Why we love what we do!!

I wanted to share another thank you we received from an awesome couple after our e-session with them. And for the record, they have it wrong we thank THEM!! Our couples make our job the best. Thank YOU Melanie and Mike!!

"Kristy and Jimmy,


You guys are AMAZING!!!!!! We had the BEST TIME EVER yesterday!! We could not have asked for a better day or a better experience.. You guys ROCK and made everything so so fun and so so easy!! All we could talk about on the way home is how much fun we had and how we cannot wait to see the pictures.. and we were bummed that it was over because we had such an amazing time with you guys!! We are totally ready to do it again!! (and we would in a heartbeat!!) :-) :-)
We are IN LOVE with the sneak peak pictures that we saw on Facebook.. Your work is absolutely incredible!! You two have a very, very special gift when it comes to photography.. We cannot wait to see the rest of the pictures!!
We cannot thank you enough for everything.. We cannot wait for our wedding either.. We will all have a great time!! (And we will have the BEST pictures on the planet!!) :-)You guys ROCK!! Thank you so very much, Kristy and Jimmy!!


Melanie :-)"

Jenn and Kevin- Married

 What a beautiful fall day it was!! Congratulations to Jenn and Kevin Boyle. They exchange vows at the Omni Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh this Friday. Kevin was so entertaining on the dance floor and Jenn was a vision. Have a great time on your honeymoon guys!!

Kristy

Bright lights, Big City

Congratulations to the new Mr and Mrs. Sykulla!! They exchanged vows on top of MT. Washington and celebrated the occasion at the Sherdian at Station Square Thank you for letting us be a part of such a special day!!

Kristy

Greg and Alyx- Married

On September 4, 2010 Greg and Alyx became husband and wife. Friends and family celebrated at the Lake Club in Poland. A beauiful fall day made the outdoor Horderve hour so enjoyable. Then the couple was off to their honeymoon in Italy. Congratulations guys!!

Kristy

Jenni and Paul- Married

Planes, Trains, Beaches and Wine. We would like to congratulate Jenni and Paul! They celebrated after the ceremony at Debonne Winery. A super cool wedding, from the Bi-Plane, to the Lake, and the Winery you can't get a better setting. looking forward to our dinner next week!!

Kristy

And They Lived Happily Ever After

Erin and Steve have a fairy tale romance. And it has just begun. Congratulation to you both. Erin could not have looked more beautiful and Steve was a real life Price Charming. We had a fabulous time with your friends and family. I could not believe that dance floor. Best dance off- EVER!! Thanks guys!!

Kristy

Victor and Odessa- Married

 Congrats to the new Mr. and Mrs. Morales!!! The skies cleared up with a little help from above and what a beautiful day it turned out to be. It was wonderful to meet all of your family and friends. The Rose Garden was the perfect spot for your outdoor wedding. Jimmy and I would like to personally thank Victor for proudly serving our country.

Kristy

Kaitie and Josh- Married!!

Congratulations to Josh and Kaitie!! They exchanged vows in Oberlin on August 14, 2010. We had a great time with your family and friends. The rain did not slow them down, and it certainly did not damper the day. With the reception smelling like chocolate from the fountain, guests danced the night away.

Kristy

Mazel Tov!!!

Jimmy and I would like to add Hayley and Seth to our June 2011 roster. We met with them in early August and are so excited to be apart of their big day. Add some of the Jewish Traditions will make this wedding all the more special. Pink and Black will be the foundation of the day we will be capturing at Edgewood Country Club. We can't wait until your E-session in October. See you there!! Thanks guys.

Kristy

Shoot Your Shooters

Jimmy and I are rolling out a new contest. Starting September 1 2010, during all of our upcoming fall engagement sessions. Here is how it will work: At the beginning of your e-session you must tell us you would like to shoot your shooters. Then it is up to you. At any point during your session you get to turn the cameras on us. You get two shots (one each) You pick the setting, background and you must position us, however you like. WE WILL LISTEN, but we cannot help you. Then simply snap your image. It will be added to our contest board on facebook. Then you must get votes!! Tell all of your friends and family to vote for the image you shot. The couple with the most votes at the end of the contest wins! Wins what? A 32" Phillips Flat Screen HDTV to enjoy as a newlywed couple. Winner will be announced December 1, 2010. Good Luck!!

