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  • Cindy Wilmes: Stellar photos of a spectacular sunset on the trail

    Cindy Wilmes: Stellar photos of a spectacular sunset on the trail

    Cindy Wilmes is a resident of Loveland

    Loveland, Ohio – Our community has a lazy river flowing down its center – the main artery of the “SweetHEART of Ohio”. It is the Little Miami, with State and National “Scenic River” designation.

    “Thank you for the opportunity to share some of the beautiful photos I captured of Loveland,” said Cindy Wilmes, a long-time resident of our quaint town. Here’s a little bit about Cindy to help set the tone for her passion for living in the land of love.

    “It soothes my soul and feeds my love for adventure.”

    Cindy is Loveland native; her parents went to Loveland schools, met in Loveland, and decided to raise a family here. “When I moved out after college, I chose to continue the legacy and buy a house in Loveland – close to my community and a huge fan of this small town, I’m thankful to put roots down in this city,” she said. She tells Loveland Magazine that she is on the Loveland Bike Trail almost every day running or biking. “The bike trail has been an avenue of fresh air, amazing wildlife, and views I can’t ignore. It soothes my soul and feeds my love for adventure.”

    About the photographs

    I caught this spectacular sunset on the trail while out for a cold evening run. It’s my favorite spot on the bike path, as the river curves around part of the woods before heading downstream. No matter how many times I catch this view, I still stand in awe. 

    Cindy said, “Proud to call this town my home, my goal ever since I was little was to grow up and be the Loveland Valentine Lady—and it still is. As a young adult, I want to advocate for my city and love capturing those moments that make this town so unique.”

    Click the photos for a larger view…

    See MORE of Cindy’s photos in the Facebook album she calls…

    LOVELAND: The Land of Love

    I love my small town! Some days feel like you may be stuck in a Gilmore Girls episode—the bells chime every hour, people wave as you run by, there are small shops to peruse—not to mention, the beautiful bike trail. Lots of time spent around town taking in the view—love my hometown! 

  • Sam Smith: Affordable wedding photos/videos and senior portraits this summer [ad]

    Sam Smith: Affordable wedding photos/videos and senior portraits this summer [ad]

    “We are truly happy to have had you share in and capture our wedding.  We are grateful you shared your talent and kindness with us. Both in person and from behind the lens you are going to capture the world and make an indelible impact”

    Looking for a photographer or videographer to capture priceless memories at a more-than-fair price this summer? Consider Sam Smith.

    Services include:

    WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

    WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHY

    SENIOR PORTRAITS

    EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY

    FAMILY PORTRAITS

    HEADSHOTS

    ENGAGEMENT PORTRAITS

    …AND MORE

    “Got the pics!!!! AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL AND FUN!!!!”

    See more examples of Senior Portraits here

    “These are amazing! We totally love them. Thank you so much. I will definitely use you again for my upcoming senior.”

    Significantly lower-priced, more flexible and with a quicker turnaround than any studio in the area, Smith provides 50+ personal and professional quality senior photographs in as many locations and outfits as you can fit in an evening. Unlike many local senior portrait photographers and studios, editing is minimal and realistic. Commonly, students complain about overly-airbrushed and retouched portraits. Sam Smith aims to capture a true personality over false glamour. Editing is not trendy or overly-stylized, therefore withstanding the test of time.

    It’s not too early for class of 2020 students and parents to start thinking about senior photos. Summer will be here before you know it, and studios book up quickly. Students often find the deadline creeping up with no good option for portraits. Photos are then edited and delivered within a few days depending on schedule and backlog.

    Senior portrait standard pricing is as follows:

    June- $125

    July- $140

    August- $160

    All prices are negotiable depending on special situations (twins, referrals, financial circumstances, needs, etc). Local studios charge $300+ for similar services.

