Michelle and Michael -- September 13, 2008

Michelle and Michael became husband and wife on September 13. Rain was forcasted for the day, but luck was on our side as it didn't come! It was a little muggy and hot, but it was still a beautiful wedding for a beautiful couple. The ceremony was held at St. Joe's church in downtown Lancaster. The church was simply amazing! A small reception was held at Mazzi in Leola following the ceremony. I promised Michelle that I would post my ten favorite pictures for her tonight, but alas, I lied. I couldn't find ten....I found almost forty! Unable to cut them down to post the indivudal pictures, I put together a short slide show of them. Enjoy!

Erin And Justin 8-30-08

Hello everyone! I had the incredible pleasure of working with Erin and Justin the other week. They are an amazing couple with an amazing son! What amazed me even more was that they planned this whole wedding in less than two months!!! Erin got in touch with me less than two weeks to the wedding as the photographer was one of the last items on her list! Fortunately, I was able to help them out and I was so glad that I could! I had a great time with them and wish them all the best in the world for them! Here are some of the pics from that day!

We took some pictures in the garden of a close friend of hers

before the ceremony. This garden was beautiful and lots of fun the play in.

Here's the happy couple!

Here is the ring bearer, their son Austin. Isn't he cute?

And here is Erin...

And Justin....

Some details....

And of course the rings!
Here's a sweet moment between the two....

Here are some pictures from the ceremony...


The first kiss...

And the reception...
This little girl was the cutest ever!!!


First Dance....
Father Daughter dance...

And the beautiful cake....


Thank you Erin and Justin for letting me be part of your day!

Brandy and Mike Say "I Do" - 5.31.08

This past Saturday, I had the amazing task of hanging out with Brandy and Mike as they became husband and wife. While the weather in the morning was thunderstorms, with tornado warnings through the afternoon, the sun broke through and it cleared up in time for a beautiful outdoor wedding. It was held in Ephrata at the Eicher Art Center.

I had the privilege of having Erin Mattern from Graystone Photography as my second photographer. Check out her blog.

Here is a peak at the day...

Some of the favors...

The rings and flowers...

The bride before the ceremony...

The bride's father and daughter during the ceremony...

The first kiss...

Mike and Brandy....

The bridal party...

The bridal party prepared with umbrellas....

Mike and Brandy taking a walk....

How cute!
Brandy is so beautiful
Mike couldn't keep his hands off her!

Last shot of evening!

Thank you so much Mike and Brandy for letting Erin and I be a part of your day. It was beautiful and perfect and we wish you all the best!!

Welcome Baby Syndey!

So my baby brother became a father yesterday!!! I can't believe it. I got the call Wednesday afternoon that they were heading to the hospital. I basically dropped everything and hit the highway back to NJ. I made it to the hospital by 9pm, but she wasn't ready to be born yet. After sitting around for 4 1/2 hours, she finally decided to arrive. Born at 1:27 am, Thursday morning, weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces, and 21 inches long -- she's absolutely beautiful!

Here's a peak at her!

Here's the new daddy!

I love baby feet!!

Here she is, wide awake and checking out the camera!

Here's the new happy family!

The Sleeping World

My friend Erin sings backup in a band called The Sleeping World. I headed out one Friday night while they were performing at Dipco. Here's a few shots from their set.

Jeff, Reann, and Baby-To-Be

So my brother and his wife are expecting their first baby in less than 2 weeks. I had the opportunity to grab some quick shots with them before her baby shower the other week. Here are a few shoots. Soon I'll be an Aunt and have baby pics to post!

Girls Night Out....

So Brandy is getting married in two weeks (and I'm her photographer!)....so what's a wedding without a girls night bachelorette party?! Here are some peeks at the evening, but that's all your gonna get, cause what happened at Brandy's party, stays at Brandy's party!! Just remember "dot, dot, dot" and "apple pie"!

Here is Brandy with one of her bridesmaids Catherine (CK)

hanging out on the front of a FDNY fire truck.

So as you all know, before you marry your prince,

you have to kiss a few pigs......or is it frogs? :-)

Here is Brandy! Doesn't she have an awesome smile?

Here is the group of us!

I know CK is gonna yell at me for this one, but it's a great pic of her!

Thank you Brandy!

I had a blast in NY with you and everyone else! Two weeks to go!