Cancer sucks. We have all been touched in one way or another by this disease. Since 1993, nearly 8 million walkers have raised more than $450 million to help fight breast cancer through the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. I absolutely love taking photographs at this event. It's loaded with powerful emotion, and it's fun to be able to use my profession to give back. This year I decided to have some fun and created a fusion video of the walkers. The video contains photos and video set to music by Amanda Joy Hall. I'm pretty excited about the finished product, and couldn't wait to share it with you! Check out the video, and some photos from the event below. Want to know more about Making Strides Against Breast Cancer? Hit the link. Like Amanda Joy's music? There's more on her website: www.amandajoyhall.com Ryan PS Black Dog Photo Co. creates fusion video as a part of our wedding photography coverage, and during play date family portrait sessions. Want a video like this of your family or event? Drop me a line here. PPS I'm pretty pumped about the upcoming Brown's season (As evidenced by the photo of Usama young and I...). What did you think of their draft picks? Let me know on the Black Dog Photo Co. Facebook page! 
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Looking for an Akron Wedding Photographer? Sending Save the Date Cards to your wedding guests? If so, this is the deal for you. Book Black Dog Photo Co. as your wedding photographer by June 1st and receive free Save the Date Cards for all your guests! Here's all the details on our info.friends.events page. Dates are still available this summer and fall, but they are filling up fast. Give me a shout out here for more info about working with Black Dog Photo Co. as your Wedding Photographer. Ryan PS I'm so excited for the wedding season and all the new ideas I have for photography. The anticipation is my favorite part of being an Akron Wedding Photographer. What's your favorite part of your job? Share it on the Black Dog Photo Co. Facebook page. Harley Davidson and my Little Man 05/07/2012
Andy (biker guy) is my son Tommy's (big wheel guy) godfather. He got Tommy the big wheel for his birthday, and we have been planning to grab a pic of the two of them together for a long time. Schedules and weather finally worked out and we met up in Cuyahoga Falls for the photo. I love the way the photo turned out, and just had to share it with you guys. Ryan PS Got an idea to challenge your Akron Photographer? Bounce it off of me and we will get it done! PPS I wouldn't mess with either of these dudes, it looks like they both missed their naps. 
It's here. Wedding season has arrived in Northeast Ohio. Couples are finishing up last minute planning and getting ready for the big day. Have you left the wedding favors until the last minute? It's OK, here's a couple of ideas! When planning a wedding, don't overlook the importance of wedding favors. Wedding favors serve as a “thank you” to your guests, but can also become part of the fun of the wedding reception. Traditions are changing and it's no longer necessarily the bride's parents who foot the bill for the wedding ceremony and reception. Couples, now more than ever, are paying for their own weddings and may be working with strict budgets. Couples looking to stretch their wedding dollars should opt for wedding favors that also serve a practical purpose. Place card holders favors are one example of this. Coordinate seating arrangements and leave a special keepsake for the wedding guests with this dual-purpose wedding favor. Other dual-purpose wedding favor ideas include:
-Ryan 
A little girl's first birthday is a big deal. For years, we have commemorated the occasion with a dedicated photo session. I wanted to take the experience a step further. Today's technology allows photographers to be more flexible than ever, and I took advantage of that flexibility for Kate's first birthday. We did a session on location for traditional portraits, as well as a Playdate session for Kate's party. The finished product is the coolest part. It's a complete multi-media package, including a 10 page album and fusion video. What's a fusion video, you ask? It's a combination of still photography and video edited together with music. I love it, and think it is crazy fun. Check out the video and album below. Ryan PS Interested? Have questions? Holla at me here. 
"My heart just melted...love these pics!!!" That is a quote from Nancy T.. She was commenting on her grandson's nine month photos from Black Dog Photo Co.. Go ahead, try and tell me my job's not awesome. Thanks for the props Nancy, you made my day. Here's some photos from the session. PS How sweet are those hats? I think one of those would look awful nice on a golf course...on my head. Ryan 
I am so excited! Black Dog Photo Co. just delivered a cool family portrait album. I've been wanting to share it with everyone so badly, but had to wait for the clients to get the first peek. We can custom design a family portrait album from any session, and prices start at just $15 per page. It's a great item to pair with our current family photography special: Book your session by June 1st and receive your session at no charge. Check out Michael's album and the special below. Ryan PS I think one of the ultimate "dad" things to do is taking your family to a baseball game. We did just that last night for the Akron Aeros home opener. Dad was overstimulated, and Tommy ended up looking like the stereotype of a kid at the ballgame (foam finger, new hat, baseball, hot dog...). Check out the photos on the Black Dog Photo Co. Facebook page. What's your favorite part of a ballgame? 
Happy Easter from Black Dog Photo Co.! 04/08/2012
Every year I bake a Challah Bread for Easter Sunday. It is wonderful to share with family, and has become a fun tradition. This year, it was made even more special since my son Tommy dyed the eggs for the decoration. I hope everyone out there has a hoppy Easter! Ryan Has Photoshop changed wedding photography, and for that matter, all photography? In a word, YES! While earning my degree in Photo-Illustration from Kent State University, I shot almost exclusivlely 4x5 film with a view camera. The quality of that format is unsurpassed, but it's more than a little unwieldy for wedding photography. If you don't know what I mean, check out the photo of my 4x5 camera below... 
Today's digital cameras offer resolution approaching the level of large format film, and are infinitely more versatile. This versatility has created the largest shift in a photographers life. We used to shoot a job, send the film off to the lab, and get back a finished product. Modern photographers have control over the entire process, from capture to output. Which brings us, finally, to Photoshop. Photoshop has added another layer of creativity for photographers. The tools it offers can help shape the final image into the photo the creator had invisioned when the shutter clicked. Wanna see what I mean? Check out the before/after image of my buddy Clint fly fishing below. It was a pretty dreary morning, but that's not what I had in mind when I took the photo. Thanks to Photoshop, I was able to execute my vision for the image. Cool. Ryan 
PS I think Photoshop is kind of like margarita's. Super tasty, but easy to over do... PPS I'm not huge fan of a regular margarita, but I do like to make them with pureed watermelon...keeps me cool and refreshed while manning the grill on a hot day. Wow, that sounds nice. What are you looking forward to this summer? Share it on the Black Dog Facebook page, cheers! 
Bailey, the Black Dog, has a birthday coming up. In honor of his April birthday, Black Dog Photo Co. is offering a Family Portrait special. Book your Family Portrait Session by June 1st, and your session is free (a $75 value). We'll photograph your Family Portrait at a location of your choice, and shoot unlimited poses of your family or children. Hit the link for all the details. The weather has been wonderful so far this spring. Take advantage of the early spring, and celebrate the Black Dog's birthday...hit up Ryan's e-mail to schedule your free Family Portrait Session with Black Dog Photo Co.! Ryan PS I posted a YouTube slideshow of a recent Family Portrait Session, check out some of our work. If you want to see more, hit the jump to our Family Portrait Portfolio. PPS Ash and I splurged on Aerosmith tickets this morning. Concert prices are outrageous, but how often do you get to go to a rock show with your pregnant wife? Frankie (new babies nickname) is getting a good start on musical taste! 
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