Heather + David

4.26.08
Lancaster, PA

Shot an AMAZING wedding this weekend in Pennsylvania. I am convinced that there are no two people who better deserve each other. What an amazing couple.

I couldn't resist!

The sweetest moment in the ceremony

Marathon Monday

**UPDATE**

Many people have been asking me why I did this run, (knowing me, and my inability to run any kind of distance) and the ONLY reason I would have ever done such a stupid thing is because of my dear friend, Dianne. Dianne planned on running a marathon this spring, and I stupidly said I would train with her! Then came winter... UGH! It was a cold, long winter, but well worth the effort because I was able to spend those horrid runs with her. Dianne worked SO hard, and definitely would have qualified for Boston had she not injured her knee just before the marathon. So in answer to your questions, I did this race for Dianne. Had it not been for her, I NEVER EVER would have been able to run 26.2 miles! So thank you, my sweet friend. Thank you for pushing me. You will run again, and I will be there with you cheering you on!

It is finished!!

It has been a long, cold winter of training, but it was all worth yesterday when I crossed the finish line in Boston!

As many of you know, the Ohio marathon didn't work out so well due to injuries, so I decided just to go for it in Boston yesterday. This marathon meant so much because I have grown up here and have always envied those who can endure such a race. What a feeling to say I FINISHED BOSTON!!!!

Now back to normal life! NO more running for a while :)

Here is a picture of us at the finish line - can you tell which two got the most attention ;) Adi and Carolyn, I cannot express my gratitude for jumping in with me. The two of you are ROCK STARS, and I am forever grateful to you both!

OFF TO OHIO

I am leaving in the morning for Ohio to run the marathon!! Looking forward to the predicted 30 degree snowy wheather.

At least it's what I'm used to.

Pray for no injuries!

Been photographing tons of children this week, and am excited to share them with you. Here's a small glimpse of what is to come.

Sophia.

Candice + Howard

Location: Wheatleigh Hotel, Lenox, MA
Florist: Winston Flowers
Dress: Vera Wang

My new favorite ring shot! Finger puppets make everything look good.

By far the most amazing chuppa I have ever seen. I want to live under it.

Cutest flowergirls!!

Watch out boys, these girls know what they want!

RUNNING... a marathon?

There was an article in the New York Times today about experiencing a runner's high, and it caught my eye because I have been training for a marathon this winter. No, not Boston, I am actually running in the Toledo, Ohio marathon in TWO WEEKS!!!

It has been quite the challenging winter of training!! After never having run more than 7 miles (once in my life!), my friend Dianne and I committed to running this April! There have been MANY moments of wanting to do anything BUT run, but overall it has been a great experience, and I am actually looking forward to running TWENTY SIX MILES!! I'll let you know how it goes.

For now, check out the article below to gain a sense of what I have been feeling the past few months. WISH ME LUCK!!


THE runner’s high: Every athlete has heard of it, most seem to believe in it and many say they have experienced it. But for years scientists have reserved judgment because no rigorous test confirmed its existence.
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"Nothing quite compares to how I feel when I finish a run: everything becomes possible, I feel great exuberance and joy, and completely and totally energized. "

Jennifer, Halifax Nova Scotia

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Yes, some people reported that they felt so good when they exercised that it was as if they had taken mood-altering drugs. But was that feeling real or just a delusion? And even if it was real, what was the feeling supposed to be, and what caused it?

Some who said they had experienced a runner’s high said it was uncommon. They might feel relaxed or at peace after exercising, but only occasionally did they feel euphoric. Was the calmness itself a runner’s high?

Often, those who said they experienced an intense euphoria reported that it came after an endurance event...

*to read more you can go to: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/27/health/nutrition/
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Off season shooting

Ashley (www.aodell.com) came over yesterday to brush up on some lighting techniques, and used Sean and I as models.

Here are just a few of her awesome creations:

It looks like an ad for our couch! This girl is gooooooooood. Get her while you can, she is booking up FAST this year :)

Babysitting FUN!

Last weekend Sean and I babysat for our friends. Jake, Tyler, and Emma were the most fun children to be around - FULL of energy and just all around childtastic!

Here are a few images from our weekend:

ah.... bath time.

remember saturday morning cartoons?

this was a big day for jake because saturday was the debut of the new spiderman cartoon.

we all had to dress up in honor of the new show.

i challenge you to find a child sweeter than this little one.

AH, the beauty of seeing images as they should be seen!

My new sample album arrived yesterday, and it is FABULOUS!! These albums are simply the most elegant and luxurious way to tell the beautiful story of your wedding day. I love what this bride has to say about her album:

"You just have to be the WORLDS GREATEST PHOTOGRAPHER. Thank god you
are like this b/c it just would have taken me forever to figure out
how to choose...we just loved ALL of the images so much...it is simply
perfect at telling our story..."

"This is on my mind constantly, but you know how I am...it has to be
perfect if i do it, so I put it off. You are so great at keeping
everything going, and staying in touch with your brides...such a
wonderful qaulity because it help us keep our wedding day fresh in our
minds. Have you been getting referalls from me?? Every bride I meet I
send to you."

You Zig, She Zags, I Zug!

I know, I know, I have yet to post any images from my new, amazing camera. But I have a really good excuse - it's winter, and I have been sick for the past week!! I had some gross flu like thing, which turned into vertigo! YUCK. I'm better now, and will be shooting very soon!

While I was cooped up in my house all week, I had the rare opportunity to read during the day, and while reading one of Sean's Wired magazines, I was completely captivated by the new Mini Cooper ad. Sean and I own a Mini, and are always so excited when we see or receive anything from them, because EVERYTHING they do is so cool and fun!! So now Mini has released a new, larger version of their adorable car, and with it, more fun commercials, and marketing materials to draw us in.

Within Wired magazine was a cute little MINI booklet entitled Zig Zag Zug - which are the three versions of the Mini. Reading this little booklet made me realize that what they are saying, is EXACTLY what I have been trying to put into words with my own business.

Some quotes from the booklet:

"We live in a world of mass-produced sameness. Originality has fallen prey to predictability. The status quo has finally become the status quo. And even the copies have been copied... Which is why some of us Zug."

"Zug is about moving confidently in our own direction, with no apologies."

And my favorite:

"It looks odd. It runs on irregular. It is the brown sheep of the family. It may not be right for you. Then again, you may not be right for it."

In this business, there are MANY MANY photographers just here in Boston that all share a similar goal - to capture the essence of a couple's wedding day in a concrete way that brings them a lifetime of beautiful memories.

But within this business come many different trends, philosophies, and standards, that can confuse our clients and make it difficult for them to find exactly what they want in a photographer.

I have been thinking about the direction of my business for 2008, and the above quotes say it all. My goal this year is to really get to know my couples, explore who they are as individuals as well as who they are in their relationship. I want to draw out their unique quirks, personalities that only their partner has the chance to get to know.

I want each and every shoot to be different - unique to only their personality, thus moving beyond predictability and status quo. It may look odd to some, it may seem somewhat irregular to an outsider, but that is what will make it right to you.

SHE'S HERE!!!

Well, the day has finally come. The good Lord has blessed me with a beautiful brand new NIKON D3!!!

This long awaited, MUCH anticipated new model PROMISES to surpass ANY OTHER camera of it's time. I am SO excited to shoot with it and see the results of shooting at 6400 iso in AVAILABLE light and NO noise!!!!

*I will post pictures from this new little goddess just as soon as her batteries are finished charging*

YAY!

Becky and Sasha

This weekend I had the opportunity to photograph this FABULOUS couple who's upcoming wedding promises be an absolute blast!