Journal

Forrest Siblings Unite

Tom Forrest — Sat, 10 May 2008 20:20:31 +0000

Ethan and Eleanor broke away from an overnight visit with their cousins to meet Eva this afternoon. Ethan was a little concerned about our name selection but promised that he wouldn't hold it against his new baby sister. Despite being very tired and hungry, Eleanor lit up the room with her excitement over another girl in the family. Both older siblings gave the new recruit a good inspection. All toes and fingers were counted twice. Ethan was feeling very protective of mom. He promised Kyra that he is "giving up Sponge Bob to help her 20 times a day with the baby." That's a serious sacrifice. We'll see how he does. So far, so good. Kyra and Eva continue to do very well and are expected to come home tomorrow. What a wonderful Mother's Day it will be!

Welcome Eva!

Tom Forrest — Sat, 10 May 2008 14:13:35 +0000

It's been a busy 24 hours for Team Forrest. Kyra went to into labor yesterday (Friday) afternoon and was admitted to Akron General Medical Center. At 9:45 p.m. Eva Katherine Forrest (7 pounds, 11 ounces) was born. She is absolutely precious! Both Kyra and Eva are doing extremely well. I will be taking Ethan and Eleanor to the hospital this afternoon to meet their baby sister. They are very excited to say the least. More photos to come. Time to grab a big mug of coffee before heading out.

Katie & Mike – 4/26/08

Tom Forrest — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:04:44 +0000

I work with a lot of out-of-town couples (like Katie and Mike) who return home to northeast Ohio for their weddings. Sometimes, all of the correspondence leading up to the wedding is via e-mail and telephone. It’s always exciting to finally meet these busy clients in person. Katie and Mike were married at St. Emeric’s Church in Cleveland. After the ceremony, the bridal party headed to Wade Lagoon for a quick round of fun and relaxed images. The day was capped off by an elegant reception at LaCenter in Westlake. It was great working with some of my absolute favorite vendors: 2nd Mile Productions and the one and only Larry from Classic DJ Service. Congratulations Katie and Mike. Here are a few quick highlights from your wonderful day.

Ethan Drops the Training Wheels

Tom Forrest — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:15:44 +0000

Ethan has been asking me to remove his training wheels ever since the snow melted. This week, he said, “Daddy, I’m ready. Please get your tools.” Within five minutes of removing the training wheels, he was cruising up the street and doing circles in the cul-de-sac. Oh, there were a few tense moments. But he caught on quickly, and we were both very proud. Introducing the next Lance Armstrong:

Kira & Dan – 4/12/08

Tom Forrest — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:31:01 +0000

The 2008 spring wedding season kicked off this Saturday with Kira and Dan’s late-afternoon ceremony at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. I’ve been looking forward to this wedding since last September when I shot their engagement session at Stan Hywet Gardens. This couple has excellent chemistry – very classy, yet fun and laid back. Their reception at Glenmoor Country Club (one of the best venues in northeast Ohio) reflected their great personalities. The evening was filled with a wonderful mix of emotion. Scott Jones (one of the finest DJs that I have ever worked with) of Jerry Bruno Productions provided the entertainment.

Preparing for the New Season

Tom Forrest — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:20:58 +0000

2008 started off with two great weddings in January (see Tracey and Patrick and Rachel and Brandon below). But the traditional wedding season kicks off this month and gains momentum in May. To help keep my blog fresh, I will be pulling all of my 2007 wedding posts and moving some of last year’s favorite images to my main website in the next couple of days. So, enjoy the 2007 posts while they are up and please feel free to visit the blog as the new wedding season unfolds.

Happy Valentine's Day

Tom Forrest — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:08:20 +0000

Happy Valentine's Day! In the spirit of romance, the first client (past or future event) to e-mail me through my main website contact form with the subject line “Cupid Shot Me” gets a FREE 11” x 14” print from your engagement session or wedding. Think someone beat you to the punch? That’s okay, send me an e-mail anyway. I will randomly select a second winner at the end of the day (2/14) from all who responded.

"Cupid Shot Me" Contest UPDATE: The Winners

That was fun. Thank you so much to everyone that responded. It was good to hear from you. Nicole and Mike were the first to respond, and Brittney and Richard won the random selection. E-mails have been sent. I hope that everyone had a great Valentine's Day!

My daughter, Eleanor, enjoying her Valentine's treats.

Bridal Shows – 1/13 & 1/20

Tom Forrest — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 01:48:03 +0000

For the past two Sundays, I've had the pleasure of meeting several brides, grooms and parents at the January Today's Bride Shows in Akron and Cleveland. The Today’s Bride team (Jim, Jennifer, Rachel and several others) did an excellent job of coordinating both events. Thank you to everyone who stopped by my booths to learn more about my services. It was also great talking with other local photographers and wedding vendors.

Tracey & Patrick – 1/12/08

Tom Forrest — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:52:02 +0000

The unpredictable winter weather in northeast Ohio stops a lot of couples from scheduling January weddings. But Tracey and Patrick (great people) took a chance, and Mother Nature cooperated by giving them a very nice, snow-free day. They were married at the Historical Church of Tallmadge, a very quaint and cozy location. A lively reception followed at the SYB Hall in Stow. Tracey and her father did the best rendition of the Pulp Fiction Jack Rabbit Slim Twist that I have ever witnessed – very cool.

Rachel & Brandon – 1/5/08

Tom Forrest — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:44:26 +0000

The 2008 season started early with Rachel and Brandon’s wedding in Downtown Cleveland. You might remember this couple from their engagement session at the Shoreby Club. They had an elegant ceremony and classy reception at the Renaissance Hotel on Saturday. Ric Eickoff of PF Designs did a wonderful job with the décor, and Special Request filled the evening with music and entertained guests with style. A special “thank you” goes out to my good friend Andrew Jordan for second shooting with me during this great wedding.