    “Thank you!!! We both like them a lot, they’re awesome”

    Hold onto your special day from Sam Smith’s unobtrusive, authentic angle. With a background in both journalism and narrative filmmaking, images are the real moment captured in the best light. Edit turnaround time for both photo and video is exceptionally quick. Wedding videos come with an optional, short “wedding highlights” in addition to a full video of the wedding.

    Wedding photography and videography pricing is negotiable depending on package and needs. Photography starts at only $500 and a fully edited video starts at $1100– prices unheard of for equivalent quality of work.

    Bookings are available between May and late August.

    Contact at samwsmith33@gmail.com or (513)814-7397.

    See more work at samwsmith.net.

     

  • New Loveland Museum Center exhibit features LHS students and work of Nancy Ford Cones

    New Loveland Museum Center exhibit features LHS students and work of Nancy Ford Cones

    Photo above by Nancy Ford Cones

    Celebrating 150 Years: Giving New Life to the Work of Nancy Ford Cones

    May 9th, 7:00pm – 9:00pm (reception); exhibit through May

    Loveland, Ohio – The opening reception for the new exhibit at the Loveland Museum Center is on Thursday, May 9, from 7 until 9 PM.

    Loveland High School photography teacher, Jim Barrett, has given his high school students an assignment to produce a piece of photography for a show in the museum gallery depicting a contemporary rendition of historical local photographer Nancy Ford Cones’ many genres.

    Come enjoy the exhibit, light refreshments, and meet some of the students. The photo exhibit will remain through May for weekend viewing.

    Nancy Ford Cones was a nationally recognized photographer and longtime resident of Loveland. Working in partnership with her husband James, who developed her work, Cones often used Loveland residents as models. She was selected by the Eastman-Kodak company to depict rural life in America and her works were featured in magazines and publications from 1898 through the 1930s. Today, Cones is best known for her pictorial photographic work. Many of these prints, which incorporate artistic and narrative elements, received awards in national and international photographic competitions.

    The Cones Gallery inside Bonaventure at the Museum features a rotating selection from the over 1000 artifacts in the museum’s archival collection consisting of photographic prints, glass plates, correspondence, cameras, and more.

    Plan Your Visit

    Museum Hours

    Saturday and Sunday
    1:00 – 4:00 PM
    Monday through Friday – By appointment
    Admission is free; donations are gratefully accepted

    Directions

    • I-275 to Loveland-Indian Hill (Exit 52)
    • Left on Loveland-Madeira Rd.
    • Right on West Loveland Ave.
    • First left on Wall St.
    • First right on Park Ave.
    • The entrance to the parking lot is just before the gazebo on the left

  • Loveland High School students earn prestigious awards and recognition for visual arts and creative writing

    Loveland, Ohio – The following Loveland High School (LHS) students have earned prestigious awards and recognition by the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for their 2019 Visual Arts entries:

    Isabella Huelsman’s Gold Key-winning submission “Teeth.”

    Seniors Isabella Huelsman won a Gold Key (Photography), two Silver Keys (Photography) and two Honorable Mentions (Ceramics and Mixed-Media); Jillian Sealschott earned a Silver Key (Drawing); Joe Timmerman earned an Honorable Mention (Photography); Leslie Nash earned a Silver Key (Ceramics); and Samuel Richardson won one Gold Key (Photography) and three Silver Keys (Photography, Digital Art, Film & Animation).

    Juniors Olivia Bransford earned two Silver Keys (Painting); Tristan Dumas earned a Silver Key (Photography); and Hannah Powers earned two Silver Keys (Painting) and one Honorable Mention (Painting).

    Sophomores Lillianne Rohling earned a Gold Key (Drawing & Illustration) and Sophia Stokes earned an Honorable Mention (Sculpture).

    LHS students also made an impressive contribution in the 2019 Creative Writing competition: Senior Anna Ross earned a Scholastic Writing Awards Silver Key and two Honorable Mentions; Junior Vivien Terselic earned a Scholastic Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention; Junior Kieran Collins earned a Scholastic Silver Key and has been named as an Overture Awards Semi-Finalist; and Senior Zach Segal has been named as an Overture Awards Semi-Finalist.

