Lyndsay and Brandon--August 9. 2008

So many people!!! Lyndsay and Brandon had so many people in the church for the ceremony and even more at the reception. We had the opportunity to do some large group photos while at the reception and they will be placed int he galleries. In the meantime, here are a few of the pictures from this amazingly gorgeous August Saturday with weather that felt like a September day. Seriously...gorgeous!

Pam came along to second shoot this one and we also asked Brent to koin us on this one. It was our first opportunity to work with Brent and I look forward to working with him again. (Click on their names to go to their blogs with more pictures from your day!) We have many pictures of the packed dance floor! The DJ had the right mix of music to keep the crowd moving!

I wish you both the very best and look forward to sharing more of your wedding photos with you in the galleries! I will be in touch with you soon with more information.

Congratulations!

Lyndsay got ready at her grandmother's condo right near the church. We used the big living room window for some great light!


Brent went over with the guys and got this one of our handsome groom.


Pam got this one...love the bokeh (the blurred background)...


The ladies heading over to the church...


While Lyndsay was waiting in the bridal room, I used the light coming through the stained glass for this one.


Same window but another pose made into a black and white


I love the look on Brandon's face as he sees Lyndsay walking down the aisle.


The unity candle with their faces in the mirror...

















Reception: Seven Oaks Country Club
Flowers: Cindy Kronk
Cake: Lisa Zagorski
DJ: "The Bobcat" Bob McClune

Nick and Elana--e-session

Nick and Elana met us in Oakland, at the Cathedral. Pam is shooting this wedding and asked me if I would like to go along on the e-session and to second shoot the wedding. After a short delay due to a traffic jam at the Oakland exit which Pam and I got stuck in as well as Nick and Elana, we got started right at the cathedral. We were excited to see Elana in that awesome orange dress! Great color and a great couple. They didn't take much coaching on what to do during this e-session...such naturals! :-) Here are a few of the pictures I snapped during our time at Pitt that Thursday evening.

Jessica and Derek--e-session

Although they have been together for some time, September 27th is the day for Jessica and Derek to begin their marriage. Can I just tell you how much fun these two are? We took these engagement photos in Ellwood City and the majority were taken along this path that leads to the water. Hmmmm...Water with huge boulders that we climbed all over that Jessica and Derek were willing to do barefoot as well! Pam (click on her name for a link to her blog with more photos from the session), who will also be taking photos for me at the wedding, was full of ideas once again. I think we ended up with some keepers! Below are a few of my favorites with a video of more images as well.

Jessica and Derek, you are such a great couple! Derek, I know you didn't like the idea of these shots, but I hope that now that it is over and that you can see them, you can say that it was worth it! I think you said it wasn't bad at all by the time we left our photo session. I am really looking forward to capturing the photos of your day for you!

I just love the way that you two look at one another in many of these pictures.

Ale and Shawn

I once again had the opportunity to second shoot for Pam (click on her name to see some photos on her blog). We headed to Canonsburg and then on to Bethany and Wheeling for this one and had a great time! I even discovered where that new road by the airport goes...to/from Wheeling! I had fun shooting this one...I always enjoy working with Pam though. It's great working together to cover such an important day. Another fun thing though had to be the guys in the wedding party! The groomsmen were too funny and had a few tricks up their sleeves during the reception. One of them you can see in the shots in the video below.

Shawn and Ale you are an amazing couple... I hope you two enjoy the video and I wish you only the very best in your new married life!




Ceremony: Bethany College
Reception: White Palace at Wheeling Park

Bill and Julie e-session

Bill and Julie make such a sweet couple! They were friends back in high school and went their separate ways in college. They found one another again and started chatting and one thing leads to another...Now, here they are preparing for their wedding!

I have to say I really do enjoy doing engagement pictures. I like to opportunity to chat with the couple and for them to get to know a little more about me as well. It makes it much nicer when I show up for the wedding and we know one another a little. For Bill and Julie though, I already know them from their high school days. However, to see them a few years later, it was good to catch up a little with them. I still have the pleasure of working with Julie's mom at my school district.

I am really looking forward to your wedding in October. It is going to be a lovely evening and oh-so-much-fun! I hope you two enjoyed the session in between the raindrops, as that is all we seem to have this summer. We were lucky to be able to get these taken before you two headed back to your homes away from home.

Your pictures are up on your gallery which you can access by clicking on the link to the right, but for now here is a video of a few of the shots.

Robin and Jimmy

This was one of those weddings that was also like a reunion for those involved and, this time, for me as well! Many of the guests as well as the ladies in the bridal party are former students. I have to say I loved to see them all again! It has been about 10 years since I saw this group last. They were amazing then...nothing has changed! Robin met Jimmy in college so this was my first opportunity to meet him since I was the helping my colleague, Pam of pamelasuephotography, with this wedding. Robin and Jimmy, you make a great couple. I wish you both the very best as you begin your life together!

To those of you in attendance that were former students or those that I just happened to see in the halls in school, I also wish you the very best! I look forward to seeing you again soon and hearing more about your successes in life since high school. I am blessed to have the opportunity know each of you!

Attached here is a video of some of the pictures from the day. You will see the DJ of Magic Moments had the crowd up and dancing with some fun ideas to get them started. The cake was delicious and the Timberhouse was once again a lovely setting for a wedding. I would love to have the opportunity to see the video from Lauren's Videos. I had a chance to talk to the two ladies a little and I am sure it will be full of many wonderful memories.

I hope you enjoy the pictures!




Ceremony and Reception: The Timberhouse at Rolling Acres
Cake: Carol's Cakes
Florist: Inge Florists
Entertainment: Magic Moments
Videographer: Lauren's Videos

Liz and Don--June 7, 2008

Saturday was a day as a second shooter for me helping out my colleague, Pam. As always, we worked to really get some great shots around the venue, and it is so worth the extra effort. I really like working with Pam and look forward to another wedding coming up soon.

Liz and Don were such fun to work with! Yes, it was a hot and humid day, but we still all went outside and took some really fun shots of the bridal party! Below is a little video of a few of the shots I took during the day.

Congratulations Liz and Don! I really enjoyed the day!