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Artistic Combinations | Cleveland Senior Photographer

He told me he would be wearing all black. Tremont with it's ivy covered walls didn't fit his style.  Xavier, as the pictures describe, is a young man full of wonderful paradoxes.  He enjoys listening to T-Pain and B.O.B, but you will probably find him reading about Roman and Greek History while he listens.  

Though graffiti is the art that surrounds him in these pictures, the classical section of the art museum is one of his favorite places to hang out.

While he chose to surround himself with graffiti covered walls and the ruins of industrial Cleveland during his session, he aspires to be an architect at one of the finest universities in America.  His favorite style of architecture is Colonialism.

After an afternoon of pleasant surprises,  I should not have been shocked at all to see the most wonderful smile emerge from the piles of rubble.

Senior Sneak Peak| Cleveland Senior Photographer

The Cupcake Shop

I tried to persuade my husband to rent an apartment simply for the fact that it was located right next to the cutest cupcake shop.  A pink cupcake shop with the most adorable table and chairs outside.  I envisioned myself sitting with clients, outside the shop, discussing print orders over a cupcake.  Only problem was that I would have to once again live in a cave of an apartment.  No light...at all!  Who creates living spaces without natural light??

God intervened.  We now live only 3 block away from that same cupcake shop in a cozy little apartment filled with natural light.  It was only a matter of time before I had an excuse to step foot in the shop.

This is what my sister-in-law and I purchased...

Flavors(clockwise from left to right): Peanut Butter Explosion, Salted Carmel, Lemon, and Espresso.

So excited for dessert tonight!

The streets of Kathmandu: The Temples | Traveling Photographer-Nepal

She looked at me. Her stare was gentle but confident.  She watched me as I walked down the streets of Patan past the vendors.  In America, she may have been scolded in fear of making me (the victim) uncomfortable, but I felt welcome as she smiled.  

We followed a stone staircase up off the street to the rooftop.  She ran from her post with the other children to greet us as we approached the top.  Her words came flooding out of her mouth.  I knew she was asking questions, but what good was an English answer that most likely didn't confront her question.  I smiled instead, but all I really wanted to do was talk with her.

We could see from the rooftop the ancient temples of Nepal.

On foot, you cannot travel more than a few feet without the presence of a temple/shrine, holy water, pictures of gods & goddesses plastered on home and business fronts...every part of daily life is surrounded, encompassed by religion.  Prayer is never forgotten and karma is always present.

Boys play in the holy water, while some come to drink and gather it in jars, others simply take a moment to step in and rinse the dust off their feet 

We found that everywhere we would travel to in Nepal, we would be warmly welcomed.  The people have a generosity and kindness that is baffling at times.  I loved being amongst the Nepali people, but my heart broke for them.  They are surrounded by a religion, yet they themselves rarely experience love.

A Joy for the Stage | Cleveland Teen Photographer

He is not afraid to reach after his Dream.  It all started two year ago with his first performance.  As Dustin talked about the numerous plays he has been in since then, he radiated with joy.  Theater has become his passion and he is running hard after it.  He has learned how to be presence at the very edge of the stage as well as be the strength behind the set.  He has learned how to tap dance!  I have tried tap dancing...and it is no easy two step. He is driven to learn and his passion is great...with that I am excited to see the places he will go.

You would never know that this was a cold and rainy day.  Gutters poured down on Dustin's head and on top of that I asked him to sit on the muddy ground and in puddles.  You would never know because he just smiled the whole way through.

We found a fun coffee shop full of old record players and music.  Dustin added an extra beat to the place as he busted some moves in his tap shoes.

The Luckiest

I had been wanting to watch it again for weeks!  Yes, I am one of those girls that loves to watch the same chick flick over and over and over again.  And this one was on my list.  I don't know if it was the same Irish accents that got me in P.S. I Love You, the GORGEOUS scenary, the lack of Hollywood cheating and betrayal, or just the ridiculously cute cute storyline, but I wanted to see Leap Year again.

I had been obnoxiously bugging Matt every weekend.  I practically told him the whole storyline and tried to think of reasons why he should love it too.

So when I saw it at the Library, I almost squealed with delight.   I came around the corner to find him looking at propably a movie full of adventure, thrill, and suspense.  I said to him, guess what?"  He took one look at my face and said "You found it."  I practically shoved the movie into his face.  "Look!" He put his movie down and asked if I was ready to check out. "You aren't going to get anything?!"I said.  No, I'm good.  

I snuggled up against him on the couch.  I was so excited.  The first cute scene past, and then the next...and with every one I looked up at him to see if he was liking it as much as I was.  I waited for him to glance at me and then nuzzled in closer. The End came and I asked right away if he liked it.  He smiled, said it was good, and I nuzzled back into his arms.

Matt, thanks for loving me. I am the luckiest.

Teen Session Sneak Peak| Cleveland Senior Photographer

The Streets of Kathmandu: The Market | Traveling Photographer-Nepal

We crossed the street in Kathmandu to get there...it was so worth almost getting hit by a honking motor cyclist, decorated bus, and few bicycles.  Luckily this time there were no goats or yaks to cross our path.

Fresh hanging bananas, peppers in baskets, spices,  vegetables, exotic fruits....it was one of those heavenly sung "ahhhh" moments.

Welcome to the Kathmandu Market...

Isn't it beautiful?

I was absolutely beside myself.  Matt had to save me a few times from bumping into the locals and a few motorcyclists, as I was completely enveloped in my surroundings and wanting to capture it all.

Up on top a roof overlooking the ancient temples, a man stuffed pillows.

I could have stayed for days.  It was so colorful and full of life.  I wanted to sit in their shops and talk, but all I knew was a simple, "Namaste( the Nepali word for hello, which means I greet the god within you)" and smile. 

Holiday Sessions!!!!

Choose any location.  

*Note:  Fall leaves are arriving and may be gone by early Nov.  

Outdoor sessions are possible in November, but it gets cold, rainy, and muddy looking quick.

Holiday Card Design Options!!!!!!

(Choose 1 of the 4 following options)

5x7

Choose your own Colors and Greeting

sold in sets of 25- $50ea

(envelopes included)

Option 1: Vintage Floral

front horizontal 5x7

inside spread (card open top and bottom)

Option 2: Simple White

front horizontal 5x7

inside spread ( card open top and bottom)

Option 3: Bright n Cheery 

front vertical 5x7

inside spread (card open left and right)

Back of Card

Option 4: Crayon Red

front vertical 5x7

inside spread (card open left and right)

Back of Card

What is a Mini Book Album??

It is a mini 3x3 accordion album.  Small enough to fit in your purse or a loved one's stocking.  

(picture and album design shown above belong to Design Aglow and not to Cassandra Plummer Photography.)