Melissa & Steve's Wedding at Winterthur Gardens ~ 06.20.08

Boy does this couple ever clean up well! I was stunned by how gorgeous Melissa looked when I showed up at her mother's for her getting ready photos. Her make up was flawless and her dress & jewelry were both flattering & stylish (sometimes it can be difficult to find both!). Perhaps what I like most about this couple is their sense of humor and charming nature. It is apparent to everyone that they truly enjoy being around each other in a way that only best friends do. Steve & Melissa ~ it was a joy to attend your wedding & I wish you all the best! Cheers!

Tricia & Greg in Old New Castle

I must start out by saying Happy 4th of July to all my clients, friends, & family! To get into the holiday spirit, I took Tricia and Greg to one of the first towns in the first state.  Founded in the early 1800s, Old New Castle was the perfect spot to start the Independence Day vibe.  Located on the water front of the Christiana River, the town is full of old brick buildings and cobblestone streets. There are in fact so many photo opportunities that I have little doubt Old New Castle will become one of my new favorite shooting locations. The one thing I liked most about Tricia & Greg was their sense of humor.  Even though it was ridiculously hot that day, they kept each other laughing and feeling good the entire time. I have little doubt that their wedding day is going to be one giant party and their marriage will be one filled with fun & laughter.

Cadence Anne

So after many requests for updated photos of my pride and joy, here they are!  These were taken in my driveway when the cherry blossoms were falling a few weeks ago.

Stephanie & Rocco at Valley Forge National Park

After meeting Stephanie for the first time a few days before Christmas, I arrived home and told my husband, "I think I may have just met the nicest person in the world!" So when Stephanie asked me if she could have her engagement session at Valley Forge National Park where Rocco proposed, I immediately said yes.  The evening could not have been more lovely. Photographing this amazing couple at sunset in the beautiful Pennsylvania countryside led to some gorgeous shots! 

Marianne & Dave at Gibraltar Garden

I called Marianne & Dave just as the rain started to pour on the day of their engagement session.  "Do you want to reschedule," I asked, "or do want to take our chances and see what happens?" When they replied a few moments later, "Let's press our luck and see what happens!" I knew right away I was in for an adventure! It was still raining when the time came to leave for Gibralar so I grabbed my trusty assistant at the last moment and a gazillion umbrellas and off we went! Turned out these two were most definitely up for anything. They carried one umbrella over them and my assistant carried another umbrella over me & the camera.  Off we ventured into the rain and left with these amazing shots!  

06.07.08 ~ Becky & Matt's Wedding in West Chester, PA

Matt & Becky are one of those couples who are incredibly sweet yet full of fun & life.  Their day was filled with non-stop jokes and laughter and a good time was had by all! I especially loved the fact that Becky wore her Grandmother's wedding gown and was married in the church where her Grandmother was wed.  Now isn't that romantic?

Here's a lovely moment captured between Shannon & James, who I had the pleasure of photographing last fall.  Shannon and I had a good time bonding over the best way to photograph Becky's cake at the start of the reception.

A wonderful bouquet toss catch caught (how's that for a mouthful?) by my assistant. I love how the girls are in mid leap and the flowers have yet to be officially caught by either one.  The girl in the black dress ends up with the final prize at the end of the day.   

I loved the way Matt was looking at Becky during their first dance.