Sunday, I was able to go to Isabella’s house for her second session for Baby’s first year. She got started a little later, but it is great to see her and her parents so often. She is all giggles most of the time! She woke up as soon as I got there and only became serious once we went outside. She wasn’t too sure about the grass on her legs. But she did a great job! Here are just a few from our session!!

Yesterday morning, I had the opportunity to photograph cousins. They had come together for the holiday weekend and wanted it documented. The weather was kind of wet so some of the little girls didn’t like to get their feet wet and after a while, weren’t too happy. Here are a few shots from our session.

Yesterday, I met Audrey and Mike in Phoenixville for their engagement session. This is where the two of them met and now reside. What an awesome little town! I found out after walking around and seeing all the signs for “Blob Fest” that this is the town where the movie “The Blob” was filmed. Next weekend, the towns people will come out and reenact the movie and then go in the theatre and watch it! I would have loved to see that, but Audrey and Mike will be there so I told them to send me photos from it!
They showed me all the great little place on and off Main St while walking around. We ended up at the restaurant the met at and shot a bit there. It was getting a little hot walking around so we stopped so they could get ice cream and found an alley where I got my favorite shot. Here are a few from their session.

Saturday was an amazing day! The weather actually cooperated! Yes, it was hot, but it was bearable.
Katie and I headed to Box Hill at Regent’s Glen for Sarah and Dan’s wedding. We found out that Sarah’s great-grandmother built and lived at Box Hill. So there was so much family history there. She brought it older family photos and placed them all over the mansion to make it a little more homey. The girls were upstairs getting ready in the greatest room. The light was fabulous and I loved the wall paper so much!! Things got even better when Sarah’s Mom hung up the dress and said Sarah was wearing a bird cage veil. Could the day get any better??? Sarah was stunning! I know I told her that a dozen times throughout the day. Her and Dan decided to see each other before the wedding so they could go to cocktail hour with the guests. Their first site of each other was so planned out….Sarah wanted Dan to watch her come down the staircase and us to get his reaction. He was all smiles! We kept them in the house because of the humidity and saved the photos for after the wedding for outside.
The ceremony was so beautiful. Everything was held in the garden around the looking pond. Short and sweet and they were done. Everyone moved inside for dinner and dancing and that is when we found Sarah and Dan outside alone and asked if they wanted us to photograph more. Sarah was so excited. She is an admitted blog stalker and really boosted my ego when she said she loves our visions. No pressure, right?? But we had a great time because they were able to relax now that they were married.
The room for dancing was a nice small size so we didn’t have to move far. Cruise control sounded awesome as always! We stayed until the very end for the huge sparkler exit. Then it rained…Here is your show Sarah!! (PS. she knows they go up either Tuesday or Wednesday, so I couldn’t disappoint?)

