Rachel Beck Photography

New Miricles to the World

2012-01-12T18:08:00.000-08:00

Whenever I get contacted for newborn portraits I love going into my families homes and meeting their new bundle of joy! Creatively with my client we together find things around their home to create props for our portrait session. We look for baskets, blankets, I have even bought a zebra chair with me. I like to photograph in natural lighting as much as possible.

I go prepared to photograph for up to 2 hours including changing, feedings, cuddle time. Newborn sessions are the most time consuming, and really tries many parents patience. I though am use to it, and just love watching new parents interact with their 1st born child, and wonder about one day that being me! Geeze when I have kids then I think I will have an obsession. Most likely will photograph them everyday, they better get ready now!

My Zebra Office Chair!

Most infants are between a few days to a few weeks old. I tend to tell my clients the best time to photograph your newborn is ASAP within the first 10 days! This is when your infant still has fetal memory and likes to stay all curled up and asleep making the hard poses easier to get!

Love finding cute places for babies!

Dad's Uniform!

These Mommy & Me shots are the best!

Wonderful, precious, adorable, innocent and breathtaking are all these babies! I love watching them grow, and more so being a part of documenting the start to their life! Contact me if your expecting! My session fee is $60.00 to come and take your photos in the comfort of your own home!

Central Park's Most Romantic Spot

2011-12-24T13:51:00.000-08:00

     It was November 13th and I get a call from Ryan a High school friend who has some wonderful news!   He found his true love who he wanted to spend the rest of his life with!   He was planning on proposing while on a day trip to New York on Thanksgiving eve with his girlfriend Nicole and had thought of me and my photographic services to really make this day something to remember! I was thrilled and said yes I would love to help document this day which you will remember for always!

     Few days before our journey to NY I look at the weather and realize were looking at showers and thunderstorms all day! I let Ryan know and we still keep our plans and hope for the best! As a mainly portrait photographer I am use to being involved with directing my shoot with my clients to be able to capture the best images. With the weather being so iffy Ryan and I began to start brainstorming other ideas to capture this wedding proposal!
    Together we finally we come up with a brilliant plan which went something like this.....

Operation Proposal

10:15 I arrive at Central Park and I begin to ask for more directions on how to get to walk to Wollman Rink.
10:25 I arrive to Wollman Rink to discover due to the massive amounts of rain the previous night the rink was not open! I text Ryan immediately to let him know. I continue to await Ryan and Nicoles arrival to the Rink
11:05 I spot Ryan from affar I have my 70-200mm paparazzi lens ready to go and be far enough away they couldnt see me! I begin to photograph them looking at the beautiful view from Wollmans Rink of the Plaza hotel!

11:10 Ryan and Nicole begin to wander around Central Park. Mind you we are flying by the seat of our pants now with our plan!!!! The ice was closed, so now what!!!!!! I continue to stalk the couple hiding behind tree's, and rocks trying to get some awesome candid shots. I had to be very careful while following them in central park because if my cover was blown and Nicole saw me, then the next part of Ryan's surprise would have been ruined.

11:20 After Ryan and Nicole take several photos together they proceed and continue walking around Central Park...Little does Nicole know that she is being followed by a photographer that her soon to be fiancee hired to come to NY with them!

11:30 The 2nd part of the plan is to check out the Belevdere Castle. I find out from a woman who sees me acting suspicious with my camera (who i did explain what I was doing there) that the Castle is within walking distance and the subway would take just as long as walking. I text Ryan this info!

12:00 We make it finally to the Castle! It is still pouring rain and we arrive to find a overhang to get out of the rain. However over 3 dozen other children on a school trip found this overhang as well.   Again I am wondering how this is going to work.   I see Ryan and Nicole arrive to the same overhang.   I get my camera out and my phone out and pray that these kids will LEAVE ASAP!!!   My prayers were answered they left immediately!    SHOW TIME

I look down at my phone and start to appear upset and anxious! Ryan and Nicole are down a few steps looking out over the beautiful landscape over central park and the New York city skyline! I speak up to them and say "Excuse me...Hi I know this may sound kinda weird, but I was wondering and hoping you two can help me out!." As they near closer I introduce myself "Hi I'm Amy. I'm a freelance photographer here in NY and I was contracted to photograph a few of the Top Romantic locations in Central Park for a local blogger. I was suppose to meet a couple here that just told me now that they couldn't make it due to the weather! I really need to get these photos to the writer of the Blog by tomorrow and I'm out of time to make anything else work!   You two are a cute couple do you think I could take a few shots of you guys here? I'll certainly share them with you too online!
12:05 Ryan and Nicole look at each other, smile and respond with "Sure why not!"   I get their names and I begin to start to pose them and take a few different shots under this awesome overhang!

12:10 Then we take a walk down to below the castle and I find this great curved walkway with the most beautiful wood fence ever! To top this romantic location off was that there was still a few yellow leaves stuck to the tree hanging over the walkway, as well as, leaves lining the path which popped out against the wet damp pavement! We were still taking photos as were all talking about the day and the rain, and how they were supose to be ice skating! I elaborated how I have postings on Craigslist to help find work and that's how I got this assignment with this blogger.

12:12 After some great shots, I arrange them for the last shot. I was doing a depth of feild shot I told them where Nicole would be posed up front and be in focus and Ryan would be in the distance out of focus! Ryan knew this was his Que it was time!!!! As I'm taking these photos Ryan is digging deep into his pocket and pulling out the ring and sneaking up behind Nicole who is posing perfectly for my shot!

12:14 As I tell Nicole I got the shot and I look down at my camera, she turns around to look for Ryan. She finds him on one knee with a beautiful ring in his hand! I then proceed to continue to photograph the big moment unfold! Ryan says to Nicole " Nicki you are the most amazing person in the world to me. I am completely in love with you. I cannot imagine not seeing your smiling face each and every day for the rest of my life! I'll always be there for you. I vow to do whatever it takes to make you happy, and keep you safe. Will you Marry me!"

12:15 Nicole is crying and saying "Yes" I yes am still taking photos! Nicole looks over at me then at Ryan and says "Did you plan this?" "Do you guys know each other?" Ryan and I respond with "No we don't know each other" I say "OMG I didn't know what was going on, I just saw Ryan on his knee with a ring and I just kept snapping... Ryan did you have planned to propose today!!!?" Ryan responds with a smile on his face from ear to ear " I had planned on being on the ice right now with you and doing it then, but then when it was closed I didn't know what I was going to do. Then when Amy came along I just thought on my feet and thought this would be pretty cool."

We take a few more celebratory photos before "Amy the NY Photographer" departs to leave the two love birds to enjoy the rest of their day!
In the following weeks I had made a fake email account for "Amy" to email the images to Nicole and Ryan to have for the holidays to show to their families, so my cover wasn't blown!

All time favorite shot!!! Love everything about it!

For a whole month Nicole has believed that I really was just a photographer who really lived in NY who just happened to be involved in her wedding proposal! Nicole will be opening a book that Ryan and I had put together for her to open tonight on Christmas Eve which will reveal our surprise for the best romantic proposal and Christmas gift ever rolled into one! Nicole, I cannot wait to meet you again and introduce myself as Rachel Beck potentially your wedding photographer!!! I loved being a part of this special occasion and I would love to continue to document the unfolding of your future life together! Merry Christmas!

Fall Photo Sessions

2011-10-27T11:39:00.000-07:00

Fall is my favorite season as well as my favorite season to photograph in. I love the smell of fires, and crisp air, and enjoy getting a new wardrobe out to wear. Sweater weather, means I can wear my boots again!

