Friday, December 9, 2011

Lindsey + Nathan – Altoona, PA Wedding Photography

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During their high school years, an alley separated Lindsey and Nathan’s houses.  Little did they realize, their basketball games in his driveway would one day lead to more.
Nathan and Lindsey, it was a great honor to be able to photograph this one most magnificent day in your journey together.

Most of our pictures were taken in downtown Altoona.  Not too shabby, Nathan….

Lots of lovin’ from the ladies…

Some details…

I love this moment!

It seemed fitting to have some pictures in an alley : )

The next two: Lindsey with her grandfather and then Lindsey with her brothers

The little people were sooooo cute.

And off to wander around downtown…

Wow!!!

Lindsey, you are radiant!

I could have photographed you two all day!!!

Their laughter was contagious.

One of my favorite parts of downtown, a cobblestone alley!

Laughter is my favorite thing to photograph.

The day was filled with lots of favorite moments!

Overlooking the city

Love it!

Ahhhhh…. sunshine.

And off to the party at the Altoona Heritage Discovery Center

Lindsey’s fruit theme was so much fun.

I want to give a special shout out to the guys at Local Motion (State College, PA) for helping to make this party a blast.

Love it!

 

Lindsey and Nathan, thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you!   May the years only sweeten the romance…

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Thursday, December 1, 2011

Derek + Elizabeth – Altoona, PA wedding photography

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Here’s my heart, oh take and seal it… – Robert Robinson, 1758

One of my favorite phone calls of the year came from Derek.  He was giddy.  ”I’m going to propose to Elizabeth, would you be willing to photograph it?” he asked.

Elizabeth is one of my dearest friends.  She’s done hard. As a widow with 3 small children, she’s lived hard with more courage and grace than what I knew was possible.

This proposal is a one of my favorite photography moments yet.  On my climb to the top of the rain soaked mountain and back I got to photograph a little picture of redeeming love.

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Thursday, December 1, 2011

Kristen + Kris – Altoona, PA Wedding Photography

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At the mention of his name she gently touches her face and giggles.  I’m caught off guard by the warmth of her smile and her humble grace.  Kris and Kristen… she loves that their names are so cute together.

He’s spent the past several years serving our country abroad in army special forces.  Yet in the midst of all of the seriousness and sacrifice that his station requires, he still makes her laugh with his silliness.  Their playfulness is intimate.  And Sacred.

Kris and Kristen, the whole day was a delight for me.  Thanks for letting me photograph a picture of your world.

 

Much to my delight, Kris and Kristen opted for the first look.  These moments are ALWAYS so touching.  

The exchange of cards…

The time before the ceremony at the Women’s Club of Altoona was so relaxing and sweet.

Wow!

I can’t get enough of how much love radiated from Kris and Kristen!

Kristen, you are amazing!!!

Girl time!

And everyone holds there breath for the big moment. 


The ceremony took place in the magnificent Baker Mansion lawn.   Afterwards we wandered around the ground for more amazing pictures!

Love it!!!

Just a couple details I want to point out: the unity tree and the amazing cake.   I just want to give a shout out to the amazing crew at the Casino at Lakemont; you all really know how to throw a rocking party!

Thank you, Kris and Kristen, for including me in the first day of your lifelong commitment to each other.  May your journey get sweeter as the years pass by.

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Thursday, November 17, 2011

Stacy and Trevor – A Lake Raystown Wedding

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My fabulous 2011 wedding season commenced and concluded with a snow storm.  Snow makes for tricky transportation, but for incredible pictures.

So without further ado, some of the details from Stacy and Trevor’s Raystown wedding…

I love the fresh snow in Stacy’s hair and the radiant smile on her face.

A warm hearth on a blistery day + a gorgeous bride

Stacy and Trevor’s winter fall wonderland wedding takes place at Raystown Conference Center (Entriken, PA).  Shooting at Lake Raystown has become like a second home to me and the amazing staff have become friends.  I can’t say enough about how well they treat brides (and feed guests : )

By the afternoon the snow let up and we were off for some couple pictures on the breathtaking grounds at Raystown.