Wedding and reception: Box Hill at Regent’s Glen

Cake: Providence Spotts 717-812-0742

Flowers: Strawberry Shop

Band: Cruise Control

This is about a week late, but Abbie and Joe were on a European cruise, so this should greet them as they get home….
Last Saturday, Katie and I headed to Annville and Lebanon for Abbie and Joe’s wedding. We met Abbie and all 10 bridesmaids(yes, I said 10) at the Annville Bed and Breakfast. This place was so beautiful and had amazing light throughout. We arrived right as the girls were sitting down for brunch, so we explored a little and shot some details while we waited. Once Abbie was in her dress, we had her come in the bathroom where we found some great ideas. All the time we spent in there was so worth it. Once I looked through everything, I saw the image below and thought, this was why I do what I do. Not only that, but when you have amazing couples like Abbie and Joe, that trust you and you feel like friends with and even buy cars that they suggest…..That is why I love this job! Ok, back to their wedding….
We then headed over to the church to grab a few shots of the guys, but with so many of them, someone was always missing so we held off till afterward. The ceremony was not your typical catholic ceremony. I have never heard people laugh so hard during the homily. But this was Abbie and Joe’s personality. They are not serious at all. Instead of tearing up as Abbie came down the aisle, Joe was waving at her. They are too cute!
Abbie and I have been talking back and forth for months about their wedding party photos. Joe is a teacher and coach at a near by high school so we thought it was appropriate to shoot there. The field was fake grass and the lines were painted on so I didn’t have to worry about them getting dirty. The ideas were just flowing and then I turned and Katie said, “they are doing a pyramid!” The GIRLS!!! I was cracking up at this point watching them in their dress climb on each other. They didn’t get all the way up, but close!! They also put up with my request to lay on the field and spell out an A heart J. In my head it was awesome….until I realized I wasn’t in a helicopter to shoot it over head…. but I wasn’t going to saw “Nah, forget it” after I had them positioned….
After bearing the heat, they all packed in the trolley and we headed to the Lantern Lodge for the reception. Abbie warned me of their first dance. It was not going to be typical. They love the movie Juno, so Joe made up a dance to the opening song of the movie. Again, everyone was laughing and it totally represented Abbie and Joe. I could go on and on about the laughter and fun of these two and the day, but instead, here is your show!

Reception and Cake Lantern Lodge

Flowers Crazy for Daisies in Lebanon 717-273-2837

We went to the beach with a whole crew last week. 21 to be exact… Crazy, I know, but we have such a good time! Before we left, my friend Ang wanted to know if I could do her family pics while we were there. Of course I was happy to do them! So here are just a few…because I know she has been checking…..

During Emma’s 9 months shoot, after talking to her Mom and Grandma, we realized we would be on vacation at in the Outer Banks at the same time, right as Emma turned 1.
So I told them that we should definitely shoot her one year session on the beach!! It was a beautiful day and incredibly light. I look forward to seeing her and her parents every session so this was a treat to be able to share part of our vacation together.

Last Saturday, Katie and I went to Harrisburg for Erin and Sean’s wedding. We met the girls at the Hilton while they got dressed. It was so much fun with all the girl talk that we felt like we were even more part of the wedding. We both agreed that Erin has to be the most animated bride getting ready that we have seen so far! The faces were almost painful as she was getting zipped in.
We had a little bit of time before heading over to the church for some fun shots of the girls. It was quite interesting walking through the hotel because there was a military function going on and they all loved Erin! Some even wanted to jump in the shots…
We then headed around the corner to the church. We have been running into some of the same people and priests at weddings lately. I think we could start a business venture….
After the ceremony, we had about 2 hours to do whatever we wanted. We did keep it short due to the fact that it was so humid and a storm was about to hit. Katie and I then headed over to Heritage Hills to scope out the reception. Erin’s Mom was one of the main planners in the wedding and the details were incredible! Once the wedding party arrived, Erin and Sean had their first dance (to our wedding song) and then the party started! We had such a great time and enjoyed seeing some familiar faces throughout the day. Hope you guys had a great honeymoon!! Here is your show!

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I can’t believe it came and went so fast. Katie and I had a count down of when we were leaving, even texting each other in the morning before we left. Last Monday, we left from NYC on the Carnival Miracle, setting sail for San Juan, St. Thomas and Tortola. 21 family and friends of Katie and Eric came along. We had almost a week on the ship before the wedding day in St Thomas. Katie was the calmest non chalant bride ever. She wanted to avoid all the hoopla that comes with weddings. Whatever happened, happened. We took 2 vans to Lime Tree beach where the coordinators were waiting. This view was incredible. The ceremony was held right under the palm trees in front of the ocean. 5 minutes tops!
Then everyone else was shuttled back to the ship to change while I had Katie and Eric alone to shoot on the beach. We then headed back to the ship to eat quick and then shoot more on the ship because it was hot and we wanted to spend the rest of the day going around St Thomas. This trip was one of the most incredible experiences of my life! As I type this, I wish I was back on the boat…. I love you guys and miss you all!!! Thank you for allowing me to shoot this and for Tony and I to come along.
And of course….your show!