Thursday, February 28, 2008

Chio, G-N and Justice 2-28-08


Standing outside of the Mogul Room entrance at the G Lounge. A Private VIP area behind 3 foot thick walls and secured by steel vault doors. Hmmmmm wouldn't you like to see what's behind those doors. My secret for now =) You can't purchase your way into the room, you must be invited. What a really cool place for a photo shoot! So Chio and I and the gang spent a few hours updating their head shots and checking out the ultra swanky decor of the G Lounge. So all you P1's out there make sure you call in to the show and tell them what a sexy bunch they are! Thanks for being such great models =)




Sunday, February 24, 2008

Chris and JoAnn - The E-Session 2-18-08


The weather broke today long enough to spend some time in Old City with Chris and Joann. I know there is snow in the upcoming forecast but aside from the grayish skies and slight crisp smell you would never have guessed. We are shooting their E-Session and the mood is fun and filled with laughter! Chris and JoAnn are so cute together and they make me want to smile every time I hear Joann's infectious laugh. The wedding will be here in just a matter of months and I'm looking forward to the emotions that I'm sure will there for the capturing!








Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Willisanne and Mark- Maternity


Congrats to both Willisanne and Mark who are expecting their first child!!! The little bundle is scheduled to arrive in April and I'm so excited to be a part of this fantastic time for them. I shot the first chapter which was the wedding and now the second chapter is soon to start! We are actually doing a baby story book that will showcase images from the pregnancy , the first days in the hospital and baby's first photo shoot. It's a great way to document and preserve this special time. Time goes by so quickly and it's all too easy to forget monumental things so this will be something they can look at and cherish for years to come. Before you know it you'll blink and the little one will be graduating high school and heading off to start their own chapters...

Here's just a sneak peak at a few from the session.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

In Honor of Love....xoxoxo

Arabic: حُب
Chinese (Simplified): 喜爱
Chinese (Traditional): 喜愛
Czech: láska
Danish: kærlighed
Dutch: liefde
Estonian: armastus
Finnish: rakkaus
French: amour
German: die Liebe
Greek: αγάπη
Hungarian: szeretet
Icelandic: ást
Indonesian: sayang
Italian: amore
Japanese:
Korean: 애정, 호의
Latvian: mīlestība
Lithuanian: meilė, potraukis
Norwegian: kjærlighet
Polish: zamiłowanie, miłość
Portuguese (Brazil): amor
Portuguese (Portugal): amor
Romanian: dragoste
Russian: любовь
Slovak: láska
Slovenian: ljubezen
Spanish: amor
Swedish: kärlek, förtjusning, passion
Turkish: aşk, sevgi, sevda

Or in English the word is LOVE......

Whether you use this word as a noun or a verb it can and does mean many different things to different people. Having worked in the wedding industry for several years I have had the pleasure of experiencing so many emotion filled moments with many, many clients. Every time I shoot an Engagement session or a Wedding or Maternity or Newborn portraits I get to witness multiple levels of this seemingly intangible yet omnipotent feeling, this feeling we all call Love. Sometimes I think that I don't allow myself to express my feelings in everyday life properly. I only say this because I find myself so consumed when I'm shooting and often find myself tearing up or near tears. This usually happens when I hear an incredibly heartfelt toast or when I see the way a father holds his new baby as his eyes become misty while gazing at the miracle that he is holding it completely touches my heart strings. I feel that same suffocating pressure of emotion when I see the strong and gripping hugs from a father to his daughter as his dance with her ends and the realization that there will be another man in her life that becomes her center. The list could go on and on and on....but rather than put everyone into a coma while trying to decifer my ramblings I will get to my point and yes I do have one =)

I just want to express how incredibly fortunate I have been in my life to have been a part of so many special and poignant moments in your lives. I have the best clients in the world! I want to thank all of you for allowing me to be a part of these moments and also for referring people like you who value photography as much as I do.

SO Happy Valentines Day to all you Lovahs out there!!!!!

xoxoxo ~ Cindy

P.S
I'm not the first photographer to do this and I won't be the last but I want to do my part to give a little back so I'm announcing today that I am giving away a Wedding Photography Package. This is the sneak peak as it will be announced soon on a major Philadelphia Radio Station as well as at a Major Bridal Show. Get your entries in now before the on air annoucement!

Email me with the heartfelt story and a picture of a couple in love who can not afford to have quality wedding photography for their wedding. My panel of judges will pick a winner and that couple will get:

Me to shoot their wedding =) +
E-session +
40 page custom designed coffee table book +
Trash the Dress/Post Bridal session +
Feature on my Blog +
High Res DVD of All Wedding and E-Session Images +
A few other surprise goodies

The Rules:
  • 2008 and early 2009 Dates only
  • I must be currently available to shoot that day
  • the wedding must take place in the DE, NJ or PA Area
  • Legitimacy of the story will be validated
  • The couple must have been a victim of a studio closing or just deserving of a break- not having an extravagant wedding or just want to "win" something
  • the story must touch the heartstrings of my judging panel
  • must be willing to be featured on my blog
  • Entries must be received by April 15, 2008
  • send all entries to: Contest@CindyGuessfordPhotography.com
SO EMAIL THE STORY AND PIC OF SOMEONE YOU WANT TO NOMINATE NOW!!! YOU CAN NOMINATE YOURSELF IF YOU FIT THE CRITERIA.

If you know of anyone that this contest will appeal to then forward them this blog entry =) The contest goes on the air at the end of February.

Saturday, February 9, 2008

Jen & Mike E-Session


Although the skies were gray the mood was cheery today! I had the pleasure of spending a few hours in Marlton New Jersey shooting the E-Session of Jen and Mike. They live over 1700 miles from here and were only around for a few days but despite a hectic weekend for them they squeezed in some time to hang out for a few hours and trespass with me, Mike assured me that he knew the property owner ;) We didn't get arrested or shot at so I'm guessing that it must be true. We played the have you ever game... Have you ever shot in the parking lot of a gas station before? Nope, not till today. I can check that off my list now. I'm really excited to shoot their wedding. I can't guarantee that we won't trespass again but I can guarantee that we'll capture some amazing moments and get some gorgeous images!









Monday, February 4, 2008

April and Harvey - The E-Session 2-2-08


An intimate table located in the back of The Capital Grille was where Harvey proposed. April said yes and so began their story... They felt that the very table where their engagement started would be an appropriate place to begin our session. I couldn't have agreed more. After we left the restaurant we spent an hour or so enjoying the unseasonably mild February weather while strolling the streets of Philadelphia. I have to say, no matter how many times I walk these streets I always find something that inspires me. It's easy when you have two fun lovin' people strolling along with you! I love the reactions that strangers and passersby have when they see two people in love and having these moments documented. It's as if the harsh and sterile stares that you sometimes get from people in a hurry passing you by is suddenly replaced with smiles and gleams from the very same eyes that ordinarily would have cast not so inviting glances your way. Could it be that love or the idea of love has a way of changing you and how you view the world? I often wonder about this. Maybe I just need to shoot more E-Sessions in the streets and tip the universe a little towards a time and place where smiles from strangers are no longer creepy but acceptable, welcomed and looked forward to....

Here are a few of my faves from the day.
xoxo - Cindy