Galaxy of Gold...

Elizabeth and Chris came to us with idea of doing a portrait that resembled Gustav Klimt's "The Kiss". I wanted to do a modern take on it yet keep that timeless,golden, magical feeling that the painting is so much about. I painted this huge golden backdrop and borrowed this funky gold velvet chair from a good friend and then we used that as our foundation for the shot.
Elizabeth and Chris were such troopers! We went through multiple outfit changes, fussed with hair, and made a crazy wrap dress out of my friend's silk fabric....that almost unraveled as we walked to set....but it was all good! I had them for hours and they were just awesome to work with and get to know.
Below are some other shots we took at the Greenfield Coffee shop (they first met having coffee), and then we drove up to Poet's Seat Tower for the sunset.

No rest for the wicked...

That would be us. We have been soooo lucky to be swamped in work lately...I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. I personally feel like I am glowing with work happiness. Weird right? Not many people get to say that.
A Spring Look Book for Tiny Crush, an editorial piece for Madison + Grow, portrait sessions, engagement sessions, and location scouts...all in the last two weeks! One of my favorite couples we've had the pleasure of meeting, Elizabeth and Chris (image above), made some amazing photo magic with us two weeks ago and we are almost ready to reveal their knock out session. And, oh my god wait to you get a glimpse of Joaquin and Corina, our newest clients. We feel really, really blessed to work with such creatively open and fun clients!

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and now it's FALL...

It must be. My neighbors all have pumpkins and mums lining their stoops and porches already. So here's a little farewell to this summer...snippets from our summer follies...
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music by Taken By Trees

Somewhere...

Dear Sophia,
I love everything you do.

Secret Garden...

We've been on vacation visiting my hometown of Downingtown Pa., and I was so thrilled that we got the chance to get to photograph these three girls. Their mom and I used to go to girl scouts together when were like 10 years old! See, facebook is good for some things :)
We invited them over and just had them run around my mothers lush, beautifully overgrown front garden. So gorgeous!
We will be coming back down to do fall sessions when the leaves turn, so if anyone in area wishes to have something similar done, just send us an email.

Bound and lovely...

After much debating we have FINALLY decided on an album vendor to work with on our wedding albums. These are just a few samples below showcasing some of their amazing craftsmanship, design, and quality. I fell in love with company when I saw that they used couples names from LOST as their sample books..(SUN + JIN, PENNY + DESMOND). Good taste people, we like how you think!

Sweet child O mine...

Welcome to the world baby Grayson! He is a Leo, like me. Isn't he a peach? Apparently ladies, if you wish to have your baby, invite me over for a pregnancy session and shortly after you'll be holding you new babe in your arms. Congratulations Kristin and Gabriel on your beautiful baby boy!

Love notes...

I am totally into graphics and handwriting and am pleased to offer the first of several to come artists we plan on collaborating with. Things are in the works for having Mara from Neither Snow do some of her fabulous handwriting over our photographs. We're thinking "Save the Date" scrolled across our engagement session pictures or "We're getting married!" scrolled across the sky in our images. Or what about adding some text to your wedding album? So many possibilities we can come up with for you. We just love her handwriting and think it would blend seamlessly with our photographic style. To see more of her amazing work go here:
Neither Snow

Grasshoppers ...Kylie + Mukunda

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Candy crush...

Sneak peek at one of the new Tiny Crush dresses for the 2011 Spring/Summer collection! Our model Bri looks AMAZING in this highly structured and paneled candy colored dress. Perfect for summer cocktails on a rooftop bar or at the backyard bbq down the street.
Special thanks to Jaimie Potter for hair styling and Bri for always looking spectacular and being fun to work with.

Give me the moon!!!

My good friend Kristin has a PERFECTLY round belly and it looks like the moon in her white tee. We love it!
Time to come out Grayson!

Featured on Oh Joy design blog!!!

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Thanks soooo much Joy! We ADORE your blog :)

English roses...

These London girls were sooo much fun to photograph! Our third collaboration with designer Dre Rawlings of Tiny Crush Society turned out to be a challenge, but I couldn't be happier with how it turned out.
We were originally supposed to be shooting outdoors in this old, dark, gangster car from the 40's, but it rained and the car's owner didn't bring it in. Luckily he had a storage space full of other amazing cars. We all gravitated towards the 1950 mountain laurel pink Caddy. The challenge was that the storage space was totally dark except for a ghastly flourescent light on the ceiling. Look what we were able to come up with (thanks to Braden's lighting talent)...bright, dreamy, sunkissed light pouring the car. I am so thrilled! To see more of the clothing go here:
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Knit creamy goodness...

Just got this in the mail from Anthropologie...so textured and gorgeous! I must use it on our upcoming shoot with Kylie and Mukunda. Maybe they can wrap themselves up in it after they jump in the river...

Did I mention how cute my hubby is?

He's always looking around like this. They say you should look up more right?

KA bling!

Red Hoodie dress: Tiny Crush

Had a great time working with Dre and photographing Bri...