Pic of the Week! Happy Turkey Day!

OK, so I was pretty busy the last couple of weeks and missed a few Pic of the Week posts, sorry about that. Well, just thought I'd take this time and say that I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and that you're upcoming Holiday shopping is going well.

Oh, and this turkey below, he was tasty! I fried him up for some family that came over for the Thanksgiving holiday. We also watched the Macy's parade, some football and played some Wii. Hope you all had as much fun as I did!



And an extra pic, just because I love pumpkin pie!

The Sheaffers 50th Anniversary

I was contacted by Sheri Brainski with Lighthearted Events to photograph a 50th Anniversary for Dr. and Mrs. Sheaffer. The event was at the Yorktowne Hotel and they had no idea that their kids created such a wonderful event for them. Dr. and Mrs. Sheaffer actaully had their reception at the Yorktowne 50 years ago. They came into a small room that was set up for an hors d'oeuvres and were shocked into tears to see all of their family and friends from across the country. Figuring on just a small dinner they were expecting that or what came next. They were then shuffled down the hall to another, larger, room that was decked to the 9's. It was beautiful as you'll see. I was so happy to be able to photograph this event for them. Congratulations on 50 years!

A beautiful cake in a beautiful room at the Yorktowne Hotel.


Wraps on some Hersheys chocolate bars. Golden of course.


The tables at the Yorktowne looked spectacular! Good job Sheri!


The room was simply amazing!


A look of shock and surprise!


She was brought to tears.


Dr. Sheaffer had a great laugh after such a great surprise.


Then the real waterworks started after they were brought into the main room.


What a large great looking family!


A great looking couple, you can still see the love in their eyes for each other.


Kids chillin' on some steps outside the room.


The original wedding party. I had to sit the "flower girls" down to get them in. They grew up a bit since the wedding.


Their "First" dance.


Someone elses "First" dance?


The kids took over the dance floor after dinner.


Then the bride got into the fun.


Cutting that beautiful cake.


Sealed the ending with a kiss.

The Burns Family

So, I went over to the Burns house for a family photoshoot. I work with Diane and her sister Shelly at Clipper. We went outside even though it was blustery and cold. Then inside for a few more pictures. Yes the dogs even got into a few pictures. It was a lot of fun, enjoy the pics.

Trying to get the dogs back inside so we didn't have to keep an eye on them.


What a good looking family!


Had to put the ham up front and center. As soon as I did, she clammed up.


Good outfit choice to have everyone in white shirts with jeans.


Diane and her daughters.


The group inside having fun.


Told ya the dogs got into the pics.


This is one of my favorites. A very beautiful house with a good looking family.

Pic of the Week!

So, the pic of the week is just my daughter, Alexa. She's been a little sick lately with a bad cough. I love her so much though! She's getting better with her little vaporizer thing. Isn't she precious in her little PSU cheerleader outfit, choking out her Raggedy Anne doll! :)

Pic of the Week! 11/10/08

Well a special Pic of the week. Congratulations to my friends John and Garnett who had their second child, a boy, Aiden on October 31, 2008. We finally got over to see them since they got home. Seems like everything is going well and Aiden is giving them a little break by only waking up every 3-4 hours. Congrats guys, he's a cutie!

Pic of the Week!

So, the pic of this week has special meaning. Penn State got a really big win on Saturday night, I'm a huge fan and today we spent some time carving some pumpkins with Alexa. I had to make a PSU logo on one of them, of course. So, here it is. We are... PENN STATE!!

Jami & Rob walkin' through Lancaster

Lancaster city has some great architecture that I learned of when Beth Cardwell met with my family to do some pictures. I managed to talk Jami and Rob into doing some photos downtown for their engagement session. We had a great time and even though Jami was a bit nervous to start. Things loosened up as we walked down an alley and then it was fun and free sailing from there. What a great time, enjoy them.

On the steps of the courthouse.


In some ivy down an alley.


The Central Market has some great architecture with some great brick work.


What a happy looking couple, I can't wait for the wedding next year!


I managed to get a shot with the water from the new fountain directly above them. Immediately one of my favorite shots from this shoot.


A ring and a kiss.


Hanging in the art school outdoor lounge.


Parking garages are cool!


Stairs are even cooler!


And finished up with a few more where we started on the steps of the courthouse.

Pic of the Week! (AKA my birthday)

OK, a small plug to my Bday. I'm less happy about it than I was last year.

Anyway, here is my pic of the week for this week. This tree has been changing slowly out front of work for the past 2 weeks or so. I kept saying, "I need to get a picture of that thing before it fully changes over".

I finally took the time to stop and snap a few. It is just a beautiful view of the tree with a bright blue sky behind. Enjoy!

Pumpkins, Pumpkins everywhere!! 10.19.08

How many pumpkins could a little girl pick, if a little girl could pick pumpkins?

We took our daughter Alexa out to the Country Barn Farm Market to pick her first pumpkin. She had a blast! Everything from riding on the bumpy tractor, to seeing the animals was so much fun. However, the act of actually picking the pumpkins was a bit tough due to the high grass and such that made it tough for even myself and Melissa to walk through. We all had a bunch of fun though. Enjoy the pics.

The family out for pumpkins.


Mommy and Alexa anxiously awaiting the tractor.


Checking out the other tractor that wasn't running.


Mommy and Alexa on the tractor.


Lovin' the ride!! Just having a blast!


Finding her first Pumpkin!


It's so heavy!


Walkin' through the pumpkin patch.


A pumpkin buried in the patch.


Mommy holding Alexa's pumpkin on the way back to the tractor.


I love pumpkin time!


That pumpkin looks a bit big for you.


Yeah, good try.


Showing off her take for the day.


The ride back on the tractor with her haul.