Tenth Wedding Anniversary Photo Session

Rosalind and Ron decided to do something unusual to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary: they scheduled a photo session that recaptured the warmth of that "June Wedding" feeling.  Here are some images from my delightful afternoon session with this charming couple.

Bucks County Wedding at New Hope's Holly Hedge Estate

Elizabeth and Brendan had a lovely Alice-in-Wonderland themed wedding at Holly Hedge Estate this past weekend.

Teacups, saucers and teapots were incorporated in the large courtyard fountain arrangement.

Floral designer, Mark Bryan, used Elizabeth's collection of teapots, cups and saucers as centerpieces, filling them with beautiful arrays of flowers.

Brendan's top hat was incorporated in this centerpiece design.

Guests picked up seat cards and were assigned to a table named after a character in Lewis Carroll's book.

Ceremony/Reception Site:Holly Hedge Estate

Officiant: The Reverend Peter Skelley

Flowers: Mark Bryan Designs

Music: DJ, Mike Kresch, Gruvin Enterprises

Hair & Makeup: Suddenly Samantha

A Central Park Engagement Session in NYC

The weather report had us guessing up to the last minute but last Saturday turned out to be an absolutely beautiful day in New York City.  Jena and Paul met me at the heart of Central Park dressed for their dinner in Manhattan afterwards. What a delightful couple and what a perfect day! I can't wait to photograph their wedding this June at the Stroudsmoor Inn in the Pocono Mountains.  Here are a few photos from their session:

A New Website for Easton's Locanda Cavallo Restaurant!

The "best kept secret" restaurant/venue in the Lehigh Valley has a new website, www.ExperienceCavallos.com!  My photographs from several past weddings at Cavallo's are highlighted.  Readers might remember the photographs of Meryl & Lee's wedding at Cavallo's in my April 17, 2011 blog, "A Cavallo's Wedding Feast in Easton, PA".  Here are a few of my other photos taken at Cavallo's.

Angelic Ella's 3-Week Old Baby Session

This little cherub flew all the way from Swarthmore so naturally she was exhausted.  We kept everything warm and quiet while she napped.  To see more photos from my "babies" gallery, click here.

"Grandma Loves Me" Baby Photo Session

It was supposed to be a surprise for dad and mom, with both grandmothers aiding and abetting in this delightful secret photo session.  Baby Eva was very patient with us and when I asked both grandmothers to jump into a few frames, Eva was more than delighted.  What was captured was even more precious: the special love that exists between grandmothers and their grandchildren.

(Yes, Mother's Day gift certificates for baby photo sessions are available.)

My Big Fat Italian Wedding Album!

The new sample 16"x 16" luxurious handmade Italian leather album has arrived in my studio.  These albums are also available in several other sizes and colors, have sewn binding, and come with an equally impressive wooden display box. Just call me to stop by and take a look at all the beautiful wedding albums I offer.

 

Photography Talk at Nazareth Area High School's Career Day

When I was asked to give a talk at Nazareth Area High School's Career Day about being a photographer, I hesitated. After all, when I was in high school, I was convinced that public speaking was one of Dante's circles of hell to which introverts like me were condemned if they misbehaved.  After the teacher assured me that no grade was involved, I agreed.

I can genuinely say that yesterday I thoroughly enjoyed talking about something I love...photography! Click on the photo below to get the entire panoramic view of the class.

If you, too, are considering a new career or looking for a change, here are a few links you may find helpful in your quest:

Test Drive Your Dream Job By Brian Kurth
Vocation Vacations
Quiet: The power of Introverts in a world that can't stop talking by Susan Cain

For links specific to photography:

Creative Live Online Learning
Looking at Photographs by John Szarkowski

Save-the-Date Cards

I always find it interesting to see how couples use my images when they create their save-the-date cards.  You may remember Jenna and Anthony's indoor engagement session. Below is their creative Save-the-date card and a few possible links to help you design your own:
Free Wedding Chicks template
Martha Stewart Weddings Save the Date Ideas
Zazzle Save the Date and Invitation Ideas
Save the Date Magnets