I feel like Autumn is a lot like my photography style. Colorful, Fun, and beautiful to look at. Leaves make a great prop to throw up in the air, or catch as they are falling off the trees.

The colors of the trees are spectacular and makes for the best backgrounds! Check out some of my favorite shots from this Fall's sessions.

Remember its never too late to update a family photo! Documenting your families growth is something you can ever go back and do over again! Having a short session with Rachel Beck Photography will ensure that you have a great time doing something different and together with you family. As well as, allows you to have a photograph to cherish into the future no matter what may come your way!

Few Favorites From Grace & Ruth's Mommy n Me session: Ruth and I went to College together and I have loved keeping in touch with her and helping preserve memories for her and her beautiful little girl.

Dawson & Chase Fall Fun Portraits: These cuties I get to be with for a few hours every week for the past 2 years almost! Love watching them grow! This is a surprise Christmas gift for their parents. Hope shes not reading my blog! lol

Large Family Portraits: Always needs to happen. Make a time during a special occasion when everyone is all together to schedule a portrait session.

This family was celebrating their mothers birthday and gathered in Doylestown to meet me prior to heading to dinner.

Maternity sessions gone outdoors: My first time venturing outdoors for a pregnancy session and I fell in love with Angela and Richard and these photos we captured where Richard proposed to Angela~

Rachel & Nate just moved here from Sunny California. I met this cool family in Vegas in April while attending her brothers wedding as a guest! Small world.

They have moved to Newtown and I was so happy to see them again and get some beautiful Halloween photos with the kids and new photos to send out with their "We have moved" cards!

October is nearly over and wishing the leaves didnt fall so quickly! Hurry and contact me to get some Fun Fall photos! Sitting fees are $50.00 and I have a plethora of package options for you and your family. Loving my life and what my business is becoming. Thanks for reading and please come again!

Referral program.
If you referr a wedding to me you will recieve a free family session including 5 digital images Valued at $200.00.
If you refer 2 families you get a free session with Rachel Beck valued at $50.00

New Office Space

2011-09-19T12:41:00.000-07:00

The time has finally arrived when an office space was necessary.   In mid July my wonderful supportive parents and I took a drive around the area looking for available office units. We looked at 3 places and 748 Bethlehem Pike in Springhouse Pa was the perfect fit!

The days of meeting with potential brides and grooms at Starbucks have ceased! The online proofing concept is now a in person meeting to preview your photos together with me to help assist you with making choices for your package. Now I can have the joy of seeing your faces when looking at the artful portraits I have captured for you which was the last piece of my happy business puzzle which needed to come together.

Once signing the lease in early August my Mother Debbie and I went to town shopping for furniture, curtains, and designing the look for my 1st office space! Day 1 we found the cute pillows for the sofa which inspired us to go with the red and black motif. We returned to Costco to purchase the last leather sofa, and last two zebra chairs that were available!   Stacy the wonderful woman at JC Penny's helped us make curtian decisions which brought the rooms together.

       Few trips to Ikea,
shopping online to find a black desk,
and the look was almost complete...

48 inch flat screen TV brings your photos to life!
Coffee table full of my wonderful album designs.

I spent hours to choose what images to hang on my walls to represent my best work. Finally once day all the canvas gallery wraps and the frames were all ready to go be placed around on the walls of my office!

My Mom and I hung them with care, discussing each ones placement in detail. Once stepping back and seeing the completed product, was over whelming! It was then that I realized how far I have come in such a short period of time and how lucky I am to have been able to make a small business a success within the first 3 years. I cannot wait to see what the future has in store for me and my photography.

Thank you to everyone who helps support Rachel Beck Photography. Surly none of this would be possibly without you!

Manayunk Mania

2011-06-28T09:38:00.000-07:00

Another favorite spot of mine for engagement photos is downtown in Manayunk! I was introduced to a few select spots from a bride of mine last year Beth and Courtney! Every time I got there to shoot, I remember the 1st time going there with those two! I just had a not so photogenic couple before them.

Then once I get to meet Beth and Courtney I fell in love, and it was one of my best sessions at that point in my career last summer!

Never had seen two people more in love! The photos prove it!

Here is some of what I have done in Manayunk over the past year!

Roxy their dog really made some of the photos!

Hey Roxy!

one of my favorites!


Always looking for new doors, or textures to shoot on. This Garage door new!

Cathy and Zach :)

Lauren & Tom<3

Lauren & Tom cancelled with their original photographer once seeing their engagement photos from him! Rachel Beck Photography was always their first choice, so glad that they ended up booking with me. I insisted on re shooting their engagement session for them, and lucky we did! They are incredible images as well. This day was a 98 degree humid as all heck day! We met for an adult beverage before starting our session, and got out into the heat, and got done and have beautiful photos where you will never know how hot it was that day!

A Testimonial Which I'll Treasure Forever!

2011-06-26T10:14:00.000-07:00

Dina and Dwayne a couple of mine was introduced to me by my best friend and Event Coordinator Sarah Morrison with All About Events. Working with this couple was more than a pleasure and I cannot wait to help document many more moment within their future together! Dina wrote to me a beautiful testimonial which brought tears to my eyes! Thank you two for every kind word written.....

Rachel,

Until now, I have never written a testimonial or even a review for a product because (as bad as this sounds) I never cared enough to make the effort. This is my first testimonial and one that I feel is greatly deserved.

When we first met you, Dwayne and I had such a great feeling about you and instantly knew that the job was yours (despite having met with several other photographers as part of our due diligence process). You have been a consummate professional throughout our wedding process and have greatly exceeded our expectations. On the "day of", you were literally everywhere, and captured photos that we weren't even aware were taken. Your talent, professionalism, and energy level also were noticed by many of our friends/wedding guests, who have repeatedly commented that our photographer was amazing . . . and we could not agree more.

Funny true story . . . Dwayne and I attended a birthday party last evening and a few of our friends (who were also guests at our wedding) commented about the photographer taking pictures at the party that "she was no Rachel Beck"! LOL

The pictures that you took at our wedding (and during our engagement session) were absolutely beautiful and the turnaround time for getting the images back to us was extremely fast. Moreover, with some many great photos to choose from, we truly appreciate your willingness to sit down and help us pick the perfect shots for our wedding book.

It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that we would highly recommend you, as a premier photographer, to anyone who asks and we look forward to being able to use your services again to capture the next of many happy life events . . . Rachel, you are officially our "photographer for life"! :-)

With love and respect,

Dina and Dwayne Edghill

Table #'s created from our Engagement Session!

Baby Mason

2011-06-25T08:10:00.000-07:00

Funny story about this family. I was contacted by them via Google to capture some maternity images before giving birth. We confirmed the session the night prior and I show up to their house and no ones home. Here Allie had gone into labor late in the evening! Missed getting the pregnancy photos, however meeting this little bundle of joy and seeing the incredible images we captured once he passed out!

My favorite shot!!!

Little did I know when arriving at this lovely couples home, would I be leaving with some of the most precious and outstanding newborn photos to date! Hope to be able to watch little Mason grow up by documenting milestones throughout this families future.

Mommies in full Bloom!

2011-06-20T08:51:00.000-07:00

January of 2011 brought me three beautiful pregnant women all who wanted their bumps documented in the final stages of their pregnancy. Keeping my grandmothers up to date with my business endeavors I share with them what types of photo shoots I have that week. They cannot get over at their ages of 79 and 90 that women want photos of themselves while pregnant. In the 50's when they were pregnant they had to hide their belly's once they were showing, and at most times stop working. Look how as time passes so many things can change.

