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Diana Senatore 10/26/12 Diana Senatore 10/26/12

Fairmount Park Engagement: Hilary & Shawn

The minute I received Hilary's email, I knew I liked her. There was so much excitement and lots of !!!!!!!! (I have been known for the love of exclamation points myself.) Hilary and Shawn have been dating for ten years, so when they got engaged in September, Hilary couldn't wait to start planning! This couple is one of the most adventurous couples I have ever met- they regularly go hiking and (even cooler) got engaged while geocaching together. We headed to the Wissahickon Trail on a bright Sunday afternoon for some hiking and engagement photos. Hilary and Shawn were ready and willing to do anything to get amazing photographs (a photographer's dream) including going barefoot in a stream, and climbing down something I would never (without crying first, see below please). They are an absolutely adorable couple who will surely spend the rest of their lives making each other happy!

Hilary and Shawn had the great (but scary) idea to climb down... I'm so happy they did, because the next shot turned out to be one of my favorites!

Diana Senatore 10/18/12 Diana Senatore 10/18/12

Family Funday

On a warm October morning, I met up with Casey, Frank, their adorable son, Frankie... oh and their cutie boston terrier. Casey and Frank had celebrated their five-year wedding anniversary (though they have been together for quite some time), and their adorable, blue-eyed son, Frankie, just turned two this summer. We played soccer, went down the slide, gave the doggy treats and just had some good old-fashioned fun! I love watching families interact with each other, it is so precious- and those are the moments I love to capture. Thanks for letting me capture this gorgeous morning of a day in the life of the Conn family!

Diana Senatore 10/13/12 Diana Senatore 10/13/12

Kevin is six months!

I first met Kevin when he was just a newborn back in April. Life at six months is a little different now. Kevin is moving around, holding his bottle, and playing with his best bud- Cooper. Kevin's parents, Heather and Steve, might be the happiest parents I've ever met. We had a chance to sit and chat while we were waiting for Kevin to wake up from a nap and the way they talk about him is so adorable. It was even more adorable when Kevin woke up and I got to see Heather and Steve in full-on parent mode. They are such an adorable, smiley, little family. Here are some shots we got to celebrate Kevin turning six months old. ...and check out Kevin's adorable Halloween costume! Enjoy!

Diana Senatore 10/3/12 Diana Senatore 10/3/12

Honeymoon Problem

I'm sure lots of honeymooners have this problem- We sure did. You are on your honeymoon, you are taking pictures of your spouse, they are taking pictures of you, and of course you get those cute closeups of your faces smushed together...but that's about it... unless you're asking the bartender (which is not my husband's style).

No tripod, no third person to take a picture- What's a gal to do? MAKE a tripod! While I was creating a makeshift tripod, my husband (sneakily) took some pictures of me with his iPad. When I saw them- I couldn't stop laughing.

Here's the step-by-step.

1.) Decide where you want to set up your camera to take an awesome picture with an even more awesome background. 2.) Find tall and sturdy furniture and stack. 3.) Pray that your camera doesn't fall over and set your camera timer.

Disclaimer: No cameras were hurt in the making. Try at your own risk!

Dragging/stacking/inspecting my tripod

The framable picture we took with the tripod!

Another makeshift tripod at our second hotel- and the result!

Diana Senatore 9/26/12 Diana Senatore 9/26/12

Absecon Lighthouse Wedding: Sherri & Mark

It was a warm Sunday afternoon in July when Sherri, Mark, and I relived their wedding day. Sherri and Mark were married at the Absecon Lighthouse, neighboring Atlantic City and five minutes from the beach. Sherri and Mark were married on April 24, 2010 but didn't have a professional photographer to capture their day. It's never too late to to recapture that day. Some people may disagree, but whenever I go back to where I was married, my heart melts and Sherri's melted too! We had a lot of fun at the lighthouse and at the beach. Sherri & Mark ended their night with a trip to the casino in Atlantic City. This was a great night out for these awesome parents of two (handsome) boys! We planned this day for quite some time with the help of some wonderful vendors. A great friend and wonderful stylist, Kristen, did Sherri's hair and makeup. The most gorgeous flowers are from Savannah's Garden (my favorite florist in the world)! Besides being the fabulous bride, Sherri also has a business, Sherri's Hobby Shop, where she makes handmade crafts, she is so talented!Sherri made the invitations, banner, mason jars and decor.

Diana Senatore 9/23/12 Diana Senatore 9/23/12

Holiday Cards

Hey Styled Pink Clients! It's not too early to start ordering your holiday cards. After all- it is cold out, I'm wearing a scarf and sweater, and am drinking any hot beverage I can get my hands on! If your are interested shoot me an email. I provide ALL holiday cards AT COST (not a penny of profit for me).. in exchange to put my branding on it very small ;) Here's an adorable sample.

Diana Senatore 9/20/12 Diana Senatore 9/20/12

Honeymoon in Costa Rica

This summer was by far one of the most memorable. One reason being our two-year-in-the-making... honeymoon. Only two short years later, we had a destination in mind and enough money to get there ;) We booked this trip based on the recommendations of friends and the hotel based on all of the fabulous reviews from TripAdvisor. Our journey started at the Newark Airport leading us to the Liberia Airport in Costa Rica. After a THREE AND A HALF HOUR drive- we arrived at the base of the Arenal Volcano at the Arenal Nayara Hotel, Spa & Gardens. Just a total of eight and a half hours of traveling, no big deal. It was worth every moment! I will never stay at another hotel that will live up to this one. The staff was amazing and the atmosphere was more than I could have imagined. We went during the rainy season, so it was cloudy most days and in the middle at night it would downpour so loud you would wake up and maybe be a little scared...or just me. After nearly a week by the volcano, we visited the gulf of Papagayo for a couple of days. There were amazing sunsets and gorgeous flora. Costa Rica holds a special place in my heart and I cannot wait to go back one day <3