Leslie Gilbert Photography

Open House success!

July 20, 2009 No Comments

Now that the tent is gone…the decorations taken down…I can get back to normal. I have been a blog slacker for a while now. We were away on vacation and then I went to California to shoot a wedding with my friend Chelsea. Then it was 3 days of scrambling to get ready for the Open house! Thank you to all that came out and helped. It was such a great night on Friday! It almost felt like a wedding reception, trying to talk to everyone and not being able to spend a ton of time talking.
Saturday, we had a bunch of little ones come out for face painting and the photo booth which my new intern Jenn rocked! She has been an absolute lifesaver with everything these past few days!
So enough writing. On to pics. I didn’t shoot a ton, just because I talk a lot!
Special shout outs to

Studio Jenz for the amazing decor which was perfect!!

Lori Hemphill for helping me plan and set up. Thank you!

Jonnaysa Kirkham for putting me in touch with the right people

Grand Events Rental for the the tent and most of the set up.

Rettew’s catering for the AMAZING food! (Nicki the awesome bartender and Robin for always coming by with my snap peas)

Bella Manse for the cake and cupcakes. They were and still are delicious!

Mike Miller from Mixed up Productions for rocking it out and letting us sing “Tricky”

Jill from Floral Designs of Mount Joy for the beautiful floral arrangements that are still perfect.

To all my clients, friends and family who came out, it meant the world that you all came to see the hard work we have put into this studio. Thank you!!

Portraits

Shayne at 7 months

July 8, 2009 No Comments

Our second week at the beach, I had the opportunity to photograph Shayne for the 3rd installment of his Baby’s first year sessions. His parents are also good friends of ours and we all stayed together at the beach, so it was easy to capture Shayne at different times. It also helped have my youngest son there because for some reason, whenever he would move, Shayne cracked up laughing.
Here are a few of his session.

Portraits

Mike, Joanna, Ryan and Megan

June 29, 2009 No Comments

We are still on vacation..(Sorry, I know we have a tough life!)
Before our vacation officially started, we stayed with Mike and Joanna and 2 of their friends, Ryan and Megan. We thought it would only make sense to photograph them while we were here! Joanna and Megan are really good friends and both pregnant and due 2 weeks apart. We had such a fun time playing around on the beach and shooting super cheesy stuff as well. I am so happy we had the chance to spend part of our vacation with them. I had way too much fun picking on Mike the whole time. I’ll save the fly pics for later…. enjoy!! I am going back to the beach now…

Weddings

Tammy and Andy married…Coquina Beach

June 25, 2009 No Comments

This wedding worked out perfectly! Tammy contacted me to shoot her wedding in the Outer Banks NC at the beginning of the year. It just so happened that we were going on vacation in the Outer Banks that weekend!
We headed down to Coquina Beach where the ceremony was held. In 15 minutes, the site was set up and Tammy and her father were walking down the beach to meet Andy. After a quick ceremony, we headed over to Bodie Island lighthouse for some family pics and time with Tammy and Andy. The reception was then held at The Budleigh in Manteo.
Mike Miller from Mixed up Productions DJ
kept everyone on the dance floor until they closed it down!
I wanted to get their show up for them while we were still away…
Enjoy!

Portraits

Haley Rain

June 17, 2009 No Comments

I got a call a few weeks ago that Haley Rain was born. We shot her parents wedding last year, so I was sooo excited that they called. Haley was born 5 weeks early and was a little peanut! She was up the whole time we were shooting and was looking all around. It wasn’t until I was finished that she was out in my arms… next time maybe!

Weddings

Vicky and Dino…married

June 17, 2009 No Comments

Sunday was the second wedding of our weekend. My friend Erik
came to help me again. This was the most traditional greek wedding we have ever been too!!
I headed over to Vicky’s house, while Erik headed over to Dino’s to be with the guys. The morning was so relaxing with Vicky. We sat around and ate Baklava and drank frappuccino’s until the whirlwind started. All of her cousins showed up to help her get dressed. Then so quickly, she was whisked downstairs to put her shoes on and dance.
After a beautiful ceremony, we snuck Vicky and Dino around the back of the church for some private time, then it was back to the huge family waiting to shower them with love and money during the reception. What a wonderful, crazy day!! You both were amazing!! Thank you for sharing your day with us!! Check out your show!

Portraits

Jenny’s senior session

June 17, 2009 No Comments

Jenny was also having to reschedule her senior session because of the rain… It seems like we can’t get a break! But, Tuesday we did! Jenny came to the studio for some quick shots and then we went wandering. Check her out!

Portraits

Ali’s senior session

June 17, 2009 No Comments

After weeks of rescheduling because of the rain, I was able to photograph Ali for her senior session. We had been planning something a little different for her. She didn’t want the typical senior portraits and loved the way I interpret things. So, here is what we came up with.

Weddings

Ashley and Curtis..married Colonial Country Club

June 16, 2009 No Comments

Ashley & Curtis look at each other and instantly smile. Their eyes align and you can feel this sense of love and comfort, it is so infectious and so beautiful.

The day began at Ashley’s ‘old’ house, she got ready surrounded by all her family and friends, and waited for Curtis to arrive. YOU SEE, they decided to see each other before the ceremony, which ( I personally think ) relieves some pre-wedding-aisle-walking-jitters, and gives the bridge and groom a chance to get some extra fantastic pictures. 🙂

‘ so be it ‘ said Ashley, and they were officially wed.

The reception was held at the Colonial Country Club
in Harrisburg. When you entered the ballroom, it was hard not to notice all the details. The rich deep purples, the sparkling diamonds & the orchids decorated the entire room.

Matt from Rhythm System
kept the party going all night, with some help from the the coordinator, florist, cha-cha-slide-expert, Wendy & her team from
Hammaker’s

Ashley & Curtis, we are so thankful to be apart of your special day, we feel more like family than your ‘photographers’, we laughed when you laughed, and we cried when you. .. well, we cried almost all day long, so thanks for making us look like a bunch of emotional women, ‘preciate it.

sushi soon, ashley – don’t worry.

Enjoy your honeymoon,
and enjoy your show!

Flowers and Coordinators Hammaker’s

Reception Colonial Country Club

DJ Rhythm System

Cake Dingeldein’s New Cumberland

Portraits

The Bower’s

June 15, 2009 No Comments

After rescheduling our shoot 3 times because of rain, I finally had the chance to photograph the Bower’s family. Sarah wanted something a little different for her family, so I took them to my favorite spot! They were such a pleasure to work with and the girls listened to every direction I gave them. You are a lucky, beautiful family!!