    “Elastic Lines” by Senior Isabella Huelsman won a Gold Key for photography.

    Gold Key award-winning works, both in the Visual Arts and Creative Writing categories, are considered the very best submitted locally and automatically move on to compete at the national level.

    About the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

    Since 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have recognized the vision, ingenuity and talent of the nation’s youth. The Awards are presented by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, whose mission is to identify students with exceptional artistic and literary talent. Through the Awards, students earn opportunities for recognition, exhibition, publication and scholarships.

    The Digital Art of Sam Richardson – “Way Up in the Sky”

    The recognized artwork by Loveland High School students in the Visual Arts competition was on display at the Art Academy of Cincinnati, January 28-February 8, 2019, and can be viewed via this link.

  • Joseph M. Timmerman’s long-exposure photo from Carl A. Ray Park in Fosters

    Joseph M. Timmerman’s long-exposure photo from Carl A. Ray Park in Fosters

    Joseph M. Timmerman is a resident of Historic Downtown Loveland and attends Loveland High School.

  • Milford’s 13th Annual Art Affaire set for September 22 

    Milford’s 13th Annual Art Affaire set for September 22 

    Premier art and fine crafts show features an outstanding array of art, music, food

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    Milford, Ohio – The Greater Milford Area Historical Society (GMAHS), in association with Lykins Energy Solutions, will present the 13th Annual Art Affaire – Milford’s premier art and fine craft show – on Saturday, September 22, 2018, 11 am to 5 pm. This event is free and open to the public and will be held, rain or shine, on a closed three-block section of Main Street (U.S. Route 50) in historic Milford, Ohio 45150.

    “Art Affaire is a primary fundraiser for GMAHS,” comments Donna Amann, administrator, GMAHS. “We are extremely pleased that the show continues to grow, our sponsors stay committed, and the community embraces this magnificent display of local and regional art. The Main Street venue in historic Milford is also very special, as it allows us to showcase artists as well as feature the quaint shops and cafes on the street.”  

    The 2018 Art Affaire call to artists generated a record-number of applications. “We received our largest-ever number of applications with nearly 40 percent of those from artists new to Art Affaire,” says Mary Ward, artist coordinator, Art Affaire. “We are definitely pleased with the quality and diversity of this year’s participating artists.”

    The 13th Annual Art Affaire will feature:

    • A record-breaking 120 juried local and regional artists exhibiting and selling original works in clay, digital art, drawing, fiber art, glass, jewelry, leather, metalwork, mixed media, painting, paper and print making, photography, sculpture, wearable art and wood.
    • A number of demonstrating artists, including the Ohio Valley Woodturners Guild; Wade McCarren and O’Neal Johnston, wood carving; June Ludwick, pine needle baskets; John Middick, drawing; and more.
    • A variety of strolling musical entertainment including Civil War guitarist, Steve Ball; Bear Foot with Russ and Barb Childers featuring Appalachian music and storytelling; Kevin Moran, Americana music; Lars Noble, country music; Roaring 20’s Barbershop Quartet; and Wild Carrot with American roots music.
    • Food by 20 Brix, Harvest Market, Lehr’s Prime Market, Padrino Italian and Tickled Sweet; and wine and beer from Lehr’s Prime Market. The event will feature two hospitality tents where visitors can relax and enjoy refreshments.
    • A Community Cultural Tent featuring local and regional arts-related organizations including Artsy Fartsy, Cincinnati Art Museum, Clermont Chorale, Clermont County Public Library, Historic Milford Association (HMA), Milford History Library, Milford Theatre Guilde and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)/UC Clermont.

    “Art Affaire continues to enhance its growing reputation,” says 2017 Art Affaire Best of Show winners and jewelry artists, Aaron Rubinstein and Haguit Rubinstein-Towler. “The 2017 show was our first participation in Art Affaire, and we were extremely pleased with the overall quality of art and the excellent event organization. We are excited to participate again in this year’s Art Affaire and look forward to seeing return customers.”

