The Valeri Galeri | Photography by Valeri Hoffman Bradford: Blog https://www.thevalerigaleri.com/blog en-us (C) The Valeri Galeri | Photography by Valeri Hoffman Bradford [email protected] (The Valeri Galeri | Photography by Valeri Hoffman Bradford) Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:25:00 GMT Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:25:00 GMT https://www.thevalerigaleri.com/img/s/v-12/u290507819-o752154192-50.jpg The Valeri Galeri | Photography by Valeri Hoffman Bradford: Blog https://www.thevalerigaleri.com/blog 90 120 Alex-Fisher Catholic Senior https://www.thevalerigaleri.com/blog/2018/1/alex-fisher-catholic-senior What a cold--actually freezing--waaay below freezing day for the start of Alex's senior photos.  He needed to get a few done in time for the yearbook, so after rescheduling from one freezing day of Christmas break, we rescheduled for what was supposed to be somewhat warmer.  Well, the weather forecasters were wrong.  Alex & his parents braved the cold & were troopers.  We met up in Downtown Lancaster  & hit a few great spots. We got some great photos--very quickly--even managed a couple of clothing changes.  This is his sneak-sneak peek.  I chose a few that are yearbook worthy.  We're going to finish up his session once we have some nice, warmer weather, so we don't have to worry about red faces, red noses & numb body parts--& when I won't feel bad for having him sit on the ground, or lean against things!  Enjoy the sneak-sneak peek!

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[email protected] (The Valeri Galeri | Photography by Valeri Hoffman Bradford) alley fall lancaster ohio park photographer wedding https://www.thevalerigaleri.com/blog/2017/10/monique-greg-wedding-at-alley-park-lancaster-ohio-wedding-photography Wed, 01 Nov 2017 01:22:30 GMT
Katie & Jeremy's Wedding at Harvest Adventures-Lancaster, Ohio Wedding Photography https://www.thevalerigaleri.com/blog/2017/10/katie-jeremys-wedding-at-harvest-adventures-lancaster-ohio-wedding-photography

What a beautiful day with a beautiful couple & their beautiful family!  Katie & Jeremy chose Harvest Adventures as their venue for their wedding in the country.  It is a wonderful 80 acre farm with many wedding day options.  It's a family run business, & the Burnworth Family were so accommodating & did everything to make sure that Katie & Jeremy's day was perfect.     The day started with Katie & her bridesmaids getting ready in the cute bridal suite.  Katie's gown was nothing short of fabulous & she was absolutely stunning!  Her friend created all of the bridesmaid's & bridal bouquets, as well as the guy's  bouts from paper--& they were truly incredible.  The guys were handsome in their grey vest, plaid tie, & country perfect Levi's.  And then there were the kids--nothing short of adorable!

The guests were transported to the wedding site via a hayride--gotta' love the fun event added to the whole wedding experience.  When they arrived, they were greeted by the guys to escort them from the tractor pulled wagons to the seating under a beautiful grove of trees with Jeremy's Harley Davidson as part of the personalized wedding décor.   Once all the guests were seated, the wedding party made their entrance after their own hayride to the site.  Katie made her entrance by a carriage pulled by some impressive & powerful Clydesdales.   Their ceremony was performed by a close friend who was ordained especially to officiate their big day.   Once they were officially pronounced husband & wife, we took advantage of the area around their ceremony site to get some large group photos as well as some romantic bride & groom photos.  

Then it was time to head back up to the barn for the reception.  The guests were treated to another hayride back to start the festivities.  Jeremy convinced Katie that gown & all she needed to make her return on the back of his Harley--so being the brave bride, she did it!   So cute!  Their reception was started out with a delicious dinner catered by Schmidt's Restaurant & featured lots of their awesome favorites(think Bahama Mama's, sauerkraut & yes--cream puffs!)  After dinner there were some heartfelt toasts from the wedding party, cake, dances & then lots more dancing & partying.  The party went on both in & out of the barn.  It was quite a memorable, super fun night for all of Katie & Jeremy's family & friends.  I wish them congratulations & years of happiness to come!

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[email protected] (The Valeri Galeri | Photography by Valeri Hoffman Bradford) barn wedding country wedding harvest adventures lancaster ohio wedding photographer https://www.thevalerigaleri.com/blog/2017/10/katie-jeremys-wedding-at-harvest-adventures-lancaster-ohio-wedding-photography Tue, 03 Oct 2017 14:36:55 GMT
Lancaster High School Gales Cross Country Seniors Bob Reall Invitational https://www.thevalerigaleri.com/blog/2017/9/lancaster-high-school-gales-cross-country-seniors   It seems like just yesterday that we were getting ready to go watch these kids run in their first big home meet--The Bob Reall Invitational here in Lancaster.  That was back when they were 7'th graders--new to cross country.  Now here it is--we're getting ready to go watch them all run in their last Bob Reall  Invitational as the 2018 Senior Class.  To say that the years have flown is an understatement.  It seems like they were all just awkward little junior high schoolers.  And just like that-- Here we are--it's Senior Year.  Most of these kids have been together as a team through all these years.  It seems such a long time, but at the same time, it doesn't.  They've been through lots of ups and downs.  There have been great wins & disappointing losses.  They have accomplished great personal bests & they have struggled through injuries.  There is definitely a bond.  This is a great group of kids!  They're not just great athletes.  They're great students, consistently having some of the highest GPA's at Lancaster High School.  They're involved in many other extracurricular activities.  They volunteer in a variety of roles throughout the community.  They even have a team member, Clayton Lunsford,  running to be the next mayor of Lancaster!  Anyone who has anything negative to say about our young people today just needs to spend a little time with any of these seniors.  They are impressive.  They are leaders. 

I will be watching(& photographing) them today.  I'll be at the finish line cheering them all on.  It's going to be such a bittersweet day--not just watching my boys, but all the rest of the kids who have become like family too, along with their parents & families & coaches-- in this last home meet. I hope they all have outstanding races today.  I would love to see the Gales win their home meet!  Regardless of how they finish the race today, I'm proud of my boys & their teammates.  I've loved watching them all run!  I know the future will be bright!  Be Relentless! Go Gales! #granvillepike

 

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[email protected] (The Valeri Galeri | Photography by Valeri Hoffman Bradford) cross country lancaster high school seniors https://www.thevalerigaleri.com/blog/2017/9/lancaster-high-school-gales-cross-country-seniors Sat, 23 Sep 2017 10:00:00 GMT