Molly & Brian Engagement Session

I am so excited for Molly and Brian's wedding. They are getting married May 30 at the Constitution Center, its going to be awesome. We got together on Sunday for their engagement session, its been a while since I last saw them so it was great to reconnect. Sunday was pretty crazy, Philadelphian's go wild once the weather gets warm. I think everybody and their mother was outside. We met up at the Art Museum for a few shots in the Azalea garden and then off to the rock garden and Kelly drive. I love the rock garden, its a little gem I never knew was there!

They said they were a bit camera shy but I think they worked the camera quite well!

A nice little candid moment

They are hot stuff!

I thought these paired together nicely

I love this image. I love Molly's look and the way Brian is guiding her up the trail. Beautiful.

Molly is such a natural beauty.

There they go again, being all adorable!

Something about this one I really like.
Brian just stared wearing glasses and I think they really suit him.

So you think they were camera shy? Nah! You guys did great. I can't wait to see you again on the wedding day.

Irene & Jim Engagement Session

Last weekend I spent some time getting to know Irene and Jim. Their wedding is fast approaching, May 23! We had a great time wandering their neighborhood and taking photos along the way. They are a super sweet couple. We are going to have a great time on their wedding day, I can't wait!

I got them to warm up pretty easily.

A little play on their height. Irene is very petite and Jim is super tall. It was a fun dynamic.

I like getting some more candid moments during engagement sessions.

The streets in Society Hill are awesome.

Another favorite street. I told you they were adorable.

I thought it might be fun to play around with the driveway mirror.

Irene lives off of Washington Square and I loved some of the structures at her apartment building.

This might be my favorite from the day.

Thank you guys so much, I had a great time with you. Can't wait to see you in a few weeks!

Saya and Chandans Indian Wedding Part 3 of 3

Well I think its apparent why I have given so much exposure to this wedding. Not only were Saya and Chandan just awesome, but their wedding was such an amazing experience for me that I have to share. Again a huge thank you to Ryan Estes for coming out with me. It was fun watching him prance around like a kid in a candy store, I think we both were actually. Go check out his blog for some more amazing eye candy. Once I get through editing all these images I will make an awesome slideshow and post it.

Back to the images!

Saya getting prepped for the ceremony.

Chandan making a striking entrance.

I love that the bride is carried in on a Doli. Amazing.

Very sweet moment between Saya and Chandan during the ceremony.

Chandan’s mother presents Saya with a mangalsutra, welcoming her to the family.

I just liked this little detail of Chandan fidgiting.

Chandan putting toe rings on Saya.

Talambralu (Rice Shower)- Saya and Chandan welcome each other into their lives by showering rice on each others heads, as a symbol of fertility and prosperity.
It started by then gently showering each other with handfuls of rice, but it ended with each of them dumping the whole bowl on each other.
Ryan actually captured some awesome shots of Saya getting dumped on, check his blog.

Love catching the guests flash when the bride and groom leave! You can never plan for it.
Its just luck when it happens.

A quick outfit change and weather change and we were outside for more portraits.

They just keep getting better looking.

The evening turned out some amazing light! We really got lucky.

A happily married couple.

Saya should really be a model, but she makes a good doctor too.
Brains and beauty.

I loved this dress. Saya doing a little walk for us.

One last quick portrait, the light was too awesome to pass up.

Suji Productions not only did a fantastic job as DJ both days but they also did an amazing job with the lighting.

Saya and her dad surprised everyone during the father daughter dance.
They had it all planned out and busted into a choreographed performance.
It was awesome.

Curious to know what 325 people on the dance floor looks like?

Saya's dad being lifted by the crowd. This was seriously an awesome party group.

Chandan, two thumbs up, here's looking at you!

To end the night with a nice little moment of Saya and Chandan dancing.

I am a little sad its over! This wedding was amazing and is up at the top of my list for all time favorites. Wish your family well Saya, it was such a pleasure.

Saya and Chandans Indian Wedding Part 2 of 3

Here we go with Part 2. I have one more post coming up tomorrow. These images will take us up through the Baraat Swaagat, which is the welcoming of Chandan's family. There are so many fantastic traditions that its really hard to just breeze through it all.

We started off meeting up with Saya getting the finishing touches.

I am still so amazed by all the awesome jewelry.

Saya and Chandan did a first meet before all the ceremonies began and we were able to get some awesoeme portraits.

Saya is so gorgeous.

I think her henna is some of the most beautiful I have ever seen.

Their presense all day was so calm, I think this image really depicts that.

The first part of the day was a steady rain so we found some nice spots inside.

This image is staight out of camera, just some sharpening for the web.
The colors were truely this rich, no need for enhancement.

I love this one.

Chandan, handsome and reserved.

On to the baraat. It was raining so the plans for him entering on the horse were changed slightly but we still got some amazing images under the canopy.

I absolutely love this image of all the ladies welcoming Chandan.

Lots of celebrating. Try and imagine the beat of a drum to all these images.

Saya's dad joining in.

