CVPS - First Place Winner!

July 2008 ~ Cuyahoga Valley Photographic Society Annual Photo Contest

I am an active member in the Cuyahoga Valley Photographic Society http://www.cvps.org/. For the 2008 Annual Photography Contest, I was honored with a First Place win in the catagory: People & Activities in the Park.

Thanks to my gorgous little subject, Grace (see "Grace" blog entry), for her help! I was very excited to win this particular catagory because of my portrait work.

The Cuyahoga Valley National Park has a special place in my heart. I am a member of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association http://www.cvnpa.org/ and a true advocate. How many people can say they have a National Park in their "backyard?" Get out their and enjoy what's ours. Learn about the Great Blue Heron - go for a hike or a bike ride! Ride the Scenic Railroad http://www.cvsr.com/! In a world that gas prices rule our life, get out of your car and enjoy the natural world that surrounds you!!


First Place - "A State of Grace" / People & Activities in the Park

Tracy & Tom

July 2008 ~ Brecksville, OH

Engagement time is so sweet. Tracy & Tom are going to be saying "I do" in October but I was there to capture all the joy of their engagement time. These two are a country boy & girl that I can only imagine first kissed on a straw bale while dreaming at a full moon.



Wedding packages thru Catherine Widemire Photography can include an Engagement photography session. With Tracy & Tom's Engagement session, they will receive a full size matted & framed photographic piece, to showcase at their wedding reception from their Engagement shoot.

Ozzie & Brutus

June 2008 ~ Cleveland Hts., OH

Meet a pair of Australian Shephards that are two of a kind but so separate in personality. Ozzie (light colored) is sweet and "innocent" and Brutus (dark colored), well - let's just say he's named well.

Baron & Bailey

June 2008 ~ Akron, OH

Word made it's way around my neighborhood pretty quickly that their was a photographer close by! These two little ones are a treasure and when they got in front of my camera, were as adorable as could be! Meet Baron & Bailey!

Marge & Blackie

June 2008 ~ North Royalton, OH

Family pets have always been something near and true to my heart. Marge & Blackie were photographed as a surprise to their owner for her birthday!

Diane

June 2008 ~ North Royalton, OH

Home is where your heart is. For Diane, her love is her beautiful flower garden.



After her shoot, Diane custom matted and framed her images to display as art throughout her home. This will give her year round enjoyment of the thing she loves the most.

Brendan & Elliana

May 2008 ~ Hinkley, OH

Big brother Brendan & Elliana love the outdoors, so it was very fitting to hike Hinkley Lake to catch them in action!

Grace

May 2008 ~ Brecksville, OH



It is an honor when families will travel to have me photograph them. This little girl, Grace, came in from the Grand Rapids, MI area for a shoot at Brecksville Reservation. It came down to the minute if we were was going to have sunshine or not! Heavy storms were in the area overnight and into that morning.

An updated note about this shoot... I was honored with a First Place win for one of the images taken at this shoot. More to come in a future blog entry :)

Kim & Walt

May 2008 ~ Mogadore, OH



First time expecting parents, Kim & Walt received a prenatal photo shoot as a baby shower gift! These can be arranged by presenting a gift certificate from Catherine Widemire Photography or as a surprise before the shower, as they did.



I photographed Kim & Walt at their golf course home and near by Mogadore Resevoir. Then a print of their choice was made up, matted & framed, to be ready to display at baby's shower. Once the shower was over, they were so excited to have this beautiful piece of art to hang just outside of baby's nursery. What a special gift it was!

Tyler Family

May 2008 ~ Akron, OH



A family that bonds is strong. These photographs of the Tyler family show that. Jason, Becca and their two sons Liam & Declan played & bonded while I captured every special moment. They represent why I love doing what I do. Being able to freeze time and love is what my photography is all about.

Laura & James

May 2008 ~ Akron, OH



There is nothing more special than capturing a mommy-to-be. To achieve this, I took Laura to one of my favorite places in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Everett Road Bridge. It was fun getting looks from horse mounted passer byers, as Laura showed her belly to the camera. She was a great sport!



After our shoot, we me up with her husband, James and their son, Benjamin. James' heritage from England shined thru to their son, as they played "Pooh Sticks" on this bridge.

Elliana

May 2008 ~ Akron, OH



It's Elli's first birthday! This beautiful little girl has the biggest dark blue eyes just like her mommy. She is a joy to photograph. Enjoy!

Laura & Paul

Spring was a very busy time for me. The weather was unpredictable it seemed, every time I had a scheduled session. Huge storms would roll in or it was scheduled to be blazing hot! Shooting in early morning or late evening was critical. I took advantage of the light and made some beautiful images! Enjoy!

April 2008 ~ Rockside Station/Independence OH

This couple flew in from Ft. Lauderdale for a family wedding and while in town, wanted me to capture them in the blossoming start of spring here in NE Ohio. Just being married three months earlier, these two were ready to play the part & loved the camera!

Welcome to my Blog

Hello to all! Welcome to my long awaited blog!

This year has been busy for me. I have started my photography business and thanks to my loyal clients, am growing rapidly!

To give credit to the work I have created in 2008, I will catch you up with some of my favorites shoots very soon!

In the meantime, I look forward to sharing new work and stories about all the wonderful people and places I get to meet along this photographic journey.

Thank you for your support! I look forward to seeing each of you from behind the lense very soon.

Catherine