This snowy Winter wedding was an intimate celebration of two amazing people. The snow covered grounds at The Settlers Inn was the perfect backdrop for their portraits.
Featured Wedding - Jorge & Candy - Willow Tree Grove, Orefield, PA
Jorge & Candy have been together longer than many married couples. They are best friends, and absolutely amazing together. Documenting their wedding day was an absolute honor. Their wedding day was filled with personal details, from their custom cake made by one of their best friends to including their little girl in their vows, it was the perfect day. The staff at Willow Tree Grove made sure that the day went off without a hitch. Wishing them a lifetime of happiness!
Happy Anniversary! Bethlehem, PA Winter Wedding
John & Sam are celebrating their first anniversary today. What a beautiful day it was! Their wedding held at the Hanover Grande Ballroom in Bethlehem, PA had all the elements of a perfect Winter wedding! Congratulations you two, it was such a joy to be a part of your day!
Keeping Your Baby Warm During Winter Nights
With the upcoming winter season, temperatures are going to drop here in the Lehigh Valley. We always want to make sure our little ones are comfortable and they are at a safe temperature - whether hot or cold. As new moms/dads, we want to keep baby warm, but we have to be careful that baby is comfortable. I love working with so many wonderful parents and get the opportunity to discuss this exact subject.
Here are some tips for keeping your baby warm during the colder nights
Purchase some warm, cozy fitted flannel sheets for the crib. This will be super helpful so you won’t have to layer the little one with clothing - the sheets will be nice and warm already. Layering your baby can make them get too hot even though it is cold, which will cause them to wake up during the night.
A huge plus is the footed onesie pajamas for babies. They are not only warm but super easy to dress.
A sleep sack is good for babies under 10 months old. This will keep them warm and is an alternative to swaddling. If you are swaddling your little one - during the colder months you can just put them in a onesie underneath or just socks, to keep them warm and comfortable.
To see if your baby is too warm - do a skin check. Place your hand on the nape of their neck - you should feel a coolness. Shouldn’t feel cold and shouldn’t feel moisture or sweat. It is best to remove any extra layers at night for the baby so they do not overheat. If they feel too cold - add another lightweight layer.
These tips aren’t just great for when baby is sleeping, but when you may think about venturing out with your newborn. We always want you and baby to be comfortable when coming to the studio for your photo shoot, a good comfortable nights sleep is key to have them prepared for the big day!
B Family Sneak Peek - Easton, PA
V Family Sneak Peek - Newborn In Studio Session
V Family Sneak Peek - Newborn In Studio Session
P Family Sneak Peek - Downtown Bethlehem
L Family Sneak Peek - Downtown Bethlehem
F Family Sneak Peek - November 3, 2017
M Family - October 29, 2017 in Downtown Bethlehem
M Family - October 29, 2017 in Downtown Bethlehem
3 Tips When Hiring a Wedding Photographer
I am honored when I have couples that come to me wanting my wedding photography services. It’s one of the most joyful times of a couple’s life and I take the job very seriously and know that they put their trust in me to document this monumental day for them and their entire families.
I wanted to share a few tips that I believe to be the most important when one is looking to hire a professional wedding photographer. You may not be getting married but maybe you know someone that is and you can share these with them.
- Know your budget. Prior to soliciting a wedding photographer is very important to determine the priority of your photos in the entire scheme of your wedding budget. Knowing what you can spend is important not only for you to stick to that budget, but it helps the photographer guide you into a package where you’re getting the things you need at the budget you have. All professional photographers should be able to spell out with the monies you have what those monies will provide to you, including files, art etc. Once the budget and package are agreed upon this should be outlined in your contract with the photographer that will need to be signed and agreed upon.
- Do your research. Doing research for your perfect wedding photographer is something every bride and groom should do. You want to be sure that the wedding photographer can give you what you want. From creativity of the shots to the look and feel to the overall final products they are giving you. The internet is a great place to start. Read reviews and look at the photographer’s body of work. It will tell you all you need to know. Asking friends and family members who they used and hear their experience is another useful tool.
- Create a shot list. The internet gives us a look into weddings from all over the world and allows us to see what others are doing and there will be shots and ideas that speak to you and your partner. Having a list of the specific shots you want to capture on the day of your wedding will help the photographer plan and will keep your expectations at the top of their list to fulfill. Knowing who is who is very important! A list of the important people that are musts to photograph or to be apart of certain shots will help you get everything you want.
I hope this information will give you a good start on hiring the wedding photographer that is the best fit for you. Just ask yourself what you want your photos to remind you of fifty years from now.
Marybeth & Tom Engagement @ The Lodge at Mountain Springs Lake Resort - Sneak Peek -
Eric and Susan Wedding Sneak Peek / October 15, 2017
Eric and Susan Wedding / October 15, 2017
Josiah and Meri Wedding / October 14, 2017 / Sneak Peek
Josiah and Meri Wedding : October 14, 2017