Maria and Jon

What can I say? This wedding was wonderful in every way. I cried during the ceremony. I get so embarassed when I cry at weddings, and I am the photographer. But I am very "into" my couple and my wedding, and I get to know them, and well, it just chokes me up. I LOVE it! Maria and Jon are amazing.. their love for God and each other was so evident and just inspiring to watch. They both come from super big families, and are just the sweetest people. The whole day was super hot and humid, but all day I just kept thinking how much I loved being at their wedding, and having the honor of photographing their love for each other, family and friends. Then I teared up again at the reception during the toast, and during the dances. It was a beautiful reception, at a renovated loft in the historic district of downtown Carlisle.. the Carlisle Ribbon Mill. This place was a photographers DREAM! It was just gorgeous with lots of natural light, sunlight, old brick, etc. What a beautiful place for a reception.. I highly recommend it! NOT to mention, Dickinson College was a block down the road, and the beautiful opportunities for photos there makes my heart race!! (Did I mention that I love my job?? :)) I got lucky again, with a bridal party that was up for anything.. even with a pregnant one! What a beautiful day Maria and Jon, and thanks for letting me be a part of it!

Jamie and Jon

What a great wedding! Talk about a laid back bride! I knew Jamie's mom, Margie from a few years ago and it was such a pleasure to photograph Jamie's wedding! It was at the Coleman chapel, a beautiful old building. Jamie and Jon had a GREAT wedding party, and they were up for anything! It was so hot that day, but they were such troopers with photographs. Jon was so sweet, and when he saw Jamie walk up the aisle, the look on his face was priceless. Once again, made me teary-eyed!! (and him a little too!!) But don't worry, we LOVE it when you cry!!! Jamie made such a beautiful bride and Jamie and Jon's relationship is so carefree, laid back and refreshing!! It was a pleasure to be a part of their special day!!

Avery

Avery was so shy when she first got to my house.. I wasn't sure I would be able to get a smile out of her! Then her grandma arrived, and we got a few quick smiles. So we let her warm up, then went down to the grass to play. She found some hickory nuts, and I told her to throw them up for the little birdies in the trees to catch. She was enthralled, and the smiles came with no problem!! What a sweet little girl! I'm so glad I was able to take her pictures!

Sweet, Fresh New Little One!

I love newborns.. they make my heart melt...in a way that only those little newborns can! Little Natalie was no exception for sure.. the first time I saw her, she made my heart melt.. and is it any wonder! Look at her! :) Mommy and Daddy were pretty enthralled with her too, so I had to give her back! But I thoroughly enjoyed my few hours with her and can't wait to watch her grow. One more thing I love about my job....

And I can't forget.. a shout out to my friend Andrea who made her adorable headbands, and was my helpful creative director in setting up some of the shots.. getting the fresh peonies was a little tricky, but worth it, don't you think? Having Andrea in my life has given me quite a creative boost.. my home decorating, my wardrobe, and my photography.. what a great gift..don't you just love friends like that? Enjoy :)