I met with Travis & Nina on a BITTER cold Sunday morning in January – most likely my coldest session yet!

LOVE THOSE SHOTS!

You guys were awesome – even though it was FRIGID! I can’t wait to see your wedding photos!

I met Becca through the contests I held in 2010 on my blog! She had won $50 off a session and booked one for her and Derek! Soon after – she booked their wedding with me!

This was my last wedding of the year and it was only about a mile from my house – SWEET!

I LOVED the Christmas bulb favors!

Grainy – but I love it – there is a time and a place for graininess (I think) and I love this picture with the grain!

BEAUTIFUL!!

Becca & Derek met at Mansfield University – so we made sure to get some shots in North Hall!

We went back on campus at the end of the night for some shots – they met working at The Flashlight!

Derek & Becca – thank you so much for asking me to photograph your day! I hope you have a GREAT honeymoon!

I met Heather on FACEBOOK and she booked at the ARNOT MALL BRIDAL EXPO last January!

Her wedding was very low key and intimate – and I had LOTS of time for pictures!

Their daughter *D* is just precious!

LOVE LOVE LOVE those shots!

Heather – you NEED to be an event planner! This wedding was AMAZING!

She is absolutely a doll!

Heather & Tony – thank you SO much for asking me to capture your wedding! I can’t wait to see you in the spring for more pictures!

I met Eva at the ARNOT MALL BRIDAL EXPO last January! When I met with her and Jake – I knew they were going to be an awesome couple to work with (and photograph)!

We met up the week before Christmas for their engagement session!

LOVE LOVE LOVE!

What better way to end a chilly photo session than with hot cocoa!

You guys were FANTASTIC – I cannot WAIT to photograph your wedding!

Sarah contacted me earlier this year about engagement and wedding photography – but sadly I was booked on her wedding date – so I referred her to Bridget Reed!

We had to postpone our engagement session but the weather and time of year worked PERFECT! There was a chill in the air and some snow on the ground! November is my favorite month to shoot in!

Sarah & Tim – thank you so much for asking me to capture your engagement! I cannot wait to see your wedding photos!!

I’ve known Trudy since the fall of 1999. She was one of the first faces that greeted me when I walked into my dorm at Philadelphia University. I didn’t want to be there. I didn’t want to stay away from my family – I wasn’t ready for this! She was my RA and went above and beyond any duties she may have had that year!

She helped me get through the homesickness. She let me stay in her room when I needed a break from my roommates. She stayed up with me and talked. She let me cry on her shoulder.

When December came and it was time to leave – I was ready to stay. I had made the decision to transfer to Mansfield University – about 40 minutes from home – instead of 4 hours.

Trudy and I stayed in touch and made a point to see each other once a year – sometimes once a semester. I helped introduce her to Jesus! We wrote many, many emails back and forth. About school – God – boys – just life in general!

She was a bridesmaid in my wedding in 2004 and when she called me earlier this year to ask if I would be in hers – I was SO excited for her!

As some of you know – I have control issues. I think I can take on the world sometimes. I said – well I would LOVE to photograph your wedding but I would love to be a bridesmaid. I did both at Johna’s wedding and my sister’s wedding – I can do it! I just needed someone to come with me to take the photos that I am in! Usually my Aunt Lori does that job – thank goodness for her! But this was a 7 hour drive to Virginia – leaving on a Thursday and coming back on a Sunday.

My dear friend and fellow AMAZING photographer – Megan Hampton – kindly volunteered to go with me! It was a GREAT trip – we talked the whole way – making the drive seem SO much quicker! We get along really well and worked together smoothly. She took amazing photos for my dear friend and I am so thankful for that!

Any of the photos in this post that DO NOT have the “db” circle next to the barden photography text are photos that Megan took and I edited.

Scott surprised Trudy with these pearls at the rehearsal dinner!

I love Trudy’s dress – especially in this photo!

Megan took the photos of Trudy getting ready while I went outside with the guys!

I love love LOVE those shots! I don’t know why lately – but I am so in love with out of focus bride photos!

LOVE THOSE SHOTS! Thank you SO MUCH Megan!

Scott only have ONE request – he HAD to have a picture of all the guys with their socks!

TRUDY – you’re married!!!!

I LOVE those perspectives!

Megan – THANK YOU AGAIN FOR EVERYTHING! You are an amazing photographer and a fantastic friend!

Trudy – I am SO SO SO happy for you! I love you dearly!

I’ve known Carla FOREVER! We went to Athens Wesleyan Church together growing up and spent a very awesome summer of 2000 hanging out!

She emailed me last fall and was SO excited about her engagement! We worked out an available date together and set it in stone!

Carla & Kevin were married in Harrisburg with their reception at the Radisson in Camp Hill!

They were married at 10 AM – which meant getting to the church at 7 – the earliest I have ever had to be up for a wedding!

SUNRISE DETAIL PHOTOS?! YES PLEASE!

BEAUTIFUL! Some of my favorite bridal portraits EVER!!

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

Carla made all the pew decorations! ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!

They had a breakfast buffet – BEST WEDDING FOOD EVER – with omelets – hash browns – fresh fruit – waffles! SO YUMMY!

Their cake topper was a “C” scrabble tile!

Their first dance was to “Your Song” – the Ewan McGregor – Moulin Rouge version – FANTASTIC!!

Carla & Kevin – thank you SO much for asking me to capture your wedding! EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING!

I met Lisa at the Arnot Mall Bridal Expo in 2010 – I think! We connected on FACEBOOK and she booked her wedding with me last fall!

I have been SO looking forward to this wedding! Kosta is Greek and they were married in a Greek Orthodox Church!

Details are my ABSOLUTE favorite to photograph!

I LOVE that shot on the left! Might have to get a large print of it for the BRIDAL EXPO this year!!

GIANT CHESS BOARD AT YOUR RECEPTION SITE? YES PLEASE!

GORGEOUS!!

LOVE LOVE LOVE!

The limo got a teeny bit lost on the way to get us for the ceremony – so we took advantage and got some bridal portraits! Lisa totally kept her cool – late to the wedding but she didn’t show her nerves ONE BIT!

Their crowns! I just LOVED this ceremony!

Their reception was at La Tourelle in Ithaca – such a GORGEOUS place!!

We had a very short time for portraits after the wedding since we were already running late – but we made it work and got GREAT shots!

OH MY WORD! LOVE those shots! Another print for the BRIDAL EXPO most likely!

Lisa & Kosta – THANK YOU SO MUCH for allowing me to share in your day! I loved EVERYTHING about your wedding!!!

I took Toby & Sarah’s engagement photos last fall and have been looking forward to their wedding at the Stroudsmoor Country Inn!

Have I mentioned that I LOVE the details?

I know that picture is CRAZY blurry but for some reason – I just LOVE it!

You could NOT get the smile off her face!

GORGEOUS!!!

SERIOUSLY! Such an amazing couple to work with!

Thank you SO much for asking me to share your day! You guys were AWESOME!!

I’ve known Autumn for a long time – she went to school with my younger brother! She is a fellow photographer – Photography By A Season – and we met up at the BRIDAL EXPO last year to chat a little. When they called me to talk about their wedding photography – I was so flattered!

We met up at her parents house in October for their engagement session!

GORGEOUS!!

Autumn – thanks SO much for asking me to share in your wedding day!