Cooper River Maternity Session: Lauren

Gorgeous Lauren, is expecting her first baby in less than a month. Lauren, her boyfriend, Tony, and I met up at Cooper River one evening to get some maternity shots. She was so cooperative and willing to get great shots- a photographer's dream. Sit down, stand up, lay down- Lauren, thank you so much! Tony was such a gentleman, helping her up, making sure she was okay- totally adorable couple! Lauren is absolutely stunning and I can't wait to see her little cutie!

Long Beach Island Family Shoot

It was a Thursday evening, as I drove into LBI with my music up and my windows down. It was so relaxing. I pulled up to a gorgeous house on the beach- and I didn't want to leave. Last time I saw Breezy and her husband, Jon, their cutie daughter, Katelyn, was just born. Since then, Katelyn has grown up so much- walking, smiling, and just being adorable in general. We did a little family shoot, before we called out the rest of the family for a couple of fun beach shots. This had to be one of the most fun family shoots ever! Thanks for all the laughs :)

Senior Shoot: Chelsie

It was a Sunday in August when I met with Chelsie in Monroeville, NJ to take photographs for the start of her senior year in high school. Chelsie has gorgeous blue eyes and the sweetest personality to match. She was up for anything including standing in a lake, climbing over dead trees, and standing on railroad tracks. Best of luck in finishing up high school, the world is your oyster! P.S. Don't you wish this was popular when we graduated high school?! I just have an awful picture of myself in a macaroni and cheese yellow cap and gown... AND to make matters worse- they did not have good hair straighteners back then.

Cooper River Engagement: Trish & Karl

I remember where I was when I got the call- It was a Sunday in July around dinner time and I was driving to a beach session in Atlantic City when my best friend, Trish, called. She said that she and Karl were engaged... and the tears started. Trish and Karl were introduced to each other by matchmaker (and my other best friend) Krystal in the summer of 2010. It was right before my wedding and I remember Trish (my co-maid of honor) asking if she could bring Karl to the wedding. I said yes, of course! I knew he was a good guy! See the picture of them below (courtesy of a guest) at my wedding.

Throughout the next two years I would get to know Karl better. I couldn't believe how perfect he was for Trish. He possessed so many of the same qualities that Trish did! He was a planner. He was family oriented. He had a great sense of humor. It was so obvious that they were destined to be together. So that brings me back to the phone call in July- when you know that two people are supposed to be together and then you hear that they are getting married- the tears start!

Congrats to a truly amazing couple. I cannot wait for the wedding! <3

Engaged: Adam & Tracey Part 2

You may have seen Tracey and Adam here already on the blog. They wanted an engagement session in the winter AND in the summer. I love it! We started at Adam's family's marina. Adam's Uncle Fred, let us use his Mustang as a prop. You should know Adam loves, loves, loves cars (not as much as he loves Tracey, though!) So having the car in the shoot, was sooo Adam. Then we hit the beach, and ended (most importantly) at The Sprinkle Shack. There was no passing up Rocky Road ice cream in a sugar cone after I watched Tracey and Adam enjoy some! We had such a great time and I can't wait to celebrate Tracey and Adam next fall!

Holden is one!

You aren't ready for this cuteness. You may think you are, but you really aren't! On a sunny Sunday, I met up with the modelesque Kervick family to celebrate Holden's first birthday. Brittany (mom) is an avid runner, and found the Wenonah railroad station one day during a run. What a perfect place to shoot! Dad (Brett) had the pleasure of helping Holden find and put his dinosaur shoes back on his feet (about a million times). Did I mention there was a cupcake?? Yes, there is a cupcake! You can guess what happens! It was perfection! Get ready to "ooh' and "aah" at the pictures below. P.S. Is this family not the cutest?! I love them!

Cherry Hill Wedding: Allena & James

It was a hot Friday in August when Allena & James exchanged vows in their beautiful home surrounded by their closest family and friends.   Not only was this wedding so sweet because Allena and James are adorable together, but because it symbolized the joining of two awesome families- Allena and her three gorgeous daughters and handsome son, and James and his handsome son. Allena and James did a first look in their backyard and exchanged vows in their living room. I love the thought of creating such amazing memories like marrying your best friend, in your house. I would never move! After they were married on Friday, Allena, James and their five kids left for Jamaica. Hope you had a great time!