This wedding was another beautiful fall wedding in Greensburg, PA. Kelly and Thom were married at the Harrold Zion Luthern Church, near Hempfield HS. We always called it the "church that the giant sat on" as kids because of the amaizing architecture of the church. I met Thom first and got to know him and the guys a little. Then Kelly showed up, as radiant as ever, and we worked with the girls for a little while.
The ceremony was beautiful and went off without a hitch. The colors of the wedding were just beautiful and I can see why fall has become more popular than spring for weddings. After the ceremony we headed to a private location off of 130 for some Bridal Party shots, and then off to the reception we went.
The reception was at the Harrison Room. Things went great and the bride, groom and all guests had a blast. The food was delicious also. This wedding was neat because it was the first wedding I have run into people I know... both the best man and one of the guests (that went to my HS). Congratulations Kelly and Thom. Pictures to follow!!
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Monday, October 29, 2007
Zoo Boo!
Yesterday, my husband and I took the kiddos to the Pittsburgh Zoo for their Halloween Zoo Boo event. It was really fun! We walked around to see all the animals... because they do it during the day now... and they had trick-or-treat stops along the way! The kids got all dressed up and had a blast.
They also had pumpkin painting and haunted houses too, but we had to skip out on that stuff. Benjamin was dressed in his Little Devil costume and Caitlyn was Tinkerbell. Enjoy the few pictures we took. I'll post more of them in their costumes after Wednesday... HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
They also had pumpkin painting and haunted houses too, but we had to skip out on that stuff. Benjamin was dressed in his Little Devil costume and Caitlyn was Tinkerbell. Enjoy the few pictures we took. I'll post more of them in their costumes after Wednesday... HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
Caitlyn - little Tinker Bell
Our lil' Devil Benjamin
Caitlyn and I with the Flamingos!
Lenny and Benjamin with the lion over their shoulder!
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
October 13th Wedding
OMG!!! I am almost 2 weeks past this wedding and I am still trying to recover! The wedding of Christy and Chris was a BLAST!!! They were married at the Indianhead Church of God, near Somerset, PA. I arrived at the Church early... of course... and had a moment to chat with another of my favorite photographers, Joanna Fassinger! She was my partner for the day and I have her to thank for the great footage we got later in the day!
Christy was the absolute fastest bride I have ever seen get ready for her big day, but WOW did she look great! The ceremony went awesome, and was short and sweet! After the receiving line and bubble blowing, we did some formal shots at the church, then the fun began...
We headed to Christy's grandma's house for some pictures of just Christy and Chris. It was a georgeous fall day and this scenere was perfect, complete with a pond and fall foliage! We headed to the Laural Hill State Park after that for some more shots of the bridal party. Then on the way out, Joanna and I had seen some nice tall weeds and decided to stop there for more pictures of the newlyweds. I'm sure it turned out better for Joanna that it did me (cause she had the proper lenses), but it looked awesome! These two were up for anything, even... nevermind Christy, I won't reveal the secret! :)
Off to Glades Pike Winery we went for the reception. We stopped on the way in for some pictures at the winery and some great "fall" shots. I'll try to post some ASAP. Then the reception began... the bridal party was introduced and then a special treat... MY VERY FIRST LOVE STORY MONTAGE COMPLETE WITH PRE-WEDDING INTERVIEWS!!! To see the friends and family's reactions to the montage was the single most rewarding moment in my career this far. Here is a link to view Christy and Chris's Montage. They were great to work with, so they helped it turn out so great!
The reception was so much fun. Joanna and I had a blast working together, as well as the DJ, Eric the DJ. The dance floor was packed all night and I don't think I saw Christy leave the dance floor all night! CONGRATULATIONS and thank you for letting me be a part of your day!
CHECK OUT THEIR TRAILER BELOW!!!!
(Click here to view Trailer in Windows Media Player)
Christy was the absolute fastest bride I have ever seen get ready for her big day, but WOW did she look great! The ceremony went awesome, and was short and sweet! After the receiving line and bubble blowing, we did some formal shots at the church, then the fun began...
We headed to Christy's grandma's house for some pictures of just Christy and Chris. It was a georgeous fall day and this scenere was perfect, complete with a pond and fall foliage! We headed to the Laural Hill State Park after that for some more shots of the bridal party. Then on the way out, Joanna and I had seen some nice tall weeds and decided to stop there for more pictures of the newlyweds. I'm sure it turned out better for Joanna that it did me (cause she had the proper lenses), but it looked awesome! These two were up for anything, even... nevermind Christy, I won't reveal the secret! :)
Off to Glades Pike Winery we went for the reception. We stopped on the way in for some pictures at the winery and some great "fall" shots. I'll try to post some ASAP. Then the reception began... the bridal party was introduced and then a special treat... MY VERY FIRST LOVE STORY MONTAGE COMPLETE WITH PRE-WEDDING INTERVIEWS!!! To see the friends and family's reactions to the montage was the single most rewarding moment in my career this far. Here is a link to view Christy and Chris's Montage. They were great to work with, so they helped it turn out so great!
