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A Steamy Susquehannock engagement Session | Barb + David | 8-12-2021
We laughed and they cuddled their way through their 99 degree summer engagement session and I swear they never broke a sweat! It really was something!
Summer in Marietta | Alexis + Corey’s Engagement Session | July 31, 2021
She’s the best. Corey certainly knows what he has and it’s obvious by the way they move together and look at each other that they are so very much in love.
A Summer Engagement Session in Annapolis, MD | Renee + Curtis | 7-28-2021
This was probably the very first time I completely let my couple take the lead on the shoot locations. I had to. I had no way to see things ahead of time.
A Lititz, PA Engagement | Abbie + Kyle | 7-25-2021
We found secret little spots with not only significance to them as a couple but also with amazing light. I basically shot the entire session bouncing on my tip-toes in excitement.
A Summer The Barn at Stoneybrooke Vow Renewal | Amanda + Michael | 7-23-2021
Over the past 10 years I’ve come to learn that you attract what you put out into this world…especially when it comes to other people.
The Party of a Lifetime at The Barn at Stoneybrooke | Hannah + Justin | 7/10/2021
I could feel the music from Marx Event Group under my feet and in my bones as everyone sang to the music. This was a party of parties.
A Summer Lebanon Valley College Engagement Session | Corine + Josh
Having the place essentially to ourselves we utilized almost the entire campus from pretty places with flowers to cool staircases and buildings that were special to them.
Summer Rain Wedding at The Barn at Stoneybrooke | Kelsey + Craig | 7-1-2021
…They are both the life of the party and ready to help in a moments notice. They always have other’s well-being at heart…
A Summer Wolf’s Hollow County Park Engagement Session | Alicia + Paul | 6-27-2021
After giving Alicia lengthy instruction on a pose we were working on for their session, I joked as I often do to Paul about it being all about the girl. He laughed generously but then later admitted that while everyone says that wedding planning is all about the bride, he actually wants to have a part in the planning process too….It’s his wedding day too! And, I couldn’t agree more.
A Summer Aldie Mansion Wedding | Maura + Zachary | 6/12/2021
To know Maura and Zachary is to know love and acceptance. When Zach walked in the sunroom at Aldie Mansion on his wedding day to find me there taking their detail photos, he not only said hello but greeted me with the biggest smile you could imagine and a huge hug. I thought I was good at welcome hugs but honesty both Zach and his brother Patrick have me beat.
Wind in the Willows Summer Wedding | Jenna + Aaron’s Vow Renewal Celebration | 6-6-2021
Over the past year between Jenna and Aaron’s micro wedding last summer on 6-6-20 at Wind in the Willows and this year’s vow renewal celebration I’ve wondered: What do you do at a vow renewal celebration? AKA: Your original wedding panned was ruined by COVID so you got married anyway but still want to party with your friends at some point.
And the answer is…
A Commencement Story | Manheim Central Class of 2021 | 6-4-2021
The audience quieted after yet another round of applause. It was time for our fearless leader to take the stage, Manheim Central’s superintendent Dr. Aiken. He wasted no time…he never does.
A Rainy Spring Wedding at Historic Acres of Hershey | Christina + Andrew | 5-30-2021
It was the sweetest aisle moment I’ve witnessed to date. Christina and Andrew chose to have a traditional timeline to ensure the vision they had of their wedding ceremony, seeing each other for the first time at the alter, happened…and it was worth it!
A Rainy, Spring Wedding At The Barn at Stoneybrooke | Jennifer + Matthew | 05-29-2021
While I can’t say it was a perfect day….they really wanted to be married outside of course. I can say it was the day of their dreams.
A Pup-Perfect Engagement Session in Marietta, PA | Erica + Jhordan | 05-22-2021
She has these eyes that are hard to put into words. They are stunning and captivating but also kind and inviting at the same time.
May at The Barn at Stoneybrooke: A blue and blush wedding | Caitlin + Steven | 05-23-2021
They chose to read their vows to each other privately outside under the most beautiful wise, old tree. A sweet breeze blew in the heat of the May afternoon sun. It wiped away their tears of joy and gratitude for each other as they pronounced their love and dedication to each other for the rest of their lives.
Spring Blue and Blush Wedding at The Barn at Stoneybrooke | Christina + Jeffrey | 05.15.2021
“There will be a last dance and then a private dance for the couple before the sparkler exit.” I heard this said to me probably 5 times throughout planning and through the evening and it still didn’t sink in that private meant….well, private.
Neutral Toned May Wedding at The Barn at Stoneybrooke | Lindsey + Taylor | 05.01.21
“I have a surprise for Taylor. He’s going to LOVE it!”
Lindsey’s wedding gift to Taylor was a Penny’s Ice Cream cart at the reception. Basically the coolest gift I’ve ever seen.
A Spring Wedding at Harmony Hall | Kathryn + Brian 4.24.21
Their wedding day was beautiful. We started out with some sun to fill us up with energy, then the wispy clouds moved in for first look and bridal party portraits. By their ceremony it was officially cloudy and for good luck, it rain for their bubble send-off at the end of the night.
The perfect day surrounded by their favorite people.
April Blooms at The Barn at Stoneybrooke | Jaclyn + Eric | 4.17.21
It was time for the vows. Michael pulled sheets of paper from his officiant folder and handed them to Jackie and Eric. The intimate gathering of guests settled in to hear what these two incredibly intelligent, individuals had written for each other. They’ve written countless papers…maybe even a dissertation or two….but this was different.