Cavanaugh Photography Bloghttp://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/index.htmlNews Feedenken@cavanaughphoto.comCopyright 2009 Ken Cavanaugh2010-02-12T21:16:42-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:25:32 -0500Our blog has moved!ken@cavanaughphoto.comNews2010-02-12T21:16:42-05:00http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/cb600ffcc899b5461a440fa3055d1abb-40.html#unique-entry-id-40http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/cb600ffcc899b5461a440fa3055d1abb-40.html#unique-entry-id-40 http://cavanaughphotoblog.com/. You can catch the latest from Cavanaugh Photography there. Thanks for stopping by!]]>Christina & Jason’s engagement session in NYCken@cavanaughphoto.comWeddingsEngagementsDestinationsPortrait2010-01-21T23:35:04-05:00http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/christiana_jason_new_york_city_engagment.html#unique-entry-id-37http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/christiana_jason_new_york_city_engagment.html#unique-entry-id-37After an extremely busy 2009 I finally have some time to devote to the blog. Thank goodness!

Back in September Natalie and I went to New York City for our anniversary and while we were there I had the opportunity to photograph Christina and Jason’s engagement session. Christina and Jason are both in the entertainment industry. They met while working for Disney and Christina is currently a member of the famous Radio City Rockettes.

We had a perfect September day for their session. We started out in Central Park and then headed down West 72nd Street for some more urban shots. Christina and Jason were a great couple to work with and helped make our trip to NYC that much more memorable!

Here are a few favs from the session.

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As a result our poor blog has not seen a real update in quite awhile. For those who check here on a regular basis for updates, thanks for your patience! New stuff is coming soon.

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]]>Adam’s senior portrait sessionken@cavanaughphoto.comPortraitSeniorsKenStudioOutdoorIndoor2009-09-10T13:23:20-04:00http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/adam_senior_portraits.html#unique-entry-id-35http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/adam_senior_portraits.html#unique-entry-id-35Adam is a senior at North Olmsted High School and his Mom Liz has been our kids’ preschool teacher since we’ve moved to Berea. So I was really looking forward to this session.

We started in the studio for some headshots and formals and then headed to downtown Olmsted Falls. Adam is really active in marching band so we definitely wanted to get some pics with his trombone. We had a lot of fun and got some really great images too. Thanks Adam!

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It was a very long time coming but I finally took some new photos (in our soon to be “officially” open new studio!) of the kids Monday night. Since we knew how difficult it would be to get all six kids to sit together cooperate and smile we decided to do head shots and then put them in a composite. Natalie had the vision for this before we even started shooting. The print will 40x20 when it’s completed and will be displayed in our office.

For those of you who don’t know are children are from left to right: Abbi (12 yrs), Alex (10 yrs), Noah (7 yrs), Julia (5 yrs), Anna (2 yrs( and Ian (1 yr).

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]]>Katy & Matt's enagement sessionken@cavanaughphoto.comEngagementsHuntington Beach KenPortraitOutdoorWeddings2009-08-26T13:30:09-04:00http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/katy_matt_engagement_photos.html#unique-entry-id-33http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/katy_matt_engagement_photos.html#unique-entry-id-33I will be photographing Katy & Matt’s wedding this January so the warm summer evening at Huntington Beach was quite a contrast to the winter wedding they (and I) are looking forward to. It was a perfect summer evening for photographs and Katy & Matt made it way too easy to get great shots. They have such strong chemistry and they’re both very comfortable in front of the camera.

Here are a few of my picks from their session.

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I started at Danielle’s parent’s home where she got ready. Once we finished up there we were off to St. Basil the Great in Brecksville for the ceremony. Afterwards we headed off to University Circle for photos around the lagoon at The Cleveland Museum of Art. The sky was perfectly overcast and provided beautiful, soft light for their photos.

The reception was held at Ridge Manor Party Center in Brooklyn. After a great meal and plenty of dancing we ended the evening with a few photos with some sparklers in honor of Independence Day.

Here are some of my favs from the day.