The reception was so much fun. Joanna and I had a blast working together, as well as the DJ, Eric the DJ. The dance floor was packed all night and I don't think I saw Christy leave the dance floor all night! CONGRATULATIONS and thank you for letting me be a part of your day!
CHECK OUT THEIR TRAILER BELOW!!!!
(Click here to view Trailer in Windows Media Player)
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
October 6th Wedding
This wedding has been a long time coming! Cheri booked our services way back when we were just starting out - and we are so thankful for the trust and support she has given us! Cheri and Dave had an absolutely perfect days in the mountains at Stonehenge Lodge! We arrived to prepare for the pre-wedding shoot and were taken back by the fall scenery, especially the special touches done by Cheri!
We were also privileged to work with our favorite photographer Dino Bovo! The ceremony took place outside in front of the lake on the property. What a gorgeous day for an outdoor wedding. A little hot, but perfectly beautiful! The ceremony went off without a hitch!
We were also privileged to work with our favorite photographer Dino Bovo! The ceremony took place outside in front of the lake on the property. What a gorgeous day for an outdoor wedding. A little hot, but perfectly beautiful! The ceremony went off without a hitch!
Then they headed around the property for some photos. Cheri and David didn't select a package with the photo session included, but I just couldn't help myself, because not only do I love working with Dino, but the fall foliage made it perfect! So Cheri and Dave will have a photo session montage in their video, and we got some great stuff!!!
The reception was beautiful, with pumpkins and fall decor everywhere! The meal was tasty - as were the Carmel apples - thanks guys! Cheri and Dave and their friends and family had a blast and although exhausted by the end of the night, we were able to get some outside shots of the newly weds before taking off for the night! CONGRATS Cheri and Dave!
September 29th Wedding
This day, one of my very best friends from highschool got married! Mandy and Aaron were married at Holy Family Church in Latrobe, PA. I arrived, ready to roll, but I should have known, Mandy would be late. Some things never change :) When she got there, we started shooting Mandy and Aaron's preparations. Everything went great!
The ceremony was beautiful and Mandy looked absolutely stunning. This was the hardest wedding I have ever done because I was fighting back tears the whole time - and it was the first wedding I have shot in a DRESS AND HEELS (since we were guests too)! Mandy and Aaron are such a great couple and compliment each other perfectly!
After the ceremony, we headed to the Roosevelt Hall in Norvelt, PA! The hall was decorated beautifully and you could tell Mandy put a lot of work into the details. They arrived, were announced in, toasts took place, then Aaron serenaded Mandy with a song he wrote (he's in a band called Brothers Kelly - CHECK 'EM OUT!). It was so heartfelt and sweet!
We taped a little longer, captured the first dance, mother son and father daughter dances, hopped up for the garter and bouquet, then put the equipment away to enjoy the night - per Mandy's strict orders. It was such a perfect wedding! I will be posting more pictures shortly!!
Me, Mandy and Aaron peaking in the photo!
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Me, Mandy, Aaron and Susan (another highschool friend)
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VACATION - Myrtle Beach
I figure while I had a moment, I'd post a little about our recent vacation to Myrtle Beach. On September 15, after a 12 hour drive through the night (with 2 young children, one of which who's potty trained) we arrived at Sea Watch Plantation. We stayed in a 3 bedroom unit because my parents came along.
What a great time of year to go to the beach. The weather was still nice - cool at night - but because it was the off season, it was not nearly as busy! The resturaunts had no lines, the beach had pleanty of room, and even our condo was nice and quiet without any neighbors!!
We stayed for a week, went to a bunch of neat places to eat - Cheesburger in Paradise, Margaritaville, Hard Rock, Umbertos (a Pittsburgh owner), Giant Crab (seafood buffet). I loved going to Boardwalk at the Beach and shopping and we loved the Ripleys Aquarium. AND, while Caitlyn was napping, I actually got some video work done while we were there - not much, but some!! This place was great for a young family! Enjoy the photos!!
Benjamin at Margaritaville
The Lazy River - me and Benjamin
Caitlyn being a Beach Babe - she turned one during vacation!
Papap, Benjamin, Caitlyn and Mima
Benjamin at the Ripleys Aquarium
My Beach Babes!
