Black and White Dreams Photography

A New Direction - Commercial Photography!

2011-12-08T15:55:00.001-05:00

I've dabbled in photography of every sort, but just recently I was asked to take on a massive project unlike any I've done in the past.

A local mill-working and cabinetry company, known throughout the industry for quality craftsmanship and unique designs, asked me to photograph several of their client sites. Their goal - to develop an updated website including multiple photo galleries of their projects.

Initially, I was hesitant to accept such a challenge, but after shooting these beautiful facilities, I'm excited to offer this new branch of photography service.

Here are a few examples of the images I captured. The focus was on the 'wood' elements in each location.

SANGRIA Restaurant - Allentown, PA

More to come ...

Another Sayre Mansion Wedding

2011-11-23T08:56:00.001-05:00

I am so thrilled and grateful to be on the 'preferred vendor' list at Sayre Mansion in Bethlehem. It's a beautiful venue with so much charm. I've done several weddings there through the past few years, but this was the first time I've seen the rustic banquet room in the basement. I was blown away by the repointed stone walls and rustic brick ceiling. Just gorgeous!

And my clients had a wonderful day for their wedding ...

More cousins ...

2011-11-23T00:58:00.001-05:00

I remember when we just little girls, playing in the leaves at our Pop's place. Now our children are enjoying the same things together. Year after year, I have the pleasure of capturing these special moments with their family ... and I LOVE IT!

Cousins

2011-11-22T23:16:00.001-05:00

I had the pleasure to photograph my cousins' families and their children for yet another fall season. It's so exciting to watch their families grow.

Here are a few of my favorites from their photo sessions...

Oh, those eyes!

2011-09-19T19:58:00.003-04:00

Meet our buddy, Evan. He is such a sweet little guy with such a great smile. Here are a few shots I took at our farm the other day. Mom wanted to make sure we got them in before his front teeth fell out, which happens all too soon. Enjoy those cute baby teeth while you've got 'em!

Two-wins!

2011-09-06T19:51:00.001-04:00

We've made some new friends through our Lehigh Valley Family Fun group. We've had a lot of fun getting to know each other, and they asked me to photograph their family in honor of their twins' 4th birthday. My son, Weston, is just a little older than the twins, so they've also become good friends too. The only glitch - he thinks they're called the "Two-wins!" It's so cute and we've just stuck with it for now. :)

Here are a few of their photographs from our shoot up at the "Hoot and Howl Farm" on South Mountain. If you're interested in fall photos, contact me soon! The weekends are filling up and the days are growing shorter!

Photo Book

2011-08-25T00:18:00.001-04:00

Click here to view this photo book larger

A Little Escape ...

2011-08-02T22:31:00.003-04:00

We just returned from an amazingly beautiful trip to the west. Here's a glimpse of what we were blessed to experience ...

Summer Has Arrived!

2011-06-12T23:43:00.001-04:00

Where did the spring go? I feel like we felt the coolness of spring for only a few short weeks, then BAM ... 90 degree temps invaded and we haven't been the same since. What a way to welcome the summer! But warm temps bring strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and other sweet summer treats, so we must focus on the good in the heat and humidity.

I've been quite busy with my job at Patch.com. I have been working with Patches in Emmaus, Lower Macungie, Salisbury, Upper Saucon, Hellertown, Bethlehem, South Whitehall and Upper Macungie. I love getting out to photograph the events around the Lehigh Valley, but I do miss the personal time I get with my private photo sessions.

If you're interested in booking a summer or fall shoot with me, please email me at BWDreams@aol.com. I'd love to get some sessions booked over the next few months.

And remember, I LOVE doing outdoor senior portraits! We have a perfect spot here on the farm for something unique.

Here are a few of my favorite shots from the past few months....

Easter Weekend 2011 - Charleston, South Carolina:

Spring in PA:

Images from Cake Chic - Emmaus, PA:

Cedar Beach Park - Allentown, PA:

Spring Special!

2011-04-26T22:30:00.001-04:00

Spring is Here!!!

If you want to book a spring session, let me know soon! Weekends are booking up quickly, but I'd love to schedule some kid/couple/family shoots before it heats up!

Sale price is good through May 31, so sign up soon! Date of photo shoot can be scheduled after May 31 as long as a deposit of $25 is paid before the deadline.

(Excludes weddings - sorry!)

Wedding Season

2011-03-25T10:26:00.001-04:00

Spring is here! That means it's time to start booking some outdoor sessions. It also means it's wedding season.

