Marion has been such a wonderful city for Kaufman Kramer. Our second wedding ever took place in Marion and it's always nice to come back to a city we've grown to love. In such a small town, everyone seems to know everyone, and that by far has been the best publicity for us. I think the thing I enjoy the most is the challenge to create something new for each client in the same town. Nicole and Brian heard about us through the Marion grapevine and they already had a great idea of the kind of photography we produce.

Wedding day was actually the third shoot they've had with us, and there are even plans to do one more session soon! (pics to follow of course...)

I think that as a creative professional, we seek out clients that understand what photography means to us. It's so much more than just... sign here, we'll show up then. It's about getting to know people, building rapport, and just having fun doing what you love to do.

We really had a great time shooting with Nicole and Brian, and judging from the already numerous Facebook comments, I'm confident that their photos will be treasured for many years to come. Congratulations you two!!!

-Steve

As I was perusing the internet the other day I found this really awesome video by a VFX artist named Sam O'Hare. The video that he produced was simply amazing. It's a time-lapse video using a Nikon D3 with a tilt-shift lens. The effect that he achieved makes the video look like a city of "miniatures". It's not quite the same as shooting straight video with the D3, but the time-lapse turned out great and achieved a unique look.

The article of how he did it is here.

Check out his awesome work. Very cool.

-Steve

(Watch it in HD for the best look)

The Sandpit from Sam O'Hare on Vimeo.

I had been looking forward to shooting with Lauren and Dustin for quite some time. We had an absolutely perfect day to shoot outside. Being in Ohio, it's really anyone's guess as to whether mother nature will cooperate.

Any time I can get by the water it just triggers inspiration. The surf, the warm sun, the cool breeze... it all makes for some epic photography. It just feels good.

Lauren picked out some great outfits to bring along which gave us an opportunity to really push what we could get out of their engagement session. When they stepped in front of the lens, I just knew. Their love for each other came through with every shot. I couldn't ask for anything more... the day was perfect.

Enjoy the vid / pics!

-Steve

(Watch it in HD, I promise it's worth it!)

I love shooting at the beach, and luckily, we've had quite a few couples this year that were excited to make the drive up to one of the most beautiful areas in Ohio. This summer has provided us with some amazing weather and gorgeous sunsets. Ashley and Jimmy first approached us during the winter months about their wedding plans. I knew from the first time I sat down with Ashley that this was going to an opportunity to shoot something really special. Jimmy had experience with wake-boarding from an early age, so doing a shoot up at the lake was naturally perfect for him. Ashley is simply radiant, and her personality comes across in every photo.

I wanted to share some of my favorite pics from their shoot, and I think you'll agree, they look great together!

-Steve

Steve and I had a great time shooting Sarah and Michael's wedding a couple weekends ago. The sun was shining, and everyone was in great spirits! Sarah and Michael got married at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Columbus, Ohio.  Shortly after, their reception was held at the Ohio State Bar Association which was very close by.

The day went very smoothly, and everyone enjoyed the down-time before the ceremony.  Everyone's nerves were calm, which made our job that much easier and allowed us to produce some beautiful photography for a lovely couple.

The night ended with several formal dances at the reception hall.  Lots of guests got involved in the dancing, which proved to be a lot of fun for everyone.

Congratulations to Sarah and Mike!

Many of our clients ask us about the little pocket camera we often carry around with us on wedding day. If you've followed our blog for awhile, you often see a little "behind the scenes" video or two. I think it's a lot of fun to see what the bride was up to right before she walked down the aisle, or how we created some of our favorite photos. In this case, I wanted to something extra special together for Andi and Nick. Thank you both again for helping us create some amazing photography! We were (and still are) truly honored.

-Steve

On a hot and humid 90˚ day in June (the 26th to be exact) we had the distinct pleasure of photographing Andi and Nick's wedding in downtown Columbus, Ohio. The day started with the girls at Andi and Nick's house, getting ready and drinking mimosas.  Andi had some great surprises in store for her, and she soon found out that Nick had gotten her a Burberry watch and a Louis Vitton handbag!

As the morning drew to a close, Steve stuck with the girls as I ventured off to find the guys at the Hilton in downtown Columbus.  I found Nick and his guys relaxing and enjoying a brand new bottle of Johnny Walker Blue Label in their hotel room as they reflected on their recent trip to Las Vegas for Nick's bachelor party. Nick was pleasantly surprised when he was presented with Andi's gift, a beautiful Tag Heuer watch.

In the afternoon, all of the families and both sides of the bridal party met at the church for some last minute prep work and some pre-formal action.  Soon after it was ceremony time.  We really enjoyed shooting at The First Congregational Church because we had a lot of freedom of movement and were able to capture some nice angles on the couple during the ceremony.

After a few more formals, it was time to party. Andi and Nick chose the Columbus Athanaeum as their reception site, and it proved to be a very beautiful location with plenty of room for the live band, large projector screen and hoppin' dance floor.

Congratulations Andi and Nick, we had an amazing time capturing your wedding day!