All maternity sessions are different. Any vision you may have in mind I am up for photographing. Coming to the hospital to capture your first day together is a great addition to any baby album. Check out my Hair Stylists Maternity Mania Portraits, Pregnacy through newborn! This is a beautiful Babies Beginning's album which is a part of my Maternity Mania 3 portrait session Package!

Prophecy Creek Park 2011 Engagement Sessions

2011-06-20T08:14:00.000-07:00

2011 sure has been jam packed with new couples who enter into my camera's lens! New equipment on top of inspiration and new ideas are whats making this year for Rachel Beck Photography so much better than ever before. Once the Spring finally hit us is when the Engagement sessions began to be scheduled.

I have been to my classic Prophecy Creek Park which has been a favorite park and place to photograph now for over a year since a couple Shaun & Lauren from last year introduced me to this hidden jem. It is currently almost complete within the process to transform into a event venue. Here we have Dina & Dwayne at Prophecy Creek Park! Lovely Couple who's wedding just passed in June!

Andrew and Meredith :)

Each time I visit this park (which is pretty frequently), I try to find a new way to photograph the same spots I photograph every 2 weeks! As you can see depending on the time of day and com positioning the images I can surely make this place look a little different everytime. Naturally every couple brings something new for me as well, bringing out new expressions of love which is my main focus while photographing couples for their engagement photos.

Stephanie & Brian <3

I find myself laying on the ground for a good portion of my sessions, leaving me to discover new ways to photograph the very ordinary (which anyone can do) and create a timeless images which looks extraordinary! Contact me at Rachel Beck Photography to discuss your wedding photography options!

What I'm doing on Tuesday's and Wednesday's

2011-04-08T14:33:00.000-07:00

In between Portrait sessions, Weddings, and Mitzvah's every Tuesday and Wednesday I am a nanny. I have been helping families out for the past two years, and I love it.

Currently I watch Dawson and Chase for 10 hours on Tuesdays while their Mother works. Dawson just turned 5 and he is the most intelligent 5 year old I know. He has future plans, and has already asked me to photograph his wedding one morning while I was making breakfast! He watches me edit wedding photos sometimes while I'm watching him. He will sit on my lap and go through a decide which ones to keep, comparing one to another! He's a good picker too.

Now for his brother Chase whose almost 3 this summer. Chase is my little boyfriend. He keeps to himself, and can play alone in his own world lining up trucks and cars for hours. Like any little brother, he tries to be just like his big brother Dawson however he can! He is just the cutest thing and loves his Mommy!

Wednesdays I spend with Riley my "little sister" I never had. She is 11 this summer, and has the kindest soul. She is a purple belt in Karate, and plays the violin in school. She has grown up so much, and I really love the time I get to spend with her every week! When I'm there putting her to bed we have 20 min of pillow talk before she goes to sleep just talking about anything! Spending time with her just brings me back to my youth. She also has quite the eye for photography as well, and loves taking photos with me.

Her 6 year old brother Tristan is a ham and a half! He is such a boy. Loves to explore and play outside. He sure is a handful, however is so sweet at other times! Telling me I'm the best babysitter ever, when I took them to go see a movie after school one day. He may be the most animated child I know. Love to bring my camera around these kids and capture some incredible images for their mother who is a chronic scrapbooker. We have a match made in heaven! She is simply creating beautiful memories within the scrap books with my timeless images!

Baby Ava 1st Photos

2011-04-06T11:21:00.000-07:00

I had met Colleen and Tom in the beginning of 2011 when I joined them in documenting their first pregnancy. We did get some stunning maternity images which I know they will enjoy forever. Once welcoming Baby Girl Ava into the world I returned to capture their little bundle of joy within her first month of life!

I love photographing all children however newborns take a little more patience and time to really get some of the images you will want to have hanging in your home for years to come! Little Ava was so good throughout our session. She was kept very comfortable by a little space heater I bring with me for my newborn sessions which helps to keep them asleep. Mom had a very cute ensemble picked out for some photos of Ava alone! These images say it all.

Tom has always been a good sport when asking him to take off his shirt for some simply stunning images of him and his babygirl! I know Colleen loves these images of Daddy and his little girl! Thanks so much Tom and Colleen for having me help document how special these times are as you start a family! I look forward to watching Ava grow~

Miracle of Life

2011-02-23T22:23:00.000-08:00

On Saturday February 12, 2011 Nico Roman Gaeta was welcomed into this world by two loving parents and a proud big sister Caprice who is nearly three years old. I was the 3rd family member to arrive six hours after my cousins cesarean, and moments after she had been reunited with her 1st newborn son. Nicole says once having Nico snuggled up in her embrace "Oh I missed that baby smell".

My cousin Nicole and I have been so close our entire lives. She was the big sister I never but always wanted to have. When news of her and Jared's engagement back in 2003 I could not have been happier for them. I however was more excited for them starting a family in the near future.

Soon enough Caprice Brielle was born, and now their family is complete with little Nico. Three weeks prior to Nico's arrival the Gatea's purchased a home in Hatboro. Jared was over at the new house putting in hours upon hours of work to get the place ready to move in before the baby was born. However, baby Nico was eager to see the world and decided it was time to come out house ready or not! My first visit to see them all in their new home it hit home to me just what a miracle the life we are given is.

It hit me when I was holding Nico and watching Caprice as my cousin took a much needed relaxing shower. As I was sitting there holding this tiny little guy, looking at his tiny hands, tiny head, tiny little eyes I begun to cry. To start as something so small and to grow inside a woman while developing in only nine short months to what was in my arms at that moment was baffling. Our bodies are such fascinating things if we really think about how it works to keep us healthy.

My cousin who is only 4 short years older than I cannot wait to have one of her other cousins have children. Needless to say I am the next eldest to her, however I am feeling the furthest away from motherhood at the moment. I love children and I cannot wait to meet my Mr. Right (hopefully some day soon) and down the long road of our future together start a family of our own. Until the day comes when I become responsible to take on the hardest job on the face of the planet, parenthood, I will enjoy life to the fullest.

Nicole and Jared I love you and the children you have brought into this wonderful world. You know I am here for you guys whenever you may need me. I look forward to documenting the future memories for our family, so we can treasure them for years to come! Nico I hope you like your room. I painted it for you myself. Welcome Home!

With Love, Rachel

Valentines Day Portraits

2011-02-05T14:11:00.000-08:00

Usually around the Hallmark created holiday Valentines Day I have a promotion for sexy photo shoots. It's a great idea for women to give to their significant others as a different type of sexy surprise for this "I love you so much" holiday. It takes a specific kind of woman who would even contemplate showing this side of herself to a photographer. However, I show women a view of themselves they have never even seen before! Most women who have had the grand experience of working with me say "Rachel made me so comfortable, and my nervousness left after taking a peek at one or two incredible images of myself on the back of Rachel's camera. I kept saying, Oh my goodness, that can’t be me~!"

Oh sure the men will love this kind of gift. If you make a little book for them from your 20 images that come with your session, or a custom Calendar with the pin up model being you! Needless to say, if you’re his screen saver on his laptop, or just a pretty face in a frame in his bedroom, these images YOU will always treasure as well! Imagine being 60 years old and looking back at your self in your prime! At least once in every woman’s lifetime she should do a glamor portrait session, to always remind herself of her beauty!