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]]>Oh yeah... the blog.ken@cavanaughphoto.comNone2009-06-03T13:44:16-04:00http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/72bc24366e7920278eee19a4fa11b32d-28.html#unique-entry-id-28http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/72bc24366e7920278eee19a4fa11b32d-28.html#unique-entry-id-28
To those of you who check the blog on a regular basis, our apologies. I promise to get some fresh content online very soon. Thanks for your patience!]]>Mary & Matt’s engagement sessionken@cavanaughphoto.comEngagementsPortraitWeddingsOutdoorKen2009-05-08T10:52:37-04:00http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/mary_matt_engagement.html#unique-entry-id-27http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/mary_matt_engagement.html#unique-entry-id-27I met Mary and Matt at Coe Lake in Berea for their engagement session. The sky was a little overcast which worked really well for that time of day providing soft, even light for their photos. Throughout their session it became obvious how much Mary and Matt enjoy just being together. They gave me their best smiles every time they looked at each other.

Thanks for the great session guys!

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Once we finished up photos at the church we went straight to Firestone Country Club for the reception. We took some photos on the golf course before we headed into the dining room. During dinner Michael Sonata offered an incredible tribute to old blue eyes himself as he sang several Sinatra favorites. He sounded so much like Frank Sinatra I found myself forgetting that I wasn’t listening to a CD. Bill from Pro Disc Entertainment was the MC and DJ for the evening and packed the dance floor. Everyone seemed to be having a blast!

Here are a few of our favorites from the day. Enjoy!

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Though it was difficult to narrow it down here are some favs from the shoot. Enjoy!

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Most couples know each other for a few years before they tie the knot as did Kim and Ron.... plus another decade or two.

Kim and Ron had met years ago and had fallen in love but they knew that as much as they wanted to follow their hearts they knew that they answered to much higher Authority. It wasn’t their time, yet.

On Saturday, March 7th, their time finally had come! The ceremony and reception were at Cuyahoga Valley Church. Afterwards we took a few photos just outside the church building. I was so glad to see that we had such a warm day in March!

Renee came along to help shoot this one. Here are some of our picks.

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Here are some of my favorites from their session.

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Here are some of my picks.

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]]>Marcie & Anthony’s engagement sessionken@cavanaughphoto.comWeddingsEngagementsPortraitOutdoorKen2009-03-16T21:00:00-04:00http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/marcie_anthony_engagement_session.html#unique-entry-id-18http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/marcie_anthony_engagement_session.html#unique-entry-id-18I don’t photograph a lot of outdoor sessions in the winter but I happened to have three engagement sessions a couple of Saturdays ago, (purely by coincidence - really!). There was just enough fresh snow on the ground to cover the dead of winter that can make photographing outdoors this time of year such a challenge. Being that I had three sessions in one day I couldn’t travel to various locations which brought about another challenge; to photograph three couples in the same area (in and around the Olmsted Falls David Fortier River Park) and make each session unique.

Marcie and Anthony were my first session of the day. Even though there was a good amount of snow on the ground it wasn’t unbearably cold. Anthony and Marcie both warmed up to the camera quickly and we got some great stuff!

Some favs below.

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The reception was held at The Crowne Plaza in Middleburg Hts. TKO Entertainment was there to provide the entertainment and the dance floor was packed all night!

Here are a few favs from the day. Enjoy!

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And speaking of bridal shows we will be at the Westlake Holiday Inn tomorrow from 12:00 noon to 3:00 PM. For more information or to register go to www.cleveland-wedding.com. Stop by and see us!

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]]>Kristen’s College Graduation Portraitsken@cavanaughphoto.comPortraitPhotographyKen2009-02-12T15:10:05-05:00http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/kristen.html#unique-entry-id-13http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/kristen.html#unique-entry-id-13Almost everyone gets high school senior portraits but Kristen’s mom Donna felt that it was important to commemorate her daughter's college graduation as well. Kristen’s parents are very proud of her and with good reason. Kristen will be graduating with a pharmacy degree this spring.

I went to Kristen's parents' home in Lyndhurst for the session. Kristen was very relaxed in front of the camera and was a lot of fun to photograph. I also had the opportunity to try out a few new backgrounds as we are accumulating more and more in preparation for our new camera room (coming soon). Here are a few of my favorites from the session.

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I had to drop something off at my kid’s elementary school yesterday. As I was leaving I noticed a class project that was on display about Martin Luther King Jr. The wall was covered with construction paper portraits of Dr. King and underneath each portrait were the words “My dream is...” along with some lines for the children to fill in their own dreams. I stopped for a moment to read a few. Their dreams ranged from the grandiose ending of poverty, world hunger and global warming to the more personal of wanting to be a professional athlete or a policeman. I smiled at most and chuckled at others.

Then I read one that was quite sobering. A little girl wrote, “My dream is that my mommy and daddy will love each other and stay together.” “Wow,” I thought, “what caused her to write those words?”

