Rebecca & Cory Wedding

It was a fun and HOT day for Rebecca and Cory's wedding. Started out at Rebecca's parents for the girls getting ready. It was a bit warm, but Rebecca had all the makeup and stuff ready for the girls to make themselves up.

Once we got done with a few formals of the girls, it was off to the church to meet up with the guys. I found them relaxing in the air conditioned church and of course drug them outside into the heat. They didn't seem to mind too much. The church and ceremony were beautiful. Everything went off without a hitch.

Once the formals in the church were finished it was off to Founders Hall in Hershey for some fun formals of the newlyweds. We had fun there, although there was another wedding party having pictures done there as well. We worked around each other with no problems.

At the reception, it was a lemonade fest. You'll see below what I'm talking about. With Terry, a DJ from B&B Light & Sound http://www.b-n-b-discjockeys.com got things going and kept people up and dancing all night in the outdoor reception. Everyone had lots of fun, especially once he broke out the hats. Thanks for a great time. Enjoy the pics.

Rebecca on her parents couch.


The girls on the front porch.


Rebecca holding her beautiful flowers. They even held up well through the sweltering heat.


The heat even got to the groom, right away. This was him drying off only moments after I took them outside.


Another shot of Cory, looking a bit more dried off against the wall of the church.


Cory in front of the Church, I think he thought I was crazy laying on the ground to get this.


Aaahhh, a Catholic ceremony.


The flower girl having her own fun.


A flower shower.


The bridal party in the beautiful church.


A silhouette of the couple in the church.


Against the church windows inside, sitting on the floor and taking a break.


Another church pic, this one the lighting was just so beautiful at the front of the church.


Walking through Founders Hall in the park.


You could just see the love between these two.


Relaxing in the Founders Hall patios.


I told you, Lemons, Lemons and more lemons.


These two had to have had lessons, they were just too good.


Lemons and Rings. I loved this shot!


The grass was so thick, it just made the perfect dark backdrop for the flowers and shoes.


Hey Cory, that's not your bride. Looks like you're having fun anyway!


The girls in hats.


Hats everywhere!


The Conga line in hats. Everyone had so much fun during this part!


Of course, they had to do the Apache/Carlton dance. It was hilarious.


Some bag lights, lighting the walkway exit. It was a beautiful evening since it cooled down a bit.

Kim & Rob Engagement Session - 07.13.08

I met up with Kim & Rob at French Creek State Park just above Morgantown, PA. We started out shooting some pics down a path and against some trees. Then got a little closer to the lake. Actually we got so close that I was able to talk them into getting into the lake, which didn't matter because within 10 minutes it was pouring down rain. So, we ran back to the cars just in time for the rain to let up. So, what to do but go back out, wet and all, and take a few more pics. We had a good time. Thanks for being such good sports, even though the weather didn't cooperate. I hope you enjoy the pictures.

First couple warm up shots in the trees.


Cracking some jokes to loosen them up. Kim and Rob are so much fun, we had a great time.


Relaxing by a path on a downed tree.


The forest was full of greens and shrubbery, I thought this fern worked well as a foreground addition to them.


Here they are by the lake, a little bright green moss to brighten up the foreground worked as a nice lead in.


Getting wet in the lake. They seemed comfortable enough to get wrapped up in the moment with each other. Of course, being the good photographer that I am, I had to get in with them. The water was so warm by the way.


Another lovely shot in the water.


This was a fun shot, Rob started to pick Kim up backwards and I snapped this shot. It's quite fun I think.


Running back to the cars in the rain. Kim covered up with Robs shirt and hat as she was wearing white.


Back out after the rain proved to be the right thing to do. They were more relaxed because we were all so wet, that it didn't matter if they got a little more wet or dirty and we just had a lot of fun.


Sitting in the wet grass after the rain.


Getting comfy in the wet grass didn't take long. They look so happy together here.


Finally we took a few shots on the steps that lead down to the pool. A few wet dirty steps didn't really matter at this point after rain and wet grass.


Thanks for a very fun time guys. I can't wait until the wedding next year! Enjoy these pics for now.

Karen & Eric Engagement Session 06/28/08

I met up with Karen and Eric at the Lancaster Co Park on a warm Saturday evening. The rain had been off and on all day long, but we decided to chance it and go for it. It turned out to be beautiful and the rain went away completely. When we first got there we were greeted by a dog that seemed to be lost. Eventually his owner came looking for him with a park ranger. We then took some time walking around the 5 Senses portion of the park. It's just beautiful with the water features and the flowers. So here are some of my favorites, enjoy!

Walking down the path, ending with a kiss.


Sitting on a bench, cuddling.


Eric getting a little frisky.


The trees in the park create such a nice backdrop.


Some pretty flowers in the foreground for some added color.


You can really see the love and affection in this picture.


A ring shot, while some canoodling was going on in the background.


A nice kiss to end the shoot while crouched in the beautiful flowery bushes.


Can't wait to shoot your wedding this fall!