If you or someone you know is planning a wedding or just got engaged, let them know I'm taking appointments. Weekends are limited, so contact me soon to guarantee a session.

It's been a while since I last updated my photo blog. I've taken a job as a freelance contributor for Patch.com, an AOL company bringing hyper-local news to the Lehigh Valley (and across the country!). It's been a whirlwind of experience. I'm loving every minute of it!

However, I miss the personal time I get with my clients when I have the opportunity to photograph them in a 'one-on-one' session.

Here's a wedding I photographed in the fall, the last wedding season. The client asked to remain anonymous, so these are mostly just photo-journalistic shots.

The Smith Family

2010-12-26T23:29:00.000-05:00

My cousin, Eunice, wanted to surprise her son and daughter-in-law with a family picture of her with all four grandchildren. The three boys, Asher, Ephraim and Reuben were so much fun to shoot. And their sweet baby sister, Naphtalie, was sweeter than sugar. This was a blast!

The Carmosky Family

2010-12-26T22:36:00.000-05:00

October brought another reunion with an old high school friend, Megan, and her family. We started the session at my farm, but the light was still a little harsh, so we traveled just a little further up the mountain to my mom's farm. It's hard to get a bad shot in such a beautiful spot. And Tyler was such a sweetie!

The Underwood Family

2010-12-26T20:45:00.003-05:00

It's so funny how Facebook has brought old high school friends back into my life. Lisa and I went to Emmaus High School together in the early '90s. She saw my photography on Facebook and booked me. It was such a pleasure to meet her family. Where does the time go?

The Skinker Family

2010-12-26T20:12:00.000-05:00

My cousin, Kristin, asked me to photograph her growing family this past October. It was a pleasure! My little cousin, Liam, has the most AMAZING blue eyes ... I'll take any chance to photograph him that I can get! On our shoot, Kristin shared the news that she's expecting baby #2! What a special day it was!

The Whitney Family

2010-12-26T19:54:00.001-05:00

October was a very busy month for me! I often had two to three families to shoot in a single day. I'm not complaining, believe me! I felt so honored to have such a rush of clients as I was just ramping up my business. It gave me amazing experience with kids of all ages and really boosted my confidence. I've always loved my photography hobby. This just happened to be the first year that I truly saw the benefits of the profession.

Here are a few of my favorite shots from the Whitney Family, friends of ours who recently moved to Emmaus and met us through our South Mountain Family group. They're amazing people (and Olive is a mini-Shirley Temple!).

The Boyd Family

2010-10-30T00:12:00.002-04:00

A distant cousin of mine contacted me to get some shots of her family which consists of 3 beautiful sons. I was MORE than willing to capture these cutie pies! They drove about an hour to meet me at the 'farm', and we had such a blast capturing "boys being boys" ...

The Mack Family

2010-10-28T13:31:00.001-04:00

One of Brian's co-workers asked if I could do a family shoot with her parents and sister's family. We also sneaked a few shots in of her and her baby, Augie. Despite the high winds that morning, we had some great results!

An Organic Wedding

2010-10-17T00:46:00.008-04:00

My friend, Stephanie Albanese, asked if I wanted to be the 2nd shooter for a beautiful fall wedding this past September. Of course I couldn't help but jump at the opportunity!

The setting, a gorgeous organic farm. The day, simply perfect.

Every part of the farm was utilized for this very special occasion.

Here are a few early glimpses of this magical day ...

All flowers used at the wedding reception were grown at the farm

Milk Glass from the Bride's Family Collection

Just outside the Reception Tent were several of these fire pits

The Ceremony Site

The Groom's father was such a fun guy!

The Groom's Mom, straight from England, was such a sweetie!

A final stroll through the organic garden

The Cocktail Hour Site

Pimms ... an English Tradition

Scrumptious caramel corn was offered at the Cocktail Hour

These amazing bouquets were placed throughout the trees on the property.

The Beautiful Flower Girl

The 'Alter'

Remember ... all flowers were homegrown, right there on the farm!

Penelope

Ideas

2010-10-08T00:26:00.001-04:00

I'm brainstorming some 'fresh' ideas for cards. I love my travel photos, but I know some of them are very specific and only interesting to a handful of people. I really do want to make a business of this 'photo card' venture and am wondering if there's a niche to be filled.

