Archive for October, 2008
Happy Halloween!
Check out this ghoulish pair that I found hanging on a tree next to my home. I guess my neighbor thought it would help couples find my studio! Yikes! Note to brides: Yes, you can be too thin. My taste in the macabre runs a bit more “cutesy”. Check out my sweet little mummy that welcomes my “trick or treaters” every year! Happy Halloween everyone! GIVE ME CANDY!!!!!
Jessica + Jason 10-03-08 (The Portraits)
As a wedding photographer of over 6 years Jessica knew exactly what she wanted for her wedding portraits. Relaxed and casual, she wanted her images to show all the fun, romance and playfulness of their relationship and like most photographers Jessica worries about how she looks in a photo. Because of all these factors Jes and Jason decided to meet at Fonthill Castle before all the family and friends arrived for some “romantic” time alone before all the festivities of the day. I really think their portraits reflect this relaxed time, fun and in love! Stay tuned for more!
I always try to do a “normal” portrait for mom and dad
Jessica + Jason 10-03-08 (Part 1)
Well, the big day finally arrived for “our” Jessica. As some of you may know, Jessica has been a photographer for Marie Labbancz Photography for over 6 years. From the very beginning I’ve seen Jessica’s love of “all things wedding”! I remember she would “collect” little things like favorite place cards and such, planning for her eventual wedding. With all that planning, Jessica and Jasons charming country wedding at Fonthill Castle in Doylestown, PA was so very special. I’m going to have to do a multi-edition to show everything. When I arrived at her door I almost did not recognize her. Jessica was transformed into a retro sophisticated woman with a perfect custom birdcage veil by milliner, Holly Slayton of Artikal. I knew for a long time about her perfect Legends by Romona Keveza gown which was so perfectly fitted by Suky Occasions. Jessica made all her stationary for her wedding. Her theme was black & white polka dot and green. I have the invitation here and will share all the polka dot stationary for the reception later! Stay tuned for the couple portraits!
Check you Jessicas amazing wedding shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti, just stunning and with 3 inch heals. Perfect for all you “tall” brides! She wore vintage marcasite jewelry. A true retro fashionista!
Jessica and Jason exchanged wedding gifts prior to seeing each other on their wedding day. Jill and I were with Jessica and Megan photographed Jason. Jessica gave Jason a copy of “Guess How Much I Love You”. Jessica said it’s one of Jasons favorite “bedtime stories”. AHHHHH!
Jessica and Jason seeing each other for the first time at Fonthill Castle!
Jessica says “Come back for Part 2 of the story!”
Mary + Dan 09-27-08
Two weeks in a row I photographed the sisters of former brides. Mary’s wedding was a first for me. She is the “baby” of 3 sisters and I photographed both her sisters’ weddings over 5 years ago. I’ve never photographed ALL the siblings in a family before so this was such an honor! It was so wonderful to see everyone again and see how their family has grown. Kara and Patty are both moms now and their parents are totally enjoying being grandparents. Check out the beautiful flower girls, all nieces of Mary. All 3 sisters’ had TOTALLY different weddings. Kara had a formal NYC affair and Patty’s was held at the family’s country club. Mary wanted a very country affair in a tent at the “oh so beautiful” Willowwood Arboretum in Far Hills NJ. My hats off to Dan! He gets my award of the best dance “dipper” of the year. Every time he “dipped” Mary it was in perfect orientation to my camera. Thanks Dan, I’m only as good as the dipper!!
The place cards were flashlights so guests would not have a peoblem finding their cars at night. Very clever!
Mary warned Dan to be good, but then she was not good. Dan gave her a Chocolate kiss anyway!
Hello Hunter
I wanted to give a big “shout out” to little Hunter. He made his arrival into the world a few weeks ago at a very healthy 8 pounds 13 ounces! Hunter is the first grandchild of my friend (hair and makeup artist extraordinaire), Claudia Seyler. Finally I’m not the only young grandma out there! I’m sure Claudia will taking Hunter on the first leg of his “Grand Tour” in no time at all. I thought it would be fun to take a few newborn pictures of Hunter. I’m always gushing over the adorable newborn pictures I see on the internet. They make it look so easy. Well, as Claudia and I found out, newborn pictures are hard work. The models we shoot in our editorial shoots are so easy and they only flail when we want them to! I must say I have a new found respect for all you talented baby photographers out there that make it look so EASY! Claudia tells me that Hunter fell asleep 5 minutes after I left. I think I could have used a nap also!