Including your significant other is a spicy experience

Birthdays, Honeymoons, and Anniversaries are other great times to think about glamor photos to be the perfect gift idea to both yourself and to your significant other!

Dog Gone Days

2010-11-11T14:53:00.000-08:00

Pets need to be in the spot light too. Kasey just adopted her 3rd dog, and just had to document her babies before the fall leaves disappeared.

Tara & Jeremy Salzars Wedding

2010-11-07T19:36:00.000-08:00

Love was in the air on November 6th at Jeremy and Tara Salzar's wedding held at the Rittenhouse Hotel in Philadelphia. We had a beautiful day with a loving couple, with amazing family and friends.

The Hoopa made of flowers and all the floral were a breath taking sight to seen created by florist Evantine .

It was a chilly afternoon and the girls toughed up and looked awesome while freezing their cute butts off, to get some simply priceless shots! Jeremy & Tara truly are in love, each photo they are in together speaks volumes to their love to one another. Their near 1 year old son Dylan is so cute, it was a blessing having him be a part of the day.

Tara & Jeremy, It was such a blast being there documenting the beginning to your happily ever after! Best wishes to you, your wedding was just beautiful! Can't wait to continued friendship into the years to come!

Stephanie & Brian's Fall Enchanted Engagement Photos

2010-10-31T21:14:00.000-07:00

Stephanie and Brian were in a the bridal party from Tina & Mikes wedding this summer I shot. We set up a meeting and discussed what they were looking for in a wedding photographer. Their love really shines through during this engagement session!

Their little daughter Mackenzie is beautiful and I cannot wait to photograph her at the wedding next July! We met at Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust in Huntington Valley. This park has over 160,000 acres of land, open to the public, and to leashed pets year round.

Brian and Stephanie warmed up rather quickly to the camera, and helped me capture some wonderful warm and loving images! Fall is my all time favorite time to photograph. If anyone is likeing what they see please contact me at RaBeck07@yahoo.com or visit www.RachelBeckPhotography.com for more information.

Simply Stunning

2010-10-31T19:29:00.000-07:00

My connection to meet the beautiful Caroline here is through her boyfriend who so nicely found me online and emailed with me for months before we actually got a date set up to do the photos! It was a beautiful fall afternoon in the end of October. Caroline came prepared with a handful of different outfits.

The session was to help her build a portfolio for her to emerge into the modeling industry. Specifically she will be working with Sweeet Cheeks Boutique modeling their clothing apparel. I look forward to working with Caroline again in the future!

Kelly & Drew with the baby blue eyes

2010-10-28T22:10:00.000-07:00

Drew is wondering what I'm doing now...

Kelly however loves the camera.

Courtney contacted me through my hair dresser who I also do portraits for. I had Courtney and the kids meet me at my place Prophecy Creek park in Ambler Pa. It was a rough start for little 9mo Drew. But little Kelly surprised mom by off working the camera from the start! The session needless to say was a success beyond belief. Mom and Dad were in love with the photographs we got, which they got to view immediately after their session to choose their favorite images! Contact me to schedule your fall portrait session before all the leaves are down!

Love!

Favorite shot of the day!!!

Emilie & Kory's Wedding

2010-10-27T21:17:00.000-07:00

Emilie was a referal from a gentleman whos office hired me to photograph him and his colleges. I passed out my card letting everyone know I was available for all other sorts of photography. Later that week I get a call from Emilie. She loved my work and wanted to set up a meeting with me to discuss wedding packages! As soon as we met I knew I would be photographing their wedding, later I found out they knew right away too.

Wedding day came September 10th 2011. It was a gorgeous day at Center Square Country Club. The entire day I was so pleased with how fun the bridal party and bride and groom were. I couldn't have asked for better people to work with. I became so friendly with the bridal party, bride and groom and family that a guest asked me at the reception if I was a friend of the family? I laughed and said No sir, I was found on the internet, I can't be happier to be here, and hope I can remain in touch with this amazing couple!!

Tj the best man, Kory's Brother gave a beautiful speech/toast which had the room in tears! It was another wedding which you could just feel the "love in the air". I had wonderful time with this couple and their family and friends! I wish Emilie and Kory the best of luck in their marriage, and hope they enjoy the memories of these photographs which they can cherish forever!

Love this shot!

Is Kory thinking about leaving?

Kory's not going anywhere if these girls have anything to do with it!

Love the landscape here!

First Dance Bliss

Daddy's little girl

Happiness :)

Malcolm's Modeling

2010-10-17T21:31:00.000-07:00

Malcolm found me online and asked me to photograph him for breaking into modeling. He was 16 years old and the only day I had available was a week day, since we had only a week to work with. I spoke with his mother and we suggested I come to their house while she was at work so we could do the photographs in their neighborhood. We did just that. Took a little walk with a few outfits and got some great looks for Malcolm's portfolio.

Tara, Jeremy and Dylan's 1st Family Portraits

2010-10-17T21:22:00.000-07:00

Meet Tara and Jeremy and their sweet 8month old son Dylan! They are neighbors of mine as well as friends from Hatboro-Horsham.

Look at this cutie pie!

I Look forward to Photographing Tara and Jeremy's wedding coming up this November!

New Beginnings

2010-10-17T20:56:00.000-07:00

Cindy located my website online and called me one afternoon while I was in the car with my mom to ask about my maternity photography. I discussed with Cindy the different types of pregnancy photos we could do from traditional/classic ones of just her. As well as including soon to be Dad in a number of them as well. After we transformed their dining room into my studio we started our session.

After a few different shots they got a little more intimate. This is one of my favorite shots!

I was so happy to meet this lucky couple who will be welcoming a boy into this world! I hope to hear from them after the delivery to talk about newborn/family photos!

Chrissy visits Prophecy Creek with me!

2010-10-17T19:38:00.000-07:00

Chrissy I also went to high school with, like many of my other people I have photographed. Facebook has helped build my business so much by the power of social networking. Sharing photos is one of the top reasons why people use facebook. I feel so lucky to have this resource to promote and advertise to the people who actually "know me".

Again I visited Prophecy Creek Park in Ambler. We made our way around the property and got some excellent shots of this beautiful Chrissy.

Ladies Suprise Gift Idea for your Hubby on Wedding Night!

2010-09-23T17:41:00.000-07:00

So all you soon to be brides...do I have an idea for you! Surprise the hell out of your man after the happiest day of your life with a little something something. I came to Barbara's house one Wednesday afternoon for our glamor photo shoot. Barb was really nervous as most of the women who I photograph in this nature are. We picked out her 3 outfits I got my portable studio set up in a spare bedroom, and we started to shoot and have fun capturing some looks that Barb had never seen of herself before.

A majority of women who I photograph for a glamor look all see the final product of themselves and cannot believe it is them.

Barbara and I decided to make a calendar for soon to be hubby Josh. If anyone knows this Josh character he is a tough one to get anything by on. So while we were upstairs shooting he called. Barb called him back. He wanted to talk to the contractor who was remodeling his house downstairs. Barb puts on a robe and takes the phone down. Then what does the contractor say but "sounds like Barbara is having fun with her friend upstairs." Naturally when she was just on the phone with him she didn't mention she had company.

I am also a family friend so if she said it was me who was over the whole surprise would have been ruined. So she tries to get Josh off the phone without spilling the beans. Josh ends up sending over someone to see who is at his house. Needless to say we tried to cover up what we were really doing by taking some photos at the end of Bab and their two dogs. Needless to say all the photos came out beautiful. And Josh was not suprised by the idea, or how stunningly hot his fiancee looked in these images!