For those of you who are on my FaceBook page, Black and White Dreams Photography, you might have seen my latest mission ... to stock up on some AMAZING cards of Emmaus during the holidays. I have some really pretty shots from previous winters and think they'll be a wonderful alternative to the usual cookie-cutter Christmas/Holiday cards that one finds at CVS or Hallmark.

Several local shops have offered to sell sets of these 'Emmaus Holiday Cards', so stay tuned. And if you'd like to pre-order any, I'll give you a 10% discount. I'm planning to price them at $15/pack of 10.

The "Pickle Tree"

What else do you think would be a hit? What are your thoughts on 'pet' photos? I'm open to anything! I've got my camera in hand and am ready to SHOOT! :)

Upcoming Emmaus Artisans Market

2010-09-22T23:34:00.001-04:00

It's Wednesday already and I can't believe that I'm preparing for ANOTHER month at the market in Emmaus this weekend! I'm so excited this month because I have a whole new batch of photo cards to share with you!

As some of you have seen on my FB page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Emmaus-PA/Black-and-White-Dreams-Photography/156381684372355?ref=ts), I've seen a few miles of Maine and Eastern Canada this summer.

Our journeys took us from Montreal through the Highlands of Maine on to Prince Edward Island and as far northeast as Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. We explored the Bay of Fundy and concluded our expedition with a stop in Acadia National Park. Pictures couldn't come close to the real beauty of these places, but I sure tried to capture what I could!

Come out to the Emmaus Triangle in downtown (Main and 4th St.) and visit the Market THIS Sunday (9/26). If you're hungry, head down to the KNBT Bank parking lot and grab some goodies to take home from the Emmaus Farmers' Market. It looks like it will be a beautiful fall Sunday in Emmaus! Both markets run 10am - 2pm. I'll see you there!

Excitement!

2010-09-15T11:05:00.001-04:00

Yosemite Sunset

I just had to write a quick post about my feelings right now. I'm am SO EXCITED that my new venture has taken off so quickly. I had no idea that I would see this sort of response from people. Sure, my family and friends have always been supportive and encouraging. Some have asked me to do family photos for them, which I've done for 'fun'. But to get so many calls and emails from total strangers who also enjoy my work is extremely encouraging to me!

I just wanted to thank all of you who have continued to support me and who have spread the word about my business. It's so important to have 'connections' in life, but I could have never dreamed that things would happen so quickly. It's happening at a time when my family really needed my financial support, so I'll have to add it to my 'It's a "God" Thing' list! Life is GOOD! :)

Point Reyes National Seashore, CA

Macungie Lions' Flea Market

2010-09-08T18:05:00.001-04:00

I LOVE this Flea Market ... there is so much for everyone no matter what their age. Over the past several years, I've participated in this market by setting up an Avon stand. However, I'm happy to announce that I've made the move from focusing on Avon to focusing on my photography gig.

Visit me! I'll be setting up on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 8am - 2pm. All photo cards will be just $3/each or 4 for $10. They're a unique option to the usual CVS greeting cards or can be framed to hang on the wall! I'll also have larger matted prints for sale for $10/each. They make great gifts!

I'll be located by the food pavilion under the blue canopy.Grab a bite to eat and walk on down to see me. :)

Facebook!

2010-09-06T01:23:00.002-04:00

I'm not sure why I've waited so long to do this, but it's official ... I've created a Facebook page for my photography biz! Does that make me a 'real' photographer? :) If you haven't already, please join my 'Black and White Dreams Photography' FB page at:

Black and White Dreams

I have so many photos to post, but for now, this is an easy way to spread the word. So please ... SPREAD THE WORD! I'd love to start scheduling some fall photo sessions for kids, families, couples, even pets! Now that my boys are in school, I'm eager to give my photography my full attention!

Feel free to 'follow me' on Facebook!

Emmaus Artisan Market

2010-05-30T15:39:00.008-04:00

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Today was our first ever Emmaus Artisan Market and it was a HUGE success! I've taken photos for years and have always secretly thought I had some level of talent, a 'good eye' as some say, but little did I realize how eager people would be to actually purchase my work!

I started off simple, printing 4x6 shots and placing them on note cards with envelopes. Presenting them in a clear sleeve makes them really seem 'professional'. Thanks to my co-photographer and friend, Jill Cramer, I was able to print and prepare 100 photos for today's market. I had no idea what to expect from this venture (and to be honest, was a bit concerned about missing my son's 8th birthday trip to the zoo to be at the market!), but now that the day is done I can say that it was a success and the beginning of a wonderful new journey for me!

