Lauren Barney Photography

Erin & Jeff tie the knot!

2012-01-03T04:39:00.000-05:00

I think winter is the new summer when it comes to weddings - at least I think so :-) I photographed this wedding two weeks ago and the weather was PERFECT! Perfect for all you snow lovers. Erin wanted snow so bad and she definitely got her wedding wish. There was so many great moments at this wedding, I had a really tough time sorting through just a 'few' to post. Needless to say, there are a lot more on here than a few. I was also 9 months pregnant shooting this wedding, so I brought along some great help... Stephanie from Stephanie Joy Photography and my wonderful husband Jim Ickes, whom is more of an attorney than a photographer but what the heck... I'll plug his site too ;-)

Erin is one of those girls that has such an infectious smile and laugh... you can't help but to not smile and laugh right a long with her.

This was my last wedding of the year and even working about 12 hours 9 months pregnant, I was sad for the day and season to end. Congratulations Erin & Jeff! May your love bring you all the happiness in the world!

Ceremony: St. Malachi Church Cleveland, OH
Photos: Cleveland Hyatt & Downtown Public Square
Reception: Tom's Country Place Avon, OH

Lori & Mike's Winter Wedding

2011-12-10T19:43:00.000-05:00

A week ago today, I had the opportunity to photograph this amazingly beautiful couple and wedding. The day was perfect at almost 60 degrees - not too shabby for Dec. 3rd in Cleveland, OH. I had such a great time working with Mike, Lori, and everyone else in the bridal party. The group was a blast - I think the photos show that.

Unfortunately, I can't take all the credit for this wedding. A friend of mine, Renee from Cavanaugh Photo, came with me for the day and also got some great shots.

Congratulations Mike & Lori!

Ceremony: Baldwin Wallace Chapel
Photo Locations: Cleveland Hyatt
Reception: Windows on the River

Kristin + Chad's E-Session

2011-12-02T17:53:00.001-05:00

After rescheduling Kristin & Chad's engagement session 3 times due to poopie Ohio weather, we actually ended up with a really nice day. The session took place in Bay Village, OH at Huntington Beach and at Vento, which is a lovely little wine bar just across the street from the beach. Below are just a few from their session. Click here to view their entire event. Enjoy!

Robyn + Brian's Fabulous Wedding!

2011-12-02T10:07:00.002-05:00

Here are some more from this past weekend. To view the entire event, click here. Enjoy!!!

Salon: Blondie Hair Design in Mentor, OH

Ceremony & Reception: Quail Hollow Resort in Painesville, OH

Photography: Lauren Barney Photography

Robyn + Brian's Fabulous Wedding {Sneak-Peek}

2011-11-28T17:46:00.001-05:00

I just started editing a wedding from this past Saturday and I'm so in love with the photos (barely through 'the getting ready' set) I just had to share a few :-) Enjoy!

It's officially that time of year again!

2011-11-23T17:30:00.000-05:00

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Suzie & Matt's E-Session

2011-11-04T11:17:00.000-04:00

Well... it's been awhile since my last blog - seems to be the start for every blog I've been posting lately :-( I've had a lot of great shoots definitely worth blogging about, but time always seems to be the culprit. I did have some life changing events happen within the last few months... I married the love of my life, moved to Kent, and now a baby girl on the way... so hopefully that excuses things a bit :-)

On to Suzie & Matt... I met them for their engagement session by their apartment in Cleveland by the lake. We started off at a Wine bar in Crocker Park then back to their place by dusk to get some night shots. I love shooting at dusk! It challenges me on a creative level using light, which is alway fun! Light to a photographer is like a paint brush & oils to a painter. They were such a delight to photograph! Below are a few from their session.

Another one hits the blog! {Anne + Robert's Wedding}

2011-08-31T12:33:00.012-04:00

One great part about being a wedding photographer is you get to experience so many different cultures, religions, and traditions. And sometimes, more than one all in one day. Anne & Robert's wedding was jam packed with tons of traditions and fun! Thank you both for letting me be a part of such a special day :-)

Lara & David's Wedding Preview

2011-08-22T14:59:00.000-04:00

I noticed yesterday that Lara's Facebook page said "Bring on the pics people!", so I'm Bringin Em'! Here is a sneak peak from this past Saturday. Enjoy!

