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▣ grasyn isabel
I love to photograph babies. Grasyn Isabel is just a few months old and already she has her own personality. Imagine what all of this looks like to her? Everyday she is discovering new colors and shadows and sounds. She thinks about each of them very intently, and seems to decide that as long as Mom and Dad are around, that everything is OK. Babies show you the world from a whole different perspective. They can make small spaces seem enormous. I wonder what she will think when she sees snow for the very first time this winter. There are so many big moments ahead of her!
This one made me laugh out loud when I found it in my editing. We've finally got all the kids looking in one direction and we're singing the Dora the Explorer song and don't-blink-smile-but-not-too-much-think-happy-thoughts !! -- And then there's Grasyn completely unimpressed by all of our antics who just yawns.
I told you she thinks intently.
Finally a smile at the very end of the night!!
Comments added to this post ▣ one giant leap . . .
Last week was the annual Apollo Moonlanding Festival ! We had a great time ( I was the one sweltering in the Scoobie Doo costume ) ! I have new respect for all the professional sports team mascots out there: the pirate parrot, the penn state lion, smokey the bear, tony the tiger, and all the folks down at disney who spend the entire summer tourist seaon or the sports season trapped inside a faux fur coat. Last year I wore a Clifford the Big Red Dog suit. Maybe for next year we could have a human character? You know, one without fur. Like Hannah Montana, or the Little Mermaid. Everyone wanted their picture with Scoobie and it was really cool to be IN pictures for once. Almost unheard of for photographers. The best part of the whole week was the fireworks display on Friday night. I asked permission to stand on top of the roof at Smart Start Education Center and they were nice enough not only to let me - but they went with me and brought friends! The climb up there was nothing short of a circus act, but the view was worth the risk!
It was SO COOL to be up there looking down on all the people milling around and all the rides lit up. Next to Saltsburg Canal Days, this is my favorite home-towney carnival of the summer!
I saw the Brunermer family from last fall having fun on the rides!
The Johnston's and the Shirley's were out as well! I love running into friends that started out as clients! Aven was enthralled by all the lights and sounds and the people at the carnival!
Aven with his Dad.
If you were there you know how good the food was every night. Funnel cakes, deep fried oreos, pulled pork sandwiches, and sloppy fries. I wish summer lasted 6 months.
Comments added to this post ▣ Jenny & Collin 07.12.08
Jenny and Collin were married on July 12th in Leechburg, PA. Their wedding was a rock-star worthy affair at Lingrow Farm where their outdoor ceremony was held. Hot pink and black were the signature colors with lots of fabulous details from the flowers to the decorations to the music - it was the place to be! I met Jenny last year when I did her sister Natalie's wedding in October. I was so thrilled when she emailed me to ask me to shoot her wedding as well!
Jenny and the girls toasting in the farm house before she slipped into her wedding dress.
I loved this pin she wore in her hair.
Since it was SO HOT out guests could enjoy the breeze on the upper deck of the barn.
Jenny and her Dad just before he walked her down to the lake. Image by Sean.
Jenny and Collin exchanged rings before their family and friends on the platform that extends out into the water,
Also LOVED the flowers. The men wore black on black - black suits, black shirts, black tie.
The whole wedding party braving the hot sun!
During dinner Jenny and Collin snuck outside with me for a few shots in the field. They get an A for adventurous - I was in photo heaven!
The barn just after sunset - I love this venue. It's country and comfortable with a lot of class.
Thanks for having us!
Ceremony & Reception site: Lingrow Farm Florist: Leechburg Floral Catering: Strictly Business
Comments added to this post ▣ Jill & Patrick 07.11.08
One great thing about this job is that I get to meet couples with amazing love stories. Last friday I had the privelege of shooting Jill and Patrick's wedding in Pittsburgh. They were legally married last year in a civil ceremony. At a time when many things seemed uncertain, the one thing they knew for sure was that they wanted to be together. Now, a year and a medical miracle later they are living proof that happily ever after is worth believing in and that love endures all things. This time around they wanted their wedding to be a celebration! They were married at St. Augustine Chapel at the Friary in Lawrenceville. To say that it was impressive, is an understatement. It was the most fantastic church I've ever seen!
