I’m really a lucky girl. My clients are so awesome and rock, plus style, they have style.  I love Whitney and Chris, yes maybe they’ve also suckered my love by introducing me to their black lab Trey (hey, it works!). Trey is one cool dude. Getting him to sit for 5 seconds and chill…well…that’s another story. He’s a lab, I can’t expect him to chill! I tried to remind myself their e-session wasn’t just about Trey it was about his owners too. I tried…! Here’s our afternoon hangout at Longs Park.

Enjoy! Krisha

Next up my first of two favorite shots from their session:

Trey has a superman dog tag and I think I found out why. Crazy boy is fast flying through the air. Just livin the dog life.

Chris makes Whitney laugh a lot. I love that kind of love.

This one’s for Tanya…see Chris, it looks cool right?!

Next up second favorite. VERY close for first favorite. Love rocking the sun flare.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Kelly warned me of their very active little boy named Sylas. We decided on the fantastic Musser Park in downtown Lancaster (one of my favorites) and I braced myself for this over active almost one year old.  I envisioned this crazy, super active, little boy…but then shyness took over and I worked my magic to warm up Sylas. It didn’t take very long at all for him to start laughing, running and smiling with his parents. This blog was really hard to be picky and only show my top favorites. There were so many fun and silly moments captured and I had tons of fun getting to know Kelly, Carson and Sylas.

Slovak’s I hope you enjoy and I hear it’s Sylas’s first birthday today! Happy Birthday sweet Sylas. Here’s my gift to you. Cheers!!

Even though it was raining last Friday, seriously when hasn’t it been raining? This didn’t put a damper on Suzie and Sean’s day. I found out a fun fact; every big event in Suzie’s life, the weather is horrible. Her mom was really glad Suzie picked an all inside location for her wedding. Fearing her track record, the Yorktowne was perfect! I love the historic environment and we had fun running all over the hotel looking for cool places to shoot.  Big shout out to having my favorite flower image of the year, coolest cake topper yet and huge shout out to the awesome staff at Yorktowne! You helped ease the day with your coordination. Another shout out to Matt Cleveland, Occasions DJ’s. Matt is great to work with and will help you with all your DJ needs. Pure quality!

Here’s Suzie and Sean’s sneak peek post. I wish you two the very best!

The girls were peaking through the keyhole watching Suzie put on her dress. Super cute!

Baby Leo’s first professional photo session went really well. This little guy was full of laughs, kicks and Leo talk. It really was a good day for his session. Little Leo is four months going on five and without further ado…..Leo’s sneak peak!

I’m not quite sure what I should call this shoot. Jesse and Kristin were married in marital bliss on a fantastic Saturday in August. Our last meeting before their wedding we realized we never photographed their engagement session! This happens, life happens and in between their wedding planning and house purchasing, e-session was pushed aside. We decided we’ll have their session in the fall. When I met Kristin the day of her wedding at her awesome getting ready, secret location spot, I knew we had to come back there with Jesse.

So here is their non engagement/ not day after session/ maybe Story the Dress session? You decide.

I was very honored, humbled and happy to be photographing Matt and Jessica’s wedding on Saturday. In a weird twist they weren’t my clients until three days before their wedding. An absolute first for me! Luckily I was able to rearrange my schedule and photograph their wedding. Matt and Jess were panicking. Their original photographer went MIA. All contact numbers were disconnected, the studio gone, no physical business, lost their retainer and their photographer….vanished?  For the sake of karma I’ll keep the unethical photographer nameless. I have heard of them but I do not know them. I do not agree with this type of service and do not agree with taking advantage of people. I was raised with values and could never do what has been done.

My heart was breaking for my new found clients and I am very happy to be able to step in and help. Thanks to Dayna at Riverdale Manor I was able to help. I’ve met two wonderful families and grown closer to them in just a short couple of days then I have with couples I’ve booked years ago. It just happens like that. I think when you are thrown into an..an un traditional, un ethical, un ordinary situation you all become closer!

My main goal for their wedding (just like with all of my clients) was to relieve their fears and let them know their photography will be the easiest part of their wedding day. Well accomplished! The Springers and D’onofrio’s welcomed me with open arms. I met Matt the day of the wedding! Seriously a first for me.  The love, humor and huge smiles were enough for me and the love was pouring out everywhere. Yeah, no rain!!

Everyone was fantastic and a wonderful help. Thank you Jessica, Kelly, Jessica and Kelly (Bride and bridal party, easiest names ever!)

Jess and Matt I hope you’re enjoying Aruba and getting to relax.