What a great time of year to go to the beach. The weather was still nice - cool at night - but because it was the off season, it was not nearly as busy! The resturaunts had no lines, the beach had pleanty of room, and even our condo was nice and quiet without any neighbors!!
We stayed for a week, went to a bunch of neat places to eat - Cheesburger in Paradise, Margaritaville, Hard Rock, Umbertos (a Pittsburgh owner), Giant Crab (seafood buffet). I loved going to Boardwalk at the Beach and shopping and we loved the Ripleys Aquarium. AND, while Caitlyn was napping, I actually got some video work done while we were there - not much, but some!! This place was great for a young family! Enjoy the photos!!
Benjamin at Margaritaville
The Lazy River - me and Benjamin
Caitlyn being a Beach Babe - she turned one during vacation!
Papap, Benjamin, Caitlyn and Mima
Benjamin at the Ripleys Aquarium
My Beach Babes! Benjamin and Caitlyn at East of Chicago - kinda like Chuch E Cheese
My happy little Family on Caitlyn's Birthday!
Sunday, October 7, 2007
September 8th Wedding
Okay, so I am about a month behind on posting this one, but the wedding of Tina and David isn't one that I have forgotten. They were married at the Blessed Sacrement Cathedral church in Greensburg.
Tina and I met in her limo, while her and her attendants were relaxing before the ceremony. Tina was a very relaxed and beautiful bride. Their color scheme was Black and Red, and I must say this is a very classy combination.
The ceremony went beautifully, with photos to follow. After the formal shots at the church, we went to the University of Pittsburgh in Greensburg for some more scenic pictures.
Their reception was held at Guinelli II in Greensburg. The room looked absolutely amaizing. I was a little shocked at how long it took to serve the meal, but it was delicious, so we didn't mind much. Tina and David had a live band for thier reception (who I just found out today was a cousin of the bride). The band was great and all of the guests had a blast. Congratulations Tina and David!!!
Tina and I met in her limo, while her and her attendants were relaxing before the ceremony. Tina was a very relaxed and beautiful bride. Their color scheme was Black and Red, and I must say this is a very classy combination.
The ceremony went beautifully, with photos to follow. After the formal shots at the church, we went to the University of Pittsburgh in Greensburg for some more scenic pictures.
Their reception was held at Guinelli II in Greensburg. The room looked absolutely amaizing. I was a little shocked at how long it took to serve the meal, but it was delicious, so we didn't mind much. Tina and David had a live band for thier reception (who I just found out today was a cousin of the bride). The band was great and all of the guests had a blast. Congratulations Tina and David!!!
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
September 2nd Wedding
Perhaps one of the most unique wedding I have seen!!! This beautiful Labor Day weekend took us to Sommerset, PA, to the mountains and rolling hills of farms. The wedding of Valerie and Austin took place at Mt. Calvery Church.
We showed up to take some great shots of the bride and her girls preparing for the day. As we were finishing up, this rumbling sound came from outside the church, loud enough to shake the walls. The bride said "here comes the trucks." I stepped outside to see what was going on... up infront of the church drives 4 big-rig (tractor trailer) trucks and 1 tow truck. The groom and all of his men were truck drivers and they used their own trucks as transportation for the day! The groom was going to wisk his bride away in his semi!!
The ceremony went great, and Valorie looked great! This was a hometown wedding that I was so happy to be a part of (I grew up down the road from here in Mt. Pleasant). After the ceremony, we did some pictures, and everyone climbed into their trucks and headed to the reception!
The reception was held at the very unique "Hayloft". It is an old barn, redone to a reception facility. So beautiful and perfect for this wedding! The reception was a blast. We did some more of the "formal stuff", and then the party started. The dance floor was packed all night. It was time for us to leave, and I walked away saying "I really wish we didn't have so far of a drive, or I'd stay longer just to watch!" They were having such a good time! CONGRATULATION AND BEST WISHES VAL AND AUZZIE!!
We showed up to take some great shots of the bride and her girls preparing for the day. As we were finishing up, this rumbling sound came from outside the church, loud enough to shake the walls. The bride said "here comes the trucks." I stepped outside to see what was going on... up infront of the church drives 4 big-rig (tractor trailer) trucks and 1 tow truck. The groom and all of his men were truck drivers and they used their own trucks as transportation for the day! The groom was going to wisk his bride away in his semi!!
The ceremony went great, and Valorie looked great! This was a hometown wedding that I was so happy to be a part of (I grew up down the road from here in Mt. Pleasant). After the ceremony, we did some pictures, and everyone climbed into their trucks and headed to the reception!
