Wedding Preview – Tricia and Ben

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Ah, Tricia and Ben.  An amazing couple that I have been so honored to work with.  From the moment you meet them, you feel like their friends.  But, even more special is that I felt like family during their wedding.  Tricia is an amazing woman who is the kindest and sweetest woman – she loves her family and loves her new husband – and that love was so apparent during her wedding day.  There were many moments throughout the day where Tricia got emotional just because she was so excited to marry the man of her dreams!  So many touching moments from beginning to end and my heart is so full of love when I think about this wonderful couple.

Here are just a few preview photos from their day on Saturday – it was perfect from beginning to end!  I can’t wait to really get into their photos to look at the magic that was their wedding.  Thank you Tricia and Ben for letting us be a part of your day!

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This was their “boy band pose” – it was all their idea!

I was told that if I put this photo on my website that I would make a million dollars.  I’ll let you boys know when the money starts rolling in!fun guys wedding pose

Tricia’s mom was present throughout the day.  Tricia wore her mother’s veil, which has survived 30 years!  pittsburgh wedding photographer

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Boudoir – The Sweater

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Ah, the sweater.  Clients can often overlook the use of very simple items in their boudoir photo shoot.  I sometimes find that these types of items can give a relaxed and sexy appeal to the photos.  With the fabulous styling and posing, a simple little sweater can be made into a sexy lingerie item – who knew?!?  Well, I did.  haha.

When thinking about outfits for your boudoir session, keep in mind items like this.  Modest pieces can work really well for shy girls too – if you start with this kind of outfit, it relaxes you…then BAM!  You’re ready to go with some super sexy lingerie.  Other modest pieces to use for your session – leg warmers.  I’m not talking about the 1980s Jane Fonda leg warmers but some modern chunky leg warmers or knee highs – they would go perfectly with a sweater like this.

Enjoy some blog appropriate photos featuring a recent client with an awesome sweater!

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The next photo is probably my favorite from her session.  When I pulled it down over her shoulder, I yelled, “Oh, hello there, Flashdance!”  Another 1980s reference in this blog post!boudoir photography pittsburgh, boudoir photography sewickley, boudoir photography beaver county, boudoir photographer beaver county, boudoir photographer pittsburgh

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Zack’s Senior Photo Shoot

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Welcome to Zack’s senior photo shoot blog post.  What a fine young gentleman and there was no shortage of laughs and smiles during his session. I am so happy that Zack’s mom, Clara, found me and I feel honored to have captured this amazing man’s personality in his senior photos.  Everything for his shoot came together perfectly!

Here are just a few photos from his session.

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The next photo is my favorite from his session.  I love his smile, enthusiasm and personality but when I asked for “no smile” this is what I got.  I just love that I can feel so much to who he is in this photo.  What a fine young gentleman, and I was the lucky one to be chosen as his photographer.
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Ok so funny thing.  Zack attends Montour High School  and plays football and wrestles.  (Umm..have you seen his muscles?!?!)  Well, when he brought out his jacket for a few photos, I said, “Why didn’t you just wear your wrestling leotard?”  He looked at me with the most shocked expression and said, “Did you really just call what I wear a leotard?”  I was then schooled on the fact that it’s called a singlet.  Singlet, leotard – same thing! hahaha.  We laughed so hard!!!  I love the connection I have with these kids!
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All those muscles pop up when he crosses his arm!

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Zack’s personality is one of a kind and I LOVED being able to capture that in his photos.  He laughs, smiles, raises his eyebrows…love all his funny looks.  But, the one thing I cherished most about him was that every time I had him look at his mother he smiled at her.  What love and affection he has for his mother and that was so touching to see!
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Best of luck to you, Zack!  Your future looks amazingly bright!  🙂

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Jodi & Jon’s Wedding

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Jodi and Jon!  We <3 you!  Their wedding at The Fez was an absolute blast!

Here is a small collection of photos from their wedding day.