Stacy, you are an exquisite bride.

I love this!!!

Wow!

Trevor, you’re not too shabby yourself.

And back inside for the party…  Hats off to Country Hearts & Flowers (Portage, PA) and Amy’s Cakes (Lilly, PA).  We even had s’more cupcakes.

First dance

Lots of laughter….

And then we rocked the night away with the uber talented Flood City Brass (Johnstown, PA).

One of the best Central Pa wedding traditions is the dollar dance to the polka.  I love when it ends in the groom crowd surfing!

I just want to give a final shout out to some of the fabulous vendors that made this day so lovely…

Ceremony Musicians- The McKees (State College, PA)

Dress- LuCretias II (Altoona, PA)

Hair & Makeup- The Colleseum (Altoona, PA)

Many blessing to you, Stacy and Trevor, on your new journey together.  Thank you for the privilege of being a part of your wedding day!

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Friday, October 28, 2011

Melissa + Dan, An Altoona, PA wedding

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I’m writing on the eve before my final wedding of the 2011 season.  I can’t believe this fabulous year of weddings is coming to a close for me.  I just want to thank all of my amazing couples for making this my best and most rewarding year yet.  I love what I do… and you all are the reason for it.  I wish you every joy in your newly wed year.

As I look back on the blog from this year, I’m embarrassed to admit how few of these incredible weddings have made it here.  The most recent blog is from an spectacular wedding way back in April : )  I’ve been really busy shooting and editing and hope to get busy blogging in the coming winter months.

So without further ado, here is a sneak peak into my most recent wedding…

I love love loved Melissa’s dress.  We started the day of at The Georgian Inn.

Here’s Melissa’s family waiting to see the bride at the inn.  All smiles….

I love how this picture captures Melissa, calm and collected, and her sister, scurrying around in the background attending to all of the last minute details.  Melissa’s sister totally rocked the maid of honor roll.

We shot some of Melissa at a beautifully lit sun room at the inn.

And on to the church… I can’t get enough of this shot!!!

This is one of the coolest aisle decorations ever!

The kiss : )

Bubbles and one of my favorite candids of the day…

Then off to a railroad bridge about a mile a way for my favorite time of the day… couple shots : )

I totally love this moment!!! 

Oh, Melissa, you are exquisite!

This is my favorite picture of Dan from the day.  I love the contentment in his eyes.

And on to the reception at Green Gables in Jennerstown, PA.  The cake was designed by Melissa’s oh so awesome sister/maid of honor extraordinaire.

And there was the fabulous string ensemble who entertained us the entire evening.

More of that amazing contentment I was talking about.

These ladies rocked it for the for bridesmaids’ photos.

The bouquet designed by Melissa’s sister.

And now much to my delight more couple time!!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Dan and Melissa!  I felt so privileged to be included in your glorious day!

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Steve Du - November 3, 2011 - 7:27 pm

Congratulations Melissa and Dan! Very nice pictures! All the best to both of you!

Arlene Martinez-Jose' - November 4, 2011 - 1:26 am

Fabulous photos of equally fabulous couple!

I simply adore your photo at the bridge, all couple photos and equally beautiful black and white prints.

Love is really in the air that fabulous day!

Congratulations and best wishes to Dan and Melissa!

You nailed it, Christina! Thanks for capturing the moment for us as we were thousand of miles away. Wish we were there!

Mila Andrada - November 4, 2011 - 9:57 am

Congratulations and best wishes Dan and Melissa! I love your pictures and am proud to be your friend….

Mohani Gabriel - November 4, 2011 - 12:28 pm

Congatulations Melissa and Dan. Wishing you happiness today and always.

Nanthan V. - November 4, 2011 - 1:05 pm

Congratulations Melissa and Dan! Great to see the happiness on both of your faces, pictures are really worth a 1000 words. Cheers to a great start.

From: Nanthan, Subi, and baby Keira.

HEATHER C. - November 8, 2011 - 8:13 pm

Melissa and Dan….congratulations and best wishes for a lifetime filled with love!

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