Cards sell for $3 each or 4 for $10 and can be used as cards or framed for a more decorative look. If you see any photos on my blog that you would like a copy of, just email me and I can make sure to have one printed for you. I can print any size you'd like!

Here are some samples of the prints I sold today!

Baby Cece

2010-05-10T22:52:00.003-04:00

One of my very good friends, Christine, just had her 2nd child ... a beautiful baby girl. They named her Charlize Claire, but have taken to calling her "Cece" which is just adorable! When I stopped to visit her for the first time, I brought my camera just to capture a few 'impromptu' shots. These early days are just full of precious moments.

Zack

2010-05-03T00:52:00.003-04:00

A friend of mine asked if I could photograph her nephew to get some 'non-traditional' senior pictures. I LOVE doing these shoots! I asked if he could come over to our place and we had a fun hour of finding creative poses around the farm... Congratulations Zack!

Katie & Gwen

2010-05-02T23:56:00.002-04:00

I've spent quite a few nights over at Lockridge Park during this 'peak bluebell' season! Not only did I get to capture some amazing moments with my two boys, but I also had a blast photographing one of my good friends' daughters.

Babes in Bluebells

2010-05-02T23:13:00.003-04:00

APRIL 2010
Location: Lockridge Park, Alburtis

My friend, Christina, is a wonderful photographer. She focuses on portrait work vs. weddings, so I asked her if I could tag along on one of her shoots so I could watch her in action. She invited me to join her to photograph an adorable pair of 2-year old twins. These two girls were real troopers. It was a chilly night and the sun was setting. It had rained the day before, so the ground was damp. Regardless, we managed to get some smiles and captured a lot of beautiful moments as they frolicked in the flowers ...

He found a little pebble and it made his whole day!

Boys in Bluebells

2010-04-12T23:37:00.003-04:00

April 2010

Growing up in Emmaus, I always knew about Lockridge Park. My classmates and I were taken there on school field trips to learn about the iron furnace (the last anthracite iron furnace in the US!) and better yet, it meant a picnic lunch and some play time in the park. We looked forward to this field trip EVERY year! Little did I know how many more times I'd visit this park in my lifetime ... and in my children's lives.....

I've taken their pictures in the 'bluebells' (grape hyacinths) just about every year since Addison was about 1 year old. It's hard to believe how many Aprils have come and gone since we started this tradition. And this year was the first year where I felt nostalgic. Addison (almost 8 years old) is starting to seem too old to make him sit in the bluebells and pose. He humored me and went along with it, but I had to wonder what next year will bring ... where does the time go?

ADDISON .... at 'almost' 8 years old:

Addison's Long-Time Friend, Kate

Enough's Enough....

WESTON ... at 'almost' 3 years old:

Weston had a little accident with a toy on Easter, thus the little boo-boo by his upper lip!

Amber and Chad

2010-03-31T15:28:00.001-04:00

Amber & Chad

June 2009

My cousin, Chad, found a wonderful girl, Amber, to spend the rest of his life with. He asked if I would be their wedding photographer. I was so happy to capture their special day. This wedding had special meaning to me, so I was honored to take on the responsibility of catching those priceless moments.

They married in central PA, not far from Bloomsburg. It's a home away from home for me, so this was one wedding I knew I didn't want to miss!

Amber's Bridesmaids were a riot! This was the 'Pre-Ceremony'!

My 3 'Toughest' Cousins!

Both Amber and Chad were very emotional during the ceremony.

It was hard for me to wipe my tears and take good pictures at the same time!

This was the first reception I've been to where they had a 'Shot Dance' ... you pay $1 for a shot and then dance with the Bride and Groom ... it was INTERESTING!

Even my Pop joined in the 'Shot Dance' fun!

The dance floor was packed all night ... it was a great celebration of love!

My Boys

2010-03-28T01:14:00.002-04:00

My little guy, Weston, is 2. Lately he really has been showing it. He's potty-trained and I like to give him some privacy as needed. However, there are some dangers to that ....

Uh - Oh!!

I can't really get upset. It's only natural for a 2 year old to want to unroll the ENTIRE roll of t.p. So instead of getting upset, I get my camera! Say, "More t.p., PLEEEAAASSEEE!"

And with the arrival of spring, we've taken FULL advantage of the sunshine and warm breezes ...

Weston enjoyed some 'truck' time in the driveway ...

Addison decided to make sandwiches for lunch ... he brought them out with juice boxes and pickles. The boys had a little picnic in between riding bikes and playing in their 'fort' by the springhouse.