Melissa + Michael
Congratulations on the engagement of Melissa and Michael. I’m really looking forward to photographing their wedding at the gorgeous Pleasantdale Château in West Orange, NJ next July. It’s one of my favorite venues in NJ and I always get the most artistic images there no matter the season or weather. Melissa and Michael wanted a few engagements pictures so we headed off to the campus of Princeton University, another place with perfect ambiance!
This last photo— This is breathtaking! 
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Beautiful!
I loved reading your “About” you section and am so happy that you are blessing so many brides and famlies with your love of romance and art!
peace!
Katrina + Greg 09-20-08
FINALLY! A wedding at the “Jersey Shore”! Located in New Jersey, I usually do several beach weddings each year but Katrina and Greg’s was my first of the year (and my only). It was so good to have a day at the beach. After their ceremony at St Frances Cabrini Church in Ocean City, NJ we then went to the famous Ocean City boardwalk for pictures. It was so good to see Katrina’s family again. I photographed her sister Maureen’s wedding 3 years ago. Maureen and Joe were in the bridal party.
I photographed Katrina’s sister Maureen and her husband Joe 3 years ago at their “beach” wedding!
My “Elegant Brides”
Check out my “Elegant Brides” in the current issue of Elegant Bride magazine. What an honor. Every issue they feature 4 bridal portraits from all their national submissions and they actually selected 2 of my brides for this issue. Am I a lucky photographer? Thank you Romi and Amanda for all that “Elegance”!
I photographed Romi’s wedding in Oklahoma this past May but this bridal portrait was photographed at the Saint Regis Hotel in NYC. Romi and her mom were in NYC to pick up her custom Pnina Tornai gown from Kleinfelds Bridal. I adore working at the Saint Regis. It’s windows have magical light!
Amanda is a doctor of marine Biology and she tells me that she spends much of my work time in the mud and her off-time at a horse barn! “Its amazing what makeup and manolos can do!” she says! Amanda was just so elegant in her Reem Acra gown. The photograph was taken in the bridal dressing room at Cairnwood Estate in Bryn Athyn, PA!
Beka + Jesse 09-13-08 (The Reception)
Just a few more images from Beka’s wedding before I need to move on to my other beautiful events. As you can see from the last post the reception was so charming! Beka, Jesse and all their guests danced the night away! What a great band!!! After the cake cutting Beka introduced us all to the “shortened” version of her Monique Lhuillier gown. Her sister presented Beka with her birthday cake. Did I mention that September 13th is Beka’s birthday? How special. Thanks you so much Beka and Jesse for having us all share in your special day!
The Sid Miller Band kept the “joint” jumpin’ all night!
Boxes of yummy home made cookies were presented to guests at their afterparty to take back to their rooms. Cookies and milk…. my favorite way to say goodnight.
Beka + Jesse 09-13-08 (The Reception Details)
What can I say about the details of this reception? It was beyond exceptional! Every antique vase and chocolate pot was filled with unique flower arrangements. It was just a tent full of French country charm. You could just feel all the love and creativity that went into it. I know Beka and Nancy Saam were perusing all the flee markets all year and Nancy filled all the pieces so beautifully. Bekas partner at Innove, Melody Appel worked feverishly assure the day went so smoothly and Nancy Saam put such care into her work. Check out the hand painted dance floor!!! All the details were perfectly lit by Eventions Productions. Note to brides…. ALWAYS get lighting!!
The cake was placed on a table over love letters her grandparents exchanged to each other many decades ago. Very romantic!
The Place Cards were hung on ribbons for their guests! So pretty as they blew in the breeze!
Little books for guests to leave well wishes!
Check out this hand painted dance floor!It was hand painted by the most talented artist Alix Jacobs of Haverford, PA. Beautiful work Alix!
Bekas partner at Innove, Melody takes a long deserved break from all the coordination to take a romantic stroll with her husband. Job well done Melody!
AAWWWWW, that mummy is too cute.