Every Spring I look forward to photographing Girls on the Run. This was my second time photographing the event at York College and the positive energy, high spirits and sense of community emanating from the runners, supporters, coaches and volunteers is contagious. I always leave the course with a smile on my face and feeling a little bit better about the world.
You can check out some of my favorite photos below and the full gallery here.
Julia is an inspiring young woman and writer. For her shoot, we wanted to showcase her many achievements and interests including being an avid writer, a passionate reader, an accomplished dancer, a long distance runner, I could go on.
Emily and Darren were married in February, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. February in Pennsylvania, of course, is known to be mild and gentle with lots of sunny days and spring-like temperatures...
Umm, no. I had you going there, right? February in Pennsylvania is usually a brutal test of will and fortitude with bitter cold temperatures and white-knuckle commutes.
Now as a wedding photographer, I start compulsively checking the weather forcast about ten days out from a wedding. While good weather on the wedding day feels like a blessing, good weather on a wedding day in February feels like a gift from the Gods, which is exactly what we got on February 18th!
It was sunny and in the high 40's and just warm enough to be outside. Emily and Darren made a striking couple and were excited to use the Franklin & Marshall campus as the backdrop for their wedding photos. We started with their first look in front of the Ann & Richard Barshinger Life Sciences & Philosophy Building; an elegant, grand building with tall graceful columns that echoed the momentousness of the first time they would see each other on their wedding day.
Our next stop was the Sponaugle-Williamson Field, where they went on their first date together. We also took photos in front of Old Main, the Green Room Theatre, and Lancaster Theological Seminary which created the perfect backdrop for some more romantic photos.
They were married in an intimate ceremony with close family and friends at the Gypsy Kitchen at 4:30 pm. The officiant was Lancaster Mayor, Danene Sorace and musical accompaniment was provided by Scott Parmer. Emily, her family, and the Gypsy Kitchen staff did a beautiful job decorating the space with long white tables layered with greens and flowers and candles to create a whimsical and dreamy setting for their reception and all of their guests.
But don't just take my word for it, check out the photos in their gallery below! Congratulations again to the happy couple!
I have known Stephanie for a couple of years now and have done several photos shoots with her. So when she asked me to photograph her wedding, I was really excited!
Stephanie and Todd were married on a beautiful fall day in October. Their wedding was small and intimate, and limited to family and close friends.
The service was held in the late morning at the elegant Willow Valley Chapel at the Doubletree Resort followed with a luncheon in the Terrace Room and a special performance by Scott Parmer. Stephanie looked gorgeous in tea-length wedding dress and vintage accessories including a birdcage veil, pearls, and gloves. Her make-up and hair were done to perfection by Jacqueline Malocu.
Todd and Stephanie are both musicians and avid readers and they infused many of these personal details into their wedding and lovely reception. I wish them all the best as they begin this new chapter together!
You can see some of the photos from their beautiful day below. Enjoy!
Ryan is a high school senior and aspiring photographer. One of his favorite places to shoot is Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, which is why we chose it for our destination senior photo shoot. We couldn't have asked for better weather or for a more beautiful time of the year.
We began the shoot in the early morning to take advantage of the beautiful light. We had two wardrobe changes during the shoot which helped maximize our shooting time, but still yielded some different looks for Ryan. I also made sure to include some photos of him in his element, shooting photos with his camera and having some fun.
I like to start the shoot by suggesting some poses and giving direction until the everyone is a little bit more relaxed and engaged. From there, I always let the subject get comfortable in the pose, crack a joke or two and get some candid shots in between the more posed ones. Ryan's mom Diana was a huge help in getting him to laugh and catching some of those candid moments.
But don't take my word for it, see the photos for yourself!
