Last evening I met up with the Ringwood family to shoot family portraits at the Cape May Lighthouse. All of them were a dream to photograph – so easy going, fun, kind, and photogenic including the twin girls who were 10 months! I had many favorites from this shoot, and tried to narrow them down to my usual 15- but ended up going a little bit over. I am sure you will enjoy each and every one as well.
On Sunday I had the pleasure of shooting Ashley & Kris’ wedding that took place at Cape May Point on the beach. What a picture perfect day! Ashley has an eye for beautiful details and every detail popped in the room at Congress Hall where Ashley got ready. Kris’ son was great for shots as he smiled so big and was just fun to be around!
I wish them all the best!
Saturday morning I had the pleasure of photographing a family gathering for the matriarch’s 94th birthday. She looks so good for 94, I hope we all can look that great!
My sister in law is visiting this weekend which means one thing: FUN! As Maggie likes to model and I like to shoot, when we get together its an explosion of creativity. Before her arrival I had come up with another vintage shoot I wanted to do. This time, however, it would be closely mimicking Twiggy. After much research on both my and Maggie’s end we feel we came up very close in matching her style. Our location? Cape May Courthouse on abandoned railroad tracks and an abandoned train. Couldn’t ask for better. After many shots with Twiggy style- Maggie let her hair down- literally- and put her own personality into the shots.
Enjoy!
This morning, bright and early, I had the pleasure of shooting photos of the Jones family along the Delaware Bay, among them were the most beautiful triplet girls! Though it was tough to get everyone to sit still for a few shots, we managed to pull off some great family shots as well as many individuals. I particularly love the shot of Grandma and the three girls. Lona and Chris have their work cut out for them- but handle everything with such grace!
Last evening I had the chance to meet and photograph Amy & Dustin for their engagement photos. What a sweet couple and so outgoing and fun! Amy met Dustin when she was 14 – how lucky to meet your “one” at such a young age. Our shoot led us to different locations all within the same area. We started out on the beach in Cape May, then moved up behind the Convention Hall which will be gone shortly, then we moved to the arcade and boardwalk and then back on the beach in the dark! They were both great sports- especially when I asked them to sit in the cold ocean water in the dark! Their wedding will be July 4th next year, and I can’t wait!
Enjoy!
One of my best friends, Jessie, recently got engaged to her wonderful boyfriend Chris and today we did their engagement portraits in their yard and gardens. The yard and gardens play a very big role in their lives (and they even got engaged there). It was so much fun- despite the 100 + degree heat!
I wish them the bestest 
This evening I went on a bike ride with my husband- the same path through our neighborhood as we have been doing. I brought along my camera because I have been studying spots I would like to photograph. I love our neighborhood because it contains a mixture of everything. We have the bay just 3 blocks from us and so we have vacation cottages that are all spruced up, small homes, large homes, abandoned beach shacks, Camden Glass Company factory (my favorite) and a fishing club. Such a nice ride along Beach Drive (the road that goes along the bay).
When I was living at home with my parents I had a darkroom. Now, it wasn’t a proper darkroom, but it was my darkroom – in my bathroom. It was big enough, had running water when/if needed, and it had the ability to be pitch black. I would spend hours upon hours in there printing and reprinting. It was a source of calm for me and sparked creativity. I moved away from my parents’ place 5 years ago and haven’t had a darkroom since. Every now and then I wish I could be back in the darkroom.
Why am I telling you this? I have decided to use our old shed and turn it into a darkroom that I can use. I am very excited and can’t wait to start. There needs to be a lot done to it- for instance, cleaning it out, scrubbing it down, building shelves and fixing up some rotten wood…not to mention adding a door.
Here is the shed now as it awaits transformation.
My friend from high school, Suzie, and her husband came down for a quick trip this weekend. I was so excited to see them! Suzie is the most beautiful and amazing girl I know…inside and out. Such a strong, silly, outgoing, incredibly kind girl- and always has been! It makes me so happy to know that she grew up to find the love of her life, Kevin, who treats her so wonderfully and is a great guy himself. This couple is truly a match made in heaven. I know that anyone who knows both Suzie and Kevin are very lucky to do so, and they know it too.
Many pictures were taken today at the bay and I had many favorites.
Enjoy!