    Art Affaire is presented by the Greater Milford Area Historical Society in association with Lykins Energy Solutions. Key sponsorship is provided by the Historic Milford Association (HMA), Lovins Insurance, the City of Milford, PDQ Buildings and Proforma Albrecht & Company; with added support from a number of Milford and Miami Township businesses, organizations and individuals including Accounting Plus LLC, Angels House of Music, Earworm Records, Eric Campman, Mike Castrucci Auto Group, Clermont Equipment, Copper Blue/Grub Shack, DCA Certified Public Accountants, D.E.R. Development, Evans Funeral Home, Frisch’s, Little Miami Brewing Company, Miami Township, Mixit Entertainment, Park National Bank, People’s Bank, Row House Gallery, Doug Smithson Insurance, Sora’s Towing, Suite Paws Pet Resort & Spa, Ulmer’s Auto Care and Jeff Wyler Automotive Family.

    For more information, visit www.MilfordHistory.net or follow Art Affaire on Facebook at www.facebook.com/artaffaire.

    About Art Affaire

    Art Affaire is a juried, outdoor art and fine crafts show held on Main Street in historic Milford, Ohio and is a key annual fundraiser for the Greater Milford Area Historical Society (GMAHS). Initiated in 2005, Art Affaire has significantly grown each year and now features over 120 artists, live music and entertainment and food. Art Affaire, which is free and open to the public, is held annually the fourth Saturday in September. For more information, visit www.MilfordHistory.net or www.Facebook.com/artaffaire. 

    About Greater Milford Area Historical Society

    The Greater Milford Area Historical Society, Inc. (a 501c3, non-profit) was founded in 1967 with the purpose of emphasizing the history of Milford. A small historic museum was started at 114 Main Street. In 1983, the Society relocated to its present location, Promont, located at 906 Main Street, Milford, Ohio. Promont was the home of John M. Pattison, 43rd Governor of Ohio and the only governor from Clermont County. In addition to improvements to the Museum, the Society has expanded its historical programs and collaborative initiatives in the community; and, also broadened its scope to include Miami Township. The GMAHS is especially proud of its Partners-in-Education programs in the Milford schools, an award winning effort of the Society’s volunteers; its local community programs and historical research; and, its annual Art Affaire, Milford’s premier art and fine craft show. For more information, visit www.milfordhistory.net.

  • [Video Slide Show] How much fun was the Loveland 4th of July Parade?

    [Video Slide Show] How much fun was the Loveland 4th of July Parade?

    Drayton Durham taking photos of the 4th of July Parade.

    Loveland, Ohio – The Loveland Frog thought the Loveland Independence Day Parade was so much fun she got right in the middle of it – and did some photobombing to boot.

    Most of these photos were taken from the vantage point of the Loveland Magazine office in the West Loveland Historic District. All of them were taken by David Miller and Drayton Durham. 

    Loveland Magazine Publisher David Miller taking photos of the 4th of July Parade.

    The West Loveland Historic is on the bank of the State and National Scenic Little Miami River, home of the famous Loveland Frog, the mascot of the City.

    The Loveland Tiger did not make an appearance! Word on the street is that she doesn’t go outside when the temperature is above ninety so she was spending the afternoon posing for a likeness that will be painted on an elevated water storage tank. The Frog was grateful for the “Wet Zone” provided by the Loveland/Symmes Fire Department.

    All photos are copyright protected © 2018.

    Accounting Plus LLC

      Accounting Plus–Bingaman Accounting and Tax Service, LLC is a tax preparation, payroll and bookkeeping company locally based in Loveland, OH.
  • Loveland Schools Student Feature: Senior Sam Smith

    Loveland Schools Student Feature: Senior Sam Smith

    Reach of Uncertainty by Sam Smith

    Heather Higdon is the Chief Information Officer for the Loveland School District

    by Heather Higdon,

    Early on at Loveland High School (LHS) Sam Smith’s ability caught Photography Teacher Jim Barrett’s eye.

