Glitter & Gold on a Wintry Day {PA Wedding Photographer}

Christmas cards. Everyone wants a pretty family photo for their Christmas cards. And I'm *totally* a fan of that! However, my November/December schedule was totally packed-and-crazy-busy full that I couldn't do any Christmas photo shoots..

And then my brother & sister-and-law asked. And y'all know how it goes.... ya just can't say no to family! (not that I would want to!) :) Actually, the only time I could squeeze them in was 7:00 am on a Saturday morning.. and they were game for it!! So we decided to be a little crazy. After alot of dancing around behind my camera to get the dog to look at me (dogs are worse than toddlers!), we had some more fun.

 

Themed portrait shoot, anyone?

Welcome to our version of "All that glitters isn't gold... but it's still pretty." :D

Glitter and gold.
Wintry sun. And the juxtaposition of shiny & rustic.

And a great couple who love each other.

I loved it.



Zeph & Kelsey rockin' the random bench in the woods look.






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Bruce & Mandi {State College, PA Engagement Photography}

It was RA training at Penn State University.
Bruce & Mandi met for the first time.
"Did you like her right away?"
"Yes, I did!"

Apparently, they were really impressive RA trainees.
And took their "diversity" training very seriously,
Which really meant, Bruce took the opportunity to visit a different campus ministry. And Mandi was there, too. And so began a friendship...
... as they were both RAs in this building.
(I love visiting places that are important to a couple's relationship!)

And the rest is history....
One day, on a green bench at the PSU Arboretum, they began officially dating.

And one year later (Reenactment ahead!!)
Bruce asked her something else. Something reeeeeeeally important.
"Will you marry me?"

FYI: Mandi said yes. Bruce gave a thumbs up. :D





I think this was the only serious picture we took. They're happy-in-love :)


From the moment we started the engagement session (the first time I met Bruce & Mandi in person), we chattered away non-stop. Of course, we were facebook-friends already and knew each other's friends-of-friends. And they wanted to hear my love story (and I do loooove to talk about that ;). And I was privileged to hear about their lives and plans and the way their love unfolded. :)



Spontaneous slow-dance, anyone? *heart is melting* Awwwww.


I get a little happy seeing these messages pop up on facebook between Bruce & Mandi.
"I get a cardio workout just from looking at you." Isn't this soo "us" like? :)"
"I'll be your honey bee. Will you be my honeysuckle? :D"



*insert moment where I hop up-and-down in glee at the photo session*
It's okay, I'm fine... just giddy. :D


Some funny-childish-in-the-cutest-sense-of-the-word piggyback rides!



Promised with a ring ;)


Bruce & Mandi,
I like your story. I like your love. And I like that I get to photograph your wedding. Because you are amazing-fun-wonderful-happy people that will have a *beautiful* wedding & I'm soooo excited to be a part of it!! :)

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