Stephanie and Todd - The E-session 8-15-08

The pleasant sound of her laughter wafted through the late afternoon air. It came so effortlessly and it was so genuine that I found myself chuckling as well. I caught glimpses of Todd's shy smile erupting into a broad grin as Stephanie flirted with him while we shot. The look in his eyes told the endearing story of how well they got along and their ever so accommodating demeanor showed me that they were not just thoughtful towards each other but most people as well. I like when couples can have a little or a lot of fun during the session. When you can let loose a little and enjoy the moment you have the opportunity to catch those glimpses yourselves. It only takes a moment to make a memory and I'm glad that we were able to have some fun today and capture these lasting memories. When your wedding day comes, Stephanie and Tony, I know we'll be chasing and catching many, many more!

Laura and Craig - The E-session 6-29-08

Strolling around today with Laura and Craig shooting their E-Session proves to be a very entertaining experience. We would walk a bit, pop into some deserted alleyway and boom all of a sudden people would appear. It was the craziest thing ever. Everywhere we went cars and people would suddenly come out of nowhere and watch us shoot, them kiss, walk in shots etc.... We were like magnets =) Laura and Craig are so down to earth and sweet that you can't help but like them. For the record, I disagree wholeheartedly with Craigs opinion of being completelely not photogenic. Quite the contrary, today both of your smiles, love and your laughter inspire me and you look gorgeous together!

Voting begins on July 21st!!!!!

That's right! One of you nominated me and now I have the opportunity to be voted as one of the Philadelphia areas "Best" businesses. Not only am I flattered but I am so thankful that I have amazing clients!!!! So starting on the 21st and running for 8 weeks people will have the opportunity to vote for their faves in tons of categories. I will be posting the link on where you can go online to vote. SO I'm counting on you all to vote for me =)

Thanks so much for all of your continued support. I truly love being able to do the work I'm doing and can't express my gratitude enough!

~xoxoxo
Cindy

The Wedding of Kim and Erion 6-28-08

I love when things just fall in place. It's like okay, cue lovely window light...Good, Good. Next cue Beautiful bride and lovely room light...Good, Good. Now cue wind and rain to go away and clouds to diffuse the sun for the ceremony...Good, Good. The entire day was brilliantly executed, every detail that Kim and Erion planned out looked just perfect. Friends and family have traveled from as far as Albania to be a part of their day. The joy and love was so apparent amongst all who attended. Kim was radiant and Eri so handsome, together they really made a stunning couple. The way that Eri looked at Kim when the vows were spoken says it all... Today is filled with happiness and celebration and tomorrow will bring the begining of your future together as a new family. I wish you both much love and also a tinge of jealousy as you spend the next few weeks in Thailand!

Kendall - The baby Session 6-23-08

Ahhh, little baby toes and hands, they have to be the cutest things in the world next to puppies. Today my first session of the morning is with Kendall. She is a few weeks old and it's her first session. I photographed her big sis Quinn 2 years ago as an infant. So much excitement today and although we thought that Kendall did not particularly like being a model today she did share with me a few precious smiles! Quinn took a break from playing with the bubbles to share in a few tender moments with her new baby sister. I love the feel of the image of Quinn holding Kendall's hand while looking out the door. I feel that it's the serenity of a mere moment that impacts your memory. Thank you girls for the moments you share today. I hope as you look back when you are older they will invoke the sense of sisterhood that you share.

Dina and John - The E-session 6-22-08

There seemed to be a whole lot of cross-checking going on today as the match up between the Rangers and the Flyers heated up! I'm thinking that they both won ;) Today Dina and John came down from New York to Dina's old stomping grounds here in Philly. I'm so glad that they did because we had such a great shoot. The chemistry that they share is so obvious to anyone within a bazillion miles of them. I just loved the natural way that they interact. I could look away for just a moment and miss a loving gesture or cute smile. Lucky for me there was no rationing of these tender moments. Thank you both for sharing with me your trust and beautiful relationship!

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Eddee & Tim ~ The E-session 5-27-08

The reason I offer E-sessions is because I firmly believe that discovering the connection between two people and being able to capture it is something that is intrinsically necessary when trying to depict their story and for the client to be able to see themselves through my caring and thoughtful eyes. I've thought so much about this in the past few months... How the relationship between photographer and client changes so much so from the initial consult to the wedding day. I'd like to think that I am an intuitive person but more than that I really do look closely at the emotions and body language of my clients in relation to each other as well as with me. Today I was happily greeted with such a warm and genuine smile from Eddee. I could sense already that both her and Tim were ready to place themselves in my hands and that alone makes the session so much easier.

Those of you that know me know that I really don't like my picture taken. So when you allow me to capture you at your most vulnerable I feel a responsibility to create a positive experience. We all have our limits and I prefer to never have to do a "portrait" style session if I ever have to. By that I mean the kind of session where you just look here and cheese because it's easy to look and stand awkwardly while smiling our hollywood smiles but it's difficult to just let loose and have the real you captured instead. I realize that this attitude puts me in a category that I may not be the photographer for everyone but conversely the ones I am for I will work a bazillion times harder because as much as it is for you it is for me that I shoot. So my point... Late night ramblings are my forte but there is a point... Eddee and Tim, I love the connection you two share in the way Eddee smiles so effortlessly while Tim holds you close. I appreciate your willingness to run around the city at my direction and mostly I thank you both so much for sharing with me your trust and your beautiful relationship!

Jessica and Tom - The E-Session 5/25/08

I love when I have the opportunity to shoot in locations other than those that I do more regularly. Today Jessica and Tom have suggested that we stroll around the trails just off of Kelly and Lincoln Drive. I'm sure I must've looked like a freak to passers by as I take in my surroundings scouring the area for cool little nooks to shoot in. I really enjoyed myself and it's always a pleasure when a couple as sweet as these two are your subject matter. We sat in the dirt, climbed rocks, braved a few wooded areas, walked across the river, played on fallen tree trunks and even witnessed a little road rage... All in a days work I say! I'm glad there were no injuries =) Here are just a few of my faves.