Phil - 10.6.08

"I hate getting my pictures taken!" he declared the minute I walked in the front door of his house. Yet, I knew it would be one of the most fun-filled male senior portrait session ever. And sure enough...I was right! Phil and his family live on a beautiful farm and he wanted his senior pics taken there. I've known Phil ever since I started dating Eric. His family went to the same church we did and I always remember Phil being full of energy and fearful of nothing. Not much has changed. Phil is now studying culinary arts and hopes to be a cook. He loves books and his VW. He had so many good ideas for different poses and even showed me a shot he saw on the internet that he wanted to try with his car. (Hope I did ok with that one, Phil). He is such a life giver and you can't help but smile when he's around. Phil, you have such a passion for relationships and I'm certain that being in the food industry you will meet and serve lots of people. Maybe you can cook up a meal for Eric and I sometime...we'd be glad to be your guinea pigs :)

Todd Family - 10.5.08

Mr. & Mrs. Todd were celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary and wanted to get a family picture of their 18-member family while everyone was in PA. Their one daughter and her family live 4 hours away in Virginia and were making a day trip for this special occasion. The 10 grand kids were enjoying the park and throwing some football with their dads and uncles. It's always fun to watch extended families who are close-knit.

Fall Fun

Here are a few eclectic pictures that I found in our point and shoot camera from the past several weeks. We are enjoying the wonderful, cooler fall weather we've been having here in Lancaster and are excited to go pumpkin picking with our friends, Derek & Abby and their little girl, Kailea this weekend. We both have kids named "Kai"...so fun!


Grandpa took us to a Barnstormer's game on his birthday. I made it until the 5th inning and then Mommy and Grandma took me home so I could sleep better in my crib.


First swing ride...squeals of joy could be heard through the park!



Story time with Daddy...


Helping to blow out birthday candles...


Malakai helped Daddy open his birthday presents for the first time. He was more excited with the tissue paper than anything else.





I love chewing on Grandma's toy basket.


Daddy digging potatoes in Grandpa and Grandma Landis' garden. Their dog, Truman is helping (you can see him in the background).

Rohrer Family - 10.4.08

I did family portraits for the Rohrer's last fall and it's always fun to have repeat clients. Like I said in the previous post, I grew up less than a mile from these guys and never really got to know them until I became a photographer. Rosie makes and designs incredible cakes for all occasions. So all of you brides looking for wedding cakes, go check out her work at www.rosiescreativecakes.com. I have sat and talked with her about how she juggles being a mom and business woman. I respect and value her wisdom as I am beginning a family of my own. The farm they live on was Dwight's parents and there are so many great places for portraits. They even have a big grape vineyard that we were having some fun in. Thanks for a great night, guys. And Ryan, our chicken BBQ was incredible!

Ryan - 10.4.08

Eric turned 29 on Friday so Malakai and I had fun thinking of creative ways to celebrate Daddy's birthday. We made brownies to share with his co-workers, and took him a balloon. My parents went to a bed and breakfast in West Virginia for the weekend so we were house sitting (and dog sitting) for them. It was fun to have a house out in the country for a few days. Ryan and his family live less than a mile from mom and dad's and I was scheduled to do his senior pictures on Saturday afternoon along with family pictures. It was a beautiful night for portraits on their farm. Ryan is a senior at Hempfield High School and plays soccer. I remember him as a little tyke. Growing up we went to the same church and were neighbors...now he's much taller than me and heading to college next year. Kind of makes me feel old. Here's a few favorites from our session.