Heather and Chris

With less than a year to go, Heather and Chris are moving right along with the details of their wedding. What a beautiful couple they are, and you should see them play volleyball!! The heat did not slow us down. Here is a sneak peek of their e-session with us.

Kristy

All the World is a Stage

Is was so great to be able to witness Jay and Katie in their element. To see their love along side their talent in the setting of where they met, it was a moment to remember. We are looking forward to their wedding next July. Thanks guys!!

Jenni and Paul

We were so happy we got to meet up with Jenni and Paul. Such a sweet couple. When we heard they were getting married up by Geneva on the Lake and the reception was going to be at Debonne Winery we knew magic was going to happen. Here is a small glimpse of their engagement session shot around town. We were even lucky enough to meet the owner of the Columbiaina Theater, she put their name up on the marque. Such a cool session with a great couple!!

Leslie and Mike

Jimmy had a great time with Leslie and Mike up at Geneva on the Lake. Their e-session was alot of fun and totally out of the box. From the horror movie props and Carnival rides it is definitely a stand out. October is right around the corner. We are so excited to see you both at the wedding and are looking forward to the trash the dress session!!

Where did August Go?

OK, so I blinked my eyes and August is over. WOW, it was a busy month. Fabulous weddings, exciting engagement sessions, and meeting new couples at all of our consultations. Jimmy and I would like to introduce our newest couples for 2011. In June we have Morgan and Jim celebrating at Succop Conservancy, Jessica and BJ will add some flare with a piper, and Gina and William will brighten things up with their colors of Tangerine and Pink. Then in July, Diana and Anthony will be coming up from North Carolina for their wedding in Hermitage, Jade and Shane are making Jimmy so happy with an Ice Cream Bar, Tara and Mark will be surrounded with green apples at the Stan Hywett Hall and Gardens, Melanie and Mike are exchanging vowes at St. Paul's and Mark and Lindsay will party the night away at Mr. Anthony's. In September we get to revisit one of our favorite family's with Brad and Joleen's wedding. Then October will be an honor when I get to photography my friend Cheryl and her fiance Jeff as they become husband and wife. 2011 is cooking up to be one hot wedding season!! Thanks everybody!!

Kristy

A special thank you!

I just received this thank you today. I wanted to share it because it is the main reason why I absolutely love what I do!! Danielle you have it wrong--thank YOU.

"Kristy,
Just started going thru the photos and I LOVE them!! Thank you so much!! I could not have of hoped for more!! You will always have my glowing recommendation!!
I know my friends and family and drooling over these right now !! Thanks again and I cannot possibly thank you enough, you guys were great and cannot think of one thing I would suggest as an improvement, you were my pool of tranquility in all the chaos, you are truly gifted in not only the art of photography but the art of people. I wish you and Jimmy and your family all the best.

Sincerely,
Danielle Smolek"

The New Mr. and Mrs. Smolek

We would like to congratulate Danielle and Chris!! They were married on July 31, 2010 at St. James Church in Boardman. The reception was anything but ordinary. Set in her parents backyard, every detail was better than the last. All from Dani's creative vision. This was not your typically backyard BBQ!! The food was to die for. Thanks guys for a fantastic time!!

Kristy

I now prononce you man and wife.....

Mandie and Vince were married on July 30 2010. Family and friends danced the night away. We were excited to see everybody again, we shot Mandie's brothers wedding this past June. It was great to work with Alex and Kristin and the rest of the gang. Touching moments throughout the whole day made it so special. We would like to thank Vince for proudly serving our country!! Thanks guys!!

Kristy

A first for us

My new Favorite photo, for the first time the cameras were turned on us thanks to Jessica and Dave. We cannot help sometimes becoming close to our couples. After the consultation, e-session, countless e-mails and phone calls, and then the "Big Day", we feel like when it is all over we have gained new friends. Jessica and Dave are no exception. While we were taking their photos they asked for a picture with us. I think I almost cried. To be a part of such a special day in a couples life and then have them want a photo with us is almost overwhelming. To Jessica and Dave, I think I have found my new favorite photo, thank you for everything, we had a fabulous time at your wedding!!

