Chris & Jodi: love love love :: New York Portrait Photographer

Over the past two years I have gotten to know Jodi through her photographs on flickr; learning that she loves color (especially aqua), NYC, anthroplogie, cupcakes and is always down for hanging out. Even though our friendship is still new I feel really lucky to be able to call this girl a friend. And I was super honored when she wanted me to take photos of her and her hubby for their 10 year wedding anniversary. We got together in Dumbo and I just had a great time capturing their silliness and love.

you can check out some of Jodi's work on her flickr page (which in my opinion is a beautiful love letter to NYC & color) and her portrait project on autoimmune diseases.

Kathryn & Dan's Wedding :: Philadelphia Wedding Photographer

Woo hoo... Kathryn and Dan's wedding blog post!!  Given all the speeches and toasts revolving around the love and friendship of Kathryn and Dan, this day was a long time coming.  Although it rained and rained and rained, the day was filled with beauty and life and I couldn't be happier that I was able to be a part of it all.   

Kathryn and her bridesmaids jewelry was done by Isabelle Vuong Mitchell and I seriously recommend her for all your handmade jewelry needs.  

I was absolutely giddy hanging out with Dan waiting for Kathryn to come out for their first look.  Just look at that smile on his face!!

Kathryn and Dan are totally HOT and do a mean tiger face as well.  

It is a tough job being a completely adorable flower girl. 

Thanks to Joel for taking these shots of the blue deliciousness at the reception.  

It was such a fun night and I am really looking forward to the day after session.  

Happy Monday!

I hope you all are enjoying your long weekend!

Paulina & Meameno

Paulina & Meameno are the two girls that Namibian Dreams worked so hard to get to the states as their first goal of this organization.  Even though the girls spent the entire day at the Philadelphia Zoo they still had enough energy to ham it up for my camera.  

I love Meameno's expressive eyes and Paulina's vivacious smile.  

sneaky peak

I will be blogging many upon many photos from Kathryn and Dan's wedding but I couldn't help but post this one.  The bride is all ready to go waiting for her groom (to show up with umbrellas) and I couldn't help but snap this image of her gown all sprawled out behind her and the light catching the details of her dress.  

Namibian Dreams

Alright... so I am very behind on my blog posts.  Dan & Kathryn were just married this past weekend and although those images will have to wait a bit, I thought I would post about their joint organization: Namibian Dreams.  Dan and Kathryn spent all of 2008 in Namibia working as volunteers for World Teach.  During their time in Omungwelume they got to know so many wonderful people, especially two extraordinary girls: Paulina and Meameno!  Upon their return home to Philadelphia Kathryn and Dan knew they wanted to continuing working with the community in Omungwelume and came up Namibian Dreams.  My writing could never do their intentions justice so please check out namibiandreams.org and read for yourself how wonderful this organization is!!!  

Check out Namibian Dreams on facebook!! 

is it fall yet?

Don't get me wrong, I love the summertime- the watermelon, the sunshine and longer days, italian ices and water ices, the ice cream man (i do love my desserts), the beach, and our tomatoes and eggplants growing in our back patio garden. However... I love love love scarves and am really looking forward to fall so I can start wearing them again. Some girls love purses and shoes but for me- it's all about scarves! I once went on a trip and had to limit myself to bringing only 4 (it was really hard).

4th of July part II

The sun went down the fireworks started and the sparklers came out.  

I just really like this shot of my dad watching the fireworks (even though it kind of looks like he can see me out of the corner of his eye).

sparkler light magic

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!!!  

4th of July

Since the "ode to my brother Jeff" was a text only post I am going to bombard my blog with photos from this past weekend's 4th of July party.  

The birthday guy!

I know it's blurry but I just love her excitement over winning tug o' war

The girls win!!!

So many photogenic dogs at the party.  I was joking around that I should have brought my cats. 

In my family there are so many summer birthdays, but this group right here is just us July babies.  

more photos coming soon... sparklers and light magic!!!