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▣ Christine '09
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! This blog is so neglected lately it's going to need therapy. In short- I've given up on catching up. It'll happen when it happens. I've been spending my entire life either in front of the computer or behind the camera. We've been blessed to have at least one shooting gig everyday for the past 21 days and are booked every day for the next week including saturdays and sundays. I love the leaves, and I love my job but like incredibly dark chocolate (75% cacao!) too much of a good thing will give you a heart attack. Ok I'm not sure that there's scientific evidence to support death-by-chocolate but I once ate an entire cacao reserve dark chocolate mint bar and experienced mania and palpatations. MMMmmm. :-) I've been kickin in with some pretty awesome folks! Lastnight I spent the evening with the kiski area girls soccer team at their annual banquet celebrating another fantastic season of action shots. It's been five years since I started photographing them and the girls that I saw start as freshmen are now graduating seniors. Yikes. Oldness alert. As far as senior pictures we've met the Hartmans and their kids, braved the rain with Lauren, fought the wind with Marie, felt the onset of fall chilliness with Jess and Taryn, and had great weather for Christine! Christine is an AMAZING defender for the soccer team. We met up in Saltsburg last week for her senior session.
Besides being a student, and an athlete, Christine also participates in competitive archery (targets not bambi) and kicks major butt at it. If any of you saw the 1991 Kevin Costner rendition of Robin Hood, you know exactly what I was thinking going for this shot. And it shows how much I trust her!
I promise I will get back to blogging weddings ASAP, I've been letting the blog slip in favor of spending more time on getting people's proofs to them! I can't wait to tell you all about Kara & Tom, Sami & Josh, Bethany & Chad - and I can't leave out Jaclyn & Dennis's engagement session in which Jaclyn astounded me. She was practically rock climbing in high heels. She could be a charlies angel or a hollywood stunt woman. I was thoroughly impressed. I know the posts have been short lately, but I miss the comments! Say hello! Comments added to this post ▣ Kayla '09
Now that the soccer season is over, all of the fantastic lady athletes are getting their senior pictures done around here! This is Kayla, I think she looks like Carrie Underwood. But that's just me. Through the work I've done with the girls soccer team, I've shot Kayla every fall for the past four years. (But normally she's wearing cleats and tackling people.) She plays defense - trust me - you would not want to meet her near a soccer goal.
I love her smile!
Comments added to this post ▣ Audrey '09
Just wanted to share this one from Audrey's senior session a few weeks ago with her dog Morgan. We had a great location near Butler with rolling fields, a barn, a pond, and a pumpkin patch!
Comments added to this post ▣ Natalie & Zack 09.27.08
Natalie and I go way back to 9th grade gym class - (she's one hell of a floor hockey player - don't let her fool you!) and I was so excited when she called me last spring to say that she was getting married! I wish I could say that she was married on a beautiful sunny day - but that was only true half of the day. That was the saturday that it started to rain in the afternoon and poured till sunday morning. Rain is good luck! And makes for some great skies and deep colors for photos. The day started at Natalie's parent's home where her Dad made a huge breakfast of bacon, sausage, eggs, and toast for Natalie and the bridesmaids. Natalie's niece and nephew were the flower girl and ring bearer - so cute!
They were married at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Vandergrift - we snuck outside before the ceremony to get some shots of Natalie as the skies were beginning to darken. She was a beautiful bride :-)
The church was gorgeous and decorated with handmade arrangements of flowers and ribbon at the ends of the pews.
They stepped out of the church to a shower of bubbles - my friend here was determined to make the biggest bubble.
Their reception was held at Lingrow Farm in Leechburg. We were worried about the outdoor photos we had planned but were glad to be in the barn safe from the rain. Their guests were nice and dry as they sat on the porch with their drinks and cookies watching sheets of rain hit the lake. We went from worried about pictures to just plain bummed out.
The barn was decorated with fall leaves and tulle. The families did all of the decorations themselves including the centerpieces which were hurricane vases with clear lights and cattails and grasses wrapped in green ribbon.
The head table equipped with crayons ;-)
The sky was dark and they were calling for rain for the whole night.
However - right after the toasts and just a few minutes in to dinner the rain slowed to a drizzle and then stopped completely for about 20 minutes. Natalie was outstanding - she told everybody to get up and were were going outside and we'd eat when we got back! She and Zack braved the mud to get down to the lake for pictures.
A little rain never hurt anybody!!
I love the reflection on the water. Impossible on a sunny day, but perfect in the rain. She is stunning!
Their cake with the mongram cake topper Natalie made herself.
The rest of your photos are still in the works! It''s been crazy busy with senior pictures 6 nights a week! I blame the leaves! I hope these tide you over a little while longer till I get your proofs online!