Kristy

Finally

July 24, 2010, Jessica and Dave became husband and wife. It was a magical day. The heat did not bother anybody, and boy it was a hot one. Jessica looked gorgeous and her bridesmaids beautiful. The guys were all stunning. After the ceremony and an afternoon of pictures the party got underway at Avion. Let me tell you every inch of the dance floor was used, and these people could DANCE!! We could not be happier for them. Congratulations guys!!!

Kristy

New couples to welcome!!

July was a busy month for consultations. We had the pleasure of meeting some wonderful couples. Adding to our 2010 list, we welcome Jenni and Paul, who are exchanging vows in August 2010 up at Geneva on the Lake. August will also be the month Erin and Steve and Victor and Odessa say "I DO". We added Nicole and Shane and Mike and Ashley to our October weddings. Lauren and Brennan will round out our 2010 in December. With our 2010 consultation sessions coming to an end, 2011 is filling up at a steady rate.
We will start the year off with Greg and Deanna in January. Tara and Kevin are planning their beautiful and classic May wedding. Katie and Jay will be added to our couples in July. Erin and Joe will bring a bit of a change with there colors of hot pink and camo to their August wedding, along with EJ and Stacey and a hint of a mobster theme. Laina and Micah are the last of our July consultations. Getting married next September across from the casino, Jimmy and I might make a weekend of it.
Jimmy and I would like to thank you all for taking the time to meet with us and letting us capture your memories. We are so excited to be a part of it all.

Kristy

10 things you might not know about Kristy

1. She eats fruit all day long
2. She is a reality TV show junkie. ( she will stay up all night to catch up on her
taped reality crap)
3. She sings at loud in the car all of the time at the top of her lungs(even if she does not know the words, she thinks she is the next American idol)
4. She has stubby little toes (which she hates, but I think they are cute)
5. Team Edward all of the way (When she was first introduced to the books, I did not
see her for 2 weeks)
6. She was a YSU cheerleader (OK, that still turns me on a bit)
7. She still sleeps with a woobie ( a little blanket from her past; cute I know)
8. She has five tattoos
9. I have to physically restrain her from entering the dance floor at every wedding (she also thinks she should be on "So you think you can dance")
10. She is a wonderful mother!!

Jimmy

10 things you probably do not know about Jimmy

1. He is a vegetarian
2. He is extremely afraid of clowns (they creep him out)
3. He has never tried(and never will) potato salad, macaroni salad or anything
that touches mayonnaise
4. He hates horses (for no specific reason)
5. He is an avid baseball card collector
6. He favorite band of all time is RUSH (we actually moved onto a street just
because it was RUSH Blvd.
7. He wears a stocking cap to bed every night (even in the summertime)
8. He use to be in a hair band in the 80's (hahahahah, maybe someday I will post a
pic...it is sooooooo funny!!)
9. He has a sweet tooth. OK that is putting it mildly, all I am saying is none of
your cookie tables are safe!!!!
10. He hunts for big foot. Yes, you heard me right. He gets a backpack, his camera
for proof and heads out into the wilderness to search for Sasquatch.

Kristy

Congrats Sarah and Micah!!

It was a hot day that just got hotter. Sarah managed to stay cool through it all. With family and friends nearby,Micah and Sarah exchanged vowes on July 17 in Pittsburgh. It was followed by an unbelievable reception at the Pittsburgh Zoo. It was unique in every way. Sarah looked beautiful and Micah, handsome. Thank you for letting us be a part of it!!

Mr and Mrs Seip

I am not sure I have every seen a couple so in love. And I have seen alot of couples!! It was a beautiful day from start to finish. Rachael looked gorgeous and Chris, stunning of coarse. What a perfect pair!! Little Karson was a princess. And driving around Seven Oaks with the bridal party in golf carts was the best way to start the party. We are so excited to shoot your "day after session" Congratulations Pies!! Have a great time in Jamaica.

