Chrissy visits Prophecy Creek with me!

Chrissy I also went to high school with, like many of my other people I have photographed.  Facebook has helped build my business so much by the power of social networking.   Sharing photos is one of the top reasons why people use facebook.  I feel so lucky to have this resource to promote and advertise to the people who actually "know me".

Again I visited Prophecy Creek Park in Ambler.  We made our way around the property and got some excellent shots of this beautiful Chrissy.

Ladies Suprise Gift Idea for your Hubby on Wedding Night!

So all you soon to be brides...do I have an idea for you!   Surprise the hell out of your man after the happiest day of your life with a little something something.  I came to Barbara's house one Wednesday afternoon for our glamor photo shoot.   Barb was really nervous as most of the women who I photograph in this nature are.   We picked out her 3 outfits I got my portable studio set up in a spare bedroom, and we started to shoot and have fun capturing some looks that Barb had never seen of herself before. 

A majority of women who I photograph for a glamor look all see the final product of themselves and cannot believe it is them.

Barbara and I decided to make a calendar for soon to be hubby Josh. If anyone knows this Josh character he is a tough one to get anything by on.   So while we were upstairs shooting he called.  Barb called him back.  He wanted to talk to the contractor who was remodeling his house downstairs.  Barb puts on a robe and takes the phone down.   Then what does the contractor say but "sounds like Barbara is having fun with her friend upstairs."  Naturally when she was just on the phone with him she didn't mention she had company.

I am also a family friend so if she said it was me who was over the whole surprise would have been ruined.  So she tries to get Josh off the phone without spilling the beans.  Josh ends up sending over someone to see who is at his house.  Needless to say we tried to cover up what we were really doing by taking some photos at the end of Bab and their two dogs.  Needless to say all the photos came out beautiful.  And Josh was not suprised by the idea, or how stunningly hot his fiancee looked in these images!

Tim & Shea's Phillies Engagement Photo session

Oh this humid July 15th day Tim, his fiancee Shea and I all had scheduled to head to Citizen's bank park on a off day to get a tour while having their engagement photos being taken.  Tim and I had graduated high school together from Hatboro-Horsham. Through facebook Tim talked to Shea about using me to cover their wedding.  Before making any decisions we decided to do an engagement session to work with me first.  We started the tour and we got to go into the clubhouse where all the players belongings were in their lockers.  Tim and Shea both got to hold their favorite players bats.  Ryan Howard, and Chase Utley.  The look on Tim's face resembles a child's on Christmas opening up his favorite present of the morning!

 After requesting a ball to write the date of their wedding on it, we made our way into the dug out and the stands to capture more images.  Photographing in this location proved to be challenging in a great way, which made me capture so much about where we actually were!  Being inside the stadium caused the wind flow to be non existent, so needless to say all of us were quite hot during our time outside.  

Tim wanted to walk out to the outfield and we caught some great shots near the 401 mark.  Once we returned inside to cool down we got to check out the press room and the other parts of the stadium.  Shea and Tim are going on a Disney cruise for their honeymoon since they are serious Disney fans!

After the park we made our way to the Waterworks Restaurant behind the Art Museam.  Here we got more casual photos I had a great time catching up with my old friend from school, as well as get to know his future wife.  I know these two are going to be very happy together and I can't wait to capture their special day.

Family Photos always need updating!

Richard contacted me for some headshots a few weeks ago and while I was over his house with my backdrop and lighting we got to speaking about doing a family photo before his sons went back to school!  We scheduled a date and met over at my spot.  Prophecy Creek Park on Skippack Pk.   Great place to walk dogs or take a nice walk with someone special.   The DiSammartino family arrived and we began our session.  
While taking photos I see how Dad, Richard is trying to figure out if I'm around his oldest sons age by asking when I graduated from high school... Assuming his son was available, to possibly insinuate us going out sometime.  Out of left feild Rich asked me to join him and his family out to dinner after the session!  I was back and forth about going, really didn't have any other plans, so I decided to join them.  Richie the oldest son had other plans and didn't end up coming to dinner. 

Mr. & Mrs DiSammartino  Nick and his girlfriend Chelsey went to a great Mexican place at the corner or skippack pk and butler pk that served free margaritas.  We had a great meal with funny conversations.  It's cool families like these which make my job so much more worth while!  So happy I met them and hope to work with them again in the future!

