

Beth’s only request: a picture of Matt when she was walking down the aisle. columbusphotographerwedding photographerohio columbusweddingphotos columbusweddingphotography photographerweddingohio

This wins my favorite series of images. These 2 were so great with each-other. It was so easy to take pictures! columbuswedding2 ohio wedding photographer ohioweddingphotographer columbuwedding

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Antigua Wedding Photography: Trash the Dress

September 23, 2009 – 10:09 pm

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Antigua Wedding Photography | Natalee and Brian

September 23, 2009 – 7:12 pm

Natalee and Brian got married on a perfect sunny day in Antigua. There wedding was one I have been waiting for, for some time. Natalee and I had worked together in the past on a very special gift for Brian. When it came to her wedding day it was like good friends and I enjoyed being around them and their family/friends.

Here is a list of vendors they used to make their destination wedding wonderful.

Resort: Sandals Antigua

Wedding Dress: Davids Bridal

Veil: Occansey Designs

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The most important advice I could also give to my destination couples. Wear sunscreen! antiguawedding1 Antigua444 Antigua496

The cutest first dance ever! Natalee was all smiles the whole way through. antigua111 antiguaweddng4 antiguaweddng5

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and Brian was looking equally as good! antigua222 TTD4

Relaxed portraiture. My thing. This needs to be a canvas on a wall asap! antiguawedding

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A little Miami fun | Miami Portrait Session

September 1, 2009 – 12:07 pm

In July I did a rather crazy traveling stint. I started in NYC for a boudoir marathon and then I went home for one day. Well, not even a day, I believe it was about 9 hours. Then I flew to Atlanta to meet Morgan where we hear jumped on our flight to Miami. We stayed with Jen in Miami for 3 days of shopping, relaxing and 3AM pizza stops. After that I headed straight to Chicago for my boudoir marathon there. Overall, it was the craziest 8 days of 2009 by far.

It was also great to hang out with friends and just relax (well most of the time) We decided since we were all together some pictures were a must. Well, needless to say after a couple hours of getting ready we did not last. Miami is just too damn hot. Maybe we lasted 20 minutes? Which we a complete joke considering we brought outfit changes and were really expecting to do it up.

Oh well though, that is life. I’m just glad we got some pictures of each other to update out websites, facebook, twitters, etc with.

Morgan is a photographer in Chicago doing weddings, children and much more!

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Jen is a wedding and aaaaaaaaamazing boudoir photographer in Edmonton!

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NYC Engagement Session

September 1, 2009 – 11:39 am

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Happy Monday!

August 10, 2009 – 10:18 am

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Mexico Trash the Dress

August 4, 2009 – 1:23 pm

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Thank you two again for having me, I had a blast getting to hang out with you and your family!

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Dawn and Jeremy: Destination wedding in Mexico

August 3, 2009 – 6:30 pm

Dawn and Jeremy got married on a gorgeous day at Occidental Grand Xcaret. I really have not seen a more stunning backdrop. Ceremony rights on the cliffs, ocean crashing in the background. On top of that, great details, vibrant colors, amazing family and a awesome couple!I honestly could not narrow this down and just had to stop somewhere! I still have their trash the dress to show too!

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