We live in an age where personal happiness supersedes personal responsibility. Many people enter marriage with the attitude that if it doesn’t work out then divorce is always an option. But I wonder what would happen if we lived as though there was no option. What if we truly took the marriage commitment to heart? What if we agreed that the word divorce would never come from our lips in the midst of a conflict? Wouldn’t we try just that much harder to make it work?

I am not an expert on marriage. I’m just a guy who’s been married for fourteen years. I can attest to the fact that every (and I mean every) marriage falls on hard times, but I can also testify to how much better things can be and how much deeper your relationship can grow once you’re on the other side of those trials. When I got married I had no idea what I was in for. I didn’t have a clue how difficult things could get. I also had no idea how good things could be and that I could love anyone as much as I love Natalie now.

As important as it is to love each other for better or for worse it is prudent to ask questions before you take the walk down the aisle. As difficult and embarrassing as it may be to cancel a wedding it is far less devastating than divorce, especially where children are involved. When Natalie and I were engaged we went through a book called “Before you say I do” (Amazon link). While it certainly does not offer any guarantees it does help to determine how well matched you and your future spouse are and how you might handle difficult times and decisions.

By the way, it is a faith based book but don’t let that scare you. You need to find out where you and your future spouse each stand on those issues as well.

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]]>Lindsay & Brian - 2008 feature - October 4, 2008ken@cavanaughphoto.comWeddingsPhotographyKen2009-02-04T00:52:21-05:00http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/lindsay_brian_wedding.html#unique-entry-id-11http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/lindsay_brian_wedding.html#unique-entry-id-11Lindsay & Brian

Now that we (finally) have a blog we thought it might be fun to feature some of our weddings from last year. Our first 2008 feature is Lindsay and Brian’s wedding. Lindsay sticks out in my head as one of the most radiant brides that I have had the pleasure to photograph. She had such a warm demeanor and seemed just to be smiling all day long. Brian is a firefighter with a great sense of humor and when they looked at each other it was magic. It made my job so easy!

They had a beautiful October day for their wedding. The ceremony was held at Lakewood United Methodist Church. We stopped at the Cleveland Museum of Art for a few photos and then headed to Massimo da Milano’s for the reception.

Here are some of our favorites from that day. Enjoy!

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This closing image was taken in the lower level of Massimo's. I loved the texture in the brick.]]>Where it all began.ken@cavanaughphoto.comPhotographyPersonalMiscellaneousKen2009-01-23T09:39:24-05:00http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/where_it_all_began.html#unique-entry-id-9http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/where_it_all_began.html#unique-entry-id-9Man I love shooting with digital equipment. I love the instant feedback. I love the versatility that it affords... but there’s still a small part of me that misses film.

Throughout my high school years my schedule always included a lot of art classes, ranging from ceramics to painting & drawing to screen printing. I loved and wanted to pursue a career in the arts but never felt like I found my niche. That was until my senior year. I took a Photo 1 class and instantly fell in love. I don’t know if it was the feeling I got the first time looked through the prism of my Pentax K1000 or the lingering smell of developer on my fingertips. I just loved it all.

Photography has changed dramatically since those days. Film is kept alive mostly by enthusiasts and the movie studios in Hollywood. With digital I can carry my darkroom (Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop) on my MacBook Pro and process photos while sipping on a cup of coffee at Starbucks. As much as I love digital and all of the cool things that can be done with it, I still get nostalgic every now and then and miss being in a “real” darkroom.

Would I ever want to go back to film? No... but I am very grateful that I started there. I don’t think that I would be the photographer that I am today if it wasn’t for my experience with both film and digital. Together they have helped me greatly to grow in my art and my technique.

Ken

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My first SLR. The Pentax K1000. It was a no frills 100% manual camera and it was awesome!]]>Announcing new save the date designs!!ken@cavanaughphoto.comEngagementsWeddingsProductsAnnouncementsKen2009-01-21T16:57:59-05:00http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/save_the_dates.html#unique-entry-id-8http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/save_the_dates.html#unique-entry-id-8Natalie, Renee and I have all been busy coming up with new designs for our Save the Date cards and magnets. The colors can be customized to match your wedding. Here are a few of our new designs...

Ken

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Spear_6]]>I feel like a chick.ken@cavanaughphoto.comMiscellaneousWeddingsKen2009-01-16T10:34:22-05:00http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/wedding_chicks.html#unique-entry-id-7http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/wedding_chicks.html#unique-entry-id-7Well not really (even though I think I just broke several man laws) but we are very excited to announce the we are now a preferred professional on The Wedding Chicks website. We will be posting real weddings and engagement sessions from time to time so keep an eye out for yours!