Tim & Shea's Phillies Engagement Photo session

2010-09-23T13:37:00.000-07:00

Oh this humid July 15th day Tim, his fiancee Shea and I all had scheduled to head to Citizen's bank park on a off day to get a tour while having their engagement photos being taken. Tim and I had graduated high school together from Hatboro-Horsham. Through facebook Tim talked to Shea about using me to cover their wedding. Before making any decisions we decided to do an engagement session to work with me first. We started the tour and we got to go into the clubhouse where all the players belongings were in their lockers. Tim and Shea both got to hold their favorite players bats. Ryan Howard, and Chase Utley. The look on Tim's face resembles a child's on Christmas opening up his favorite present of the morning!

After requesting a ball to write the date of their wedding on it, we made our way into the dug out and the stands to capture more images. Photographing in this location proved to be challenging in a great way, which made me capture so much about where we actually were! Being inside the stadium caused the wind flow to be non existent, so needless to say all of us were quite hot during our time outside.

Tim wanted to walk out to the outfield and we caught some great shots near the 401 mark. Once we returned inside to cool down we got to check out the press room and the other parts of the stadium. Shea and Tim are going on a Disney cruise for their honeymoon since they are serious Disney fans!

After the park we made our way to the Waterworks Restaurant behind the Art Museam. Here we got more casual photos I had a great time catching up with my old friend from school, as well as get to know his future wife. I know these two are going to be very happy together and I can't wait to capture their special day.

Family Photos always need updating!

2010-09-08T11:05:00.000-07:00

Richard contacted me for some headshots a few weeks ago and while I was over his house with my backdrop and lighting we got to speaking about doing a family photo before his sons went back to school! We scheduled a date and met over at my spot. Prophecy Creek Park on Skippack Pk. Great place to walk dogs or take a nice walk with someone special. The DiSammartino family arrived and we began our session.
While taking photos I see how Dad, Richard is trying to figure out if I'm around his oldest sons age by asking when I graduated from high school... Assuming his son was available, to possibly insinuate us going out sometime. Out of left feild Rich asked me to join him and his family out to dinner after the session! I was back and forth about going, really didn't have any other plans, so I decided to join them. Richie the oldest son had other plans and didn't end up coming to dinner.

Mr. & Mrs DiSammartino Nick and his girlfriend Chelsey went to a great Mexican place at the corner or skippack pk and butler pk that served free margaritas. We had a great meal with funny conversations. It's cool families like these which make my job so much more worth while! So happy I met them and hope to work with them again in the future!

Tina & Mike's Big Day! 8/7/2010

2010-08-09T14:54:00.000-07:00

My day together with Tina & Mike and all of her family and friends started at Tina's fathers lovely home where all the 8 bridesmaids were getting ready! Everyone looked beautiful I arrived and I began to get to work documenting everything. Tina was just finishing up getting her hair done which turned out beautiful. The flowers beautifully arranged by floral designer Kerry's Kreations one of the brides very good friends who was also in the bridal party. My great friend Sarah with All About Events and I got to work together again on this wonderful day. If looking to save some money and have your day run more smoothly contact Sarah.
I enjoyed this wedding due to knowing almost the whole bridal party from either the girls Bachelorette party I was a part of in AC or from going to Hatboro-Horsham High School with. So needless to say knowing everyones names already was a big help with posing for the group shots. I left the girls at 2:00 to head to Peace Valley park in Chalfont where the reception was being held. Upon arrival at the ceremony location the guys looked so handsome. Did I mention yet that the weather on this beautiful Satruday was 85 degrees. Perfect wedding weather!

Before the ceremony began I snapped some great photos of the groomsmen together...boys being boys. I got a little teary eyed when Tina said her vows. Usually at one or two points during the day I get choked up at any wedding still dreaming of that being me someday when I meet my Mr. Right. Know any successful single men please let me know.

The reception was just great at Marjean's Catering in Lansdale where all the guests gathered to eat and dance the night away. My favorite part of the reception was Mike's Grandfather who was the 1st of the single guys out on the floor to catch the garter. Mike makes the toss...where does it land but right on Grandpa's Hat! Couldn't believe it. Ashely the bridesmaid who caught the bouquet sure was not shy letting Grandpa slide the garter up her long leg making a great photo opportunity for me.

I'm so thrilled how great the day went for Tina and Mike. I enjoyed being there capturing the whole day from start to finish with this happy couple who has been dating since high school! Best of luck to Tina and Mike and their happy new life together.

Meet Pam & John

2010-08-09T12:50:00.000-07:00

Pam had found me while searching online for her wedding photographer. I knew as soon as Pam and I finished at our meeting that we had really hit it off, and I hoped to be chosen to photograph her wedding!!! Little did I know the feeling was mutual, Pam had pretty much made up her mind that she wanted to work with me immediately after meeting with me. We decided to do the engagement photos this summer for them to use on their Save the Date cards.

One of Pam and Johns themes at the wedding is Love...so what better place for their engagement photos than at LOVE park in center city Philadelphia. I arrived at their place and we all drove together to the parking garage under the park. We came out at what seemed like the perfect time because there were barely any people around. Which to anyone who has been to Love Park before is not common. There is always tons of people visiting and taking photos there under the sign... The few minutes we spent in front of the sign were just classic candid photographs really showing these two's true love come shining through!

It was another very humid day in the summer of 2010 and we were all perspiring to say the least...So I decided to let this couple cool down a little bit and hop into the fountain for a different scene. This shot really captures their surroundings and also portrays how much fun of a couple John and Pam are together!

Walking across the street we found a pretty fountain next to city hall which made for more cute shots. I really enjoyed working with these two and know that we will have so much fun with their bridal party in their wedding in November of this year! Just as we finished up our shoot and arrived back at the car the sky's opened up and there was a downpour like I have not seen in a while. We took our time getting home on the roads, and then dashed inside from the huge rain droplets to view what lovely images we had just captured before we almost got rained out!

Needless to say Pam and John loved the images and watching me enhance all their favorite photos! Can't wait to take Jilian and her future husband Mike there for round 2 @ Love Park next week!

Meet Baby Ava!

2010-08-03T12:47:00.000-07:00

A few months ago I posted a blog called Photos for Daddy a session I did with beautiful pregnant Hillary and her 3 year old Iliva. Since then Hillary has given birth to baby Ava. I came over to meet the precious newest edition to the family after she was 2 weeks old. Hillary had the whole family in whites and pastel pink outfits which looked perfect. I started out getting some precious photos with Matt and his oldest daughter. The way Matt looks at his girls shows a world full of love for them and it was easy for me to capture that. It was easy for me to capture Dad's love for his girls, because it showed each time he looked at them!

Mom was just finishing up feeding baby Ava upstairs when we decided we would do a few of the baby alone and with big sis up in her bedroom. I went a got my lights from my car and in minutes had a studio set up and we were snapping away getting precious photos of the new sisters together! Ilivia already seems like she is going to be the best big sister. Following the gorgous photos we captured upstairs we move outside on one of the most humid days ever! Temps were nearly at 100 degrees! We made it out side and back inside in 5 minutes or less with numerous priceless stunning shots!

After giving everyone a moment to cool down we proceeded back upstairs to their bedroom where I wanted to capture this new addition to the family in a comfortable setting. I told everyone to snuggle up close and everything fell into place! I am so happy to live so close to this beautiful family and can only hope to be the photographer who can document many cherished memories for them to treasure forever.

