Uncle Andy's B-day

When I went to visit my family this weekend, we celebrated Uncle Andy's 30th birthday (gulp!!) Yes, he's 30!! (And I'm just a mere 25 ;-)

Here are some of my fav pics..

Confession: OK. I've been up for many hours today- no editing on these.

Hmmm... I don't know about these chocolate covered strawberries...

Light 'em up grandma!

So is this the part that I tell Santa I've been good this year? Hmmm....

Hey, if you don't want to make a wish, can I? (I've been really good this year!)

I can? Cool...

Another yummy cake made by grandma....

I just LOVE....

my Dyson.

Plain and Simple.

The BIG Apple Rocks!!

So I went into the City to get me some of them "wizards"(and to look at other gadgets)-- my hubby would like to thank Meg and Jake for that one (our bank account is slowly depleting! LOL!!)

Of course I had to bring the Canon with me and just take some shots... there was a slight overcast, a light breeze... I felt SO free! I LOVED IT!

This poor unsuspecting soul (at B & H) didn't realize he'd make my blog!

Neither did he...

Oh how I wish this could be my form of transportation!! LOL!!

Go! Go! Go!!

I just love the signs that make me say-- "yeah.. right"....

And the Lion ROARED in...

It's March and wedding season has officially begun!!

I had the honor of photographing a family friend in New Jersey, along with the assistance from Jake and Travis (who rocked this wedding!!)

I know they say rain is good luck for a wedding.. in this case, this couple has enough luck to last a lifetime!! :-) Nicole and Frank were great... their spirits were high and they looked absolutely terrific. I had the pleasure of being with Nicole throughout the day (getting ready w/hair, makeup and putting on her dress). Jake captured the moments with the guys-- and Travis was at the church waiting for all of us to come charging in!

Yes, the rain poured in... but it made for some really neat photos throughout the day, at the beautiful Skyland Manor in Ringwood, New Jersey. To make the night more adventurous.. the electricity went out. Yep, throughout the whole night! The reception was lit by candlelight. That's it. For the photographers out there, you know that low lighting makes for interesting, photojournalistic photos-- it's one of the most challenging environments we face. Lucky for me, I had Jake and Travis to help capture those moments- and they got some beauties!

I quickly scanned through my photos to post a few... here are just a few of my favorites.. enjoy!!

The room that Nicole had gotten ready in was gorgeous. Beautiful natural lighting. I could capture her dress in many angles!

There is actually a whole series of shots of Nicole coming down the stairs.. this was her about to go into the limo.

This was the lighting we had to work with.. I did not edit this shot at all :-)