Archive for 'Weddings'

December 09, 2013
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Kati and Chris were married in September on Deep Creek Lake in western Maryland. Jason came along as well for some fishing.  It was such a heart felt time. Thank  you, your family and friends for making us feel like family. We had a great time.

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Kati made her bouquet about 45 minutes before the ceremony and it was perfect.

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REAL buttons!

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 holy cuteness…love how the girls are looking at Troy. And those headpieces were handmade by a lady on Etsy.

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Troy watching Momma and Daddy trying to figure out what’s going on…love.

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Married!

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Kati, you are beautiful inside and out.

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My favorite!

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Oh, yes. Some fun with the tilt shift lens.

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Kati and her Grandma…gosh I love this so much. the relationship you share is very special.

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And another favorite.

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Your friends were so much fun!

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so  much emotion in this photo. Kati’s Great Aunt Joyce.

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Look who managed a photo with Kati! J took one of Kati and I but it wasn’t in focus! Figures. he sure does know how to steal the show. I did mange and iPhone picture with Kati. hehe

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 Much love you two! Mwah!

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November 01, 2013
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Angie and Zenovy were married at Gervasi Vineyard in Canton, Ohio. It was a beautiful Fall day.  Gervasi has amazing Villas fit for Kings and Queens. They are full of Italian flare and lots of natural light.

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Does this look like the Cinderella carriage or what?! Don’t answer just agree.

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I was touring around the grounds the morning of the wedding and found this gem of a spot. I don’t need manicured lawns. I want overgrown with lots of character. Yes, thank you Gervasi.

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Angie’s surprise for Zen was a picture with his baseball gear. Zen used to play baseball but injured his arm. I sure hope this meets your expectations Angie!

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Zen’s brother playing the violin.

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Thank you two for allowing me to capture everythign from this angle. I love beign able to see your loved ones in the background. I still chuckle at the fact that your pastor didn’t move even though he said he would. I kind of wedged him out of the way. lol It still turned out okay.

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I loved singing country roads with you at the end of the night. I had a blast. Your friends are great Angie and I felt like I’d known everyone for years. Much love and admiration. Mwah mwah mwah!

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September 19, 2013
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 Danielle and Ray were married at Stevenson Ridge in Fredericksburg, VA. It was a little hot but they had already planned for an indoor ceremony. The inside of the Lodge where the ceremony

was held is a 19th century chapel complete with 25ft cathedral ceilings and exposed beams.

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those perfect pouty lips!

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pure excitement in those fingertips.

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 work it girl!

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Such a ladies man. Ray, his sister and sister-in-laws. Three gorgeous ladies.

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Nice to see this since I always have to make up my own hash tag and then broadcast it to the bridal party.  Just do me a favor and keep those cameras down during the ceremony.  I’d rather see peoples faces.

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 Ray and his Grandma.

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 So much wonderful emotion.

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Ray’s sister…

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Danielle and her MIL.

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Danielle’s aunt and mother.

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Ray and his mother.

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Wonderful ending to a wonderful, emotion filled day. Congratulations Danielle & Ray!

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September 01, 2013
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Stephanie and Christopher were married at 868 Estate Vineyards on a beautiful July day. I’m talking low humidity, a little breeze and about 75 degrees. It was perfect. A small gathering or “elopement” if you will of just them and their parents’.

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A ceremony beneath the trees.

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Christopher’s mom and dad…pictures speak a thousand words sometimes.

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Stephanie’s hands say it all. Don’t they?!

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Black eyed Susans. A symbol of Summer.

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I asked Stephanie if she would lay down. She did not even hesitate. Love my brides…and grooms.

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Stephanie’s dream was to be barefoot in a field for her wedding. Mission accomplished.

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As I left them to celebrate, the light was just amazing.

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Congratulations Stephanie and Christopher!

August 04, 2013
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Erin and I go back to elementary school. I love love love photographing grade school friends’ weddings. It’s the best. Seriously, I really do love it. We share stories from our grade school days and pick up where we left off as kids. And it’s so amazing and a honor to share in their glorious day. It makes my heart happy to seem them happy after all these years.

Erin and Joe attended the same high school. And if you ask Erin they never met but according to Joe they did. Erin really left an impression on Joe. Years went by and their paths crossed again.

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Ladies, wear a veil. You only wear it on your wedding day, so why not?!

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I always envision in my mind they type of dress the bride will wear. Yep, exactly what I envisioned. Classic, lace

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Um…the back of her dress?! speechless.

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How about this bouquet??!!!

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I love how Erin’s mom is just gazing at her daughter and in aw of her beauty.

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Not a dry eye in the house, including mine.

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Love love love me a good dad. Look at Erin’s Dad’s hand on Erin’s arm as she walks back down the aisle.

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Horse and carriage ride! Contact for your carriage ride!

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Best woman’s tattoo = perfect! I didn’t even notice until I was editing!

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Much love Erin and Joe!

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January 07, 2013
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I started the day off with Dave at his and Nicole’s home in Grantsville, MD. Hello, police officers. And the picture above is the result of someone getting way lost.  Wait, where are you? How far did you go? Too funny.

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Then, I headed over to New Germany State Park where Nicole and her girls were getting ready. Nicole is also a police officer.

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The cabins at the park were the perfect setting.

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Did someone need tissues? Er, I mean tp. hahaha

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Diva.

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The church had no power when we arrived but Nicole didn’t let it stress her out. The only thing we needed was music even if the guests hummed.

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The electrician rigged up the organ and the ceremony began.

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The church had AMAZING natural light. I mean an entire back drop of open windows with a view of the mountain.

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See those windows!? The were amazing.

 

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Nicole asked that I take a quick picture of her handsome brother and fiance.

 

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Partners in Crime…oh wait that’s “against” crime. lol

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funny.

 

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Huh? Wait?! Which way did they go.

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Wait? Elvis was invited?! Firehouse DJ’s rocked the house.

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 Congrats Nicole and Dave! It was an honor to capture your beautiful, emotion filled day.

Getting Ready: New Germany State Park

Ceremony: Saint Ann’s

Reception: Penn Alps

Much love,

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