Christina's Atlantic City Bachelorette Party

2010-07-20T14:27:00.000-07:00

Christina and her future hubby Mike and I went to high school together and thru facebook have kept in touch. This is how Tina came to think of me to shoot her wedding! Their engagement session which we did in February came out wonderfully. Funny story really quick. We decided to go to Bryn Athen Cathedral on a Sunday. Haha bad idea. As we got closer to the Cathedral and started taking photos, several people told us that we could not take photographs there. So as were being chased off the premises I snappped this really good one. I stop @ nothing.

Anyway the wedding is two weeks away, and for Tina's Bachelorette party she asked me to join her and her 10 friends to the Borgata to stay with them and have a night of fun while capturing all the fun they had in AC.

I had an awesome time with these girls! Thanks so much for including me and hope everyone had a clear vision of the night with me documenting it.

Nicole, Tina's sister hit big on roulette # 7 winning over 1,000 bucks a few hours after we got there. It surly was a long night. They started early @ 4:00 and went well through 2am Evening consisted of dancing the night away at MurMur nightclub.

Katie & Matt's Avalon Engagement Portraits

2010-07-20T12:52:00.000-07:00

Katie and Matt were referred to me through another couple who's wedding I shot that they were at in Sept 2009. They really loved the way the images came out of their friends wedding so they set up a meeting with me early this 2010. They were way ahead of the game to book a photographer since their date is not till July 2011. They had met in Avalon a few years prior through Matt's sister Kelly who Katie was friendly with when down at the shore for the summer. After Kelly told Katie several times I have to introuduce you to one of my brothers, she did. Matt and Katie were together ever since.

We had a few different locations picked out to visit while in Avalon, however after we finished up on the beach Matt had a great idea. He said lets ride bikes! Confused how this was going to work he proceeds to tell me that his sister Kelly would drive the Hummer style golf cart which is street legal in Avalon with me in the backwards facing back seat while he and Katie rode behind us. This idea was my favorite part of the session. Mostly because it was so different than anything I had done before in an engagement session.

As we rode along the roads these two looked like two kids having so much fun messing around on the bikes. As you can see the expressions on their faces are priceless. We did have a destination to our ride.

We ended their session on Matt's boat and took a ride out into the bay. Boy after this session and after I layed on the beach before we started the ride home seemed a little long. But seeing the incredible images we captured made the entire day more than worth while!

Meet Jackie & Jeff.

2010-07-20T12:11:00.000-07:00

I often joke that my job is like a day at the beach. Well in certain cases, it actually is! Jackie & Jeff were referred to me through Jackie's sister Julia. Julia and my brother Ryan played golf together at Monmouth University and I am just so pleased when close to home referrals happen. I met this cute couple at Starbucks one afternoon and had a great meeting discussing my different packages, and showing them the in's and outs of my behind the scenes after you wedding enhancing.

When meeting any bride and groom for the 1st time to discuss how I make sure they remember everything about their special day uniting as one forever! Giving them a sneak peek to see how I make my images look so bright and vibrant reassures any couple that their wedding photos will look beautiful!

Jackie and Jeff choose to have their engagement photos taken on Ocean Grove's beach in NJ. I arrived to Julia Jackie's sisters amazing beach front apartment which had a grand view on her wrap around deck atop the 3rd floor. I spotted where I wanted to take them on the beach where little to no people were around, but then also wanted to venture over a few hundred feet on the boardwalk before going onto the beach.

So happy I did because inside this old breezeway there was a mural which was so unique. I stuck them in front and ta dah we have a striking image with a little tweeking. These two were so fun-loving and candid to work with and you can see they are going to live happily ever after. One of my best beach sessions thus far!

The wind kept Jackie on her toes keeping the hair out from her face however in many of the candid shots the movement of her hair adds something to the images. I was glad Jeff was alright after I told him to stand on that wet rock and then proceeded to slip. Our assistant Julia was such a huge help using the reflector in some shots, and holding our shoes in the rest ha. We couldn't have done it without ya Jul! jk. I can wait till their wedding in October of this year!

Lori & Russ's Special Day

2010-07-14T18:35:00.000-07:00

Lori found me on the internet and we had lost touch for a long time. I reached back out to her to check on the status of her wedding planning. Here they had found a photographer however, had not heard from her in a few months. Needless to say, I told her I grew up going to Supplee Church where she was being married at and I lived down the street. She ended up deciding to book me to photograph her wedding. I was more than thrilled because I still had June 5th available in March. I met Lori and her fiancee at the time Russ at Bryn Athen Cathederal where we had some really great engagement photos, which are posted in a previous blog.

The reception was held at The Manor House at Common Wealth a beautiful location on Horsham Rd. Lori and her husband Russ looked great along with uniting their children together in the same family. I know these two are going to be very happy together. Thank you for having me be apart of your special day.

Zorn's Family Photos

2010-06-15T23:41:00.000-07:00

Michael Zorn who is also an amazing photographer specializing in Weddings took me under his wing last year and brought me along to a few weddings with him to help me get my wedding portfolio started. Michael also is Bruce Springsteen's concert photographer! I met Michael through a website called Care.com which connects families seeking childcare, and individuals who are looking for families who need child care.

I started off watching Emma when she was a few months old. A few months later I was a 2nd shooter for Michael on a as need basis. I loved going with him and watching him work the wedding scene. I look at Michael as a mentor who has helped me so much get to where I am today in the wedding industry.
Now that Emma is 2 years old the Zorn's finally decided to reach out to me and ask if I would take their 1st family portraits. Michael was surely nervous about being on the other side of the camera for once, but I was not worried ever about the incredible images we were going to capture that day. As were walking around looking for a spot near their neighborhood to shoot at, I see a cool looking barn and a nice yard. I see a for sale sign on the lawn, and notice that the house appeared to be empty! So...Thats where we started off with our shoot! Great location to get some great candid shots. Emma was proving to try Mom and Dad's patience with being a 2 year old. But needless to say the images we caught are a priceless expression of the happy family they are!

We made our way down for what seemed like a mile hike to a bridge which really was worth the walk to. Erika and Michael got some great images for them to treasure as some of the best photos they have together yet! All in all I was more than honored to be asked by a fellow photographer, especially my mentor, to photograph him and his family. I stayed over for a great bbq dinner after and got caught up with these two great parents!

Thank you Michael for thinking of me to capture these portraits! This is the smallest way I can show you thanks for all you have done for me in the past! Looking forward to the wedding were shooting together in August!

Many Faces of Tristan

2010-06-15T23:23:00.000-07:00

Tristan is an energetic 5 year old I have been babysitting for going on 2 years now...He not only is handsome and cute. But he sure has a arsenal of expressions which he is ever showing at all times. This sequence I did of him in 15 seconds is a classic example of how you can capture your childs youth in no time at all!

Boys will be boys

2010-06-15T23:17:00.000-07:00

Kevin I also went to high school with contacted me via facebook..(oh what would I do without facebook) He has recently just become a new Dad and finally the time came when he was ready to do some portraits with his son Carter, and his older brother JD and his twin brother Kyle. Mom also came along and hopped in a few shots. We went to Prophecy Park in Ambler, where I tend to shoot alot, because of the neat colors and textures which this location provides.

The boys and mom matched which really unified the photos together. In about a half hour we had over 100 shots to choose our favorites from. I set up my laptop in the back of my car and we all picked out the best of the best. I enhance the images on the spot and send them home with the digital files of their photos for them to print at their leisure.