Ken

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If you would like more information or would like to schedule a consultation you can call us at 440.843.4554 or simply fill out the contact form on our website and we'll get right back to you.

BTW, the offer cannot be combined with any other promotions and it is applicable to new contracts only.

Ken

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]]>Ashley - Part Iken@cavanaughphoto.comPortraitSeniorsKen2009-01-14T01:01:08-05:00http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/73ee4e6327f8def7863de1f16f65ece9-4.html#unique-entry-id-4http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/73ee4e6327f8def7863de1f16f65ece9-4.html#unique-entry-id-4I traveled to Solon last night for Ashley’s senior portrait session. Ashley was a lot of fun to work with and she really enjoys being photographed. She exhibits a great deal of confidence in front of the camera and it definitely comes across in the images. I brought a new red background that I was itching to try out so you can imagine how stoked I was when I saw that she had chosen a red sweater for one of her outfits I set up the background, posed Ashley and “click!” Oh yeah! We had a winner! In fact we dubbed the new background “The Ashley” in her honor.

Since we started her session toward the evening we scheduled her outdoor photos for an upcoming Saturday. Weather permitting those photos will be coming soon...

Ken

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And there it is. Ashley posing in front of "The Ashley." :)

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booker_green]]>Just another day for Jack Bauerken@cavanaughphoto.comMiscellaneousPersonal2009-01-13T01:28:11-05:00http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/jack_bauer_24.html#unique-entry-id-3http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/jack_bauer_24.html#unique-entry-id-3For those of you who do not know, Natalie and I are huge 24 fans. So over the last couple of nights we spent, no we “invested” four hours watching the season premier. So far it’s looking to be a good (but not great) season. The “24: Redemption” movie was outstanding and left me with high expectations for the new season. So far they haven’t quite been met. There are still twenty hours left, so there is hope. (Heck. Heroes took three or four episodes this season before it fully got my attention). What is it that’s bothering me? I don’t know exactly. Could it be that I’ve seen Jack Bauer save the world one too many times? Or maybe it was that topcoat that made him look less like the “don’t even think about messing with me” Jack Bauer and more like an insurance salesman. I can’t tell you how glad I was to see him ditch it for a black long sleeve tee and a flack jacket toward the end of hour four. “Alright. ” I thought to myself, “Now that’s Jack Bauer!” I think even Jack felt better in the flack jacket than the dress slacks and and button down shirt. I know I would if I were him... but then again I am definitely not him.

Ken

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"Now Mr. Jones, If you were to die TODAY would you be certain that your wife and kids were taken care of!!?"]]>Jennifer & Greg - December 27th, 2008ken@cavanaughphoto.comWeddingsAkronKen2009-01-10T22:15:04-05:00http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/jennifer_greg.html#unique-entry-id-2http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/jennifer_greg.html#unique-entry-id-2St. Bernard’s church in Akron. The reception venue (also historic) was at the Akron Civic Theater and was catered by Taste of Excellence (great, great food!). The reception was immediately after the ceremony so we weren’t able to stop anywhere else between the ceremony and reception but we did get a chance to slip away for a few photographs in the main auditorium.

Ken

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]]>It's about time.ken@cavanaughphoto.comGeneralMiscellaneous2009-01-07T23:05:23-05:00http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/fb46cc5e4b56f5213c38c1e2d14e4257-0.html#unique-entry-id-0http://www.cavanaughphoto.com/blog/page1/files/fb46cc5e4b56f5213c38c1e2d14e4257-0.html#unique-entry-id-0Man! This is something I've been wanting to do for quite awhile but it’s been hard to find the time to do so until now.

It’s not like we’re busy or anything. What? With my wife Natalie and I running a 60-70 per year wedding photography biz and six, (yes I did say six) kids why wouldn’t I have time for a blog?

Again, I’m really excited to finally be getting this off the ground! Throughout the life of this online journal I hope to bring you the latest weddings, sessions and news about Cavanaugh Photography as well as occasional personal news item. At this point I plan to provide most of the articles but you will hear from my fellow photographers Lynn and Renee from time to time and maybe... just maybe I might be able to get Natalie to post a thing or two. We’ll see.

Thanks for taking the time to check out the Cavanaugh Photography blog. You can also find us at our website or on facebook.
More to come...

Ken

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