Cope Photography

Last Friday, I met up with Bianca and Randy to do their engagement session. Due to weather and my crazy schedule, their engagement session kept getting rescheduled, but I’m so glad it did… because the weather was perfect and the flowers were gorgeous! We had a great time walking around the Park of Roses, and narrowly avoiding the sprinklers. Randy and Bianca are getting married this month, May 31, at the Kelton House, downtown.

So here are a few favs and, as usual, a slideshow.

I love this in black and white! These two are so great with each other, and are constantly making each other crack up. I definitely think laughter is key in a good marriage!

The flowers and trees were in their full glory that day. I love the movement in this one with the wind blowing through Bianca’s hair.

And a good black and white ol’ closeup. I just thought it was so sweet how they were staring into each others eyes.

And now the slideshow…

Slideshow direct link:
http://www.copephotography.com/slideshows/bianca_randy

This was my second wedding from last Saturday, April 26. I just got caught up in being a mommy to my sick child this week and haven’t had a chance to blog until this morning. So now while Allie is peacefully sleeping (finally) I would love to share this beautiful wedding with all of you.

Mike and Lindsay have been such a joy to work with. I mean I love all my clients, but these two are just truly wonderful people. We’ve gotten to hang out several times, and it is always just relaxed and comfortable. I believe they could be friends with anybody, and I’m pretty sure they are. They also introduced me to Amanda Ellis of Bakery Gingham, which has been great as she and I have been able to network, and I’ve been able to eat her cupcakes… yum! Thanks guys for letting me be a part of all of this with you!

Ok, so here goes… as usual a few of my favorites, and then the slideshow.

Lindsay’s flowers were gorgeous! Here’s a shot of her bouquet, but all the flowers the whole day were amazing also.
They were done by Steven Cox, of Steven Cox Flowers, (614) 224-6555, he did a beautiful job.

Both the ceremony and the reception were held at Confluence Park Restaurant.

Here’s a shot of their beautiful wedding cake made by Amanda Ellis of Bakery Gingham. Not only was it pretty, but it tasted great too!

And now the slideshow…

One thing I love about being a wedding photographer is that I get the chance to network with other wedding professionals.

One such wedding professional is Alison Feamster. Alison is a certified professional makeup artist, and she specializes in airbrush makeup. I got the chance last week to hang out with her and do some pictures of her for her website. So I thought that while I’d be posting a few images here, I might as well interview her a little bit.

I can say that I have done two engagement sessions, one portrait session, and a wedding where she has done the bride’s makeup, and they’ve all looked fantastic! She truly does an amazing job at making people feel comfortable and natural looking, while also making their eyes pop for the camera. As I am not one that knows anything about makeup, nor do I wear it very often, that’s high praise from me.

Now on with the images and the interview.

Meredith: When did you begin doing makeup professionally?
Alison: I got my start in the industry in 2001 while working in Public Relations and Marketing at a medical spa in San Francisco, California. It was during this time I discovered my passion for makeup and the beauty industry. I desired to learn more, so I went to school to become licensed as an esthetician. Though I have always worked in spas doing makeup, it was not until after my own wedding in June 2006 that I decided to pursue my freelance makeup career. Planning my wedding, I had a difficult time finding a reliable, inexpensive, yet talented makeup artist to come on location to do my makeup, as well as the bridal party’s. I ended up doing my own makeup for my wedding and upon returning from my honeymoon, I decided to launch my own freelance makeup business and have loved every minute since.

Meredith: What do you love most about what you do?
Alison: I love meeting new people. Also, there is something special about helping people look and feel beautiful.

Meredith: What is the difference between airbrushed makeup and traditional wedding makeup? What makes it a better option?
Alison: Airbrush makeup is a newer trend to Columbus, Ohio and the Midwest. It is a fine mist of special foundation sprayed on the face using an airbrush and compressor. The results are a flawless, natural looking application that lasts all day and night. It differs from traditional foundation in that less makeup is used to achieve a flawless complexion. It is the perfect choice for brides and those looking for a picture perfect look.

Meredith: What is your wedding day makeup philosophy?
Alison: I create a wedding day look for the bride and bridal party that is you, only better!

Meredith: Why would you say that it is important for a bride to have her makeup done professionally?
Alison: Getting your makeup professionally applied on your wedding day eliminates any worry and stress for the bride. Since no two faces are alike, no two makeup applications are the same. Being a professional, I have worked with many brides and know what features to play up or down and what looks best on every face.

Meredith: What was your favorite part of getting married?
Alison: Knowing that I get to spend the rest of my life with my best friend Jimmy!

Thanks Alison, it was a lot of fun!

For more information about Alison’s services

Alison Feamster
Phone: 614.327.9632
E-mail: inquiry@alisonfeamster.com

alisonfeamster.com

Here’s a few images of Alison in action, from Branwen and Erik’s wedding on Saturday.

As you can see by the post below, I was out of commision (aka in the hospital in pain) on Kim and Chad’s Wedding Day. I felt so bad calling Kim, while she was getting her hair done, to tell her that I wasn’t able to be there, but I was glad to tell her that it was all taken care of, and that Ashley and Jess would be there as scheduled. It looks like it was a gorgeous day, and I’m jealous that I didn’t get to be the one taking these beautiful pictures.

So here are a few of Jess’s images of the day…

I love the bridesmaid’s and Kim’s flowers! Such a beautiful color pallette.

Jess is always fantastic at getting detail shots that I just love! Here’s a few of my favs.

And a hot one of Kim’s shoes…

Kim looked amazing! I love her dress. I’m thinking she and I have got to go out and do some more bridals, just because I’m so jealous I didn’t get to photograph her in this dress.

Here’s a quiet moment before the ceremony.

and a fun moment from after the ceremony…

And finally here’s a few of Kim and Chad together.

I love the movement in this one as Chad carried Kim across the street.

Kim and Chad, Congratulations!

On Monday morning, I met up with Janine and Brian out at Easton. They are getting married in July of this year. We had a ton of fun hanging out, and it was a gorgeous day… although still a little bit cold. However, Janine braved it and I’m so happy with how the pictures came out.

I love Janine’s smile in this one… so cute!

Brian looks great in this color! He and Janine went shopping at Banana Republic before our session, and I think they picked well.

I played with fading out the colors a little bit on this one below, and then bumped up the contrast.
I love how it shows off Janine’s hair and makeup. (Janine had her makeup done by Alison Feamster, who always does a great job)

… this is also my sister’s favorite.

A nice little engagement ring shot…

And then we roamed around Gahanna a little bit, and had an excellent lunch at Old Bag of Nails there.
Check out Janine’s awesome pink heels! Oww Oww!

Thanks Janine and Brian! I hope that you guys love them… and now the slideshow.