    “We have a photo contest every year at LHS and it is open to all high school students,” said Barrett. “Most of the time it is entered by students that have taken Photography. Sam entered the contest as a freshman. The contest is judged by students in the photo classes and the Art Department staff and school principals. Sam’s work stood out to all involved. He won.”

    Sam Smith – a Tiger since kindergarten – has been racking up accolades as a photographer, writer, journalist and filmmaker ever since. His passion for “sharing visual art that is both personal and universal” is evident. For this special feature, Sam shared what drives that passion – and offers younger Tigers some advice on how to make the most of their Loveland experience:

    Loveland City School District (LCSD): Your creative work has put Loveland Schools on the map in larger forums – can you tell us about the awards you have earned so far, and what projects you are currently involved in?

    LHS Senior Sam Smith (Photo courtesy of Lauren Questell)
    LHS Senior Sam Smith (SS): Really, 2016 graduate Dean Parker put Loveland Schools on the larger map in my opinion. Many of my now closest friends met on the set of his film, Regret. There, we discovered a group of like-minded creatives and formed Loveland Film Club and a filmmaking community in Loveland. Dean introduced me to a lot of awards, people and film festivals that I would have otherwise never known about.
    On the set of Regret, I received an email that I was a finalist for the Overture Awards, which is the region’s largest arts contest. I went on to speak about my work and have it displayed at the Aronoff center. From the 100 entries from different schools (each with their own vetting process), I was awarded First Place – something unusual and flattering for a sophomore. (Loveland Sophomore Sam Smith wins Overture Award)
    SAM SMITH HONORS
    Best of Category at Golden Lions Film Festival, Best Cinematography at Blue Ridge Young Filmmakers Festival, Best Cinematography at Premiere Film Festival, Best Editing and Cinematography and second overall in 2016 72 Hour Teen Film Challenge, Best Cinematography and third overall in 2017 Teen Film Challenge, Best of Show at Exposure: Montgomery Photo Show 2017 and 2016 student winner, National Film Festival for Talented Youth official selection and official selection and nominee for Best Cinematography and Best Director (for a film I assistant directed with Senior Stone Taul) at the All American High School Film Festival.
    I’ve been named Best of Category at Golden Lions Film Festival, Best Cinematography at Blue Ridge Young Filmmakers Festival, Best Cinematography at Premiere Film Festival, Best Editing and Cinematography and second overall in 2016 72 Hour Teen Film Challenge, Best Cinematography and third overall in 2017 Teen Film Challenge, Best of Show at Exposure: Montgomery Photo Show 2017 and 2016 student winner, National Film Festival for Talented Youth official selection and official selection and nominee for Best Cinematography and Best Director (for a film I assistant directed with Senior Stone Taul) at the All American High School Film Festival.
    At festivals like the All American High School Film Festival, pieces from Loveland have begun to dominate Ohio submissions. Loveland filmmakers have had their work shown on IMAX screens at the AMC in Time’s Square and the historic King’s Theater in Brooklyn. This year, three out of the five Ohio nominations at the festival were from Loveland. I shot four out of the eight total selections from Ohio, and Loveland students have collaborated with directors of six of the eight Ohio selections.
    I’m currently writing a narrative film, editing behind the scenes for a proof-of-concept for a friend’s film, helping finish an experimental drama I did cinematography on, editing an experimental film I helped make for someone’s poetry-based film project, planning and running Loveland Film Club, putting together a new photographic portfolio about life after death and working for Loveland Magazine.

    (LCSD): What is your personal favorite creation, and why?

    (SS): I think right now my favorite piece is the music video I made for 2016 Loveland graduate, Ryan Mangan.
    Delusion was a huge undertaking in very little time, and it was a chance to explore a genre of visual art I really enjoy. I had a lot of creative freedom and got a chance to utilize a technique I’d been experimenting with for a while. All the glitchy holographic effects were done in-camera frame by frame, and the entire film was shot in just two days with almost no crew. I spent most of my free time for about three months afterwards trying to piece the film together and get everything timed and looking just right. In the end, I’m pretty happy with the experimental semi-narrative told through the visuals and music. It’s not perfect, and every time I watch it I find new flaws. But I think that’s what pushes me forward as an artist and lets each piece be better than the last.