Baby Clara

2010-03-27T17:53:00.008-04:00

I've never admitted to specializing in anything but wedding photography, if I can even say that! But I've definitely taken a lot of pictures of my kids as they've grown from babies to toddlers and into the 'big boy' stage of 8 years old. At this point, my kids don't really 'want' to be photographed, so I'll succumb to finding ways to sneak great shots - like candid playing and hopefully some awesome baseball shots once the season starts.

With that said, I wouldn't mind experimenting with some newborn photography. I was tickled 'pink' when my friend, Melissia, asked if I could take some shots of her little sweetheart, Clara. I learned quickly that newborn photography is a whole different ballgame. You work with what you get ... no real staging unless you have a baby who LOVES to sleep and is GOOD at it! Clara did a fantastic job and gave me a taste of what it would be like to be a 'baby' photographer. I have a whole new appreciation for Anne Geddes. Here are some of my faves...

I even got a little smile out of her!

Wendy & Chris - The Wedding

2010-03-02T00:18:00.004-05:00

Valentine's Day, 2010
Sayre Mansion, Bethlehem

It's such a small world ... an elementary school friend, Wendy, found me on Facebook this past year. She happened across some of the photos I've taken and asked if I would mind photographing her and her fiance, Chris, to celebrate their recent engagement. Of course I agreed! It was so much fun (as seen in an earlier blog post). They loved the engagement pictures so much that they asked me to be their wedding photographer too! I love when things just come together.

Jaclyn & Rob

2010-01-17T21:48:00.023-05:00

Saturday, January 2, 2010

THE BRIDE'S HOUSE

Stephanie asked me to shoot this wedding with her and I was eager to say 'yes'. It's always more fun to shoot with her, especially when we get to travel somewhere new and debate whether or not we should believe what the GPS is telling us! We only got lost once (maybe twice) on the way down to Jaclyn's parents' house in Cinnaminson, NJ.

The day was frigid, so it felt good to arrive at the house. She and her girls got ready there before heading over to the church. Jaclyn was a bubbly, friendly gal and made us feel right at home by offering us sandwiches and bottles of water. Then we jumped right in to shooting the pre-bridals!

THE CEREMONY

The church wasn't far from Jaclyn's parents' home, so it was just enough time for us to sit and warm our tushes on Stephanie's heated car seats and take a drink. Despite the cold, the sky was blue and the clouds made a perfect accent behind the steeple of the church...

THE RIDE

These two know how to roll ... and of course it's very exciting as a photographer to have such a beautiful object to photograph! Stephanie and I were able to trail the newlyweds to capture some very cool shots on the way to the Pen Ryn Mansion in Bensalem, PA. Class at its best!

PEN RYN MANSION

We followed the bride and groom down a long, tree-lined drive to an amazing site - the 250 year old Pen Ryn Mansion. It rests on the banks of the Delaware River on 100 acres of manicured lawns and reminds me of something from a fairy tale.

THE COCKTAIL HOUR

The food was exquisite and the library seemed to be something from a movie set. Piano music filled the front part of the mansion thanks to Jaclyn's uncle. What a beautiful memory!

THE DINING ROOM

Stephanie and I wondered how they could possibly seat and feed 150 guests in the small space we saw at the front of the mansion. We soon discovered their secret as french doors opened to a vast dining room filled with ornate floral arrangements, chandeliers, and a full band. The 'enchanted ballroom'!

The DiGiacomo Family

2009-11-24T22:58:00.013-05:00

My sister, Emily, asked me to do their annual family Christmas shoot. As the kids get older, it's getting to be SO MUCH FUN! My niece, Charlotte, is a total DOLL and my nephew, Sam, couldn't have a cuter button nose. Although this shoot was short and sweet (lots of M&Ms for bribes!) as the sun set, we got some really cute shots! I can't wait for my next chance to play with them!

All Smiles!

Sweet Charlotte Belle

Beauty IS in the genes!

Sam was ready to move on to the next thing...

Emily had PLENTY of M&Ms on hand to keep the smiles going!

Love this barn shot!

Hay = Natural Smiles

What does the future hold in store for this mama and her baby girl?

Precious...

Sibling love ...

All because of these two people ...

They're on the road to a lifetime of happiness...