We met up with the girls at the Holiday Inn in Oakland after their hair appointments. Jill's bridesmaids were so fun! Molly kept coming up with these great names for my shots like the "sex & the city walk" or the "knitting circle". She was really nervous about giving her speech at the reception, but did a fantastic job and had everyone laughing and smiling.
Jill helping Molly with her hair before they got dressed.
Time to head downstairs and meet up with the guys - I love this shot! Image by Rebeccia
Since Jill & Pat were already married, they weren't superstitious about seeing each other before the ceremony and we spent some time in the afternoon at the Cathedral of Learning under the trees.
I couldn't decide if I liked this shot cropped or full length - I like both. Thanks to Rebeccia for veil wrangling.
This group was a joy to photograph! It was 92 degrees with the heat radiating off the pavement at 2pm and they were brave enough to hike the 3 blocks in high heels over to Carnegie Mellon for some shots at the columns. I was very impressed.
Then it was off to St. Augustine for the ceremony. The old pipe organ in the balcony at the back of the church played during the procession. The aisle was SOOOOOOOO long!
Image by Rebeccia - I love the 70-200 f2.8
Their reception was held at the Twentieth Century Club in Oakland - everyone was in great spirits. On each place setting was a card that instead of favors read "a donation has been made to the National Transplant Assistance Fund of the Starzel Transplant Institute - without which today could not have been possible!"
It's rare to see a couple, so happy, so in love, and so content. They know the value of every moment together and we wish them a long healthy happy life! Thank you Jill & Pat for having us with you!
Ceremony: Chapel at the Friary at St. Augustine Reception: Twentieth Century Club
Comments added to this post ▣ kendallyn 2.0.0.9
Last week we traveled to Freeport for Kendallyn's senior pictures! Her Mom found us through the Meighan family - thank you :-) ! What an awesome young lady, she was up for anything. Even braving sticking her toes in the pond at the risk of falling in, getting stuck in the mud, or seeing a snapping turtle. Then there were the "snakes" in the flowers. Nature sure is great. Here are a few of her shots!
Kendallyn was helping me demonstrate the old "whatever is closest to the camera looks the biggest" rule. Angles are so important in photography. A lot of times people see a bad photo of themselves taken at a party and think OH MY GOD I have to hit the gym immediately when in reality the person holding the camera may have just been angling the frame towards your butt or away from your face making 'objects appear larger'. Good tip: when you hold the camera out there for the self-portrait, hold it just a little bit above your faces pointing down. You'll see the difference right away.
Luckily I brought along the telephoto lens this time and did not have to repeat the "stuck in the mud" moment from family portrait day at lingrow.
Gap Creek was such a beautiful place! A private family farm with a barn, a pond, different buildings, beautiful trees and tons and tons of flowers. We were overwhelmed with all of the great little spots for photos! Thanks to Penny and her family for welcoming us to their home!
We had a great time Kendallyn! See you soon!
Comments added to this post ▣ swamped
WOW! What a fantastic week! To sum it up - 3 senior photo shoots, 2 fabulous weddings, and some very exhausted photographers.. Congratulations to Jill & Patrick & Jenny & Collin !! We'll be back and blogging about all the details soon, but for now, we are swamped. And it's awesome :-)
Saw this little guy last week at the park desperately trying to fly. If you're in the area, don't forget the Apollo Moonlanding Festival kicks off tomorrow!
Comments added to this post ▣ derek's senior pictures
We are back from the long weekend and catching up on blog posting. Last week we traveled to Squaw Valley Park on Fox Chapel Road to meet Derek and his family. What a great group! Michelle, Lori, and Holly the bishon :-) Derek is quiet, but a real cool guy. He brought along his guitar for some awesome shots against the wall. Here's a sneak peak from his shoot:
Comments added to this post ▣ happy 4th
Happy 4th of July everyone! We'll be out of the office until Monday the 7th. Have a safe holiday and take lots of pictures!
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