Marisa & Taylan’s wedding at Colonial Dames in Philadelphia was one of my favorites from 2009. Here is a clip of all their proof images in just about 2 minutes. Enjoy!
To see this clip in Full HD click HERE.
Bob’s Surprise 70′th Birthday Party at Maggiano’s
This past Saturday I was asked by my good friend and fellow Philadelphia wedding photographer, Jenn Childress to photograph her grandfather’s surprise 70th birthday party at Maggiano’s in King of Prussia. A few of our favorite wedding pro’s also provided some of their services for Bob’s party. Leslie at Whimsical Welcomes provided the beautiful center pieces for all of the tables. Erin Proud of Proud to Plan created the table numbers, place cards and seating chart while Synergetic Sounds not only provided the soundtrack for the day but they also hooked the party up with an LCD for Jenn to display a sideshow during the party. Finishing off the wedding professionals who helped out with the party, was Cakes by Suzy who created an INCREDIBLE telescope birthday cake! The party was a huge success, Bob was surprised and overwhelmed by the outpouring of love from family and friends. Everyone involved with this celebration put together a really special and wonderful event. It was a pleasure for me to be a part of it and to see such love shared between everyone all afternoon. Happy Birthday Bob!
January 29, 2010 - 2:41 pm - The pictures are fantastic!! I especially like the ones of the back of my head! :-) The day was just great.....perfect in fact. What a wonderful celebration!
January 29, 2010 - 1:21 pm - I had such a wonderful time at the party and feel so lucky to be part of such a special family. It was a treat to connect with family members I see much too rarely. These beautiful photos capture beautifully the joy and warmth of the day. Thank you!
January 29, 2010 - 12:54 pm - Pete: LOVE the pictures. First chance I've had to sit down, relax and look at them closely. I'm sending your link to others now. The one of my niece with her handicapped child is priceless for the joy you captured.
January 28, 2010 - 6:10 pm - Thanks for capturing the day so well! It was definitely a day filled with love and laughter! Thanks again to you and all who made the day possible!
January 26, 2010 - 11:13 am - Thank you, Pete, for these great photos that tell the story so well. It truly was a BIG surprise for me (wish I had not been working so late the night before and could have been better prepared -- had no makeup!). The pictures will have a special place in my home and in my heart. They let me look back and see much that I did not see while in the middle of the celebration. A special thanks to you and to your and Jenn's friends who contributed to the success of the party. Everything was superb! Bob
NYC at Chrismas | Radio City Music Hall & Carnegie Deli
This past Christmas Dawn and I got our parents tickets to the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. So we all went up together a few days after Christmas to see the show, spend some time in Rockefeller Center and eat at Carnegie Deli. The show at Radio City Music Hall was very fun, and quite the spectacle. The crowds in and around Rockefeller Center however….not so much. It was PACKED in Mid-town Manhattan that day. We all had a good afternoon together despiste some crazy crowds. The show was great, the weather was slighlty warm and the cheesecake at Carnegie Deli was Fan-freakin-tastic! Below is a short video of our visit to Carnegie Deli and some photos from the day in NYC.
January 25, 2010 - 6:44 pm - Ha! Well, since they are all family, they really had no choice.
January 25, 2010 - 6:37 pm - Cute video! I am sure everyone appreciated you taping them while they were eating!
Allison & Joe’s Wedding Proof Images….all in just about 2 minutes!
Just for fun, I threw this together this morning. Basically what it is, is all of the proof images from Allison & Joe’s wedding at Pen Ryn Mansion. I just set them to music and tried to show them all in only 2 minutes. Enjoy!
December 28, 2009 - 7:13 pm - Love this -- and I love that song! Great job!
Lyndsay & Mike’s Engagement Photos at Peddler’s Village
Lyndsay and Mike are getting married next December on the 11th. So, we met up at Peddler’s Village for their engagement photos, this December, on the 11th…..exactly one year to the day before their wedding. I think we are all in agreement that we hope the 11th of December, 2010 will not be nearly as cold as it was this year. Yes, I know it’s winter. And yes, I know that winter is cold. But Damn! It was absolutely frigid last week. Lyndsay, Mike and I had to shoot in bursts to get through the afternoon. As in burst of shots outside followed by ducking into the local shops of Peddler’s Village to warm up and then braving the cold again followed by more “shopping” to warm up. In the end we came away with some great cold weather, Christmassy feeling shots. Lyndsay and Mike, you guys were a lot of fun. Happy Holidays. Stay warm!
