Blogging for Linette

Yeah yeah I know its been a slow blogging week for me. There are actually a ton of things going on right now, I just can't really talk about them.... Don't worry all positive stuff.

So I get this in a email from Linette this morning:
"Ps... Would you post some new stuff on your blog already!!! Damn girl!"

So Linette darling this one is for you! Love ya.

These are some images I rounded up from a trip I took to Italy back in 2001. My brother and I purposely got ourselves lost in Venice and while trying to find our way back some little boys tried to steer us even further into the maze, Luckily Geoff is fluent in Italian and the grandmother caught wind of the kids giving us wrong directions and pointed us to the way out.

These images were all with my tried and true Hasselblad. And the color film was the last roll of Agfa 50 I ever shot, they discontinued it shortly after. It was the best saturated color film EVER.

These images come at a good time though since next week I will be in D.C. all week visiting with my brother while he is in town on business.

Enjoy.

Andrea's Belly

A few weekends ago I had the pleasure of spending some time with Andrea and Michael. They are expecting a little bundle in mid May. We had a great time and they were oh so gracious to let me hang out and wait for the passing thunderstorms! I love when I get clients that live in high rises in the city, the view and the light they get are just amazing!

We did a wide variety of shots, poses and locations throughout the apartment. These are a few of my favorites.









So wonderful getting to know you guys! I can't wait to find out what you are having.

Carina & Ron Wedding

When I got the call from Ryan Estes asking if I was available on 4-19 to come out on a wedding with him and that the bride had specifically asked for me I was totally humbled, how cool is that? I was so excited going to this wedding because I knew Carina and Ron were going to be an awesome couple and as always super excited to work with Ryan again. There were a lot of bumps in the road the week before the wedding, having to find a new reception venue four days before the wedding and the limo catching fire before picking everyone up but all turned out well. They moved the reception to the College of Physicians and the limo company sent out a replacement. All was well and everyone took it in stride. So enough talk, I am excited to share some images, and Ryan of course has images and a slideshow posted on his blog so please make sure you head over there to check it out.

Beautiful Carina waiting before the ceremony

One excited groom

Practice paid off and Carina's dad lifted the veil flawlessly.
Its cool to see Ryan's view of this same shot on his blog.

Married!A moment of great light as everyone was waiting to go back in the church for photos.

They are such a lovely couple

Carina's mighty handsome husband!

I love spring and the colors it brings.

A little abstract detail

The speeches were great, they laughed, they cried, well done.

The cake cutting was hilarious.
Ron knew he wasn't supposed to get messy but he took his chances, and just so you know Carina did get him back.

I just like the feel of this one.

So thanks again for having me out, I was so excited to tag along and document your day.
Best of luck to you guys, and enjoy the honeymoon.

Alison & Kevin Engagement Shoot

First off I hope everyone went out and voted today! I will be very curious to see who Pennsylvania favors.
So thats it with the politics, which I am really not big on. On to more exciting things like Alison and Kevin! We had a blast on Sunday and it was such a gorgeous day. Alison and Kevin are true outdoors people and after chatting a bit seems that Kevin is quite the history buff, he would do a good job guiding tours at the Fonthills Museum where we did our shoot! He was full of all sorts of information about the property,which by the way I love this place. So many fun spots to choose from and I love the spring, such vibrant colors.

Alison and Kevin are my 6-7-08 couple and I could not be more excited to shoot their wedding!

Aren't they adorable?

I think they are both naturally photogenic.

Totally hot.

I enjoy being surprised by unintentional shots, as I was getting set up for this shot I fired off a few frames just to make sure my settings were just so as Kevin and Alison were patiently waiting for my instruction and this was the test shot, it turned out to be my favorite of the bunch.

I could not wait to get them in the field of dandelions. We did these at the end, and good thing since we were all covered in yellow pollen afterwards!

I love this sea of green and yellow.

Such a fun afternoon! Be sure to check out the slideshow, a ton of awesome stuff in there even one of them running from the law! :) Not to mention Kevin is a man of many faces and provided me much entertainment going through all these images. Enjoy.

Alison & Kevin Teaser

Whew what a weekend! I am going through a ton of images at the moment. I had the pleasure of going out on another wedding with Ryan Estes this weekend, what a blast! Stay tuned for those images. And this afternoon I got to meet up with Alison and Kevin for their engagement shoot. We had a great time, not a dull moment. I realized going through all these images it may be a day or so before I get them up so I wanted to just leave you with a little taste.

Yes the hills may be alive with the sound of music, or something like that.

Man it was a gorgeous day! Stay tuned for more!

Carver's first Birthday

I really can't believe it has been a year since this little guy made his appearance in this world! Linette and Kyle have become such great parents. It has been so fun watching them grow as a family this past year. I seriously don't know where the time has gone.

Just a quick trip down memory lane to one year ago.

Here is the little guy in the first few days of his life.

The new family one year ago, my how time flies!

Look at the little man now, one year old, growing so fast!

The wonderful Kielinksi's

Carver's cousin Dom taking him for a cruise.

I love this. Check out how intensely Carver is eyeing up his cake! MMM yummy!

Mom and Dad cutting the first birthday cake for their little boy, in their new house and new kitchen.

