YPP Holiday Concert at Allentown Symphony Hall

This past weekend I had the pleasure of hanging out during dress rehearsal with the talented members of the Lehigh Valley's Young People's Philharmonic and Junior String Philharmonic.  For over thirty years Nancy and Jerry Bidlack have encouraged aspiring  young musicians across the Lehigh Valley.

Having set up YPP's website several years ago while serving on its Board,  I make it a point to attend the  holiday concert and update the website photos each year.  The children change so much from year to year and it's fun to see them changing from middle school through the end of high school.

Jerry Bidlack conducts the Young People's Philharmonic.

Kenneth Bean conducting the Junior String Philharmonic

Wedding at The Candlelight Center in Bethlehem

Tra-my and John had perfect weather for their wedding day.  They were married in Bethlehem at Messiah Lutheran Church and the reception was held at The Candlelight Center in Bethlehem Township.  This lovely bride and groom were showered with colorful rose petals as they left the Church and made their way to their limousine.  

Flowers by: The Twisted Tulip

DJ: Sharbel Koorie

Hair & Makeup: TC Salon

Videography: Stomping Bread Productions

High School Seniors Photo Sessions

As the college application process continues,  I  find myself thinking about the very talented high school seniors that came to me for their senior photos and wish them the best of luck in the sometimes arbitrary game of college admissions.  

Holiday Family Photo Session

Family members travel from all parts of the country to get together for the holidays and it's a perfect time to get a photo of the entire crew.  I had photographed the children of this growing bi-coastal family about ten years ago, as a surprise gift for their parents.  They were just as much fun to work with this time, too!

Emmet, the latest, greatest addition to the family, was incredibly cooperative and adorable.

Family Photo Session in Easton

I was delighted when Trish called me to recreate a family photo I had taken over ten years ago. The last time this lively family was in my studio for photos, the girls were in Pre-K!  The youngest is now a high school senior and her lucky older sister is in London for a semester.

The women in this family are all talented in the areas of theater, 

music and dance.  It must be genetic!

Lovely Wedding at Historic Hotel Bethlehem

I was lucky enough to be the photographer at Dani and Brad's beautiful Lebanese wedding which took place earlier this year. Preparations began at her sister's house in Forks Township and the ceremony took place in Easton at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church. The celebration then continued long into the night at The Hotel Bethlehem.

The bride and groom were lifted onto shoulders during the first dance above the cheering crowd which tossed dollars and clapped for the newlyweds.  The closeness of their family and the sense of community that surrounded this couple throughout the reception was heartwarming to see.

Flowers by: Rich Mar Florist

DJ: Sharbel Koorie

Videography: Deswert Productions

Engagement session in and around Easton

It's always fun to introduce people to some of Easton's most scenic spots. Sarah and Keith are engaged to be married next year at The Riverview Country Club and enjoyed walking around Lafayette College's campus for their photo session.  We drove past Easton's Farmer's Market and down to the Delaware Canal Park where I showed them the shad migration fish ladder and the recently restored towpath (great for biking, which Keith was excited about).  I told them that it goes on for miles and that the only way I can be coaxed onto it is with a promise that we'll stop at The Riegelsville Inn for lunch.