Tina & Mike's Big Day! 8/7/2010

My day together with Tina & Mike and all of her family and friends started at Tina's fathers lovely home where all the 8 bridesmaids were getting ready! Everyone looked beautiful  I arrived and I began to get to work documenting everything.  Tina was just  finishing up getting her hair done which turned out beautiful.  The flowers beautifully arranged by floral designer Kerry's Kreations one of the brides very good friends who was also in the bridal party.   My great friend Sarah with All About Events and I got to work together again on this wonderful day.  If looking to save some money and have your day run more smoothly contact Sarah.
I enjoyed this wedding due to knowing almost the whole bridal party from either the girls Bachelorette party I was a part of in AC or from going to Hatboro-Horsham High School with.  So needless to say knowing everyones names already was a big help with posing for the group shots.  I left the girls at 2:00 to head to Peace Valley park in Chalfont where the reception was being held.  Upon arrival at the ceremony location the guys looked so handsome.  Did I mention yet that the weather on this beautiful Satruday was 85 degrees.   Perfect wedding weather! 

Before the ceremony began I snapped some great photos of the groomsmen together...boys being boys.  I got a little teary eyed when Tina said her vows.  Usually at one or two points during the day I get choked up at any wedding still dreaming of that being me someday when I meet my Mr. Right.  Know any successful single men please let me know.

The reception was just great at Marjean's Catering in Lansdale where all the guests gathered to eat and dance the night away.  My favorite part of the reception was Mike's Grandfather who was the 1st of the single guys out on the floor to catch the garter.   Mike makes the toss...where does it land but right on Grandpa's Hat!  Couldn't believe it.  Ashely the bridesmaid who caught the bouquet sure was not shy letting Grandpa slide the garter up her long leg making a great photo opportunity for me.

I'm so thrilled how great the day went for Tina and Mike.  I enjoyed being there capturing the whole day from start to finish with this happy couple who has been dating since high school!  Best of luck to Tina and Mike and their happy new life together.

Meet Pam & John

Pam had found me while searching online for her wedding photographer.  I knew as soon as Pam and I finished at our meeting that we had really hit it off, and I hoped to be chosen to photograph her wedding!!!  Little did I know the feeling was mutual, Pam had pretty much made up her mind that she wanted to work with me immediately after meeting with me.   We decided to do the engagement photos this summer for them to use on their Save the Date cards.




One of Pam and Johns themes at the wedding is Love...so what better place for their engagement photos than at LOVE park in center city Philadelphia.  I arrived at their place and we all drove together to the parking garage under the park.  We came out at what seemed like the perfect time because there were barely any people around.  Which to anyone who has been to Love Park before is not common.  There is always tons of people visiting and taking photos there under the sign... The few minutes we spent in front of the sign were just classic candid photographs really showing these two's true love come shining through! 

It was another very humid day in the summer of 2010 and we were all perspiring to say the least...So I decided to let this couple cool down a little bit and hop into the fountain for a different scene.  This shot really captures their surroundings and also portrays how much fun of a couple John and Pam are together!  

Walking across the street we found a pretty fountain next to city hall which made for more cute shots. I really enjoyed working with these two and know that we will have so much fun with their bridal party in their wedding in November of this year!  Just as we finished up our shoot and arrived back at the car the sky's opened up and there was a downpour like I have not seen in a while.  We took our time getting home on the roads, and then dashed inside from the huge rain droplets to view what lovely images we had just captured before we almost got rained out!

Needless to say Pam and John loved the images and watching me enhance all their favorite photos!  Can't wait to take Jilian and her future husband Mike there for round 2 @ Love Park next week!

Meet Baby Ava!

A few months ago I posted a blog called Photos for Daddy a session I did with beautiful pregnant Hillary and her 3 year old Iliva.  Since then Hillary has given birth to baby Ava.  I came over to meet the precious newest edition to the family after she was 2 weeks old.   Hillary had the whole family in whites and pastel pink outfits which looked perfect.   I started out getting some precious photos with Matt and his oldest daughter.  The way Matt looks at his girls shows a world full of love for them and it was easy for me to capture that.  It was easy for me to capture Dad's love for his girls, because it showed each time he looked at them!

Mom was just finishing up feeding baby Ava upstairs when we decided we would do a few of the baby alone and with big sis up in her bedroom.   I went a got my lights from my car and in minutes had a studio set up and we were snapping away getting precious photos of the new sisters together!  Ilivia  already seems like she is going to be the best big sister.   Following the gorgous photos we captured upstairs we move outside on one of the most humid days ever!  Temps were nearly at 100 degrees!  We made it out side and back inside in 5 minutes or less with numerous priceless stunning shots!

After giving everyone a moment to cool down we proceeded back upstairs to their bedroom where I wanted to capture this new addition to the family in a comfortable setting.  I told everyone to snuggle up close and everything fell into place!   I am so happy to live so close to this beautiful family and can only hope to be the photographer who can document many cherished memories for them to treasure forever.