Jenn + Patrick + Scioto Mile + Engagement Session + Columbus, Ohio

May 15, 2017 by phalterman79

Jenn and Patrick at Scioto Mile and Schiller Park

In late April we scheduled engagement photos thinking the weather would be warm enough to be “comfortable” without jackets for short bursts of time and the spring flowers would be in full bloom and trees would be lush with fresh buds. Ohio, as usual, had its own agenda. It was cold, oh so cold. We made best of it and took some fun photos with their dog Chessie.

We decided though that would meet again when it was warmer and take some more photos and met up in early may for a session at Scioto Mile.

The weather again tried to scare us away but the evening erupted into a fantastic sunset. Shades of purples and oranges helped create some of my favorite images ever!

Chris+ Erin + Ohio State Fair + Engagement Session+ Columbus Ohio

August 9, 2016 by phalterman79 Leave a Comment

Chris and Erin’s Ohio State Fair Engagement Photos

When I found out my friends Chris and Erin had got engaged, i knew i had to have them in front of the camera. With the Ohio State Fair happening, I knew it was the perfect venue for us to do the their engagement photos. We spent the evening at the Ohio State Fair, riding rides, eating cotton candy, and laughing. These two are so at ease with each other and know how to make each other smile so easily! Chris and Erin are starting thier new married life in just three short weeks. Chris proposed to Erin with a beautiful Sapphire ring with band that was custom molded from a twig. The ring was something Erin had always dreamed of having.

Danielle and Scott Engagement Photos Schillar Park

May 2, 2016 by phalterman79 Leave a Comment

Danielle and Scott Engagement Photos

SchIller Park, German Village Columbus Ohio

As mentioned in earlier blog posts, Ohio’s weather hasn’t cooperated lately and finally we had chilly but sunny spring weekend to meet up at the beautiful Schiller Park in the Historic German Village for Scott and Danielle’s engagement session. We took a stroll through the park as they told me about their first date, the renovations of Danielle’s old house as they plan to sell it and prepare for the merging of households. These two love birds laughed so easily together and smiled so much it was infectious.

We are going to have so much fun at their wedding!
Scott and Danielle’s summer wedding will be held at the gorgeous Irongate Equestrian Center.

Scavenger hunt turned proposal

January 3, 2016 by phalterman79

Scavenger hunt turned proposal!

Chris and Brandi didn’t get to spend Christmas together as they both traveled to see their families. When they both came home, Chris set up a Christmas scavenger hunt for Brandi. Little did she know, he had the best treasure at the end! He kept throwing me off by saying things like “I hope the clue is still there” or “this one was really hard to hide”.

Chris got her a french press with a note inside reading “Christmas Scavenger Hunt! First clue is in the christmas tree”. In the Tree was ten clues related to their likes, and experiences together. The final clue led to “the best view in the city”; they both agreed it was the view of the City from COSI overlooking the Olentangy river and Downtown Columbus.

When they arrived at the river’s edge, Chris quickly dropped to one knee and held Brandi’s hand as he asked her for her hand in marriage. Brandi, in tears, said yes and hugged him tightly.

A surprise wedding in German Village, Lindeys

October 1, 2015 by phalterman79 Leave a Comment

German Village Wedding Surprise

The Engagement Party

Hayley and Shawn have been together for many many moons. They have a beautiful daughter, Charlotte, whom I have featured many times over the past year.
Back in January, Hayley messaged me about a different type of photo session; an engagement party! They invited around 90 guests to attend a luncheon announcing their engagement at Lindy’s in German Village. They also had a surprise in store for everyone.

Hayley and Shawn got up in front of their friends to thank everyone for coming, and they were so happy to have all of their friends and family there, but that they also had a special announcement; they are all guests currently at their wedding!

A SURPRISE WEDDING

Hayley’s Dad was flabbergasted to say the least. Her mom happily ran around hugging guests out of excitement. They invited everyone to enjoy their cocktails and drinks as they went to get ready for the ceremony.
Hayley had a dress waiting for her, as well as Shawn having a suit to put on. She did a first look for her father, and her mother as well.

They were married on the upstairs patio at Lindey’s in German Village.

The Wedding

Columbus Marriage Celebration of Tricia and Suzan

September 15, 2015 by phalterman79 Leave a Comment

Suzan and Tricia were legally wedded after 14 years together when SCOTUS ruled in favor of same sex marriage.
They celebrated their union by having a big party with their friends and family this past weekend at the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Columbus.They enjoyed a buffet with family and friends and spent the evening doing karaoke, at one point Tricia’s Dad singing a Irish Ballad off his cell phone. It was a fun evening. The tables were decorated with balloons, and unique vintage soda bottles, as well as slinkys, rubik’s cubes and paddle balls.

Venue: Fraternal Order of Eagles- East Linden
Karaoke: Karaoke by Brie

A Chilling Engagement Session

May 19, 2015 by phalterman79

A chilling Engagement Session

Blackhawks /Reds super-fans Chelsea and Matt are getting married in September at the Bushnell Center in Springfield. Their love of Hockey, and the Cincy Reds, will be well incorporated into their wedding, so why not their engagements session too!

I braved the ice with my camera yet again, to get these two enjoying some laps at the Springfield Chiller Ice Rink.
After our skating escapades, we went for a quick walk downtown to the fountains and took some fun shots there as well.

A CHILLING ENGAGEMENT SESSION — The Chiller, Springfield Ohio

Aileen

July 23, 2014 by phalterman79

Last year i photographed Matt and Tiffanys engagement, and wedding photos.
This adorable couple, who’s love is so infections always made me smile. How could you not? They laugh so easily together and the comfort between the two of them, relaxes you into wanting to know them forever.

Soon after they were married, They announced the upcoming arrival of thier first child, Aileen. A few weeks ago, we dicussed doing photos for Miss Aileen.

What they surprised me with as they were unpacking her clothes was a cute tshirt that looked a little big, it took me a moment to realize why they had bought it. They were letting me in on thier little secret.

Jeff and Roby Ann Engagement Photos

March 8, 2014 by phalterman79

Jeff and Roby Ann’s engagement session