Weather, Weather, Weather

I am obsessed. I feel like I have been dating Bill Henley in the am and Hurricane Schwartz in the pm. These June Weddings have had me on edge as if I have been getting married weekend after weekend. It is as if I am studying weather patterns and watching winds and the like around the globe.

But is occurred to me me what I have turned into with this obsession. If we changed the channel from all news all the time to ESPN, NFL Network, etc it is on par with the obsession my husband has with the outcome of the weekend games. What sort of points will be generated for his team?

Then I stop. I think about the nut that sits on the couch or wakes up at the crack of dawn to get all the chores done to he can, sit on the couch to watch football in an attempt to control things that he has no control over. He drives himself out of his mind, and quite frankly, I think this is how he has lost his hair. You did not hear that from me.

In thinking about that I feel a sudden calm. The calm that I had over myself on my Wedding Day because of the beautiful advice given to me by one of my greatest friends, Leigh, "At the end of it all you will have Mike, what does it matter?" And I stopped. Stopped looking out the window at the potential movement of the weather, checking my list to see of things were done at the precise moment that I scheduled for items to be off the list and if the boxes my brother was going to deliver were going to be picked up by 2:45 and dropped off at 3:10--as was clearly stated in his Event Guide that I gave him.

First, as a photographer for a Wedding, I can't help it. I want everything to be spot on, awesome, rocking, perfect. I just have that winning edge, killer attitude, whatever. But honestly, it is all about the Bride and Groom and about their day. Whether it be torrential down pour (check), Blizzard (check), oppressive heat (check), gentle snow (check) or just plain sweet sunshine (check). I have done them all and I can do them again. Just me, the little fly on the wall, dressed for the occasion with my arsenal of lenses!

Now no matter what the weather may bring--I will bring it on! Batteries Charged, Everything cleaned, packed and I am prepared to kill this thing!

Susan + Mark = Married!

For some reason this spring has been alarmingly hot. Hey, the heat, Susan and Mark were fine with. The chance of rain is what was all a buzz at the General Warren Inne in Malvern that Sunday.

Should they have they Wedding Ceremony outside? What if the skies decided to open up? What if her dress got ruined. At one point her family wanted either I or the owner to talk to the Bride. Ha! I laughed, it was her Wedding, no way man. I was a bride before, I know what that role is like. You have fairy tale dreams and if someone tries to dash them--no way!

But look, her dress was gorgeous and the blusher was stunning.

This was all she needed. In the end she was going to wind up with the right man, come rain or shine--or perhaps hail based on what forecast you were following.

So they kept with the plan--an Outdoor Ceremony that was LOVELY! Yes, there were two or three sprinkles and that was it. Later, we actually saw sun.

Oh and yes, they were told to go and "Live Long and Prosper"

With each other, I do not think it will be a problem

Doggie!

The moment you see this dog, you know he is special. He has the sweetest, loving disposition you could ever want.

He loves hanging out with his best friends.

He's got those sweet little puppy dog eyes that just beg you to play or pet him.

Best of all, he is a loving and affectionate little guy. Giving tons and tons of kisses!

Liz + Scott Engagement Shoot!

Liz and Scott's Engagement Shoot had to be rescheduled a few times due to weather. The biggest concern being whether we would be able to see any ducks at the park where we were doing the shoot.

There were so many great things at this park, like this sweet bridge.

I even got them to try something new. However, I found out that I had two comedian on my hands. Like real comedians. They have a show and were seriously funny. After I got them to relax and get to know me, they completely started to have their own creativity.

Scott had the idea of the "Tree Shot". He was cracking me up as the wind was kicking up and blowing dust and pollen everywhere. Have to love this weather. Loving the sun and warmth though.

And so, we had a nice chill shoot. I loved these guys and am SO looking forward to their wedding. One thing is for certain--it is going to be a riot. While Liz is detail oriented, she seems to be relaxed at the same time. When I got married I was walking around with a binder with a constant knot i my stomach. I have never seen a bride so close to a Wedding be so calm and relaxed. You can tell that she and Scott just fit.

Photos for Daddy!

As a special gift for Daddy for Father's Day, I had the fun time of shooting the cutest kids and their mommy. Having a son the same age, I know how they can be. We just let big bro take off and play. He had no interest in what we were doing. I was able to get some action shots of that guy--silly toddler.

Of course the baby was super awesome and sweet. She could have hung out looking nice for hours, well until she either got hungry or fell asleep. Heck, if she fell asleep that would have been so cute too. I could have pinched her cheeks off.

So super Sweet. Just loved her little Buddha belly and those big brown eyes.

Loved these sweet shots of big bro and Mommy

With Big brother in the background, mommy spends fun time with her baby girl. The sound of her giggle was super cute.

She IS Spiderman!

And Here she is. Spiderman, Spiderman, she does what ever a spider can. Please do not tell her different, her mother says.

Apparently you cannot get her out of this costume her mother has said! She goes into complete tantrum mode as the washer is on spin cycle. She forces her mother to put it on the line to dry to she can "watch ob'r it".
Nothing makes her happier than this costume...
Well, except when she seeks out trouble and these in need. In need of a partner in crime. Doesn't she know that Spidey fights crime?

It Happens Every Spring...

You know how it goes. You come in one minute and four years later you graduate. Okay, maybe it was not that easy. But for these two college graduates, that is what is feels like, completely unreal.
To think they have spent four awesome years at Villanova, all for it to be over last week.

Well, they wore the cap and gowns, probably wandering around in shock. Stayed on campus for another week--for a round of Senior Week. Not sure where you went to school, but back in my day, I think we were hauling out. Then again, I was in Lancaster.

These gals are now off the JOBS in NYC! How awesome is that. What is even better, they are at a Network and the other is at a Cosmetics company! Yes, I have envy too. I told them they could pay me in makeup and a meet and greet with a celeb. I am pretty easy to please you know...