Reminder: HOLIDAY ORDERS DUE THIS WEEK

Wedding Experience: Jennifer and Brad

11.14.09
SS. Cosmas & Damian Catholic Church, Conshohocken
Normandy Farm Hotel & Conference Center, Blue Bell

Twin Experience: I could just eat them up!

One of our lovely wedding couples from 2007 just had twins! What a pleasure to come and see them when they were only 10 days old. Weighing in at 4lbs 13 oz and 6lbs 6 oz these two are doing just fabulous and I can't believe how calm and relaxed (although tired) mommy and daddy are. It was an absolute pleasure spending time with this new little family and to hold these little peanuts. Ahh, life is wonderful! I need to come back soon for some more baby lovin'!

Announcement: Announced!

We are so excited to make our official announcement about our brand new... Image Garden! Our journey began over a year ago when we started discussing creating a space for our portrait work. As with all journeys, we had our ups and down, changes of opinions and direction and almost coming to a complete stand still and then out of the blue, I walked into Michael Petrie's Handmade Gardens looking for a few plants for the front or our home. I immediately fell in love with his style and artistic flare that was showcased in his shop. Within a couple weeks he was starting our very own garden project. He took the blank canvas of our back yard and has created a work of art for us. We shared with him our goals for the space and asked him to do his thing. Well that thing he does is completely wonderful and has more than exceeded our expectations. What we love about it is the variety we have for creating beautiful images and also a lovely oasis for our family. Not only did Michael create a space for our business, but for our family and our incredibly imaginative girls.

Here are a few images I want to share with you and I hope to post some more of the fun we are having with it over the next month or two. We are so excited for the spring and what blooms are going to surprise us at that time of year.

Here is the link to Handmade Gardens as well. Michael, we can't even begin to thank you for your creative spirit and the beauty you have brought to our back yard. Thank you!

Stay tuned in the months to come for a springtime portrait special in our new image garden.

Holiday Cut off dates

I can't believe it is that time of year! Here are the cut off dates for holiday orders:

reprints - November 27th
canvas wraps - November 27th
holiday cards - November 27th
gift certificates (pick up) - December 18th
gift certificates (mailed) - December 1st
parent albums - November 20th

Announcement: Hint

Any guesses?

expectations experience: love that love

I did my first couples maternity session this fall and absolutely LOVED it and can't wait for the next opportunity! It was such a joy to be in the same space as these expecting parents as they shared their excitement over the soon arrival of the newest member of their family. One very special moment was when they were sharing with one another what they are looking forward to and Vince's response was he was looking forward to tea parties or playing football (since they don't know what they are having). Ahh, so sweet. You both are going to be loving and fun parents. I hope our paths cross again.

portrait experience: hats and muppets

Phillies hat and elmo, does life get much better than this?!

Announcement: Stay Tuned

Stay tuned for an exciting stringer photography announcement that has been in the works for the past year. Ohh, so excited!

1 year old experience: where does the time go?

Remember this sweet little one? Well, guess who is 1 year old already! I can't believe how quickly the time goes. We had a delightful time exploring the world together. Thank you for coming to play, it was lovely! And keep up the good work growing. And thank your mommy for the fabulous and colorful outfit she chose for you, I LOVED it!

recent moment gallery posted for philadelphia wedding

the recent moments gallery has been posted for Cassie and Chuck's September 19th wedding. Check it out here.

Portrait Experience: too cute for words

I had an absolutely delightful time playing with this little cutie. The first thing she did when she met me was give me a great big hug, I knew immediately we were going to have a good time... and we had a fabulous time. Thank you little one, I think you are just lovely. Thank mommy too for letting us have so much fun and explore this big world.

Band Experience: The Porkroll Project

Over the summer we were asked to do a portrait shoot for The Porkroll Project for images for their 2nd album that was soon to be released. They needed some images for the inside spread of the CD involving food, fun, and a little mess. We loved the concept and were eager to shoot it but we also asked if we could do some Stringer style to a band image. They were happy to oblige and the following is that image. We're happy to say that this image made it into the design of the CD along with a couple others. We are also thrilled to tell you that the band is getting rave reviews on their new release and just won the Diamond State Blues Society Battle of the Bands and is heading for the international competition in Memphis in January! Congratulations! Check out their site for schedule and to listen to their music.

Porkroll Project

Baby Experience: Italian Market here we come!

What fun we had meeting up with this little cutie pie. Her parents wanted to capture her in her absolutely gorgeous christening gown before she grew out of it and then wanted to have a little fun. Well, we are always up for fun and we headed into the Italian Market for some crazy fun. We got there a little late and most of the street vendors had already packed up, or weren't too keen on having a baby in their fruits and vegetables, but then we found Di Bruno Brothers and they welcomed us into their shop and boy did we have fun. I'm not sure babykins was entirely amused, but we were all just giddy about it. Thanks for playing and for putting up with 4 adults who had entirely way too much fun and are easily amused! It was a blast!

Although we did capture her smiling amongst the cheese, this one is entirely my favorite, the pout is just too much!

I get a kick out of this image because we wanted to capture her in the full length of the gown to really show it off and she was just determined to keep her legs up and kicking. Baby toes are just too stinking cute!

More Recent moments posted

Gina and Tom's recent moments gallery has been posted on the website. Click here and enjoy!

Recent Moments Posted

Recent moment have been posted on the wedding website for Melissa and Tom and Kristy and Chris, enjoy! To simplify your life, click here.

Wedding Experience: Cassie and Chuck

9.19.09
Top of the Tower

Wedding Experience: Gina and Tom

9.12.09
The Rittenhouse Hotel
Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul

I just had to write about Gina and Tom's first sight. They chose to do their images prior to the ceremony, which we love to do. Gina waited in Rittenhouse Square Park, across from the hotel, and had a clear view of Tom walking over to see her for the first time. What made it so fantasitc, was that there was a street band playing some very fabulous and very upbeat music. Plus, we had Gina a bit far away to get in some light on a very cloudy and overcast day. Because it had rained all night, the ground was completely soaked and Tom had to walk 2 paths to get to Gina but they could both see each other the entire time. The best part was that Tom just couldn't wait to get to Gina and just ran for her, while a ton of spectators watched and the band played on. Of course, I got teary eyed watching them, it was fantastic!

We just love the city, and all the unexpected moments thay you might find there. I think the guy with the bike glanced briefly at us, then continued on reading. . .