Here are some of my very favorites from 2008

859-757-4059 is still in service, however it is used primarily as voicemail, at this time, as I am spending more and more time out of the office.  If you would like to reach me directly, the new number is 859-760-7899 (this is my cell phone).  Please note, however, that I do not have my cell phone turned on during weddings or photo sessions.

All proofing galleries are inaccessible at the moment. If you have pictures to proof, please email me at info@rebeccapettigrew.com to set up an in person proofing session. Thanks.

One thing that moving away from home does, is make you one of the last to know… I just found out that my high school art teacher, Mr. Gary Simendinger passed away in 2005. Mr. S was one of the first teachers to encourage me to become an artist.  To be honest, he was one of the ONLY teachers to encourage me down this path.  I am saddened beyond words at his passing.

He was always willing to help, when I was stuck on something.  Always willing to critique work, that had nothing to do with school work, and saw my “weirdness” as a sign of creativity.  So here’s to you, Mr. Simendinger.  And thank you, so much, for leading me down that primrose path.

Weddings are quite the investment, are they not?  And wedding photography is no exception.  With the average cost of wedding photography, here in Cincinnati, at just around $3.5k, it easy to succumb to the temptation of the budget photographer. They are everywhere! Advertising their services with a printable CD for between $500 and $1000.  Some even as low as $200!  But, more often than not, prices like that are, indeed a sign of inexperience, on many levels.   Prices that low reflect a low perception of their own quality of work, as well as a really bad sense of business (which means, they could be out of business, and long gone in a few months -and you won’t be able to find them to get your pictures).

I truly, could not survive on charging less than $500, heck, materials alone cost me more than that!  Not to mention all of the time, I’ll be spending on your wedding.  My job isn’t over, at the end of the night.  I have hours and hours ahead of me, sitting in front of the computer, editing, color correcting, and album designing.  I spend, right around, 60 hours on each wedding.  That’s 8 bucks an hour!  And I still have materials to purchase.  I’d be in the hole rather quickly with those prices, as many budget photographers have found themselves.  Leaving clients to have to hunt them down to get what they’ve paid for.

The photos I take are one of the very few things left, after the cake has been cut, the garter and the bouquets have been thrown, and the guests have all gone home.  If price is that much of an object, then you’d be better off letting your Uncle Fred shoot it… at least you’ll always know where to find him!  Don’t waste your money on someone who may not be around when you’re ready to order your prints.

I’ve been super busy this fall!  Weddings, Seniors, babies, and moving!  We finally got moved into our new house!  And I had nearly two weeks without internet access!  Our new house is an old house, so we had to have the cable, phone, and internet all re-wired! With that, all of our email addresses have changed.  If you have been corresponding with me via rebeccapettigrew@fuse.net, make note that that email address will no longer work.  The new email address is info@rebeccapettigrew.com, as reflected on my website.

My most recent shoot was right after I moved with Alyssa!

I love them!  So cute and cuddly!  I got to play with Baby R on the 11th!  Such a little character!

It’s been quite a ride, but I finally get a chance to breathe (and blog)!   On September 20th, I worked with Rachael and Brian!  What a great couple! So much fun to work with, and clearly very much in love!  Here are a few of my favorite shots from their wedding!

On Friday, I had the pleasure to shoot on of the most beautiful couples, at one of the coolest venues in town!  David and Natale Riley were married at The Verdin Bell and Clock Museum.  It was absolutely stunning!

I haven’t shot a brand new weensie woo-woo since my youngest was one.  But I’ve recently decided to jump back into it.  I used to work for a company that came to your house about a week after a baby was born to get something above and beyond what you get at the hospital.  I loved it!  So.. I decided to offer something like that to my clients.

Here’s baby M.  What a cutie!  (You’ll also notice this shot on the very first page of my website…)  Absolutely LOVE this shot!