The Bates Kids.
Jackson. The most handsome Jackson I know!
And Layla. The prettiest tween with fresh curls from Blowdry Cafe.
Tell us about your family dynamic.
Justin and I worked in the same building for 7 years and never met but then ran into each other while out with mutual friends and the rest is history. We have been married for almost 15 years.
If you could be any person for one day, who would it be?
Layla – My dad.
Jackson – I can’t think of one.
If you had a $100 bill in your back pocket to spend on whatever you’d like, you’d buy….
Layla – Toys.
Jackson – Nothing.
Are you more like your mom or your dad?
Layla – Dad
Jackson – Dad
How was your experience with Crystal Jo? COLD! (It was freezing and they were troopers!)
We always have fun on our photo shoots with Crystal Jo and love catching up during. It also forces my children to act like they like each other.
Nico. Class of 2022.
Session fave!
The Rock Fam.
I love the energy here!
Tracy, you’re hilarious!
Session fave!
Brady. Class of 2022.
I can’t believe I’ve known you nearly all of your life and now you are a senior in High School! That’s crazy!
So handsome!
Here’s some fun facts about Brady.
Give me one sentence that tells us who you are and what you are all about. History has been my passion since pretty much birth.
List 3 songs on your musical playlist… – Fly me to the Moon by Frank Sinatra, Fireflies by Owl City, Paint it Black by The Rolling Stones.
What do you do in your free time? – Bowling, Trap shooting, gaming and Anime.
What is your favorite memory from High School? – Hanging out with my bowling team during the season.
What are your plans for post graduation? – Go to Columbus State the Ohio State to major in history and teach in Alaska.
What do you wanna be when you “grow up”? – History professor.
How was your experience with Crystal Jo? And if you have a favorite memory/thing with Crystal Jo Foto, please share. – Terrific experience. My favorite memory is Crystal coaching me in gymnastics when I was little.
The Wancheck Fam.
I love this whole series of the boys…
The Winhoven Fam.
Session fave! I love the energy here!
And this is terrific!
Look at the person with the stinkiest feet….
Olivia. Class of 2022.
Stunning! Session fave!
The colors!
The Guitar Fam.
When Momma is the biggest bookworm ever… books come out during the session. Love it! And the book matches the stuffies which match their outfits. Now that’s some planning! Lindsey sells books too…how fun!
I can’t describe to you how much I adore this family. SO SO SOOOOOO MUCH!
Tell us a little about your family dynamic. How you met your husband, how long you’ve been married, names and ages of the children.
Our journey started a long time ago. We were first friends in middle school and became high school sweet hearts. He followed me to Michigan State University and I followed him to Ohio. We celebrated our 11th anniversary on October 2nd. We have 2 beautiful children- Gabe (5) and Annabelle (2.5).
Do you have any hidden talents or something unique to you?
Jim’s hidden talent is movie quotes and knowledge! Lindsey’s is her math skills!
Gabe and Annabelle are both really good at swimming.
What’s one thing you want to learn to do?
Jim would like to learn to play the guitar.
Lindsey would like to learn sign language.
Annabelle would like to learn letters at her own school.
Gabe wants to learn how to play soccer.
If you had a $100 bill in your back pocket to spend on whatever you’d like, you’d buy…
Jim – garage stuff
Lindsey – a night out with the girls.
Gabe – a motorcycle.
Annabelle… also a motorcycle because she’s a little mimic.
Describe the perfect weekend.
Jim – Working outside in the yard and garage.
Lindsey – A family trip to have fun (like hocking hills)
Gabe says going to visit Grandma and Grandpa.
Annabelle says play baseball.
Are you more like your mom or your dad? (parents even answer this one!)
Annabelle is more like mommy.
Gabe is more like daddy.
Jim is more like his mom.
Lindsey is more like her mom.
What did your family like best about your experience with Crystal Jo?
She’s like meeting up with a friend. The kids love her and it makes every picture session fun and easy!
Louis, Kathryn and Mila.
Session fave!
I love the movement here!
More fun facts about this adorable fam…
Louis and I met almost 6 years ago in Columbus. We are happily unmarried life partners : ) We are both from the Cleveland area. I grew up 20 minutes west of Cleveland, Louis grew up 20 minutes east. We are huge sports fans, all Cleveland sports and of course Ohio State. Mila will be 3 on December 1st. She already LOVES her birthday as well as everyone else’s. She frequently reminds us that it will be her birthday soon (even 9 months out) and wants to know when everyone else’s birthday is too.
Describe the perfect weekend.
Our perfect weekends in the summer include being on a boat and soaking up the sun. Mila caught her first fish on Lake Erie this summer. In the fall and winter it’s all about tailgating and going to sporting events.
If you could be anyone for one day…
If Louis could be anyone for a day, he would be Elon Musk and take a spin around space for the day! If Mila could be anyone for a day she would like to be her best friend from school Daphne. When I asked her why she shared because Daphne gets to go to stores : )
Are you most like your Mom or Dad?
I would say Mila is most like mom as she has already picked up on saying my favorite things such as “Dad is driving crazy”, “Slow down dad”, “Dad why did you make this mess” : )
If you found $100 in your back pocket, how would you spend it?
After working for DSW for 15 years, I’ve got to say if I had $100 it would probably go towards more shoes. Mom, Dad and Mila all probably have too many! Somehow a “normal” trip to DSW never ends with less than 5 or 6 new pairs! Louis however said he would probably buy crypto (but hopefully that investment just leads to more shoes!)
Our session with Crystal was so amazing! Lots of obstacles with weather, a clingy 2 year old, and someone’s hair always being out of place but Crystal was so calm, patient, and helpful getting us posed well and looking put together! ❤ She was creative in her vision during the session and did not cut any corners in helping to make sure we ended up with incredible photos!
The Maul Family.
I’d like to call this photo… WHAT DID WE GET OURSELVES INTO?!
Tell us about your family..
12 years married on October 24th. Met working together at Huntington Bank. He was my boss for alittle while, dont tell haha. Kathryn will be 5 in December. Isaac will be 3 in february.
What did your family like best about your experience with Crystal Jo?
Loved the session, making it fun even in the rain, Kathryn loved how you said…”dont you smile!” 🙂
Are you more like your mom or your dad?
I’m more like my mom
Isaac is like me, more timid
Kathryn is more adventurous like greg
Greg is like his dad
Do you have any hidden talents or something unique to you?
Greg is great at allll sports. He played baseball in college, i played volleyball in college. He actually likes to run now. I love step aerobics, old school.
Kathryn is a great swimmer and just started gymnastics. She would say she is a great crafter.
Isaac loves all vehicles or anything with wheels. And is a mama’s boy as you saw.
If you had a $100 bill in your back pocket to spend on whatever you’d like, you’d buy…
We would save the $100 or spend it on the kiddos.
Describe the perfect weekend.
Perfect weekend by the pool or beach somewhere south.