The reception was held at the very unique "Hayloft". It is an old barn, redone to a reception facility. So beautiful and perfect for this wedding! The reception was a blast. We did some more of the "formal stuff", and then the party started. The dance floor was packed all night. It was time for us to leave, and I walked away saying "I really wish we didn't have so far of a drive, or I'd stay longer just to watch!" They were having such a good time! CONGRATULATION AND BEST WISHES VAL AND AUZZIE!!
Sunday, August 26, 2007
August 25th Wedding
About an hour and 1/2 away from home, we were taken to the wedding of Nicole and Terry, in Wheeling, WV. The ceremony took place in the beautiful Formal Gardens of the Oglebay Resort. The weather in the morning was a little shakey, but after our drive there the skies cleard for their ceremony.
We showed up about 2 hours before the ceremony took place and set up our gear. I also began the family and wedding party interviews there with the Groomsmen and the Groom. They went well. Terry and his guys were awesome sports about the interviews and things went smoothly.
Nicole arrived in the limo, and after speaking to the photographers (Jamie and Lance from Storybook Photography in Bentlyville, PA), I decided it was better to let the nerves of the day settle, so I didn't start with the girls until after the ceremony. There ceremony itself went great for us. We set up 3 cameras and got some awesome footage. Nicole was an absolutely beautiful bride. She just had that "glow" about her, and her dress was a beautiful Champagne color and just amazing! We also had the pleasure of meeting the Steel City Brass Quintet... who were a great addition to the ceremony. Their music was great.
After the ceremony came the downfall for the day. My husband approached me, with tears in his eyes... HE LOCKED THE KEYS IN THE CAR!!!! While he was trying to break in (and eventually calling AAA), I followed the wedding party and the photographer for the photo session. So, we got more great shots of everyone, Nicole and Terry now get a FREE photo session, and AAA finally showed up in perfect time to get us out of there and on our way to the Hellenic Center for the reception!
The Hellenic Center was decorated beautifully. We worked with 5th Ace Entertainment... who I was actually very dissappointed in, but thats a whole other story. The events of their reception went without flaw and the night ended for us. We thoroughly enjoyed working with Nicole and Terry and their families and I look forward to begining with the editing of their video!!!
We showed up about 2 hours before the ceremony took place and set up our gear. I also began the family and wedding party interviews there with the Groomsmen and the Groom. They went well. Terry and his guys were awesome sports about the interviews and things went smoothly.
Nicole arrived in the limo, and after speaking to the photographers (Jamie and Lance from Storybook Photography in Bentlyville, PA), I decided it was better to let the nerves of the day settle, so I didn't start with the girls until after the ceremony. There ceremony itself went great for us. We set up 3 cameras and got some awesome footage. Nicole was an absolutely beautiful bride. She just had that "glow" about her, and her dress was a beautiful Champagne color and just amazing! We also had the pleasure of meeting the Steel City Brass Quintet... who were a great addition to the ceremony. Their music was great.
After the ceremony came the downfall for the day. My husband approached me, with tears in his eyes... HE LOCKED THE KEYS IN THE CAR!!!! While he was trying to break in (and eventually calling AAA), I followed the wedding party and the photographer for the photo session. So, we got more great shots of everyone, Nicole and Terry now get a FREE photo session, and AAA finally showed up in perfect time to get us out of there and on our way to the Hellenic Center for the reception!
The Hellenic Center was decorated beautifully. We worked with 5th Ace Entertainment... who I was actually very dissappointed in, but thats a whole other story. The events of their reception went without flaw and the night ended for us. We thoroughly enjoyed working with Nicole and Terry and their families and I look forward to begining with the editing of their video!!!
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
August 12th Wedding
The wedding of Kristen and Christopher took us to South Park Gazebo at 9am on a Sunday!! Very different from our normal schedule, but enjoyable at the same time. The ceremony took place within the Gazebo at 10am and went off without a hitch. From our end it was kind of comical though, because after the bride entered, no one ever sat down!! I have never seen this happen before, especially when people are out in the heat!
Kristen and Christopher were great sports about reacting a few shots that were missed because of the people standing blocking both my shot and the photographer's. After that we headed to Youghegheny Country Club for the reception.
We hit the golf course for a few more photos, then the new Mr. and Mrs. were announced and we all enjoyed a delicious brunch. Things went well the entire day and I enjoyed working with these two, as well as their coordinators, D & H Wedding Planners. Thanks again!!
Kristen and Christopher were great sports about reacting a few shots that were missed because of the people standing blocking both my shot and the photographer's. After that we headed to Youghegheny Country Club for the reception.
We hit the golf course for a few more photos, then the new Mr. and Mrs. were announced and we all enjoyed a delicious brunch. Things went well the entire day and I enjoyed working with these two, as well as their coordinators, D & H Wedding Planners. Thanks again!!
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