Kristy

Pics from Kristen's session

Trash The Dress.. Part two

Well, it was finally warm enough to get Kristen in the water for her second Trash the Dress session. Boy, it was worth the wait. Every single photo was phenomenal!! When you let you let go of your fears and have fun magic happens. Kristen thank you for a fantastic day. We hope you had as much fun taking these photos as we had shooting them!!

Angie and MIke

The Mayernik Center in Avonwoth Pa was the setting for the wedding of Mike and Angie. What a great couple. Surrounded by family and friends they danced into the night. I must say I have never seen a family rock it better during the Chicken Dance!! Thanks guys for letting us be a part of it.

Andrea and Ryan

We had a great time on our E-shoot with Andrea and Ryan. The perfect setting for and engagement session, her house. The lake, the barn, the cabin, her garden.. are you kidding me. It was a photographers fantasy!! And guess what? It is the setting for their September wedding. I cannot wait!! Her is a little peek at their session. Thanks guys!!

Kristy

Goodbye June, Hello July!!

WOW, June was crazy!! 6 weddings, 5 E-sessions, 10 consultations and a Bridal show, whew... no time for rest though, July will prove to be even busier. I have been a bit behind on my blogging, for obvious reasons. We have added Erin and Steve to our 2010 summer line up. We would like to welcome Gina and Tim, set for a beautiful January wedding. Also Melanie and Sean and Diana and Andrew joining our June 2011 weddings. Abby and JC are going to exchange vowes July 2011 and Erica and Bruce will be husband and wife in August. We are thrilled to be working with all of you. Don't forget to set up your Engagement session!!

Kristy

Mr. and Mrs. Tempalski

Ahhhhh, the North Shore, is there a better place for a summer wedding? Alex and Janel exchanged vowes in a very touching ceremony on June 12, 2010. We would like to congratulate them on their new marriage. What a gorgeous couple!! We are looking forward to an awesome "trash the dress" with Janel and her horses!!

Congrats Alex and Kristin!!

What a beautiful day for a wedding!! Alex and Kristin became husband and wife on June 4, 2010. The reception was quite a party!! The Lake club was such a beautiful backdrop for this beautiful couple. Thanks guys!!

Come aboard Leslie and Mike!!

We met with an awesome couple and are so excited to be a part of their fall 2010 wedding. Truffle with green accents will compliment Leslie in her beautiful gown. We cannot wait until your e-session, lets bring out the horror props!!

Kristy

Flipstyle

Flipstyle custom design flip flops, tennis shoes and hats. This company is based in Los Angels, California. The flip flops are 100% rubber (no foam like some local superstores), and are extremely comfortable. They are also non slip. You choose your color flip flop and then choose from a flat or a 1 and 1/2 inch wedge. Then you design your own unique pair. They have hundreds of ribbons, trim and blings to choose from. These are a great gift idea for your bridal party so that when their feet start to hurt but you have the entire night of dancing to go they can change into these adorable flip flops but still be stylish! . They can customize them to coordinate with the bridal party or mother of the bride or grooms dresses. The swarovski crystal flip flops are perfect for any bride. They are classy yet comfortable. There are many colors to choose from. Also a great idea for destination wedding!

Flipstyle also does house parties. Invite all your friends and family and earn free and discounted flip flops that can be used towards your bridal parties order. They can put together a bridal package for you. If you are interested please call Nicole Billak at 330-797-9726 or visit our facebook page at flipstyle.

Allure Trunk Show at Jacqueline's Bridal

Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010
Time: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Jacqueline's Bridal
Street: 14 North Main Street

DescriptionBe the first to see the newest collection of Allure Wedding Gowns in a friendly New York Style atmosphere. Vendors will also be present for your wedding needs and give-a-ways of over $50.00 each. Appointments are limited so call today 330.757.4444!

Limelight-Images will be there. We are giving away a $100 gift certificate towards a wedding package!! Hope to see you there.

Kristy

One, two, three, JUMP!!

We would like to congratulate Emily and Bj on their wedding. Saturday was so beautiful. I have never seen a church so packed, it truly was a touching ceremony. Thank you for letting us be a part of it. Emily looked so beautiful, and well, there is nothing like a man in uniform. Your photos are coming out FANTASTIC!! Congrats guys!!