Katelyn + Brian's Beautiful Wedding!

2011-08-22T12:08:00.000-04:00

You know how sometimes you meet someone and it feels as if you'd been friends for life? Well, that's kind of how it was when I had the opportunity to photograph Katelyn & Brian's Wedding - it felt like I was photographing a good friend's wedding. And I knew the feeling was mutual when Katelyn gave me a huge bear hug, a kiss on the cheek, and told me she loved me at the end of the night :-) I'm sure a few cocktails and wedding bliss had something to do with it, but you get the idea :-D I actually photographed Katelyn's sister's wedding a few years back and it's pretty obvious that good genes run in this family - they just can't take a bad photo. The girls have one more sister that has yet to walk down the aisle... fingers crossed ;-)

I typically just post a few photos of a wedding, but I had a hard time pulling just a few, so here is about a 100. Enjoy!!!

Bridal Dress: Brides by Demetrios

Salon: ESBI

Tuxedos: Mens Warehouse

Bride's maid's dresses: Watters

Church: St. Stanislaus

Photo Locations: Cleveland Botanical Gardens & The Cleveland Art Museum

Reception: The Old Courthouse Cleveland, OH

Bridal Rings: Simon G & JB Robinson

Caterer: Taste of Excellence

Cake: Creme De La Creme

Details & Decor: Sassy Rae Expressions

Florist: Farah and Nour

Favors: Photobooth Cleveland

Limo: Shima Limousine

D.J.: Troy Entertainment

Video: Corns Creations Videography

Photography: Lauren Barney Photography

Molly + John's Wedding Celebration

2011-08-17T10:59:00.000-04:00

I photographed this wedding several weeks ago. Molly wanted to do some tagging on Facebook and believe it or not, I just now finally got around to creating a Facebook "like" page. I'm somewhat of a perfectionist when it comes to just about anything. I knew if I created one, I would want to create a slick welcome page with linkable buttons, and well... as we all know... that sort of thing takes time. Something I always seem to be short of this time of year. I also am self taught when it comes to web design. So creating a simple HTML Facebook page for a web designer would be something they could just easily whip up in an hour or two, takes me a tad longer. But the reward in doing so, saves tons in the pocketbook. If anyone that reads my blog ever needs any tips, just email me, Id' be happy to share :-)

On to Molly & John's wedding photos...

Bridal Dress: Leonardo's Bridal & Formal Boutigue

Bridesmaid's Dresses: David's Bridal

Tuxedo: Men's Warehouse

Rings: Klenheniz

Wedding Planner: Julie Edwards at The Cleveland Marrriott

Ceremony: Assumption Church in Broadview Heights, OH by Father Justin

D.J.: Marino Brothers

Cake: Great Scott Bakery in Rocky River, OH

Florist: Mary Huerner 440-933-9969

Limo: First Class Limo

Video: Dan Brenner

Photography: Lauren Barney Photography, inc

Photo of the Day: 14 of 365

2011-04-28T11:54:00.000-04:00

...or should I say, "Album spread of the Day"? :-)

This spread was taken from Alicia & Jim's Wedding Album. I think I'm going to start displaying more album spreads. They really show off how I use all those little details of the day.

Ceremony: Frostville Village Church in North Olmsted, OH

Location Photos: Rocky River Beach & Edgewater Park

Reception: Michaud's Towne n' Country in Strongsville, OH

Knowledge is Power!

2011-04-28T10:58:00.004-04:00

I remember when I was in high school, our government teacher drilled it in our heads the importance of voting and how it's our responsibility as U.S. citizens to vote. And while I definitely agree with that, it's just as important (if not more) to stay informed.

Yesterday evening I attended a local town hall meeting where State Representative, Kathleen Clyde talked about the state budget, who will be affected, and she even answered a lot questions.