Thanks again Lyndsay & Mike!
Erica and Tim’s Engagement Photos in New Hope
Erica, Tim and I met up in New Hope the other week for their engagement photo session. We had such a fun time together walking the canal and peaking into some “off limits” locations for quick photos. Erica almost got caught at one of these “off limits” locations and she found no help from Tim and I as we both bolted at the first sign of danger. Yeah, we’re total gentlemen! That led to more laughs, which led to even better photos. These two were definitely not afraid to let loose, laugh and kid around with each other for the camera. Thanks for having me out Erica & Tim. It was a lot of fun. I’m looking forward to the wedding in June!
Our new addition | Frances
Dawn and I have officially become “those weird cat people”. We have adopted another kitty, bringing the total kitty population in our home to 3! This past week, we welcomed little Frances (named after my Mom-Mom who still doesn’t know that she has had a cat named after her) into our home. So far so good. Well, sort of. Pomey, our 18 pound king cat of the house is the most laidback cat in the world (which may be why he weighs 18 pounds) has been very welcoming. His sister Bella is a bit nastier towards little Frances. But, she’ll come aroound soon I’m sure. Bella is always slow to adopt any sort of change. Anyway, now that I have written a paragraph about our cats, I have REALLY cemented my place in the “weird cat people” category! Enjoy these pics of our new kitten.
January 19, 2010 - 10:06 am - LOVE these!
Marissa & Royal | A Portrait Session in Playwicki Park
Just the other week I met up with Marissa & Royal at Playwicki Park, right down the street from my home in Langhorne. Marissa & Royal were married last year. So “technically” this was NOT and engagement session. But we sorta did the same style of shoot since Marissa & Royal never really had an engagement session during their engagement. Playwicki park had a few different locations to shoot. But….we found ourselves spending most of our time on the playground. We did try to get away from it, but there was always another slide or some weird new style of monkey bars to test! In the end we did come away with some very nice portraits of these STILL newlyweds. Happy 1st anniversary Marissa & Royal. I hope you enjoy these!
Tracey & Andy’s New Hope Wedding | Tuscany at the Towpath
Tracey & Andy’s wedding in New Hope was held on one of the most beautiful days of the fall. Early November finally saw the stop of constant rainy weekends and Tracey & Andy were blessed with a sunny, gorgeous day for their wedding celebration. Andy and I have worked together over the past few years at many weddings in the Philadelphia area. He is known in the wedding world as “The Wedding Pastor”….look him up if you are in need of a fantastic officiant for your wedding! Andy really does give a moving and beautiful ceremony!
I started the day off in Pennington, NJ with Tracey, her mom and sister, Jenny. We had a really fun morning together….at least I think so, right girls?
December 19, 2009 - 2:25 pm - Andy performed my son and daughter in laws Ceremony 2 years ago and he did such a beautiful job. Its so nice to see him so happy. They make a stunning couple.
Marisa & Taylan’s Wedding at The Colonial Dames House
Marisa & Taylan’s wedding at The Colonial Dames House in Philadelphia was very special to Dawn and I as Marisa & Taylan are some of our closest friends. I was very honored and excited that they asked me to photograph their wedding. Marisa and Dawn have been best friends for more than a decade. Marisa was a bridesmaid in our wedding last July and Dawn was able to return the favor to Marisa as her lone wedding party attendant AND ring bearer! Taylan’s family came all the way to Philadelphia from Turkey for the celebration. They were able to spend a few days in town with some day trips to New York City mixed in as well. It was a pleasure to meet all of the out of town guests. It was quite a mix of cultures on the wedding day too. There was obviously the American traditions, Marisa’s family being from Italy brought some Italian traditions and of course Taylayn’s family added some Turkish wedding traditions and delicious Turkish Delights. Marisa & Taylan had a beautiful October day to celebrate their wedding. Although I was working, I was able to meet all of their family members, enjoy the reception with my wife (and ring bearer for the day) Dawn as well as my in-law’s, Shirley & Floyd. Thank you for allowing me to document your day Marisa & Taylan. Congratulations. We love you both!
December 5, 2009 - 4:52 pm - pictures are sharp,cannot wait to see more!
November 23, 2009 - 9:59 pm - I LOVE them....they are amazing and I knew they would be. THANK YOU so much! I can't wait to share them with everyone!
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