Meet the Dunkles!

Saturday we got to celebrate with Nicole, Andy and their cool son Nick! Nicole and Andy got married last November in Mexico and had their reception here.

We didn't get to go to Mexico :( but we did have fun here with them in Ohio. They make a sweet family and we wish them all the best!

Taylour & Kyle's Show

What a couple wonderful couple! I still can't believe how blessed we were to have been photographing outside while it was 70 degrees that day! Talk about lucky!

I thought January was supposed to be a slow month!? We need to start getting competition albums ready for entry this month and I think Taylour and Kyle's wedding will be one of our contenders...now if I could just find an extra week this month to get that done!

Enjoy the show!

PS. I love this song and haven't heard it used for a first dance before :)

Happy 5th Anniversary!

Hard to believe, but it is our five year wedding anniversary already. It seems like it was just yesterday. We decided to get married in Naples, Florida with some very close friends and immediate family and then had a reception at the Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus for other people we love!

I wish we could do it all over again, and Mark and I do plan to take Charlie with us to the spot on the beach where we said our vows. Weddings are magical and as a photographer, I'm glad I've gotten to experience one in front of the camera. I know that perspective has made acutely aware of what is important and memorable for brides. I also understand how challenging it can be to plan a wedding from out of state, and work closely with those brides to offer extra support and guidance.

I posted some of my favorite spreads from our album for you to enjoy!

PS. To my Markie, you truly are my better half and I can't imagine my world without you. I have won the 'soul mate' lottery for sure!

PPS. If love were people, I'd be China. (what obscure movie is that from?)

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Noteworthy News

We are very excited to be the winner of Zookbinders album contest for 2008. We had the "Overall Winning Design" for Hailee and Ryan's wedding that we did last December during a snow storm.

We exclusively use Zookbinder albums for their superior craftsmanship and product quality. You can see lots more of our work on Zookbinders web site or in their product catalog, like the images from Margo & Jeffrey's wedding used on the front page of their catalog.

New Year New Outlook!

Just a few thoughts to perhaps start the new year with a new perspective. I love this ad from Louis Vuitton for it's thought provoking message. I think life gets too complicated and especially too busy. My promise to myself this year is to simplify my life and savor all those little things that somehow pass you by without you even knowing you missed them.

Mark loves movies and one of his favorites is "Field of Dreams." There is a line in the movie that says, "You fail to recognize the most significant moments in your life as they are happening." With that in mind I hope we all can slow down just a little and savor all the beautiful people and moments in our lives whether they be big or small, and to realize that they are all apart of our own unique journeys.

Happy New Year!

The Lovely Taylour & Kyle

We couldn't have asked for a better wedding to close out the 2008 wedding season! The weather was ridiculously warm with a high near 70...can you believe it!? And as if the weather wasn't gift enough, we got to photograph the beautiful and loving Taylour and Kyle.

They are such a sweet couple together and it showed all day long. They are definitely meant for each other! We also had a wonderful time with family and the wedding party...all 21 of them! The wedding party had us laughing all day and they were a joy to work with.

Enjoy the warm sunny weather in Florida and we'll have your slide show posted soon! Congrats!

Merry Christmas!

This is the time of year when we really count our blessings, and we have a lot to be thankful for. We have an amazing family that keeps getting better as the years go on, especially the addition of our little Charlie. I also consider myself very blessed to be able to work with my husband. I can't even begin to imagine my life without him. We spend almost every minute together and it is still not enough. We are also both very grateful to be able to do what we love with so many wonderful clients...so many of you are like an extended family!

We wish you all a wonderful holiday and perhaps a little quiet time to reflect on all the things that are near to your heart too. Happy Holidays from the Garbers!