The beautiful country setting in Hunting Valley of Tabitha Bowen's parents, Gail and Richard, was the start of a wonderful wedding day for Tabitha and Martin. Family and friends gathered at the home for a pre-wedding brunch and family photos. Tabitha and Martin then saw each other for their first look in the forest-like backyard where they shared a few quiet moments together before another round of family photos.
Read MoreWhether you're a kid or an adult, summer birthday parties are always fun. Ava and Davis celebrated their 3rd birthday with family and friends on a beautiful summer day in August. Warm sunshine, a refreshing breeze, balloons, games, family, friends, cake and ice cream all complimented each other as perfect ingredients for a great birthday party. Aunt Sabrina brought the food, decorations and games to the party while other family members brought warm laughs and good spirits. To be a kid again. Happy birthday Ava and Davis!
Read MoreMy Uncle Bob and Aunt Marge organized a McDonald Family Reunion at Mohican State Park on Friday July 11th, 2014. July is a busy month and not all could make it to the reunion but it was nice to see those that made it from my family on a beautiful July day. I use to always go camping with my parents as a child and over the years I simply forgot on how fun it is to go camping. Camp fires, fishing, s'mores, barbecues, bike rides, hiking, kayaking, you name it...I miss it.
Read MoreOver 5000 images processed in 30 days. Yes, for family and friends who thought I took refuge in a cave you were almost correct (my office is my cave). This video includes a handful of images that were either photographed and/or processed over the past 30 days. If you're new to my work you'll notice that I photograph a variety of jobs. Weddings, high school seniors, and commercial work make up 80% of my services. If you like what you see, contact Dale at dale@dalemcdonaldphotographer.com for scheduling and pricing.
Read MoreKim and David asked me to photograph a big party that they were planning at the beginning of June and how could I resist? David happens to be my nephew and Kim, as of June 6th 2014, is my new niece. It doesn't seem like it's been too long since David marched out of his home as a toddler with a few dollars in hand to buy a treasure chest of candy at the candy shop right down the street from where he lived. I think he just got off from being grounded that day for his irresistible love of candy but apparently all is well. On June 6th, 2014, David marched on to the United Methodist Church in North Olmsted to marry the real love of his live, Kim. Sorry candy, you've been demoted to #2.
Read MoreThe end of May not only offered blue skies and pleasant temperatures, but it also ended up being the perfect day in so many ways for Kelly and Don. The day started out at the Double Tree Tudor Arms Hotel on Carnegie Ave, located about a mile from Littly Italy and the Botanical Gardens. David photographed Kelly and the bridesmaids while I (Dale) photographed Don and his groomsmen getting ready for the big day. Don and his groomsmen boarded Lolly the Trolley at 1pm and headed to the ceremony at the Botanical Gardens in Cleveland, Ohio. Kelly and her bridesmaids took the next trolley to the Botanical Gardens and the day was on its way.
Read MoreEvent Source's 35 year anniversary celebration took place at Cibrèo Privato, located on Euclid Avenue across the street from Playhouse Square. Everyone met in a private bar located at the back of the restaurant for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Dinner was held in a separate room (between the restaurant and back bar) that I believe use to be used as a theater at one time. Rock the House Entertainment Group (RTH) filled the room with music and ambient lighting.
Read MoreSpring showers bring May weddings (and flowers as well). Kelly and Donnie will be newly weds on May 31st, 2014. Following their wedding they'll be moving to New Orleans to not only kick off a new life together but also to start new careers in The Big Easy.
Read MoreWith 90 plus local business making up well over 100 members, the International Special Events Society (ISES) Cleveland Chapter celebrated another successful networking event at the 2014 Wine Tasting. Event Source hosted the wine tasting event in their 71,000 square foot display room and warehouse building that's located in the Sweet Valley Industrial Parkway in Valley View Ohio.
Read MoreKim and David celebrated their bridal shower on a sunny Sunday afternoon at Bain Cabin in Fairview Park on April 6th. The days are growing longer but don't tell Kim and David that line. Their wedding day is coming up quick and they'll be celebrating a new chapter of their lives together with friends and family on Friday, June 6th 2014.
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