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!

Bowling

One of my favorite past times is bowling. Here are some shots of a friend.

Pet Portaits

I love animals, so I'm all the time taking pics of my pets.

This is Phoebe. She is smiling at you!

This is Midas. Doesn't he look cute?