COURTNEY & KEVIN

Filed under: family,lifestyle,love,marry me,wedding — admin at 10:37 am on Thursday, March 31, 2022

I LOVE THAT SHOT!!!

We ran back inside to WARM UP because it was SO COLD that day!!

And they talked to to the people that couldn’t make it to the ceremony!!

I cannot imagine our lives without FACETIME!!

I LOVE THOSE SHOTS!!

They’ve waited a LONG time for this moment!!

That’s one of my FAVORITE photos of the day!!

I ADORE THAT SHOT!!!

Courtney & Kevin – THANK YOU SO MUCH for asking me to spend this long overdue day with you!!!

COURTNEY & KEVIN

Filed under: family,lifestyle,love,marry me,portraits,wedding — admin at 11:44 am on Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Courtney found me on THE KNOT!

She and Kevin had dated YEARS ago and then lost touch.

BUT they found their way back to each other and didn’t want to waste another second!!

Courtney LOVES her nieces – and they equally adore her!

I love that she’s still in her jammies!!

I couldn’t believe that her stuffy was a RAINBOW TROUT!!!

My maiden name is Trout and my dad REALLY wanted to name me RAINBOW!!

Being an aunt before you have your own children – it’s a MAGICAL thing!!

True to late fall – early winter in North PA – it was a VERY windy & chilly day – but it was their wedding day and it was BEAUTIFUL!!!

Do you see how intense her gaze is!? She was MORE than ready to say I DO!!

THEY DID IT!!! HUSBAND & WIFE!!!

NOW it was time to warm up!!!

JESSICA & BEN

Filed under: lifestyle,love,marry me,parties,wedding — admin at 1:17 pm on Monday, March 7, 2022

INTRODUCING THE MARRIED COUPLE!!

Their first dance as husband and wife!!

The song they danced to – DON’T BLINK! I knew where her TARDIS notebook was – so I ran and grabbed it – it was a PERFECT moment!

A tiny break in the rain called for photos of the bride & groom!!

Jessica & Ben – thank you SO MUCH for asking me to spend the day with you!!

I hope married life is EVERYTHING you hoped for and more!!!

 

 

 

JESSICA & BEN

Filed under: love,marry me,parties,wedding — admin at 12:41 pm on Friday, March 4, 2022

MR. & MRS. BEN FELTEN!!

Rain ALL day on your wedding day can’t stop the happiness you feel!! LOOK AT THEIR FACES!!

Those shots are some of my favorite shots of the day – especially that last one – even though it’s out of focus!

These are the moment I love to give you – the ones you didn’t even realize were being photographed!

I LOVE THOSE SHOTS!

There was a small break in the rain – for just a few minutes!

GORGEOUS!!

I love a good moody black & white!!

I’ve got ONE more blog post to show you!!

 

 

 

JESSICA & BEN

Filed under: lifestyle,love,marry me,parties,portraits,silhouette,wedding — admin at 11:45 am on Thursday, March 3, 2022

I met Jessica at the ENDLESS MOUNTAINS BRIDAL EXPO in early 2020!!

They were originally getting married in October of 2020 but decided to postpone since 2020 was a dumpster fire!!

I could take pictures of Jessica ALL DAY!!!

SO HAPPY!!!

Isn’t she GORGEOUS!?

 

It rained their ENTIRE wedding day – THANKFULLY The Inn On Quarry Glen is BEAUTIFUL!!

SHE WROTE HER VOWS IN A TARDIS NOTEBOOK!? She’s my favorite!!

A first look moment with her dad!!

It did NOT disappoint!

He is SO ready to say I DO!!

HUSBAND & WIFE!!

Stay tuned for the rest of their wedding day!!

 

 

AN MARISSE & MICHAEL

Filed under: love,marry me,wedding — admin at 12:23 pm on Sunday, February 13, 2022

PERFECTION!!

We went outside for a few shots before the sun went down!

A DREAM TO PHOTOGRAPH!

I love that VOLDEMORT was there!!

An Marisse & Michael – I had a GREAT time spending the day with you! THANK YOU so much for asking me!

 

 

 

AN MARISSE & MICHAEL

Filed under: love,marry me,portraits,silhouette,wedding — admin at 12:48 pm on Saturday, February 12, 2022

I got a message on FACEBOOK from An Marisse asking if I was available on September 25 – but I already had a family session and an engagement session scheduled that day!

We talked a little bit more and she was very interested in booking so I asked if my other sessions could reschedule – and they said ABSOLUTELY!!

