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Super Fun Berks County Wedding!

melissa — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 02:49:11 +0000

Since first meeting with Bob & Ann many months ago, I knew that they were going to be a lot of fun. We shared lunch, beers and hours of conversation that first day. They had all of the qualities that I look for when meeting with potential clients. They are laid back, completely in love, know how to have fun and don’t take themselves too seriously.

I also got to spend some time with them again during their fun engagement session at Longwood Gardens (see that blog HERE!). Their wedding day was perfect! They had an intimate ceremony in the yard of Ann’s childhood home in Strausstown. PA. Her parents’ home was like a fairytale (especially to a city girl like myself). Their reception took place in Reading, PA at the very beautiful Berkshire Country Club .

Ann & Bob gave me lots of time to photograph them, which was fantastic! Plus they were willing to do just about anything….. like climb ladders and jump fences. Like I said, my kind of couple…. Together they are passionate, quirky, fun and unique. They admire and respect one another in a way that is truly inspiring. Congrats to a fabulous couple!!!

Also, thank you to Ann, Bob, family & friends for being so wonderful and making my job so fun and also for your patience as I posted these photographs!!! I appreciate that so very much!

Yay for skate parks & playgrounds!

I am a huge Crocs lover and often wear them to photograph weddings. Ann’s shoes were, for real, an adorable pair of Crocs. So cool!! I used to question if my shoes were formal enough to wear at weddings. I am now certain they are just fine. Thanks for that, Ann!

What a fun group!! There was lots of joking and even an impromptu “hokey pokey” dance. “You put your right arm in……” I got the song in your head now, don’t I?

Hut one, hut two….. Football anyone???

One of my favorite bride photographs ever:

Lastly, they had a caricature artist that had everyone smiling. His work was really great! Check him out at Caricatures by Colin

Williamsport Vacation…

melissa — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:01:31 +0000

Yes, I am still dreaming of summer….. Back in August, we took a family vacation to Williamsport, PA to relax, enjoy the outdoors, and go to the Little League World Series. It was a great vacation and one of the very few full family vacations we have ever taken. With 3 siblings and 2 full time working parents, it just never really happened as kids. We stayed in a house and a cabin that was right on the lake. There was lots of kayaking, fishing, reading, card playing, camp firing and eating going on. Though I am clearly a city girl at heart, I love being in nature and really enjoyed our week there so much.

and here goes the family slideshow…..

Disney, anyone?

melissa — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 03:57:28 +0000

About a week after my session with the 9 cousins (posted HERE), I headed over to the children’s Grandparent’s house to do a session with one of the families. One thing I learned about the whole family is how much they love Disney! They had a beautiful tree decorated with all Disney, especially Mickey Mouse ornaments. The three beautiful sisters; Brianna, Ella & Ava loved it especially! All 3 girls are so sweet, have so much energy and did such a great job for the portraits. It was even mild enough to go outside barefoot for a few! Sighhh…… can’t wait for better weather soon!

Anyway, here are a few favorites:

meet Brianna!

Ella!

and Ava!

Just as we were finishing up and I started to pack up my equipment, Brianna sat in this window and started reading. Naturally, I unpacked my camera and ran in to capture the moment. I really love these. As a photographer I loved that the backlit sun hit the white pages of the book that she was reading and bounced onto her, highlighting her face…