Moments That Cannot Be Posed....

This is one of my favorite photos from Michele and Wesley's wedding! I had them sit down on the steps of the alter. However, no one could have posed the reaction Michele's little cousin had to Michele's flowers!

The Emotional Groom!

Wesley was such a sweetheart! He cried when she was coming down the aisle as well as before the wedding when he looked at his father. You could absolutely tell how in love with Michele he is!

The Dress............

What a gorgeous dress! I absolutely love the photo of the dress going over Michele's head! Her Mom is in the background. It was the perfect shot for this moment.

Artsy Me...

I love trying to find different angles and new ways of shooting traditioinal wedding photographs to make them new, fresh, and my own!

Details Are Important Too!

From cakes to butter, Brides spend so much time on the details and then the day goes by so quickly. Most times the Bride & Groom will not even remember what the details were or looked like, so I love to help them remember.

Photos from My Portfolio....

This is one of my favorite shots. It actually started raining about five minutes into the ceremony. But Danielle & Don had no problem with continuing their vows. And I got some great shots with all the umbrellas up at the wedding.

This is such a great photojournalistic shot. I absolutely loved doing this wedding. The Bride & Groom actually saw each other before the ceremony. So I was able to do most of the posed photos they wanted before the ceremony.



This was Kevin's Best Man from Kevin and Erin's Wedding. Everyone loves this guy!

A Couple Favorite Photos from Wes & Michele's Wedding!

Michele was very interested in shooting some fashion type shots. This is one of many great fashion photos we took at the Bertram.

Michele is such a gorgeous Bride. I absolutely love this simple yet elegant portrait of her.

Here Comes The Bride!

Wes did tear up as his beautiful Bride walked down the aisle!

Cocktails Anyone?

There were many photos to take during the cocktail hour at the Bertram. It was fun to stand and watch people while taking photos of their expressions and excitement.

The Reception.......

The reception was gorgeous. It was held at the Bertram Inn. And the staff there was like a well oiled machine. They were courteous and polite. The night went very smoothly.

Mothers are so IMPORTANT!!

Wesley's Mom is the perfect Southern Beauty. Sweet, lovely to talk to, and very loving of her family and son, Wesley.

Michele's Mom is the Gorgeous Hostess. I believe she spoke to almost every person at the Wedding in her beautiful dress with her amazing personality. And you could tell she was sooooo proud of her lovely daughter, Michele.

Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Parker.........

I went to Chagrin Falls with Wes & Michele to shoot some fun & romantic photos. There were so many, it took me a couple hours to determine which ones to place on my blog.

Cousins Forever!

My parents brought my nephew to Cleveland this past Friday and we all went to the park down by Lake Erie. The kids had an amazing time. This is one of my favorite photos from that day.

I call it, "The Ponderings of Toddlers"...LOL.

Jack & Zach slept very well that evening!

My Handsome Nephew.....

My nephew wore his Easter Clothes to my home the other day so I could do some photographs for my sister. And as all 4 year olds, he was full of energy. No matter what you do, telling your child to smile will always result in a fake smile or an over the top grin. So I recommend talking to your children about things they like. Such as their favorite cartoon, their favorite toy, or even their favorite person. This creates a natural smile instead of a forced smile.

A Moment...

I am a huge Joe Buissink fan. He is my Wedding Photographer Guru! He's a photographer out of California who does weddings for people like Christina Applegate, Jennifer Lopez, and Jennie Garth. I am obsessed with his philosophy of wedding shooting. Which is all about capturing moments. Each little moment is significant. I love this photo because of the little boy's face in the background!

The Bellagio....

Wow! The Bellagio was amazing! I think I would definitely love to stay there next time I'm in Vegas. When you walk in the front entrance the ceiling is made of brightly colored glass flowers. They are absolutely gorgeous. At the moment, if you walk straight back they have an insanely amazing garden. There were hats, shovels, snails, and teapots all made of flowers. A beautiful fountain with birds made of flowers inside. And in the middle is a glass building with live butterflies which you can go in and get fairly close too! All the photos of the butterflies were taken thru glass. They came out pretty well.

Statues in Vegas......

There was some really amazing architechture in Vegas. And I am enthralled with statues and architechture in general. So I wanted to share a few of my favorite photos!

My April 14th 2007 Wedding!

I am so excited about my wedding this coming Saturday. I am photographing for Michele Fallert & Wesley Parker. Michele's family is actually from around my hometown of Niles, Ohio. So when I first met them, I felt like we had an immediate connection. And this is a great thing to feel when you are meeting with a client.

We are going to Chagrin Falls to photograph at the Falls, the Popcorn Shop, and Yours Truly. It is such a beautiful enviornment. And it will be my first wedding since going to Vegas to the Wedding Portrait Photography International Conference. So I will be using a lot of my new techniques and all the passion and enthusiasm that comes along with just learning so much about myself as a photographer! So stay tuned for photos from that wedding!

EXCITING NEWS!!

Hello Clients, Friends, & Family,

I have some really amazing news to share with all of you! Drum Roll Please.................

I am OPENING MY OWN STUDIO IN CLEVELAND!!!!! (Doin a little dance)

With the help of my friends at 831 Photography, I am opening up my own studio. My portfolio and a nice little goodbye will be posted on 831 Photography's website at http://www.831photography.com/index.php?page=53 until I get my own website up and running which should be very soon.

I will keep everyone posted with contact information. For now, you can reach me or leave messages at my home office number which is 216.221.6013 or you can email me at TerryThePhotographer@gmail.com.

I will be sending out an official letter to all my clients letting them know everything will remain the same with their contracts. It will fill you in on all the details. You should be receiving the letter by this coming Friday!

So please email or call me or 831 if you have any questions or concerns!

I hope everyone has an amazingly wonderful Holiday!!

Thanks so much for all your fabulous support,
Terry Michelle Goodman

Ps.....what about this snow!!!

Wet Paint....

I took this photo inside the Paris. It is very simple and yet there is something about it I love. So I just wanted to share it.

New & Different!

Corey used to play football on the Canton Football Hall of Fame Field. It was only natural when all the groomsmen also played with Corey that they spend part of their special day on the Football Field!

There are many places to have photos done in Downtown Cleveland. Why a bus stop you might ask? Just because I thought it would be a cool photograph!

The Occasional Senior....

I shoot Seniors every now and again. It is always a fun experience. However, my true passion lies in shooting weddings.