I loved this photo of everyone helping Jodi get dressed!  It’s so perfect!

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AMAZING wedding party!  They were all so fabulous.  Most of those lovely ladies I’ve known since high school! (side note – how old am I?!?!)214229231A248
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Jodi’s veil!  Jodi’s VEIL!!!  JODI’S VEIL!!!!!!!!  It was the best veil I’ve come across!295

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Next photo by Tony.  Wow!  He even impressed me with this shot.  His photos hardly ever make the blog post! 🙂  I guess he’s good to have around ….. sometimes! 🙂298If you follow us, you know that we have tons of fun and laughs with our couples.  We always give them a minute to “shake it out” and since it was hot as heck out I gave them a minute to cool off.  I love capturing these little moments of our couples just being themselves!  Jodi and Jon are always smiling, always laughing, and it’s so great to see that come thru in the photos.  Plus, I love putting this in the blog post.299309312

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Jon is a fabulous uncle to his nephew and niece.  They adore him just as much as he adores them.  Watching them interact throughout the day was one of the highlights of their wedding!330

First dance!

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A little reception fun.  We often overlook reception photos, but they are an important AND FUN part of the day!  Jon and Jodi’s mom were enjoying dancing together!  629

And finally some detail photos from their day!
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Congrats Jodi and Jon!  Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your day – we wish you a lifetime of love and happiness!

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Makeup:  The Brush

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Boudoir Tips – How to Make You Comfortable During Your Boudoir Session

Today’s boudoir photo shoot planning tip is about getting you to relax!  Everyone is nervous prior to their boudoir session.  I hear it all the time – “I’m nervous but so excited.”  Well, that feeling is perfectly normal, but in my experience, I’ve seen those nerves disappear pretty quickly.  Here are some ways I try to make people comfortable during their shoot and ease those nerves!

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Hair & Makeup

It all begins with your first step of sitting in the hair and makeup chair!  I don’t know about you, but I love having someone do my hair and makeup – it’s so relaxing!  This is just the first step in easing those nerves.

I will sit there with you when hair & makeup begins so that we can chat even more in order to get to know each other better.  I love getting to know my clients and openly welcome them into my life.

Champagne

Yum!  Doesn’t alcohol sometimes help?  Sure.  As you sit down, champagne is offered for you to enjoy while you are getting glamourous.  Of course, I limit the number of drinks because we don’t want red skin and droopy eyes from too much alcohol! 🙂

Music

Well, my playlist is killer!  Ask any of my clients!  We get a real good laugh at the music on my playlist, and your favorites are incorporated into the list!  Yup, in your questionnaire for your session, you will list your favorite type of music, song and artists so that I can put songs you love in the queue.  I’ve been known to have dance breaks when certain songs come on! 🙂 FUN!

Laughs

I love to laugh.  I love to make others laugh.  And, during our sessions there is no shortage of laughs.  I crack jokes, I make fun of myself and I lighten the mood.  I know how uncomfortable it can be wearing next to nothing getting your photos taken, so it’s my goal to make you laugh!

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Oh yes, I will demonstrate some of the poses for your enjoyment (see above – laughs).  I promise you that I may look ridiculous doing it (with my over the top “sexy” face)  but you will be absolutely stunning!  Sometimes as a photographer I’m more visual and I see a pose in my head – it’s easier to show you than verbalize the explanation!  Here’s a plus for you – if it doesn’t work, you’ll never see it!  You only see photos in which you look absolutely amazing!

Show it

Finally, you’ll see a few photos after I take them so you can see how amazing the photos look!  I love to see that reaction from ladies when they see a few photos.  That’s the final phase of relaxing for your shoot!

My Winning Personality

Well, I saw that with a little bit of self deprecation – haha – but I do think that my personality immediately gets people to relax, and I’ve been told that by countless clients!  I LOVE sharing this experience with my clients so knowing that just being my fun-loving self gets them to feel comfortable!

What else would make you comfortable during your photo shoot?  Leave your comments below.

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