Alma Mater

Wednesday I got to revisit my old college and help them at their annual picnic.  It makes me think back to when my crew was there.  Great memories but I just can't believe how time has flown so fast.  A lot has changed at the college as well as with the students.  They all gave me some good laughs at the while I was there. Make sure to check them out on Facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/PCAD.EDU

Looming Laundry

My least favorite chore to do around the house is most definitely laundry. I hate it with a passion. I'm not sure if it's merely the thought of it or the looming piles of clean laundry that stare at me waiting to be folded and put away. I think I'd rather scrub floors all day long than have to deal with cleaning clothes. I'm sure this is ridiculous to most people but as I sit and relax, I catch a glimpse of a pile of laundry. I dread tomorrow and my day of clothes catch up...

Good Pain

With the return of nice weather I am more apt to start running outside again when time permits. My body tells me it's been too long since I had a really good workout. I guess sometimes it feels so good to hurt so bad. Atleast I know the running is doing some good! Tonight I may have bitten off more than I can chew. I'm not sure if this frail butt of mine will be able to roll out of bed tomorrow morning.

Buda Family

This past weekend I had a surprise session for Terry's husband for his birthday.  He was such a great sport about it.  He thought everyone had showed up just for his birthday, not for photos!  Happy Birthday! I hope you guys had as much fun as I did.  Here's a quick look at the whole gang.

Happy EASTER

Have a Happy Easter today!!!!!!

Meet Kaeley

On April 10th, Andrea and Jake introduced Kaeley into the world.  This adorable bundle of joy is such a little peanut!  She gave us a little bit of a hard time, but despite her mini outbursts, we got some amazing shots of her and her mommy and daddy. Thanks again guys for letting me document such a HUGE event in your life!

Tag...You're IT

Tonight I experienced Laser Tag.  WOW! I can't believe how much fun I had running around acting like an idiot shooting at kids.  Cheap entertainment makes me smile.  I never knew attending a 10 year birthday party could be so fun.  I recommend trying it, even big kids(adults).

Hands down best quote of the night

"You'd be surprised how much it costs to look this cheap."
-Steven Tyler

Happy Birthday Erica

This past weekend a friend of mine's daughter turned 16 and she had a Hollywood inspired party.  Her mom asked if I could take photos on the red carpet and some quick candids.  Below is a quick shot of the kids at the party acting just like sixteen year olds do...

YMCA Biggest Loser

Please check out the photos from the weight loss fashion show hosted in honor of YMCA LS participants.

http://ymcals.blogspot.com/2011/04/fashion-show.html

Tasty Surprise

The other day someone knocked on my door to deliver a package.  When I opened it up and saw this beauty, I couldn't believe someone had gotten something so cute and different as a sympathy bouquet.  I thought it was unique and fun. Thanks so much Lisa and JJ!

Cheap Entertainment

http://thegeek531.tumblr.com/post/4470817836/bollywoodgaga-seawitchery-i-started-out

90 Countries and Back Again

As you all know, I am still working on my list of things I want to do in life.  Today I had an opportunity arise to cross an item off my list. While I was waiting to shoot, I met an older man seated alone in a back corner of the restaurant quietly enjoying his bottle of wine.  When he stood up to walk to the restroom I realized he used a walker to make his way through the walkway.  He smiled and made conversation with myself and Nicole.  What started out as a cute joke, turned into a great story of how this man had traveled around the world prior to him ending up there, retired and lonely.  Clearly, he had been to amazing places and experienced many memories I can't even dream up, but here he was alone.  The realization of how life plays itself out hit me hard in those few moments we shared discussing his youth.  Here stood a man who had obviously done so much but had no one to share this with.  He told me he travels to this restaurant three times a week to enjoy its staff and escape the Dutch food from his retirement community cafeteria and this saddened me.  At that exact moment I knew I had to surprise this gentleman the same way I had been surprised so many years previously when I went to pay my bill and my waitress told me it had been taken care of.  It was that random act of kindness that made me want to pay it forward, but it wasn't until today that I thought I had found someone that would benefit from it and be truly grateful.  So, I'm sure as he tried to pay his bill well after we were gone, he was pleasantly surprised by two young women and the generosity they shared as a thank you to his wise words about life.  

Just 'cause

Celebrate

Yesterday my wonderful grandmother passed away only an hour after I said my last goodbye.  She was an amazing woman who had already beaten cancer and other life's obstacles, but had decided she was tired of the fight she had endured for so long.  She passed away peacefully and happy with the life she had.  So instead of remaining upset, I've decided to celebrate her and everything she reminds me of.

I celebrate...

...her passion for life.
...her wisdom.
...her resiliency.
...her independence.
...her faith.
...her friendship.
...her strength.
...her happiness.

and HER.

Production on Hold

Due to an unforeseen family emergency, some sessions may take a little more time to edit and produce than normal.  My apologies to everyone that this affects.  Thank you ahead of time for your patience and understanding.

Something Found

Baby Bundle

Monday I made the trip to State College to meet this little guy.  He was amazing the whole time we shot.  Only stopping for one food break, he was so easy to photograph.  I met the whole family and we got some adorable photographs of him and the extended family. 

Sway

This cutie was so patient while her mommy did Jenn's hair the other day, I had to shoot a mini session with her.  Look how adorable she is!

Personal: Mia Testarossa Salon Promo

Sunday my sister and law met me to take some shots for her salon.  They are offering some new things and she wanted to showcase them by having some photos that weren't your run of the mill head shots.  We had a great time at the train station and ended up with some really great photos.  Here is just one to tide everyone over.

Surprise!

On Saturday I took part in a biggest loser style contest finale.  These ladies had after 10 weeks lost massive amounts of weight, so to celebrate this they hosted a fashion show.  Unknown to the people in the audience, the trainer was surprising his wife by renewing their vows.  He also was surprised, that his wife had contacted the preacher as well, and had the same exact surprise.  This is the photo I captured when he realized she was in on her own surprise.

It takes me back...

It's so comforting to get together with an old friend and not skip a beat.  I love picking up where we left off no matter how long we've been apart.  Sometimes it just takes you back to when life's daily grind didn't exist.  Today was a day full of reminiscing old memories and it was just what I needed after a long work week.