And I just love this portrait of Linette and Carver.

Can this kid get any more adorable?

There are plenty more photos where that came from, so check out the slideshow below. Special music chosen specifically with Linette in mind. Love you guys and I am so happy Don and I were there to share such a special day. The party was so fun, be sure to check out Linette's blog to see more.

Edit: I just swiped this from Linette's blog.
I find this image Kyle took of me and Don at the party absolutely hilarious!

Kelly's Belly

I am very excited to share this number of images with you all! I know I am pretty conservative when sharing belly sessions but that's the nature of what I do. Its a very personal intimate photo session and I never want anyone to be uncomfortable with me sharing their images.

So on to the good stuff! Kelly and Tom were awesome to work with. I had to work really hard not to chat through the whole session. We actually had to take breaks from conversation to get back to taking photographs. So funny when that happens but I love it, they were so easy going and we got along great. I think that really shows through in their images. Take a peak!

Their cat was very funny through the whole session. He wanted to be the center of attention, he followed us into every room and wanted to get in every shot. They said it was so unlike him that any other time you could never find him. Very funny. (I think it was a he, I forget.)

OK so this last one Kelly and Tom gave their permission for and I actually had not intended on sharing it but was really excited when they suggested I could use this one. This image has been in my head for years. I have only told Linette and my friend April about it. Its just one of those things, it so simple yet you would be surprised its so hard to get. Most of the dads are not into doing anything like this, and you know at first Tom wasn't either. But I told them about my vision and they got really excited about it and more importantly trusted me. Now part of the vision involves a man with a bit larger belly but I love how this came out. I love the juxtaposition of his hairy belly next to her smooth round belly, the blue jeans and the lacy underwear. So simply classic, so American gothic and so timeless.

Of course there are tons more images that I am not sharing. You'll have to trust me when I tell you there are some really beautiful images of Kelly from this session. She is a glowing beautiful pregnant mama. Thank you guys for being such a wonderful couple to work with. I can't wait to find out what you're having. Congratulations!

Happy Birthday Babies all around!

Wholy moly babies are being born everywhere! You guys remember Ryan Estes right? Well he and his wife Kelly welcomed their little girl Vienna into the world on Monday. If you know him or if you don't and just want to send a little love his way check out his blog post announcing his new little girl. So exciting.

This morning I received such a sweet sweet voice mail message from Kendra, we did a belly session for her the weekend before I left for Florida. She gave birth to a healthy stealthy baby boy yesterday evening! She called me this morning! Wow I feel so privileged. She and Pablo welcomed little Bernardo into their family and Bernardo already has the nickname chunky butt! Oh man. So happy for them, Kendra was ready for this little boy to make his appearance when I saw her let alone three weeks later! Congratulations you two, or I should say now three!
And another birth congratulations goes to my wonderful clients Michelle and Mike. Their little boy came early much to everyones surprise. I have not had the chance to say congratulations in person but I wish you both the best and I can not wait to meet the new little man!
So exciting. So many babies I love it. My good friend Mindy is having a baby shower in Pittsburgh this weekend that I am not able to make it to, she will be having two lovely little girls in May! Congratulations and I hope the shower is awesome! Linette's little man Carver is having a first birthday this weekend and I will be lucky enough to see them, what a wonderful year it has been. AND I just found out another good friend of mine is expecting. So exciting, so many babies and I can not tell you how lucky I feel when my clients call me, write me or send me birth announcements, oh man it just hits ya in the heart. Such a rewarding profession I have.

Good night.

Allison & Barry E-Shoot

I had the pleasure of hanging out with Allison & Barry yesterday afternoon for their engagement shoot. They are getting married June 1 at the Overbrook Golf Club, I am really looking forward to it, it will be just gorgeous.
The days I get to hang out with the B&G for these shoots are really important. This was my first time meeting Barry and man he is a total ham. Love it. He did the crazy stuff I asked him to and it totally broke the ice for everyone.

This one is my favorite of the day.

The total ham I was talking about.

More play time, Barry is going to be a great dad.

I think this says a lot about the two of them.

Oh man, too much fun. I had a great time with you guys. I can't wait to see you again on the wedding day.

Your slideshow

Baby Sydney

The Saturday I left for Florida I had quite the busy morning, a belly shoot and then a baby shoot with little Sydney. Very full day, but a ton of fun. Little Sydney was a real mover and shaker, she really gave me a run for my money. Man this little girl does not stop, she is constantly on the go, no time for cuddle time here! She has too much to do and get into. But seriously she was the cutest little thing.

I love how here mom Nicole decorated her room and kids rule # 614 is so true!

Total cheese ball.

Hang time with daddy.

A nice moment with Mommy.

Gettin naked!

Oh so cute baby butt.

Very interested in my camera

She is almost walking, almost.

But this is one of her favorite things, she loves to tackle and wrestle the lion.

Everyone loves to get the feet shot, but I have to switch it up.

Uhh ohh is she tired? What about kid rule #614?

Just something I love about this image.

So so fun hanging out with you guys. I was worn out when I left and I was only there two hours! Sydney certainly keeps you moving. She has such a cute and curious personality it was such a pleasure.

Enjoy your photos and your slideshow.