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Ryan – Senior Session

August 26, 2008 – 7:59 pm

I recently met up with Ryan to do his Senior Session. He attends Cedar Crest High School and doesn’t really know the Harrisburg area all that well but was gracious enough to let me take him around to a few spots. I rarely get the chance to do a session with a male senior and I worried what we would talk about. But Ryan was so awesome!! We chatted about everything.

Here are some of my favorites:

This one is MY FAVORITE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ryan’s Dad was giving him grief for wearing a pink shirt…

…but Ryan ROCKED IT!

Dressing up for the last couple of shots.

Thanks Ryan. I had a great time!

By Cyndi | Posted in Portraits | Comments (0)

My Family and Paying it Forward

August 23, 2008 – 9:06 am

Here’s a funny fact about my family. We have NEVER had our pictures taken together by another photographer. NEVER. In fact, most of our pictures are either separate shots or include my two daughters and husband but never me as I’m always the one taking the picture. So when I heard about the Pay It Forward program started by John and Dalisa Cooper of AltF Photography, I knew I wanted to be part of it. The program is simple. John started the program by traveling across the country, stopping along the way to have roadside sessions with photographers and their families. His only stipulation was that those photographers pay it forward by photographing another family within 30 days. We were completely honored to have the fabulous Carisa Kozicki of CK Photography do our session last week at Messiah. I’ve borrowed one of the images from her blog to post here but if you’d like to see more of them CLICK HERE.

So now it’s my turn. I’m looking for a photographer’s family to photograph in the next 30 days. Interested?? Send me an email if you are or know of someone who might be. The only payment that I require is that you be prepared to Pay It Forward to another photographer.

By Cyndi | Posted in Personal, Portraits | Comments (0)

Lindsay and Geoff – 08.16.08

August 21, 2008 – 4:45 pm

Our WONDERFUL August weather continues with no complaints from me. On Saturday, Lindsey and I spent the day with Lindsay and Geoff and their families. I knew when I first met with Lindsay and Geoff that their wedding would be a great one and it didn’t disappoint. We started with the normal getting ready shots except we had the rare treat of having a small bridal party. There were just 2 attendants for each of them and it was awesome. (Not that I mind larger bridal parties. ) The girls got ready at the Milestone Inn while the boys got ready at the Harrisburg Hilton. Everyone met up at St. Lawrence on State Street for the ceremony. This was my first time in St. Lawrence and it’s beautiful. I just love all of the old churches in Harrisburg. After the ceremony, we headed out on to State Street (dodging another bridal party in a limo) and Riverfront for some creative portraits. It was then that we got the bad news that the limo was not working. We took a few more portraits before being rescued and arriving at the reception at the Milestone. The tent looked fabulous with all of the details that Lindsay came up with. After introductions, Lindsey and Geoff danced their first dance to a song sung by her sister which made everyone a little teary eyed. After some AMAZING food from Stock’s on 2nd, the reception really got going and the dance floor was PACKED the entire time. I did manage to steal away the happy couple for a sunset shot or two.

Here are just a few of my favorites from the day and click HERE for your slideshow.

I had to include this shot because it seriously makes me laugh every time I see it.

Thanks guys. Hope you are enjoying your honeymoon and Happy Birthday Geoff.

Ceremony: St. Lawrence Cathedral Chapel
Reception: Milestone Inn
Caterer: Stock’s on 2nd
Baker: Dingeldein’s
Florist: Pealer’s
DJ: Mark Hoover

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Krysti and Anthony – 08.15.08

August 21, 2008 – 9:16 am

On Friday night, Lindsey and I had the pleasure of being at Cameron Estate Inn for the ceremony and reception of Krysti and Anthony. Although the weather appeared to be a little questionable, Krysti decided that she was sticking with her plan for a creekside ceremony. I’m sure she’s glad she did because the sun broke through during the ceremony and it was beautiful. The reception was hosted by the incomparable Mike Miller and it was great party.

The lovely bride.

Thanks for having us guys.

Ceremony and Reception: Cameron Estate Inn
Flowers: Blooms by Vickrey
Cake: Bella Manse
DJ: Mike Miller – Mixed Up Productions

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Kade – 8 months

August 20, 2008 – 4:40 pm

I got together last week with Kade for his monthly session. He has become the absolute cutest little boy (not that he wasn’t to begin with). We went completely natural (with the light that is) for this session and I LOVE the results.

There’s always one of these in every session. The “Serious” Kade.

As always, can’t wait until next month.

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Leslie and Matt – Esession

August 19, 2008 – 2:43 pm

Keeping with the theme of engagements, I wanted to post my recent engagement session with the awesome Leslie and Matt. Matt is one of my husband’s B.K. friends (Before Kids) but we didn’t even know he was engaged until he and Leslie showed up for their consultation. Anyhow, we decided to meet at City Island for the session and spent some time walking around, enjoying the awesome August weather. I’m looking forward to their wedding next month. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for continued good weather.