My best, Krisha

Think I got maybe one serious bridal party shot. Which was totally fine with me because I just let their humor shine. Best Grooms men picture of the year coming up. Stay class boys.

I’m going to keep this post writing section short and sweet. There are tons of images and I’d like to get right to them but first a little bit about Nicole and Lee. Nicole aka Pipi (yes, she always had pigtails) and I have been friends since we were 15..16…she’s a Lancaster Catholic girl and I’m a CV girl. Most of my super, close, tight friends came from other school districts. I think it’s pretty cool. We all had like, five different families. We could always find free food! Anyways, I spit to Pittsburgh for college, Nicole Philadelphia. We’ve kept in touch over the years, visited each other at the opposite sides of the state. Then four years ago Pip decided to move to Richmond, Va. I thought it was pretty cool of her, very brave to up and move. She had some friends already down there and she could transfer with work, she’s a H&M girl! (Where’s my discount by the way?)

Fast forward to a couple of months ago when I see “Pipi cell” calling me. I thought sweet it’s been awhile since I talked to Pip. “Hey Krisha, what are you doing September 26th?”,   “Ummm, nothing I don’t think” , ” Want to shoot my wedding? It’s in Richmond, VA”, “Heck ya!”

Nicole’s dress was custom designed for her by her co-maid of honor, Hannah Taylor. Hannah created Nicole’s dress out of linen! Hannah also made the outfits for the bridesmaids. Check out her work, she’s pretty awesome.

My love to you Pipi!

Oh wait, I should mention Nicole’s friend hand made all of their necklaces and bracelets. Here’s Jenny showing off her personalized jewelry. Nice!

It’s amazing how quickly newborns change, grow and discover. Carson has really grown since his  newborn session. He’s gained some baby fat and strength! He did really well during his three month session, belly ache and all. Carson’s latest body part discovery is his tongue. Super cute! His tongue is in full stick out mood but I managed to get a couple of shots of him laughing and cooing. I’m really looking forward to his five month session and praying for snow for his shoot. How much fun?!

While processing Carson’s blog post I played around with my newly updated Totally Rad Actions and Dirty Pictures. Super fun! I feel like it brings some excitement and life to my processing pains, lol. I love my Mac but some days I really miss getting my hands dirty literally with processing chemicals. I feel a dark room in my future…..

This past Sunday evening had the best light! I’m so happy I got to experience this with Melissa and Neal. I’m really looking forward to their February 2010 wedding. I’ve known Mr. Neal Rice since Jr. High school. Want to know a secret? Neal and I are two hours older than each other. Don’t quote me but I think Neal is older… This means he hits 30 before I do next year but that’s not what we’re talking about here! (sorry had to rub it in!!) So these two April 21st babies hit the streets with the lovely Melissa.

There are people and connections in your life that you hold dear to your heart. Neal is one of them. When he called me to tell me he was engaged I had a semi big sister moment inside. I believe the words inside my head were “alright, let me meet this girl.” We set up our consult and as we talked I knew instantly that she was perfect for him. They both have huge hearts, huge smiles and huge laughs. Most importantly they are going to make some BEAUTIFUL babies!!

I wish you two the best and am so grateful to be part of your day. All my love!!

Conversation while taking this image; Me “guys, ok face me, straight on, how about some not so smiley, serious look”.  Neal “Miss you’re smiling aren’t you”.  Melissa “Oh, ya, I am. It’s so hard not to”. Neal “Melissa”! Crack me up!

Neal wanted to do the Dirty Dancing lift. The timing of this shot is ironic considering we lost Patrick Swayze on Monday. So to you Mr. Swayze here’s our tribute….the best we could…..

And after that lift, this reminds me the most of Baby and Johnny.

Ceci and I hit the town for her senior session. Ceci allowed me to have full creative freedom, which is truly appreciated. I had a couple of spots in our neighborhood I want to scope out and use. Worked really well!

Ceci has headed into her senior year at Lancaster Catholic High School. It’s an exciting time for her as her future is bright and wide open…ahh…miss those days, lol. Ceci was joined by her sister Lexi ( a sophomore at PSU) an their dog Zeppo. I had a good time hanging out with the three of them and I wish the Miller girls a successful school year. Don’t forget your neighbor as you two grown up and start paving your own ways!

Love ya! Ps- Cemetery shoot, it’s on..when are we doing it? !! November?

Gorgeous Ceci, not so little anymore!

Beautiful Lexi..I am so photographing your wedding, no pressure, lol. Whenever that happens, I’m just saying!

I heart sisterly love. Speaking from experience. Sorry Lexi had to post this one! (joke is that little sister is taller then big sister, sounds like my world)