Michael and An Marisse live in California but were traveling back to PA to get married because it’s where Michael grew up!!

I met with them in person a week before the wedding. I knew she would be a DREAM to photograph!

An’s sister was there to help her get dressed!

Sometimes photos just BEG to be black & white!!

I didn’t plan this shot – but when I looked back through the window to see if she was ready – it was waiting!!

A STAINED-GLASS SILHOUETTE!? YES PLEASE!!!

I LOVE THOSE SHOTS!!!

An Marisse changed dresses and we met at the park!!

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!

STUNNING!!

Make sure to come back and see the rest of their wedding!!

 

 

DANIELLE & MARTIN

Filed under: family,kiddos,lifestyle,love,marry me,portraits,silhouette,wedding — admin at 12:31 pm on Friday, February 4, 2022

THE BUBBLES!!!

I LOVE a good veil shot!!

REAL smiles are the BEST smiles!!

I LOVE THOSE SHOTS!!

A little photographer in the making!!

She makes ALL the faces but I LOVE this little face the best!!

THE BEST WEDDING CAKE TOPPER EVER!!!

ALWAYS make time to sneak off together and grab a few photos before the end of the night!

I try to keep myself OUT of the photos – but this one called for it!!

Danielle & Martin – I absolutely LOVED spending your wedding day with you!!

I hope to work with you guys again soon!!!

 

DANIELLE & MARTIN

Filed under: family,kiddos,lifestyle,love,marry me,wedding — admin at 12:54 pm on Thursday, February 3, 2022

I met Danielle & Martin through the best referral source out there – YOUR WORD!!

Kate Blackwell (a former bride) works with Martin’s sister Amanda and that’s how she got my name!

PERFECT SHOT!!

You know that details are my FAVORITE!! And these details – are my ABSOLUTE favorite!!!

Danielle REALLY wanted a picture of her daughter in HER wedding dress!! It only lasted for a quick moment – but we got it!!

BUT we did get some GREAT ones of V in her own dress!!

She is SO MUCH FUN!!

A little bit of LEGO – I DO!!

These scenes are my favorite – just capturing what happens to be in front of me!!

Isn’t she SO GORGEOUS!?

Perfect moments!!

I loved the shadows in this spot!!

Those last few moments before the BIG moment!!

SO BEAUTIFUL!!

HUSBAND & WIFE!!!

I ADORE those shots!!! The bubbles – their sweet kiddos looking on!! PERFECT!

OH MY HEART!! Those bubbles and the crinkled nose!! A crinkled nose smile is a REAL smile!!!!

I’ll show you the rest of their wedding tomorrow!!!!

DEWERT WEDDING

Filed under: family,lifestyle,love,marry me,wedding — admin at 12:04 pm on Wednesday, January 19, 2022

On the morning of August 21st – I got a text from my friend and fellow photog Megan. She had a client who dabbled in photography and had a very small backyard wedding that night but her kiddos were sick and the groom was undergoing treatments for cancer and didn’t want to risk exposing him to anything extra. Megan wasn’t available either. I texted my in-laws and worked out childcare because Jared also had plans that night.

I was able to make it!

You know that I love all things about photography – weddings – family sessions – newborns – births – seniors. ALL OF THEM.

BUT – being asked to photograph intimate backyard weddings – especially this one – ones in the midst of hard times – it’s a humbling and moving experience.

Dylan and Rhonda have a beautiful home and a garage full of all the things he loves – classic cars being one!

They went into the garage to discuss the order of the ceremony with the officiant and their son.

I loved the reflections and composition of that moment.

Dylan and Rhonda chose August 21st as their wedding date because it was their 21st anniversary!

SO MUCH EMOTION.

There were several people that wanted to be there but couldn’t. FACETIME is one of the greatest inventions EVER!!

Those are my favorite shots from the evening – you can FEEL the emotion.

A handmade gift – among the many they received.

Before I left – I wanted to make sure to get some photos of Rhonda & Dylan together in front of their beautiful home they’ve built!

On October 14th – Dylan passed away after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.

I didn’t know them at all really. I spent a little over an hour with them on their wedding day – but I cried when I read it.

You can FEEL the love in these photos and I knew how much he loved and was loved.

Rhonda – I am happy that our paths crossed and I was able to be there with you and give you these photos to remember that beautiful day – however I am sure the memories are already vivid in your mind.

THANK YOU for welcoming me into your circle – if only for a little bit of time.

I know that you have an amazing support system surrounding you and I pray that you feel God giving you His strength.

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