All portraits sessions need to be light, not pressure, and most importantly fun. As you can see all the boys and mom had a super time being photographed, and now have priceless images to treasure for generations to come!

Photos for Daddy!

2010-06-15T23:05:00.000-07:00

I have a tendency to approach mothers in stores who have adorable children and introduce myself and tell them they must let me photograph their family or children sometime. Most times I do this type of marketing, it always works out in my favor! This is exactly how I met pregnant Hilary and her beautiful daughter Ilivia who is 3 going on 15! A family which I nanny for now I met the exact way, and started to work for them once I photographed their family's 1st portraits which went great.

Hilary and I figured out a date and I came to her home which was around the corner from my house! Mommy and Ilivia were in matching outfits and looked so cute together. As soon as I stepped foot into their house the wallpaper in the dining room just hit me! I loved the design so this is the room where we started off our photo shoot! As we continued to move outside into their pool area/backyard the fun continued when we got a handful of great candid shots of the girls! Even got the dogs in a shot or two as well!

Part 2 of the session took a turn for some real maturity beauty! Hilary slipped into something a little more revealing, and wanted to capture her and her 8mo pregnant belly and beautiful body before giving birth mid July! I was so happy to be able to meet Hilary and her daughter and photograph them for the most important man in both their lives. Happy Fathers Day Matt...Enjoy. I know you will! Good luck to Hilary for the last month of her 2nd pregnancy and to a healthy delivery to another baby girl!

Kelly's Backyard fun!

2010-06-15T22:25:00.000-07:00

Kelly came into contact with me through a friend who I went to High School with who suggested I photograph the photos she wanted to have taken for her boyfriend's birthday. We spoke back and forth via facebook and made all the plans and met on a sunny Thursday afternoon in her beautiful backyard of her home she and Andrew purchased together last year! When I arrived Kelly had just gotten home from getting her hair and makeup done and she looked gorgeous!
We had 3 outfit changes to go through in an hour, and in the end as you can see the results were stunning! Kelly had so much fun while letting her true sides show through in every shot! Our favorite outfit was the Sailor number she purchased a few months or year past and was waiting for the perfect time to wear it. These 50's inspired themed photo session was all Kelly's idea as a different gift this year for her man's special day!

No doubt about it Kelly and Andrew will cherish these photos for years to come. And girls...what better gift which is equally as much for you as it is for him....Give him your sexy side this year!!!

Old York Road Country Club's In House Photographer...ME!!!

2010-06-02T11:04:00.000-07:00

Over a month ago I went to my families country club OYRCC on Tennis Ave. In Maple Glen to discuss helping them update the images on their website! Joe the General Manager of the clubhouse was more than happy I had stopped by to offer helping out. Since that meeting I have gone over to shoot two weddings for them! It's so much fun to get on the golf carts and have the bridal party zipping around on them to the different locations where the photos are taken!

I have since been referred to a couple by Joe who is getting married there in November. I will be covering their wedding hoping some fall colors will still be around! I am so excited to be apart of my parents country club somehow, since I am the black sheep of the family who doesn't golf!

It's a beautiful course as well as venue to hold any special occasions. So consider going to take a visit when you are looking for a spot to hold your event!

Finding Love Again! Chris & Linda's Wedding

2010-06-01T16:29:00.000-07:00

I was so happy to have been referred to Chris and Linda by another future bride of mine. I met with them at their home a few months prior to their wedding to discuss their special day. Before I had left they told me they would love to have me document their day!

These two were lucky enough to have met very quickly after joining e-harmony and the rest was history! They each have a son and a daughter making a beautiful family of 6 after uniting as one! They were married at St. Matthews Episcopal church in Maple Glen Pa on May 22nd 2010. The weather was a little iffy that day, and we did experience a few showers during the ceremony!

All was well once we arrived to Stone Ridge Bed & Breakfast the sun came out and we were able to capture some wonderful photographs on the historic grounds the B&B occupied. All 70 people who attended the beautiful wedding were in awe with how happy Chris & Linda were on that day! Their children who were in their bridal party gave some beautiful speeches about how happy they were that their parents had found each other. Their cake topper was from Chris's parents wedding in the 50's which had sentimental value to Chris and his mother!

Over all this unique venue along with love shared by the Bride and Groom made this day very memorable to me! I cannot wait to capture this families first new family photo together sometime in the near future!

Barbara's Bridal Shower

2010-05-25T22:02:00.000-07:00

Barbara and her finance Josh had wanted me to shoot their wedding in August, however I was already booked for their date by the time they asked me. Luckily, we have been lucky to have been able to still work togerher, and I can see a being their photographer into the future! My friend Jenna is Josh's sister and how this couple heard about me and my work. It was a great opportunity to be asked to attend her bridal shower on May 22nd in the afternoon before I had a wedding at 3 later that day.

Barbara has some wonderful family and friends who threw her a wonderful shower at Borghis Restaurant in Chalfont Pa where the theme was desserts! Each guest made a homemade family dessert to bring to the shower which was going to be rated and prizes awarded to the most tasty. There was also a cute game which was prepared in which questions Josh answered were asked to Barbara and she had to guess his answers. The photo here was the answer to the question "What animal would you describe Barbara as?"

Josh & Barb also have me coming to cover their rehearsal dinner, as well as maternity photos when the time come in the future! I cannot wait to get to know these two better into the future, as well as document their lives unfolding together as they start a family!

Trish is Fabulous @ 40!

2010-05-21T16:44:00.000-07:00

Trish was approaching that big birthday which can let some women feel over the hill. Trish decided to take a different route. She embraced looking as beautiful as she does and wanted to document her beauty! I introduced this idea to Trish many times as I see her often. I watch her 2 wonderful kids 2-3 times a week. She was skeptical at first and then realized, she really wanted to do these for herself!
I came over after the kids were in bed and while her husband was away for the day on a golf trip and set up my studio in her living room. Trish had many outfits and visions which she wanted captured. None the less we got stunning images to capture her true beauty no matter what birthday just passed! Trish travels for work and she was also planning on surprising her husband with some of the photos! Needless to say her husband was speechless and could only say "WOW"

We truly had a fun time during our photo shoot, and when we were all said and done, Trish says " Wow that was a lot of fun!"

Love and Happiness to a T: Courtney & Beth's Engagement Session

2010-05-17T16:01:00.000-07:00

Today I had an engagement session like no other! Beth and Courtney were so candid throughout all their portraits today. Talk about making my job easy these two had it all going on. I know most times when photographing a couple if they have it all together or not. And as you will see throughout out the images they really have it all going on. Pure Happiness!

They met while playing in a Manayunk softball league and choose the city of Manayunk to start off our session. I never realized how colorful of a town it was until I was there in the daylight! All photos taken within two blocks of where we parked. Our session moved on to the city where we climbed the art museum stairs and got some great shots of the city skyline.

Every shot was filled with so much laughter and love. If our getting to know you session was this wonderful I know for a fact their wedding in September in Gettysburg at is going to be incredible! Definitely a session I will never forget!

Beth was searching online for her wedding photographer and came across my website. She fell in love with my work and decided to take a chance and email me to check out my rates. She and Courtney were on a tight budget and almost was not able to afford a photographer. needless to say I was so happy that I was able to document their day for an affordable rate! Contact me if you are in search of an artistic photographer which anyone can fit into their budget! Thanks Beth and Courtney it was awesome to have met you and can't wait for September to get here ASAP!