    (LCSD): Who has inspired you at Loveland Schools to stretch yourself artistically and achieve the success you’ve achieved?

    (SS): I’ve had a lot of inspiration in Loveland Schools. My biggest inspiration has definitely been from other students. Dean Parker really showed me how to have an idea and keep the forward momentum to make it a reality. Stone Taul, Sam Sauer and Jon Parker started the film club and have offered creative minds to bounce ideas off of and to inspire.
    Teachers have also really inspired me at Loveland. Creative writing teacher Mrs. Borchers created a classroom atmosphere that allowed for honest expression and gave me confidence and momentum as a writer and as a person. Physical science teacher Mr. Laughman really showed honest and genuine interest to his students and would take time after class to talk about art and even how some of my photos related to concepts in physics. Strings teacher Mrs. Bierkan has watched me grow for the past eight years and helped me find an expressive artistic outlet. English teacher and now librarian Mrs. Bosse has been very encouraging of my art and writing, and helped teach me how to organize my thoughts in a way that other people can understand and feel– the basis of good art. Art teacher Mrs. Woodruff took time to personally encourage my creative endeavors and offer feedback.
    Lastly, photo teacher Mr. Barrett has done so much for me as a student and artist. He gave an immediate and excited “yes” to the prospect of a Loveland film club and has critiqued, taught, pushed and helped me plan my photographs and films. He’s watched me grow as an artist and has always been encouraging and excited about my projects– he’s come to art shows and stayed many collective hours after school to help me prepare photographs, critique work and supervise the film club. I really appreciate what he’s done for me and for Loveland’s visual artists. He’s a dedicated teacher who really wants to help students achieve their creative potential.

     

    (LCSD): What advice would you offer to younger students who are interested in creative pursuits – what should they be taking advantage of as they progress through Loveland Schools?

    (SS): My biggest piece of advice is cliche and easier said than done, but it’s this: get out there and do it. Make art. The only thing holding you back is you. I’d heard it a million

    “Get out there and do it. Make art.”

    times, but it really took seeing the creative peers I found at Loveland making art for the notion of doing to sink in. Take electives that interest you and put everything you have into art you make for school – don’t just see it as an assignment, see it as an excuse for authentic self-expression. More than anything, surround yourself with creative and interesting people. There will always be an artistic community in Loveland. Take advantage of it.

    (LCSD): If you could design your ideal future – what would it look like?

    (SS): In a perfect world, I’d go on to make a living doing cinematography on narrative films and music videos, maybe supplementing some income shooting interesting commercials. I’d have the opportunity to bring my own visual style to the table and work somewhere interesting like LA or New York doing what I love with creative and driven peers.

    (LCSD): Is there anything else you’d like to add?

    (SS): Art is a form of expression, and in some ways a coping mechanism. Good art

    “Visual art has the ability to speak above words and to say what there aren’t words for.”

    transmits an idea, an emotion. It transmits something personal. And visual art has the ability to speak above words and to say what there aren’t words for. I really enjoy trying to share something that is both universal and personal. I try to share art that means something, art that has a purpose. If my images create a reaction, emotion or inspire thought then I feel that I’ve succeeded.

    SAM SMITH WORKS AS A WRITER, PHOTOGRAPHER, AND VIDEOGRAPHER FOR LOVELAND MAGAZINE

    Want to see some of Sam Smith’s work? 

    https://www.instagram.com/samwsmith33/?hl=en
    https://vimeo.com/swsmith
    https://lovelandmagazine.com/author/sam-smith/

     

     

    2016 Loveland Magazine Interview with Dean Parker and Sam Smith about the short film “Images”