I learned a lot last night!

The one thing that always amazes me is when individuals hold such a strong opinion about a certain topic and even acknowledge that they are not informed about it. Isn't that weird? I actually witnessed that last night. Someone questioned Ms. Clyde about a very controversial bill that just passed, said he was in favor of the bill passing, and then said he never read the bill or was informed of its contents.

I really wish politicians weren't allowed to walk around with 'D' or 'R' labels attached to them. Maybe then our democracy would be less of a popularity contest and more about policy. Regardless of the side you tend to sway; staying informed about what's going on in the world is more imperative now than ever. So contact your local Congressman or State Representative, to find out when & where they will be discussing how these decisions will affect you.

Lost and Found

2011-04-26T14:20:00.001-04:00

This past weekend, my sweetie and I (Jim), went to Chicago to see one of our favorite bands Arcade Fire. However, the weekend did not start out so well :-( While in route, I noticed that my wallet was gone! And of course, I had everything in it... money, credit cards, my check books, my passport (that was a dumb one to have on me) driver's license, and my cell phone. I had the wallet when we left, so I was pretty sure I either dropped it or someone grabbed it out of my purse. Regardless, it sucked! I cancelled everything! Including my cell phone service, because according to Verizon when you cancel service on a phone it's pretty much a brick to anyone else. Meaning... if someone did steal it, they wouldn't be able to make calls and wouldn't be able to activate it for resale purposes. So here I was, in this fabulous city, with no money at all, and no way to communicate with the rest of the world. Fortunately, Jim is awesome and picked up every tab :-)

In the end, everything worked out. I realized that not having a phone and being so 'connected' is probably a good thing every once in a while. And when we got back, I found my wallet & phone in Jim's car :-)

Here are a few photos from our trip... Oh and btw... Arcade Fire was AWESOME!!!

If you're my Facebook friend, then you've probably already noticed that I have almost no photos of myself. I honestly don't really like having my photo taken. I think I probably get a little stage fright (like most people do), but I don't have someone to pose me and make sure I'm at my best angle ;-) I took a ton of photos of Jim this weekend because he's so easy on the eyes :-) At on point he said that he wanted to take some of me and reluctantly, I let him. The one's of just me are taken by Jim.

This one, I absolutely LOVE!

I was very excited about my Easter egg treat.

Jim was very disappointed about his Easter egg with no treat. Don't tell him... I ate his treat before he sat down :-D

Window shopping on Michigan Avenue. All I could do is window shop since I had no wallet :-( Probably another blessing in disguise.

Photo of the Day: 13 of 365

2011-04-15T21:26:00.002-04:00

I started photographing babies a few years ago; around the time my brides started having them. They're just so precious and sweet. Little Abby here is only 4 days old in this photo. I think it's best to get them when they're fresh out of the nest; preferably within the first week of life. I photograph all my babies & children in the comfort of their own home and use all their own little accessories. It makes each session much more intimate and completely unique to their little personalities.

Photo of the Day: 12 of 365

2011-04-14T21:51:00.000-04:00

Photo of the Day: 12 of 365

Leslie's mom helping her get ready :-)

Ceremony: St. Albert the Great 6667 Wallings Road, N. Royalton, OH

Location Photos: North Coast Harbor 101 Erieside ave., & East 4^th Street, Cleveland, OH

Reception: Carrie Cerinos 8922 Ridge Road, N. Royalton, OH

Photo of the Day: 11 of 365

2011-04-14T00:18:00.003-04:00

Photo of the Day: 11 of 365

Available light here again.... my favorite :-) Behind Sarah was a huge bay window. I loved the detailing in her dress and how the glowing light from the window made it all radiate.

Ceremony: St. Martin of Tours Maple Heights, OH
Location Photos: E.4^th Street Cleveland, OH
Reception: Windows on the River Cleveland, OH

You know what's really flippin cool?!

