Summer In Paradise Concert 2012

     Easter Seals organized a tropical event this year that took place at 

the Naylor Winery in Stewartstown, PA. This was their 4th annual

event and a great success! I couldn't have asked for better ambiance to photograph since I personally love the tropics and the sound of the steel drum. If you've never been,

it's an event fun for everyone and shouldn't be missed. So be sure to "like" the

Easter Seals Facebook page (link above)  and keep a look
out for next years date.

The scenery is gorgeous here! I hope to come back just to walk the vineyard.
Maybe an engagement session anyone?! :)

Tropical touches everywhere! My kind of party!

Looks like Pinky was having a good time too!

Kayla Kroh was first up to entertain the crowd. She is one talented girl!

This is Anna Laura part of the B-Tropical band.
A new addition from what I understand. This girl has the moves!

 B-Tropical playing to the crowd.

Here again are the B-Tropical members, even a couple of their kids
following in their foot steps. They were a huge crowd pleaser!

Oh yeah, the Channel 8 News was there, covering the event and the weather!
That's Christina Witmer from ES, the orgranizer of the event being interviewed
by Doug Allen the "weather man". And of course a nice group of people
enjoying themselves.

Tropical Soul along with John Patti and Michael Crawley really got
people up out of their seats and made them forget where they actually
were, SOMEWHERE IN PA with their popular tunes. From the way it looked
they have quite a following.

Everyone from the young to the young at heart enjoyed this spectacular event! 

A perfect night for a date!

Let's not forget girls night out!

Parrot Heads, I mean shoulders were in "the house".

These people are enjoying the great outdoors under
the tropical sounds and warmth of paradise! 

What Weddings Are Made Of

I'm so behind on blogging the weddings I've done. Here is one that I second

shot with Jeff Benzon Photography. I have a few more to post at some point

but will let this one do for now before I go on vacation. 

Here's Jeff, yep, we're taking pictures of each other. We always
test the lighting before things get real.

I love all the gorgeous details on the day of the a wedding.

Sometimes the details are very sentimental. Given or handed down by loved ones.

I totally love this shot of the ring but the picture that captures my heart is this of
the little puppy chow wondering what all the commotion is all about.

The gorgeous bride in her gorgeous dress.

I love this impromptu moment that daddy steals one last kiss of his "little girl".

The bride and groom's closest friends. 

The ceremony.

What weddings are made of....family and friends, cake smash, pillow fights,
laughter, sweet and silly moments.

Doh, Dad is out of cash!

The perfect image to end with. They live happily ever after!

Weddings are FABULOUS!

Thanks so much to Priscilla Baumgartner Photography for having me

second shoot this fabulous wedding! The bride and groom, Mhegyan and Jason Booz 

(yes Booz!) was so much fun and I loved the colors and location of the wedding. Not to 

mention that we have so much fun working together as a team!

Ashley Steven's at Jubilee Day

Jubilee Day in Mechanicsburg, PA takes place every year and is known 

to be the largest street fair in the eastern part of the U.S.

Ashley Steven's Salon (my favorite salon) asked me to come out and 

capture all the fun that takes place in their booth. All proceeds went to

their favorite charity. If you get the chance, be sure to stop by this full service

 salon and check out all that they offer. I'm totally psyched that they're 

now offering eye brow threading!

Christopher {Grad 2012}

For many of us high school brings fond memories. These are some of the best years of our lives even if they are mixed with a few unpleasant highlights. We start off as the newbie freshman, a little apprehensive of what lies ahead but we're comforted by the familiar faces of our middle school buddies, realizing were not COMPLETELY alone. Throughout the years of our up and downs we've made some strong connections with friends and have even favorited a few teachers. Seems like forever before we can escape this "prison" as we sometimes refer to it. But before we know it, it's here. The end of all our childhood schooling K~12. Graduation has finally arrived and we celebrate once again with mixed emotions. Sad to be seperated from our school family and a little nervous and excited for a new chapter. The world is now our playground.

 I like how Dr. Seuss sums it up, "Oh, the Places You'll Go!"

Chris in his own words "Graduation is a bittersweet thing. Although the
best I'd say is the promise of the future. A new horizon that only
I can explore. True independence to find out who I'm supposed to become.
That's truly exciting!" 

"I'm most looking forward to the complete independence

that college offers. This is the true push out of the safety

nest I've been in the past 18 years. I really want to be

on my own so that I can truly be myself and hopefully add to who I am."

"Of course I could speak about the financial aspects and how

I've always been way too spoiled. But above money, my parents 

actually physically have been there for me. Pushing me

when I loathed it the most but needed it or just checking

in on me everyday and everything in between. When I think

ahead to college I realize I won't have that comfort or reassurance

of their presence and care, something I've had daily for the last

18 years of my life. It's love and dedication that goes unsaid, 

but which internally I've cherished. So I guess, just a 

thank you isn't enough, but THANK YOUFOR BEING IN MY LIFE!"