S o, Mandy's session started with overcast skies, met up with a downpour and then ended with heavy drizzle. Needless to say, we were faced with the option to either end it and postpone the second half for a later date (which supply in Lake Placid is limited- NOT to mention asking her to spend another 2 hours in the car to get back there was a bit much) OR... we take it inside. Unfortunately, there aren't tons of locations in Lake Placid that warmly allow photography indoors, so our options were limited. But, we made it work, and honestly, the indoor ones might be my favorite ones of all (lots of natural light helps!). Mandy was a great sport through it all, and I honestly had so much fun with her and her mom. So, without further ado, happy viewing, friends!!
down at the beach on Mirror Lake in Lake Placid (not confusing at all) |
| I generally ask people what their favorite color/s is/are before their shoot so that I can TRY to find that color somewhere for them... Mandy listed every color... well, maybe she left out orange? or green? i don't know... but she listed at least 6. anyway... here is a red door for you! |
| even in the rain, she laughs! |
| inside... regal, i think. |
| oh wait, kinda like the laughing shot, too. |
| and a few outside again (in the drizzle- she is standing on wet and slick rocks, as am I, in this one!). |
| stunning! Thanks so much for being flexible, Mandy! |
O h, Adirondacks... how I have missed you so! This week has been INSANE!!! And, I think that is kind of putting it lightly. The weather has been all over the place (but mostly chilly and wet), which makes planning outdoor sessions that much more fun, but I survived... and not only survived. I loved it! (well, not the rescheduling part) The Adirondacks are full of people I just love to work for, and the Blacksmith family (though new clients) are not an exception. I knew it would be a wild shoot with 4 under the age of 6 (the youngest 2 being 14 mo old twins), and for that reason, I was pumped. I love kids. I love that I get to work and play with kids in my job. And, these kids are just beautiful! I couldn't get over it, really. It was a blast, and I hope you all have fun watching the preview... Happy viewing, friends!
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| how beautiful is baby Anabelle? seriously. |
| And, then, there is big sis Isabella. I love her. |
| I think they liked me... or was it just the scooters? ;-) |
| babies that don't love being thrown in the air worry me. i think they are supposed to love it, right? ;-) Well, he clearly does! |
| sweet girl with PAINTED fingernails! brave mom for trying that one! |
| see what I mean? how can you not love Isabella?! |
| they are such happy kids. you MUST be doing something right! |
| love this one... a lot. Dad and Lazarus watching the clouds and finding shapes. |
| and, of course, how it all began... ;-) |
| Thanks so much, guys! I had such a great time, and I hope to keep up with you in the future! |
Bethany & Jason - Engaged! |
B ethany & Jason are getting married THIS October 30 in Sylvania, Ohio (near Toledo), and I get the distinct honor of being flown in from Philadelphia to photograph it... as if having them drive 12 hours each way to have their engagement session in Lake Placid (one of their favorite places) wasn't enough of an honor! :-) I first met Bethany five years ago (almost exactly) at our dear friends' wedding. She was a bridesmaid, and Chris was the best man (of course, she and Chris go back before I was even a name on Chris' lips). Anyway, I couldn't be more excited about their upcoming wedding. As an art teacher, I know Bethany has excellent taste and a great eye for design. I am sure that is will be stunning. But, for now... the engagement portraits! Happy viewing, friends! |
| two words Jason loves to hear "Ubu Ale" |
| it has been raining for almost 36 hours straight. we lucked out! |
| i love couples that can make each other laugh. |
| so, we got a lil hungry and stopped for a sandwich (no we didn't, but would've been a good story, right?) |
| Bethany spotted this door... she said she loved it. I guess so; her shirt matches it PERFECTLY! |
| they wanted a few even more casual pics in a more natural setting, so we went from downtown to John Brown Farm. Love how crystal clear the pond is. |
| Bethany, you are going to be a beautiful bride! |
| Thanks again for driving all this way, and then... TREATING me to dinner! You guys are great! |
Sara & Matt - Lake Placid Wedding |
S ara and Matt were married on Saturday at a private camp in Lake Placid, New York. It wasn't the clearest day (as Friday had been), but it was perfect in every way still. Since it is kind of crazy planning a wedding on a private estate, they hired the fabulous Mim Frantz to make their wedding day seamless (not to mention beautiful!). I think I could do an entire post on just detail shots, but since weddings are more about the people than the things, I won't (but someday look for some inspiration boards from all of my weddings, as I realize future brides like to see what people have done). ;-) Anyhow... I think I have looked forward to this day for years. Sara emailed me LONG before she was engaged just to let me know she was keeping up with my blog and would someday use me for her wedding. And, while I get emails like that every now and then, I often don't think one can be serious about that until they have plans in motion... but Sara was dead serious. And her emails made me laugh and smile, and I just PRAYED it would work out someday... and, fortunately, it did! Once I met Sara and Matt in person for their their engagement session in Durham, I just knew that I would be smiling and laughing their entire wedding day... and I wasn't wrong. It was a great day! Happy viewing, friends! |
| how stunning is Sara? geesh! |
| I almost never get to the groom early enough to catch him shaving. I was kind of excited actually. I mean, it only takes a groom five minutes to get ready, right? So, another minute here. ;-) |
| Sara & Matt chose to see each other before the ceremony to get some of their portraits out of the way. This moment is so PRICELESS. So much so that I couldn't stand to change a thing about it (straight out of camera). How cute are they?! |
| Matt was a little teary... I got a lil teary, too. |
| Kris at Trillium Florist in Tupper Lake did an AHHHmazing job! |
| walking down the path to the aisle... love! |
| one-two-skip a few... married! |
| this might be my favorite... what a beautiful bride and groom in a beautiful setting! |
| I could photograph Sara all day every day. :-) |
| No, wait, this might be my fave. Love the beetle... love the lights... love the barn... love the couple! |
| sure, i get nervous sometimes when i shoot ring shots in spots where they can fall, but I just HAD to do this! |
| the barn looked AWESOME! Mim and Sara and everyone else involved did an amazing job making a rustic barn look so nice! |
| love the vintage-inspired cake. |
| Okay, not only is this a fun image of Sara & Matt, but Sara's grandparents are in the background! |
| Love Father/Daughter dances... |
| Sara & Matt set up a do-your-own "photobooth" with a digital camera on a tripod and lots of props. super cute! |
| Second time I got teary in the day... watching Sara's grandparents dance. If I am half this happy in 40-50 years, I will be a blessed woman! |
| and sparklers to close! CONGRATS!!! |
Sarah & Dan - Lake Placid Club Wedding |
S arah and Daniel were married on Chapel Island on Upper Saranac Lake on Friday. It was an absolutely PERFECT Adirondack August day... no chance of rain... no humidity and a high of 70. Couldn't ask for a better day! Some of you may remember their engagement session on one of the coldest days of the year... When I first saw Sarah on Friday, she almost took my breath away. She looked so stunning (and a bit less bulky without a down coat! haha!). Congrats to the newlyweds! I had such a great time. Happy viewing, friends!
out of modesty, Sarah wanted to get dressed in her room, but occasionally I glanced over so as not to miss anything important... love this one I caught of her mom with her dress. |
| see what I mean? stunning! |
| Dan was pretty excited to marry Sarah! |
| this poor lil guy was BEAT before it even started. ;-) |
| there were so many cute cute kids at this wedding... I probably took hundreds of just kids. |
| Chapel Island... Island Chapel (depends who you ask what it is called) |
| love they have similar expressions. |
| like i said... perfect day! |
| Sarah's rings were also breathtaking. |
| i love white lights at a wedding. also, love her hair piece she found on Etsy |
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