The Toran, which Chandan had to touch as a symbolic gesture that he "won" Saya.

Saya's mom waiting with the Toran.

Chandan had to make his way through all of Saya's bridesmaids.

almost there!

Presenting of the Toran, Chandan anticipating what was to come next.

Now I am still not sure, maybe Saya and Chandan can clarify, what the meaning behind Saya's mom grabbing Chandan's nose was. I love this moment though, she got him good!

I will have part 3 up tomorrow which will include the ceremony, another portrait session and some reception. Ryan Estes guest shot with me on Saturday and a big thank you goes to him. I say guest shot instead of second shot because he was so much more than a second shooter. He will have some images up on his blog tomorrow as well. I do plan on putting together one large slideshow with a lot of our images combined to cover the day fully. I have a ton of images to go through yet, its so exciting!

Stay tuned...

Saya and Chandans Indian Wedding Part 1

All I can really say is Wow. I had the most amazing experience this past weekend photographing my first Indian wedding. I loved it, I love Saya and Chandan, their families and all the festivities. I felt very welcome all weekend and the celebrations, love and support that was around Saya and Chandan was inspiring to say the least. There is no way to pull both days I was there into one post. This is going to be multiple post coverage, so to not miss anything.

Friday was the Sangeet. Family and friends all contributed Song and Dance performances for Saya and Chandan. It was wonderful to experience. Lets get on to some images shall we?

Meet Saya and Chandan.

They were so adorable.

I love these next two.

I don't think they could be more perfect for each other.

This was such a funny moment.
Saya's mom was gettting the grandparents together, putting grandpa's arm around grandma and they were so giggly and bashful, like they were school kids again. I love it.

I was in color love.

One of the first perfomances. This little girl did an awesome job all by herself in front of everyone.

A little detail of grandmas henna.

Grandma was very excited to get up and dance. She was bouncing up and down, it was fantastic.

Saya's dad and a few of his friends surprised Saya with a performance. They weren't supposed to do one. I love his "don't stop the rock" t-shirt.

Saya had a few suprises herself.
Her girl friends were doing their performance and Saya jumped up to join them. It was great.

Saya's brother and his performing group. He also sang to her, what an amazing family.

Another grandma. Striking a pose for me. I love this and am really happy I captured some great images of her, she was not there on Saturday.

At the end of the night was the stick dance.
It was awesome to watch. I loved the expression on this little girl.

Saya during the stick dance.

Two more of this little girl, who really warmed up to me by the end of the night. She was very serious most of the night, but at the same time very expressive.

Her little "awe" moment.

Loved this experience. I want to experience more Indian weddings. Stay tuned for more images from the wedding coming up.

Paying it Forward for the Langdon's.

As photographers yes we have the eye to capture great moments and we get great stuff for our families. Problem is that either we are never in those photos for obvious reasons, or its a cheesy self portrait, or with families its always only one parent at a time as the other takes the picture. Family photos are hard to come by when you are a professional photographer with a growing family. Last week I spent some time with the Langdon's. Steve and Sara are professional wedding photographers here in Philadelphia and they just recently welcomed a new addition into the family. Sara gave birth at home a few weeks ago. I was also born at home and love the fact that many more woman are choosing to go this route.

I wanted to capture some great family images for them. So this is going to be a big post of images because I love them all and couldn't take any more out.

Meet the Langdon's. Sara, Olive, Luke and Steve.

Olive was very interested.

Feet!!

Little man Luke.

Olive ready for her close up.

Luke won't fit in daddy's hand for too much longer!

Who's there? Is that an Olive I see?

Olive is very helpful.

I love this.

Some special moments for Sara.

This just makes me smile. Luke happy and full.

With Olive down for a nap we got some shots with just Luke with mom and dad.

Can't forget Yoda. Yep Yoda the adorable pug.

Luke and Yoda. Ha, hey are you guys Star Wars fans?

Probably my favorite.

Yoda doesn't have any interest in Olive but he loves Luke.

Too cute!

I had such a great time guys! Thank you for the yummy lunch! See you tomorrow hopefully.

Baby Titus Session 3

Saturday I got to hang out with Maygan, Dan and Titus again. Its been so fun watching this little guy grow up! They have a family pass to Longwood gardens and frequently take trips there so it was the natural choice of places to go. It was a tad rainy out too so being inside the gorgeous gardens was perfect.

Here is Titus warming up. Love those eyes.

He is getting to be such a big boy!

There are so many neat water features in the children's garden. Titus was having a blast putting his fingers and toes in the water. He was a bit soaked after this one.

He loves hanging out with daddy and getting rides on dads head and shoulders.

Oh Spring! I think Titus is excited too.

Love this little moment.

At the end we went exploring outside a bit and actually found some flowering trees. Around here trees are just starting to come into bloom depending on the area you are in.

Happy clapping baby!

He wasn't too keen about being in the crocus.

Love the scale in this one.

Its so amazing to watch these babies grow! You can see earlier sessions here, session 1, session 2. We have one more, the one year, I can't believe almost a year has passed!

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