A beautiful fall day at Brandywine Battlefield State Park, Chadds Ford, PA with Merideth and Scott. Here are some pics from their pre wedding shoot we did a few weeks back. We all had a great time on a pretty fall day. The colors and leaves were spectacular! Merideth and Scott will be getting married this weekend in Clarksboro, New Jersey and traveling to the Hotel DuPont for their reception. Jana and I are really looking forward to being a part of Merideth and Scott’s special day!
See you two soon,
mike and Jana

The Couple: Ashley Bedwell and Brian Shattuck
Getting Ready: Brides Home, Media, PA
Ceremony: St. Mary Magdalen-Media, PA
Pics of Couple, Bridal Party and Families: Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA
Reception: The Rittenhouse Hotel-Philadelphia, PA
What I remember most about Ashley and Brian’s Wedding Day: Everyone wanted to have fun! And they did, especially at the reception to the sounds of The Philly Horn Band . We did some really nice Photos of the family, the bridal party, and Ashley and Brian in Rittenhouse Square. After we walked around the streets along the square with Ashley and Brian as the sun was setting, nice pics. You two were awesome! A pre-wedding shoot with Ashley and Brian several months before the wedding made them very comfortable in front of the camera on their wedding day. We had some REALLY cute ring bearers and flower girls. Gabe, Logan, Madison and Avery loved being a part of the wedding. Thank you, The families of Ashley and Brian- Curtis and Paula the (mother and father of the bride) thank you for your warm and generous hospitality. Paula and Curtis you have a beautiful daughter inside and out! You must be so proud! Tim Sudall from Video One Productions captured all the moving moments of the day!

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Thanks again for making this a day to remember!

Mike, Laurie and Erin

Kelly and Mike have awesome family and friends. Their fall beach celebration will be remember for a long time. We first met them at Melissa & Tod’s wedding a few years ago. Melissa was Kelly’s maid of honor.
We had a great get to know you session in Chesapeake City with Kelly & Mike’s pup Malibu. You may remember the cute yellow lab puppy from a few months ago.
We started the day at Kelly’s beach house with getting ready photos and some family photos with bay views in the background and headed to the St. Jude the Apostle in Lewes for the ceremony.
Everyone was excited for fun photos on the Lewes beach. My thanks go to Jim (Kelly’s dad) for assisting on the seagull photo. He save the day more then once!
The reception was held at one of our favorite shore locations, the Rehoboth Country Club. I had the “hill” photo in my mind for Kelly and Mike the entire drive to the beach and a little wait for golfers was not going to stop us. Kelly and Mike and their family and friends danced all night. All was captured on tape by Debbie from AOV Productions.
Kelly, Mike and families we loved being part of your big day. Keep enjoying your married life as much as you have been so far!
Click HERE to see more images from Kelly & Mike’s wedding day.

Jana & Brian

The Couple: Anna Borshchezaskaya and Michael Rubin
Getting Ready: Old York Road Temple Beth Am, Abington, PA
Ceremony: Old York Road Temple Beth Am, Abington, PA
Pics of Couple, Bridal Party and Families: The grounds at Abington Friends School-Abington, PA
Reception: Old York Road Temple Beth Am, Abington, PA
What I remember most about Anna and Michael’s Wedding Day: Anna was very excited and nervous too to be marrying Michael..butterflies up till the time they met The first sight was a very special moment, the smile on Anna’s face so warm and loving. Michael was just beside himself when he saw Anna in her wedding dress for the first time! The ceremony was held at Old York Road Temple Beth Am in Abington, PA, under a beautifully flower accented Huppa that was surrounded by beautiful light shining in from above. Rabbi Leib performed the symbolic Jewish ceremony like no other Rabbi can! I also want to thanks Jackie Cheifetz from OYRTBA for her help and hospitality. Friends family and loved ones all were there to witness these special moments between Anna and Michael….
Anna, Michael, the entire wedding party were photographed on the beautiful property at Abington Friends School. The light was just right and the historic feel and groomed property was a bonus for pics. All of the families and friends were just as fun to be around. A very close family with strong values. We had such a great time with the little ones at the Friends School. Thank you, The families of Anna and Michael- Suzanne and Ellis the (mother and father of the bride) thank you for your warm and generous hospitality. Suzanne and Ellis you have a beautiful daughter inside and out! You should be so proud!
Click HERE to see more images from Anna and Michael’s wedding day.
Thanks again for making this a day to remember!

Mike and Jana

Briar and Jaffar opted for a very nontraditional wedding celebration with a small circle of friends. It was a non-wedding wedding as they liked to call it.
The whole event took place at Davio’s in Philadelphia. The theme was Moroccan and Middle Eastern. The colors were amazing. We especially loved the golden place cards decorated with peacock feathers.
Briar and Jaffar wanted to capture some private portraits first, so we walked the streets around Davio’s. I have to admit not so private on a beautiful Saturday afternoon.
The ceremony took place among very few invited guests on the terrace at Davio’s and was officiated by the couple’s very good friend. It was one of the most moving moments I have experienced. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your day.
Briar and Jaffar and their family and friends had an amazing time and we wish them all the best in their life together.

Jana & Brian

You can see the SLIDE SHOW here.