Wendy & Chris

2009-11-24T22:55:00.004-05:00

Saturday, November 21

An old friend from back in the 'Vera Cruz School' days contacted me via Facebook after she saw some of the photos I took of my cousin's wedding. She asked if I'd be interested in shooting her wedding next February. It sounded like a wonderful time so I told her I'd do it. She decided to add an engagement shoot so she had some photos to use for the holidays. Here are some of the shots we got up at my mom's horse farm on South Mountain. It was a beautiful afternoon!

Jen & Josh

2009-11-14T18:13:00.019-05:00

October is a WONDERFUL month for a wedding! My sweet friend, Jen, asked me to do the photography for her wedding. She and Josh were made for each other so I was honored for her to have asked me to capture their special (and long-awaited!) day.

My sister, Emily, helped by shooting the men as they prepared at Josh and Jen's house ...

Over at Jen's parents' house, I had a blast photographing the girls' prep...

Jen was going to get ready in her bedroom, but the lighting in the newly added 'sun room', was too good to pass up. We relocated the dress and accessories and continued the pre-bridal shots.

I loved the signs that decorated the house ... every room had a positive message hanging from the wall. No wonder Jen is such a wonderful person!

Jen got the bridesmaids these cute flip flops for the reception...

This necklace was one of the gifts Jen gave each of her bridesmaids ... so pretty!

Her first glimpse WITH the veil ... boy did that bring on the tears! :)

Dad had a few tears too ...

It was getting VERY emotional, so Jen's dad decided to perk things up with his 'new do'!

Jen arranged all the flowers herself ... she did an amazing job!

Dad was patiently waiting to drive Jen down to the limo ... they live down a dirt lane and the limo couldn't make it to the house!

This is one of my personal favorites ...

One final glance before the big moment ...

We weren't able to do many outside shots before the wedding because it was a rainy day, but the limo ride to the American Club in Coplay was lots of fun (despite the WILD driver!) and allowed for some cool shots...

Crafty Jen also made the bows on the girls' purses ... these were part of their bridesmaids' gifts...

Due to the rain, the ceremony had to be held inside where the reception was to be held. It was comfortable (and DRY!) and worked out very well as a Plan B...

Jen's sister is a pastry chef and made her cake so it was EXTRA special SWEET!

The tears were flowing as Jen and her dad walked down the aisle ...

I do ...

The Kiss ....
Announcing Mr. & Mrs. Josh Gabriel ...

After the ceremony, we braved the stormy weather for some good outdoor lighting in the gazebo and surrounding lawn area ...

Siblings ...

We finally had our chance to do some 'fall foliage' shots!

First Dance ...
The Father/Daughter Dance was full of emotion ... lots of smiles to start and a few tears too ...

The Mother/Son Dance was even more tearful ... Josh's mom has been battling cancer so it was a blessing for her to be able to share his special day ...

More reception shots ...

The cake looked even BETTER when it was cut ... YUM!

Jen's Grandpa was FEISTY!

Brian and I even got in on the Photo Booth action!!

There was no lack of dancing ... these people knew how to PARTAY!

The Last Dance ... it was a beautiful day!

Fun Fall Shots

2009-11-04T23:40:00.022-05:00

Now that I have my NEW camera, I've really been enjoying this amazingly beautiful fall. I love our property at this time of year, so full of color and life! The animals are scurrying through the woods, gathering and storing food for the winter. The boys just suck it all up whenever they can get outside.

And I LOVE that we live on the railroad. Ironically, I seem to have grown up on this very same track my whole life. If we walk along the line to the west, we can wrap around, past my parents' new horse farm and ultimately end up at their house in Vera Cruz, the house where I grew up. There's something about these tracks that is HOME to me. So I thought I'd take some shots for the memories.

Fall Family Photos

2009-11-02T21:38:00.029-05:00

This past weekend was VERY busy! Several friends asked if I would shoot some pictures of them in the beautiful changing leaves near my house. We are so blessed to live in such a picturesque part of the country. This fall EXPLODED with color and it was my pleasure to capture these families with the AMAZING backdrop...

Kelly, Matt and Julia

Jessica, Brendan, Katherine and Daniel

Melissia, Chad and Sophia

For Safe Keeping

2009-10-25T14:43:00.024-04:00

I'm going through iPhoto, trying to clean up the 17,000 some photos I've saved to my MacBook. I went to the Apple Store last week and was told that my photos alone are using up almost 1/2 my storage so it's time to wipe them off. YIKES!

So before I do that, I'm going to post a bunch here 'just in case' they end up getting erased from my external drive or something else happens. I hate deleting pictures!