HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY to my 86′ Porsche 944 Turbo! WOW! 25 years!
My Porsche celebrated it’s 25th Birthday on September 25th. I gave it a really good bath (with Luciana spraying me with the hose of course) and aggressive drive on the twisty back roads of the beautiful Brandywine Valley. Fun to drive, amazing adrenaline rush that this car handles so well after 300,00 miles. Original engine, paint and lots of routine and preventative maintenance kept me busy over the years. This car was voted by Car and Driver Magazine as the best handling sports car, 3 years in a row. It is known for superb balance, interior driver ergonomics and handling feel. Working on the 944 series Porsche’s is a passionate hobby for me, I do ALL the work and love the accomplishment of fixing things. This past summer a close friend and I restored a Zermatt Silver 89′ 2.7 Liter 944 for my son, Ryan for his 17th birthday. It was great teaching him to drive a stick shift. Some arguing and frustrations occurred during the learning process but in the end the father son experience was the best! He now is a true fan, he has the bug now. : ) It is very rewarding getting together with him and showing him how to keep it going with many do it yourself maintenance projects.

We photographed Liz & Drew’s wedding a few years ago at the DuPont Country Club. We were super excited when Drew called and we schemed to prepare a gift certificate for Liz’s birthday to document the next chapter in their life. We are looking forward to meeting baby chase in the next couple of weeks for his big camera debut.

Congratulations!

jana & mike

Look who came back for more photos! Johnny must be our most photographed baby. We couldn’t believe how big he has grown.
Happy First Birthday!

mike & Jana

It was a great pleasure working with Julie & Sean and their families. The weather could not have been any better. I have always wanted to return to Princeton and photograph a wedding. The Princeton University Chapel did not disappoint! It was beautiful. The reception was held at the Seward Johnson Center at the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ. The garden was an amazing backdrop for photos. Big thank you goes to Roxanne and to Jackie from Peachtree and Ward for the smooth flow of the night’s events. The beautiful cake was designed and created by one of Julie’s friends. Julie’s brother Dan was her Man of Honor and his speech was one of the best I have ever heard!

Congratulations! Thank You for having us.

Jana

You can view the slide show from this wedding HERE

A nice summer afternoon “getting to know you” shoot with Jessica and Patrick. Longwood gardens in the late afternoon, beautiful backdrop for a very special couple… Jana and I just walked around looking for the best light and precious moments….. Jessica and Patrick will be getting married at the Four Seasons next April. Congratulations on your engagement! We look for to working with you , your family and friends in Philly next spring. Here are a few shots we wanted to share with you…..

mike and jana

Another fun session at the Enchanted Woods at Winterthur Estate.
Adam is a pro at posing – this was his third session with us. We were thrilled to meet his new sister Chaya. What a happy little girl!

mike & jana

A nice relaxed summer outdoor wedding with Heather and Brent at Winterthur-An American Country Estate, located in Greenville DE. We started out with Heather getting ready at the couple’s home in Avondale, PA. We had such a great with mom, Heather, and the wonderful bridesmaids. We captured many nice creative shots on their property, a golden wheat field, which was the perfect setting for the feel that Heather loves. The ceremony took place outdoors by the reflecting pool at Winterthur. It was an awesome experience to witness the special event among the gardens and excited guests. Following the ceremony we had some time set aside to be creative and have fun with Heather and Brent! Brent was even given permission to have his special all black Harley ready for a short ride with his new wife! WOW it was great to have the “guy” get his moment too. Later… the reception outdoors in the same location, lots of accent candles, cool mood lighting accenting the party. It was magical. Thanks to Nicole Bailey, and all the efficient and professional staff for making the day work! We LOVE working with you and shooting at Winterthur! We call it “heaven” for photographers! This was the first evening wedding reception by the reflecting pool! Perfect! The food was beautifully presented by Restaurant Associates, I remember the refreshing lime sorbert. Yummy….. And we cannot forget the memorable wedding cake created by Liz Marden- Gourmet Cakes and Desert Inc. PARTY-PARTY & DANCING under the stars to the sounds of Silver Sound from the one and only Steve Croce. Great job! A very special thank you to Larry and Star the Father and mother of the bride and Randy and Ann the parents of the groom. Thanks for making us feel at “home’ with your family and friends.

Happiness, Love, and Health,

mike and jana

To check out a few additional photos from Heather & Brent’s day click here!

A HOT wedding day (95+ with 90% humidity) with Karen and Christian at the DuPont Country Club. Karen, you and Christian were just so brave to go outside to get pics of the two of you and your families! And what a a great decision that was; we captured some beautiful images from that picturesque setting! We LOVED your spirit and energy on the wedding day! WOW what a fun shoot at The Brantwyn Estate, the beautiful sculptured gardens made for an awesome setting for creative photographs. Thanks to Jenna Shumacher for making the photo shoot at Brantwyn happen. Also the day was carefully planned and organized by Dave McCracken. Thanks Dave for adding your personal touch making Karen and Christian’s day so wonderful! Thanks Darlene and Dale the brides parents and Manuela and Gene the Grooms parents for your kindness and warmth throughout the wedding day! The evening party rocked at the Dupont Country Club to the sounds by Gaetano Bosco of Silver Sound. A very special day for us and an amazing day that Karen and Christian will remember forever!

Our best wishes to the two of you!

mike and jana

To check out more photos from Karen and Christian’s day click here!

An awesome day with Jamie and Joe spent in Red Bank, NJ at the Molly Pitcher Inn . It is located on the scenic Navesink River. Jamie and Joe, a very relaxed couple out to REALLY enjoy their wedding day! We went on a trolly to a local Arboretum/Park that had the coolest trees and landscaped gardens! WOW! The bridal party also enjoying themselves throughout the day. It was GREAT to see Jack, Joe’s dad, as the best man. We had so much fun capturing the spontaneous moments of the day. I wanted to thank Debbie and Ted, the parents of the bride, and Peg and Jack, the parents of the groom, for making us feel so special. Also a special thanks to Shari Courtney and her professional staff for all her help at the Molly Pitcher Inn !

thank you,

mike and Jana

To see more from Jaime & Joe’s day click click here .

A day in historic Philadelphia with Mia and Dave. AWESOME! We started at the the Warwick Hotel where Mia, Mom and Dad spent time with their lovely daughter helping her get ready, staying calm for the big day ahead. Mia and Dave were married at the beautiful St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral in Philadelphia. We spent time taking photos with Mia and Dave and the wedding party at the Waterworks and Broad Street. We all had fun throughout the day, with Mia and Dave enjoying every moment of their special day. The reception was held at The Curtis Center Atrium, food and catering by The Curtis Center Atrium . And the food presentation and decor-WOW! Thank you Joe Volpe and your professional staff for making Mia and Dave’s day! This was an event to remember for a long time. The guests friends and family danced to the sounds of ebe Paris. And lets not forget the surprise visit by the colorful and festive Mummers! The late nite after party, hosted by the infamous Philadelphia mainstay and Jersey Shore DJ/radio personality, Jerry Blavat kept the party going into the wee hours.. We also worked together with Lance & Doug Rivers of Video Coverage. Also a very special thank you to the parents of the bride, Carol and Nino for being so kind to us. We LOVED spending the day with you and your family. Carol you are so much fun!
Jana and I wish Mia and Dave the very best in life, be happy and love each other forever!

If you would like to see more images form their wedding day CLICK HERE
Thanks Again,

mike and jana