The Couple: Rachel Landes and Blake Rubin
Getting Ready: The Westin Hotel, Philadelphia, PA
Ceremony: The Westin Hotel, Philadelphia, PA
Pics of Couple, Bridal Party and Families: Rittenhouse Square and Philly streets
Reception: The Westin Hotel, Philadelphia, PA
What I remember most about Rachel and Blake’s Wedding Day: Rachel was so so excited to be in her dress and be a beautiful bride, a real princess that day! Rachel, Blake and the entire wedding party walked around Rittenhouse Square and the busy streets to get that “feel” of philly. I dodged some cars and buses but it all worked out All of the families and friends were just as fun to be around. We also had a pre wedding shoot in Society Hill with Rachel and Blake. They were so cute to work with Jana created an amazing sign-in book with the photos we captured that sunny and windy afternoon. A 9×12 custom designed flush book was filled with signatures and special thoughts from Rachel and Blake’s Family and friends. She LOVED it! The Beautiful Westin Hotel in Philadelphia was a great place for the reception, the decor and floral arrangements were so well done by Bob Lamsback of Lamsback Floral Decorators . The look of the room was impressive, the lighting, the flowers, linens etc. And the music provided by Ebe Talent, the band THE LA STARZ WOW! Everyone on their feet and partying, ALL night long. I also want to thank Stewart at The Westin Hotel for taking care of us and most importantly making sure Rachel, Blake and all their family and friends had the best day of their lives!
Rachel and Blake traveled to The Greek Islands for their honeymoon. Thank you Pam and Michael (mother and father of the bride) for your warm and generous hospitality. Pam you are one hell of a wedding planner! GREAT job!. The moving moments were captured by Tim Sudall of Video One Productions Tim, thanks you for a VERY enjoyable day, always a pleasure working with you. You always get those treasured moments on the wedding day.

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Thanks again for maing our day special too!
Mike and Jana

The Couple: Marlena Anttila and David Reding
Getting Ready: Brides house in Wilmington, DE
Ceremony: St. Josephs on the Brandywine, Greenville, DE
Pics of Couple, Bridal Party and Families: iL Greenville CC
Reception: Greenville Country Club
What I remember most about their Wedding Day: Marlena and David you are a couple that enjoyed your wedding day! A loving and caring couple that’s for sure! We had an amazing time getting pics of the two of them and the bridal party/families at Greenville CC, the reception location. Their were some great backdrops of beautifully manicured gardens, fountains, stone walks and iron work on the property. I LOVE shooting at Greenville! Jana, thank you for helping Marlena and David get great photography coverage on their wedding day! WOW! what a beautiful day! We captured some great shots on the hill on the rear of the property, storm clouds forming, GREAT light, it was truly amazing! We just finished before it rained! We were all so lucky. Patricia and Arthur, thank you so much for your generous hospitality and warmth on the wedding day. It was nice to feel like family.
Marlena and David, you two are a very special couple! IN LOVE….. YES! I witnessed that ALL day! Thank you for giving us such fun and a very special day to Photograph. The reception at Greenville was full of Partying and dancing to the sounds of Philly Funk!! Ashley, Marlena’s sister really made everyone laugh(really laugh) and cry with her speech that was truly from the heart. Again a very special thanks to Marlena and David and all their families, the fun bridal party, Linda Gaynor and her efficient and generous staff at Greenville Country Club. Chris Maney from European Gallery provided all the flowers, the colors and arrangements were very well designed and original.

You can see Marlena and David’s wedding day Slide Show.. Just Click HERE

Mike and Jana

A great pre-wedding/get to know the couple shoot with Christa and Scott! Kennett Square was a perfect place to walk around and really get to know Christa and Scott. Scott is a photographer too and really wanted the pictures of themselves to reflect just who they are. FUN! willing to take chances and just be who they are. I love the bright colors of the small town and the rustic feel it has to offer. Christa and Scott will be getting married on May 26, 2010 at the Flanders Hotel in Ocean City, NJ.

see you soon,

mike

The Couple: Kelly Henry and Tom Brophy
Getting Ready: Brides house in Wayne, New Jersey
Ceremony: Annunciation Church, Wayne, NJ
Pics of Couple, Bridal Party and Families: iL Tulipano
Reception: il Tulipano, Cedar Grove, NJ
What I remember most about their Wedding Day: Kelly and Tom you are a couple that had a great time on your wedding day! A great match, that’s for sure! We had an amazing time getting pics of the two of them and the bridal party/families at Tulipano, the reception location. Their were some great backdrops of beautifully manicured gardens and fountains, stone walks and iron work on the property. Jana, thank you for helping Kelly and Tom get great photography coverage on their wedding day! WOW! what a beautiful day! We just finished before it rained! We were all so lucky. Thomas and Theresa, thank you so much for your generous hospitality and warmth on the wedding day. It was nice to feel like family.
Kelly and Tom, you two are a very special couple! IN LOVE and so caring for each other for sure! Thank you for giving us such fun and special day to document. The party at il Tulipano was full of joy and celebration! Erin, Kelly’s sister who is a professional singer with Starlite Orchestras sang the most beautiful song to Kelly and Tom. Her voice is just amazing, so pure and powerful! Again a very special thanks to Kelly, Tom and all their families, the fun bridal party, Gregorio and his efficient and generous staff at il Tulipano.

You can see Kelly and Tom’s wedding day Slide Show.. Just Click HERE

Mike and Jana

We just love working with this family! Kim and Chris were the third couple getting married in the last two years. Kim got ready at her parent’s home in Pike Creek and the ceremony and reception took place at the Brandywine Country Club in Wilmington. Working with Shirly is always a pleasure. It was supposed to rain that day, but the rain held off until after the portraits and ceremony. Thank you everyone involved for making this day a success!

Jana & Brian