Sebastian is one energetic little boy! He certainly keeps his parents on their toes! We had a fun time following this little man’s pace and watching him create his own adventures.
He loves the water fountain at Fitler Square.
See, on the move this kid!!
He loves the swings.
One last one with the pup!
It was fun spending the afternoon with you guys!
Don’t forget to watch the slideshow for more!
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Marlo, where to begin? She is such a vibrant little girl! One of those babies who is also an old soul, you can totally picture what she is going to be like and look like when she is an old lady. Her parents, Heather and Tedford are dear friends of mine and Marlo is the most fabulous mixture of each of them. I’ve been waiting to do this shoot forever, it was my gift to Heather for her baby shower. Now they are expecting baby number two, a boy! Oh my my my, two Heatherfords running around, watch out world!
You see what I mean about that old soul? Yet all baby.
Chilling with her pals from Yo Gabba Gabba. 
Think her parents photographer her much? Nah, haha! Totally a ham for the camera. 
In Heather’s old baby Dress. Like mother like daughter. All “tude”. 
And adorable “tude”.
Love it.
To beat the heat in Philly on a hot summers day, Marlo’s favorite past time is to cool off in the fridge. 
hambone much?
The water table has become her personal water seat.
Ah yea, thats better. 
Drama queen?
Favorite.
hehe.
Can’t forget the browns. Anthony and Mandy.
Yay! So fabulous to see you guys. 
Like you haven’t seen enough already? Check out the slideshow!!
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A good friend of mine, former colleague from Drexel, and also a past bride Dede recently reached out to me for this project. Dede works in the film industry and is involved in post production work, among many other duties. She recently worked on the film Destiny of Lesser Animals in which Yao has been nominated for Best actor in the 2013 African Film Development Awards. Yao hadn’t had professional head shots in years so Dede naturally thought of me. Awe thanks! Its something I haven’t had much experience in honestly, but I know how to take a decent portrait so I thought why not it would be fun. It was so much fun! I didn’t realize how much I needed this slight change of direction. I love photographing my couples, families, babies etc… but it was so refreshing to photograph in a different way. I like to mix it up, I need to mix it up every now and then. Yao was so great, natural and charismatic. He performed a short monologue for us and I got so caught up in it I felt like he was having a direct conversation with me and I had no idea how to respond!! haha!! My assistant Alexa helped out with the lights and Dede was a great art director. Since she knows Yao she helped such a great deal by just talking to him, getting reactions she knew he could provide and was the bridge to make us all feel at home.
This is only a small selection of what we captured the other day. Enjoy!
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I had so much fun with Michelle and Jace. We took pictures around their neighborhood and at their apartment, starting at Standard Tap where they had their first date. We didn’t time things exactly right and the Tap wasn’t open yet so we went over to Johnny Brenda’s for a drink and some photos there since it’s another favorite spot. Plus a cold one on warm day wasn’t a terrible idea. 🙂
After a little tour through the neighborhood we went back to their place to take advantage of the roof deck and to make a little lunch.
Bruce their black lab joined in as well.
Their space is amazing, just wait!!
Fresh Pasta is so so good. Jace is an excellent cook and Michelle is a happy assistant. 🙂
Ugh this space! Such an awesome apartment.
There were a few dirty tricks played. All fun and games right?
Couldn’t resist a little bling in the pasta.
Bruce enjoyed some pasta as well. 
Then things got a little dirty! haha! Flour fight!
Bruce got in on that action too.
So much fun you guys! I can’t wait for October.
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Pete met up with this fun bunch to do a family style engagement shoot in the city. Gretchen and Sean have been together for a long time and married since their first daughter was born, but they never had the wedding, the celebration, the party. At the end of this month they will be having their ceremony at Congress Hall in Cape May. It will be a family event and long awaited party and celebration to remember for sure! Congratulations you guys, the shoot looked like so much fun.
Sibling love
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Its impossible not to have a good time with Sory & Ed. They love to eat, drink and be merry! I think its safe to say that was the theme of our St. Patricks Day engagement shoot!
Enjoy!
I hurt the next day! haha! You guys were a blast. Thank you for a fun filled afternoon. Can’t wait for the wedding.
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Baby Siena was exactly two weeks old for our shoot. She is such a precious little doll. You can tell her parents adore her more than anything else. Congrats you guys! Thank you for having me out.
She loves her daddy.
Enjoy the slideshow for more.
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We had a fabulous day with Kristina & Stephen! They got ready at the new Hotel Monaco and its such an eye catching hotel. I think this might have been their first weekend open….. Anyway before I get ahead of myself here are the other important professionals for the day.
Getting Ready: Hotel Monaco
Flowers: Payne’s Flower Shop
Dress: Jasmine Couture
Make-up: Meredith Lane Make-up Design
Ceremony: Old St. Mary’s Church
Reception Venue: Downtown Club
Piano Player for cocktail: Fran Danis
Lighting: Synergetic Sounds and Lighting
DJ: Synergetic Sounds
Cake: Ann’s Cake Pan
Second Photographer: Pete Malone, its been fantastic shooting so many weddings this year with you! Thank You.
Assistant: Gabi Perez
Starting off with some details
Stephen the distinguished gentile man.
Couldn’t resist another shot of the shoes on the red carpet.
Finishing touches.
Beautiful Kristina.
These two can work the camera I tell ya.
a few more details…
A little touch of Philly.
Oh man. Stephen tried to keep it together watching Kristina come down the aisle. 🙂
Yay! Congratulations!
This little man was way too adorable.
Nice looking bunch.
You guys are so cute. 
A little broad street action.
blowing kisses
The Downtown Club looked fabulous.
They had such a sweet first dance.
Little bling bling.
Kristina’s dance with her father was very touching.
This was a party crew! They boys cracked me up all night. So much fun.
Thank you so much for an amazing day! We had a blast with you guys!
Enjoy your slideshow!!
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One of my most adored families. 🙂 I’ve grown close to these guys, Emily and I had an instant connection when she was engaged and looking for a photographer for her wedding and we’ve had so much fun since then! Last time I saw this little munchkin Laila she was just newborn. I had the privilege of documenting her entrance into this world. Emily had a home birth back in May. It was my second home birth and it was totally different than the first one but equally amazing. 🙂
Laila is now six months and delicious.
The mustache onesie to be like daddy.
You guys are adorable as ever.
Laila’s favorite this is the swing.
hehe. 🙂
We are creating quite the athletic family tradition.
Ups before baby
Ups with baby!
Love you guys!!
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What a gorgeous day we had for Stacey & Ryan’s engagement shoot. I love this time of year! We hit up a few spots starting along Kelly Drive.
A quick stop to change and see the kitty.
Then it was on to some old Philadelphia
You guys are adorable.
Hard to believe they have been together 8 years right?!
Looking forward to seeing you guys next fall! Thank you for a wonderful day.
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