2011-04-13T15:55:00.003-04:00

...my new QR code :-) And it's PINK! If you have a Blackberry, Android, or iPhone, then you probably already know how to use a QR Code. If you don't, it's super easy! Just make sure you have a QR app already downloaded on your phone, then scan my QR Code using the app, and PRESTO! All my contact info, website, shopping cart, etc... will be immediately stored in your phone. Pretty nifty huh?!

p.s. once scanned, you'll be directed here: http://mobi2go.net/lauren-barney/

Lori & Mike's E-Session

2011-04-13T12:21:00.001-04:00

This past Saturday, I spent a few hours down in Little Italy, Cleveland getting to know Lori, Mike, O’Doul and Chris (Chris: aka Mike’s best man & O’Doul’s sidekick). We joked, we laughed, played with O’Doul, had a few drinks (they did, not me or O’Doul), and... oh yeah, I took some photos of all of them :-)

Thanks guys! I had a blast and definitely looking forward to the wedding this December! Below are a few teasers from their session. Enjoy :-)

Photo of the Day: 10 of 365

2011-04-12T15:08:00.000-04:00

Photo of the Day: 10 of 365

Ceremony: Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights, OH
Location Photos: Downtown Chagrin Falls, OH & Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights, OH
Reception: Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights, OH

Photo of the Day: 9 of 365

2011-04-11T23:49:00.001-04:00

I just love details and decor! Don't you?! So much time and money is spent on the fixings that garnish your day. Whether it's a drapery that embellishes your hall, the lavish center pieces, or the tiny little crystals in your bouquet; they all were planned by you with a very specific purpose. And I love capturing every angle of them!!!

Google notifies me every time anything new about my business has been added to the world wide web. Today, I came across this comment :-)

Review for Lauren Barney Photography

Lauren is absolutely amazing...she caught every detail of our day from the morning until the end of the evening. Very creative photos and candid shots that you don't see with other photographers.

Photo of the Day: 9 of 365

This photo was taken at a wedding I shot last year in Dallas, Texas. Talk about decor! This place was absolutely stunning!!! I took so many photos; my finger couldn't trigger my camera fast enough!

Photo of the Day: 8 of 365

2011-04-10T12:56:00.002-04:00

A majority of my work is using the beautiful and natural light around me. I saw this mirror and loved how it was reflecting the chandelier's warm light. I thought it would make a perfect spot for Panny to apply the finishing touches of her makeup. The chandelier works as a backlight (notice how the side of her face just glows!) But, because it's reflecting through the mirror, it dubs as a main light as well. Pretty nifty huh? :-)

Photo of the Day: 8 of 365

Ceremony: Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights, OH
Location Photos: Downtown Chagrin Falls, OH & Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights, OH
Reception: Landerhaven in Mayfield Heights, OH

Photo of the Day: 7 of 365

2011-04-09T12:06:00.002-04:00

East 4th Street is a great location downtown to take photos. I love having my couples start at one end of the street, while I'm at the opposite end, and have them walk towards me amongst all the lively commotion. The crowds energy and applauds for the newly married couple is always great fun :-)

Photo of the Day: 7 of 365

Below is a photo of Adam showcasing his new bride.

Ceremony: St. Martin of Tours Maple Heights, OH
Location Photos: E.4^th Street Cleveland, OH
Reception: Windows on the River Cleveland, OH

Photo of the Day: 6 of 365

2011-04-08T17:08:00.002-04:00

Photo of the Day: 6 of 365

Details... Details... Details... I love details & I especially loved Jennie Rose's long eyelashes. She made a stunning bride!

Ceremony: InterContinental Hotel in Cleveland, OH

Location Photos: outside of The Cleveland Art Museum

Reception: InterContinental Hotel in Cleveland, OH

Photo of the Day: 5 of 365

2011-04-07T18:37:00.000-04:00

Photo of the Day: 5 of 365

This is another fun image from Leslie & Mark's Wedding :-)

Ceremony: St. Albert the Great 6667 Wallings Road, N. Royalton, OH

Location Photos: North Coast Harbor 101 Erieside ave., & East 4^th Street, Cleveland, OH

Reception: Carrie Cerinos 8922 Ridge Road, N. Royalton, OH