Maturnity Mothers Day

2010-05-09T17:05:00.000-07:00

It's Mothers Day and I was blessed to share a few hours of it with the Brown Family. With only two months till they welcome Anja thier first little girl into the world, they asked me to come by to document their pregnancy. At first only Mommy was getting any photos. But after I had insisted that the boys and Dad gets in the photos too, it was clear it was a blessing we did add them in. All the images show pure happiness on the boys faces about being big brothers to their little sister in a few short weeks. Mom told me that this was defiantly her hardest pregnancy. We sure did have a great time capturing many candid and mostly timeless images of a mother who can't wait to hold her baby girl in her arms. Thank you for including me in your Mothers Day and I hope I helped make it one to remember!

Calista Family Portraits

2010-05-08T14:04:00.000-07:00

Dan contacted me a few months after I had come into his office and did 30 employee's head shots. This time he wanted me to come and document his wife's pregnancy with their 3 year old daughter Caitlin as a mothers day present! I was more than happy to say I was available. I met them in their high rise condo in The Phoenix building in the Philadelphia where our photo shoot was taking place. Their beautiful home was perfect for photographing. We got started and had more fun for over an hour taking photos in Caitlin's room with her stunning view of the William Penn statue, or upon the roof top with beautiful clouds painted a beautiful backdrop! Ended the session with some incredibly classic images in Love park. I am so happy with what we got together today, I wish Dan and Bridget the best of luck welcoming their second child into the world, as well as with their move in a few months. I hope to be back photographing your family once you welcome you newest edition home!

Riley Learns Photography Fundamentals

2010-05-07T09:58:00.000-07:00

Riley is an awesome 10 year old I watch 2-3 days a week after school. We get to hang out talk and I really get a sense of her as the little sister I never had. Besides Valeria my tica little sister who I lived with for a month while studying abroad in Costa Rica with the ICADS program back in 2006.
Anyway I often bring my camreas along with me where ever it is I am and I let Riley use my smallest Dslr and we chat about the different settings on the camrea. She sure is like a sponge and really picked up great on all I had to share with her about photography.
She even mastered manual focusing with a close up kit on the lens as well, which made her only need to move her head back and forth to find the sweet spot for focusing. If you couldn't guess what we were photographing it is a small piece of tin foil with food coloring and water spots around it. She sure liked seeing how cool her images look through the eye of the lens.

If your child is interested in photography, please don't hesitate to contact me to speak about tutoring your child. I provide the equipment.

My first Jewish Wedding

2010-05-07T09:11:00.000-07:00

So after being apart of more than two dozen wedding celebrations, I get the chance to finally photograph a Jewish ceremony and reception. Thanks to Kate LaRosa with Bella Matramoni wedding and event coordinating for the recommendation to work this this wonderful couple!

Mozel Tov Laurel & Joshua and thank you for choosing me to document you special day. It was also wonderful to meet the brides 4 wonderful sons who made the event extra special.

They tied the knot at the beautiful Har Zion Temple in Penn Valley Pa. After meeting on JDate.com a Jewish Dating site few short months ago. Laurel has since moved to Israel to live with Joshua. At the wedding was 76er Samuel Dalembert who happened to live next door to the bride! At the time I thought he was just an incredibly tall man, however after the fact I find out who he is. Duh Rach. Anyway, the day was great and I loved being in the center of the all the excitement this religion has to offer to a reception. Joshua fell off his chair the first time they lifted him up! He recovered and was right back up holding his new wife's hand in the chair beside him!

Sending love across the Country

2010-05-07T08:39:00.000-07:00

A Beautiful Indian girl contacted me after discovering my website online. She emailed me telling me she wants glamorous photos taken of herself. We set up to meet at The Botanical Gardens in Merion Station. When I arrived and was pleasantly surprised to see how beautiful this park was on April 6th 2010. The trees were in full bloom some petals laying on the bright green grass.
When I met her she was quiet and kept to herself. I asked her what she was planning on doing with the photographs. She told me that her boyfriend was out in California working and they had been apart for 3 months already. And would not be seeing him for a few more months. She brought a bouquet of flowers that he had sent to her that week. We took a short walk and within minutes I knew this session was going to be different than many other glamor shoots of mine.

The powerful gaze I received from Tania in many of her portraits prove to be very moving. While we were in a peaceful place the images take on a different feel. I hope to photograph in this park again in the future if any of my clients live by there...That is the spot to go!

Getting to know Lori & Russ

2010-05-06T18:48:00.000-07:00

Lori, Russ and I had a great getting to know you engagement session in the end of April at Bryn Athen Cathedral. This couple is getting married in the church I grew up in Supplee Presbyterian Church in Ambler. I reached back out to Lori after loosing touch for a few months after she inquired about my services, and luckily ended up working out to have me cover the wedding day!
In between laughing and snapping away frames, I stopped traffic along the bridge on Fetters Mill Rd and got some really spectacular shots! The challenge of getting that perfect shot while 4-6 cars are waiting for you to move out of the way is defiantly a rush. Love thinking outside the box, as well as photographing is new locations is what I look forward to every shoot!

Can't wait for beginning of June when they unite their families as one, and dance the night away.

Caprice Turns 2!

2010-05-06T18:39:00.000-07:00

My cousins cute little girl Caprice took some great photos this year (compared to last year). We were at Prophecy park (my newest photo shoot location) and had fun walking around. All parents usually do some sort of pictures for each of their children's birthday's specially when they are changing so quickly. What's great about booking a session with me is that you pick the location, and from there we have a stress free photo shoot catching some great candid moments!
The key to photographing children is to move quickly and keep the fun level high so they do not even realize that they are having their picture taken. Mom hops in for a few shots and then we call it a day. Nothing is much cooler than going to all my family and friends houses and seeing my photography hanging on their walls!

Two Lovebirds Named Lauren & Shaun!

2010-05-06T18:24:00.001-07:00

My engagement sessions are in full swing now that the winter cold months are behind us. Today was just as hot as yesterday and we worked quickly to get the shots we needed to get out of the heat. Lauren & Shaun were so much fun to photograph due to them being so happy together. I find with photographing couples, I can tell all the time weather or not they are comfortable together and will last or not!
These two defiantly have it going on! As you can see they are incredibly happy to soon start a new life together as husband and wife after their wedding in September! This couple came to me through a great friend of mine Kelley Gorman who I worked with for a number of years at The Picture People in the Montgomery Mall. So excited to shoot this wedding and document their special day uniting as one! Thanks again Lauren & Shaun for choosing me to be there, can't wait till September!

Family Time

2010-05-06T18:16:00.000-07:00

Getting together with the family for updating portraits is so important in documenting your families growth. Not only will the images we capture that day will remain with you for generations to come, but you will also have a fun hour with me making you laugh.
On Saturday in the midst of the heat wave the 1st weekend in May I met with the Tarsavage family to photograph them at Prophecy Park in Ambler Pa. Their little 8mo old son is the cutest thing. Despite the heat we had a great time, and even got to choose their favorite images at the end of the session! Pick a date, a place and leave the rest to me!

Sides of you Portraits!

2010-03-04T11:01:00.000-08:00

Usually around this time of year, when I am sick and tired of the snow, and am so ready for spring to be here... I get the itch to start shooting again. Here is some examples of a few gorgeous girls I have worked with so far.
These type of photos are really a lot of fun to do for no one but yourself. Hey, your not getting any younger. Why not capture yourself in your prime with your very own personal glamor photographer Rachel Beck.
Get all dolled up and see yourself in a whole new way. An inexpensive confidence booster for any aged woman! Contact www.RachelBeckPhotography.com if interested.