Samantha and Mike (Wedding Photography)

Congrats to Samantha and Mike on one full week of wedded bliss!!!
I should have known as soon as I stepped out of my car into a sudden downpour last Saturday that this wedding would keep me on my toes and touch my heart.
Having just come off Memorial Day weekend, where my heart was filled with love for my brother in law who serves full time with the National Guard, I couldn't stop the tears from welling up as I gazed at the neatly hanging Air Force jackets in the guys' getting ready room. All I can say is 'Thank You' to all those who serve our country so proudly and put their own lives at risk to keep us safe.
And when I say 'keep me on my toes', I literally mean standing on my tippy tip toes! Mike and his NINE siblings towered above me with the guys ranging well above 6 feet.
Two became one and the clouds parted, allowing me to take my favorite shots outside before heading to the reception at Celebration Hall where laughter abounded and a potential new love may have sprung (anyone want to take bets of my shooting that wedding in 20 years or so?)

Enjoy this glimpse into a simply marvelous day...

Daniel and the Lion

I had the great joy and privilege to photograph my nephew Daniel at 12 days old. Not only is he absolutely adorable, but once he feel asleep he was perhaps the easiest baby I have had the honor of shooting in quite a long time.
When I heard Daniel's name, I instantly knew that I needed to have a special piece for his session. SO, I contacted my good friend Katie D. with Cozy Nogginz hats (she makes the absolute most amazing-est stuff ever) and asked her to make me a custom Lion hat with a full mane. I was overjoyed when the package arrived with the most adorable little lion hat - complete with chin strap mane.
BE PREPARED -there are a lot of pictures in this post, I simply couldn't narrow down my favorite ones any further!!!
Enjoy...

In the jungle, the mighty jungle, the lion sleeps tonight...

Thats all folks -no more pictures, no more...

Generations (Family Portraits)

I love getting to see generations of family gathered together! This family certainly kept me on my toes with their quick wit and awesome sense of humor, and it made my job so easy as the session flew by. I think they just may have had a good time too.

Once again I was able to partake in the beauty of the Penn State Arboretum, which gets more beautiful with each season. If you would like your family or senior portrait session taken at the Arboretum, make sure to contact me well in advance as all photo shoots must be registered with them ahead of time!

Enjoy!