Ceremony: St. Getrude Catholic Church Reception: Lingrow Farm Flowers: Community Market, Lower Burrell Cake: Deb Sutara
Comments added to this post ▣ Britta 2009
Britta and her mom met us in Saltsburg a few weeks back (still pre-vacation here) for senior pictures - just wow look at her eyes! We marched all over town on a beautiful evening laughing and carrying on and taking pictures. This was the last shot right before it was too dark to shoot and I love it - the ones near the end are always the best because that's when everyone is most relaxed.
I love it when people bring props! When Lee brought his kayak - I almost jumped for joy. Britta brought along her childhood stuffed bunny. We all have a little buddy like this from when we were kids, mine is a stuffed dog named wrinkles. He has no stuffing in his neck from me carrying him around. Years ago I put them all away in a safe place so I can show my children one day. Britta's bunny was special to her because he has been to the hospital with her, through surgeries, even to Mexico! I like her prop choice because it makes her photos unique to her - and it's a good contrast between the cute little girl she used to be and the beautiful young woman she has become.
Great idea, Britta! Comments added to this post ▣ Brittany '09
Still catching up - the last week of september I met Brittany at the Rose Garden at Renzie Park in McKeesport for senior pictures. And I know I say awesome alot - but she was awesome! We started out just standing around the gazebo and by the end of the night she was sitting in a fountain wearing an evening gown! (Please do not tell the Renzie people about the fountain - it is against the rules but sooooooo photogenic.) She brought along her mom and stylish stylist best friend with fabulous shoes - and we had a blast!
I loved this dress! This was brittany's prom dress (don't worry I didn't put this one in the fountain) and she looked absolutely gorgeous with the sun flaring behind her. I don't think the photo does her justice to be honest with you.
Best of luck with your senior year!! Comments added to this post ▣ the family that plays together
Two weeks ago we had an outdoor session with an awesome family (too many lastnames to list them all!) at Lingrow Farm in Leechburg, PA. Three generations came together to play football and hang out in the big backyard behind the barn. If you recognize familiar faces - that's Laura & Matt the newlyweds on the far left with their new puppy Sonic!
Baby Quentin with his aunt Rachel. Image by Sean.
This family is serious about Steeler pride - reenacting the flag raising of Iwo Jima.
Just goofing around :-)
After some fun with the football and a quick outfit change, we headed down to the lake.
Debbie and Greg - proud ring leaders of this bunch!
Ok - I can't take any credit for coming up with this idea, it was all their own and I LOVED it! They brought all of their own props and outfits and we set it all up in the field. Since they are celebrating Laura & Matt's marriage and baby Quentin as a new addition to the family tree, we said their christmas cards should read: "our family is a work in progress" or "under construction".
What a cool group and a great afternoon!! Extra points for thinking outside the box!!
Comments added to this post ▣ Emily 2 0 0 9
Well we are back from our short trip away and working to get caught up! The break was heavenly - but the rotten thing about vacations is that you eventually have to come home to 48 emails, 16 phone messages, and 9 events piled up on your desk to be edited. And that doesn't even take into account all of the unpacking and putting away, and laundry that goes along with coming home. We had an awesome time though - the leaves are amazing in the northern elevations! I promise there will be photos just as soon as I can get my feet back under me as far as work goes. In the meantime - two weeks ago we photographed Emily for her senior year at my favorite location in the burg. A few years back her older sister, Elyse was one of my very first senior photo shoots! We've come a long way since then. It means a lot to me to see friends become clients and clients become friends, and all of them come back again to share the biggest moments in their lives with us. I am very lucky to have met so many genuine and sincere friends.
Congratulations Emily! I hope your senior year is a fantastic memory!
Comments added to this post ▣ out of office
Just a little memo that we are off the grid - flown the coop - got outta Dodge city! I am off to the undisclosed location of peace and tranquility and will not be available by phone or email until Thursday, October 9th. I apologize for any inconveniences - but sometimes right in the middle of the whole darn show you just to need to step back and take a breath. We had a fantastic time with Tom & Kara yesterday and will be spending next weekend with Sami & Josh!
So keep your eyes peeled! (after thursday that is) There's so much to blog about and just not enough time to get it all done. We've been hanging out with Emily, Brittany, Britta, Audrey, Natalie and Zack, Tom and & Kara, and a ton of awesome families! Have a great week!
Comments added to this post ▣ Laura & Matt 09.19.08
Laura and Matt exchanged their vows a few weeks ago surrounded by their family in a small ceremony at the beautiful church in Camp Jo Ann. Laura was beautiful with her grandmother's necklace around her wrist as her something old.
The weather was perfect!!
After a quick outift change it was off to the reception for cake!
Congratulations!!
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