Bill & Michelle were married almost 5 years ago in a very small ceremony with no pomp or circumstance. Now they’ve got two beautiful daughters and really wanted to plan a bit larger scale of a shindig in celebration of their 5th wedding anniversary. I am really looking forward to photographing their wedding, because even though it’s a “re-do” of sorts, I can still sense the excitement that they have for the day, almost as if it’s the first time all over again! We took these photos in Historic Downtown Bethlehem on an absolutely gorgeous day. See you in July, Bill & Michelle!
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I have been truly blessed this year as far as clients go! It’s so wonderful to be able to work with such friendly, easy to photograph people. Kathy & Jeff fit both of these descriptions, which is why I had so much fun snapping pictures of them at the Ironton Rail Trail in Whitehall. What made their shoot even more awesome, though, was the presence of their Great Dane puppy, Franco. He is HUGE!!
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I have always loved classic Pin-Ups from artists such as Gil Elvgren, Alberto Vargas and Earl MacPherson. They’re kitschy, fun and characteristic of the time period that they were created in. There are photographers today (Celeste Giuliano, for example), who have translated these illustrations into photographs in a way that is both beautiful & tasteful, all the while using women who don’t often have “model” experience. For my personal work, I prefer not to literally translate Pin-Ups, but instead, use them as one of my many sources of inspiration, adding my own twist with a touch of Old Hollywood Glamour.
I was lucky enough to work with Sara on one of these sessions. She was a great model who clearly implemented the word “retro” into every aspect of her life, something that you can easily see in her photos. I hope you enjoy them!
And – I nearly forgot to mention that a few of these images (including the last one in this post) were featured in the very first issue of Wink Pin-Up!
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A little less than a year ago, my wonderful friend Valerie got engaged to her long-time boyfriend Richard. I couldn’t be happier for the two of them! After all – there’s nothing better than seeing the people that I love in love. It was even more exciting when she asked me to be a bridesmaid. It was my first time being gifted with such an honor and I will admit, I was nervous! Prior to the wedding, I told Val that I would take photos of us girls and her getting ready. I thought this task would be a lot easier than it actually worked out to be. You see, being a first-time bridesmaid, I didn’t realize how much running around and preparation there would be! I was only able to capture a few moments, but I am glad that I got what I did. The wedding, which was on December 11th in Atlanta, Georga, was absolutely marvelous and I am so glad I was able to take part in the festivities. I can’t wait to have Val return the favor on May 11th, my big day! More on Facebook.
Even though today is young, it has been marked with reflection for me. I can’t stop thinking about all that happened this past year and all that could and will happen this upcoming year. 2011 had its downs, but the ups that always followed those downs are what I remember. This year I (This started out in order, but went haywire a few events in!): went to Gettysburg for the first time, celebrated my one year anniversary with my sweetheart, had a solo photo show at the Secret Art Space in Bethlehem, stayed at the legendary Hotel Chelsea in NYC, saw Wicked on Broadway, turned 24, met & photographed Kassidy, celebrated my mom’s 50th birthday, got engaged to the man of my dreams, took a week long trip to Nashville, photographed two weddings, saw three dear friends get engaged (including Mel & Steve), met & photographed Ella, got accepted to the Savannah College of Art & Design and began work on my Masters of Arts in Photography, had my last Thanksgiving & Christmas as an unmarried woman, got to be a bridesmaid in Valerie’s wedding (more on that soon!), took part in some awesome collaborations (Veronika, Sally Jane Vintage, Jaime, Eskandalo!, Loose Threads Boutique, M.L.N.W.), had photo spreads featured in BLEEP! and Very Glossy, and much much more.
2012 already looks bright. After all, it is the year I will get married, start a home with John, finish my Masters degree, be a bridesmaid for two wonderful friends and who knows what else! May your new year be filled with lots of happiness, good health and love. And always remember that those rough times are what make us appreciate the wonderful times all the more!
Here are some of my favorite photos that I took this year. Some of these I never shared on the blog. Enjoy!
I remember when I was a little girl and would start the countdown until Christmas. I couldn’t wait to wake up early, peak at the presents and not-so-patiently wait for mom and dad to wake up so that my siblings and I could start tearing at the wrapping paper. Nowadays, Christmas is still exciting for me, but for much different reasons. I like the drop in temperature, seeing all of the decorations make their way into people’s houses, attending a Christmas Eve service at church, and spending extra time with my family. Although Kassidy is not yet one year old, I couldn’t help but to think while taking these photos that her most exciting Christmas years are coming up, not only for her, but for her family, too. What is better than experiencing the holidays through a child’s eyes?
A little note about the gingerbread house pictured in these photos: Kim and I spent a few hours creating that for Kassidy! Even though she didn’t seem to take notice of our fine craftsmanship, we are proud of how cute it turned out!
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Between friends who are getting married and friends who recently had babies, I’ve been handing out a lot of congratulations! This is certainly not a bad thing at all. It just gives me more occasions to snap photos of such happy times for people that I love! I met Brittany, Ella’s mom, in line at the Philadelphia airport while waiting for our flight to Rome, Italy. We would have never been brought together if not for studying abroad for 3.5 months. I am very lucky to have met her, as Brit is such a sweetheart and is a great friend. Naturally, I couldn’t wait to meet her little girl Ella, who was born a little over a month ago. She is absolutely beautiful and the perfect mixture of her mommy & daddy! Oh goodness…I just love babies! More on Facebook.
Melanie and I bonded over America’s Next Top Model and an early morning speech class at West Chester University. She has always been a great friend to me and we both get to take part in each other’s weddings! In fact, before Steve even asked her to marry him, I claimed the rights to taking their engagement photos. The day of the photoshoot, we were blessed with incredibly beautiful weather, creating a Fall atmosphere that fits perfectly with their October 2012 wedding. And how could I forget their awesome pup, Colby?! Thankfully, she had a babysitter that day – John. As he threw the ball, I had ample time to snap photos of Melanie & Steve, including her in a few (when she would cooperate!). I can’t wait for the wedding! More photos on Facebook.
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