Friday, April 29, 2011

What I worked at in photography today !

I started out my morning by meeting Kait for a senior session. We started here in my studio for formal pictures. Kait's middle name is Rose so she wanted to incorperate that in her session and her mother found this beautiful fresh rose which was perfect !

We also did several casual shots before heading outdoors.

We headed to a near by home with a pond, stream, fence, bridge and blooming trees & plants ~ Kait, I'm looking forward to editting your pix's and I had a really hard time narrowing down my choices to 3 pictures !


After Kait's senior session, I worked on Ehric's senior session from this week.




Ehric's mom found a neat place for his pictures and  I will definitely go back again !  



Seniors of 2012 , I'm looking for senior representatives !! Find out how it benefits you by calling or emailing me ! 

Photography by Esther
717 . 336 . 3715

Reid Nolt

I took Reid's pictures a few days before his first birthday. I imediately feel in love with him, he has those cheeks that just beg to be squeezed and kissed ! He kinda reminded me of the old porcelain dolls that you see sitting in old high chairs.

I also found out he has one speed - High ! We would sit him down on the steps like the pose above and imediately he was up and walking ! But oh,  what a happy little boy!



                                                              Reid with his Daddy.


                                                                       Reid and Mommy.

                                  "The love of a family is life's greatest blessing."

Playtime with Daddy.




We tried several times to take a picture of Reid sitting in the foreground and his parents on the wall behind him, but everytime we sat him down he would stand up and run off !


Reid was sooo thrilled to be standing on the train car and would give us a heart attack by standing close to the edge ~ dad made sure to stand  as close as possible to stop/catch him if needed !






              And now my favorite picture - I think this would make a really awesome canvas wrap !

We saved the lollipop for last and it was a great way to make him happy again ! It was so much fun to watch him with this giant lollipop! He kept trying to wave it arround and we were afraid he would break it =)


Just had to include the full size version of this , even though it's in the collage above ! I totally enjoyed meeting this little guy & his parents !

Blessings, Esther

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

MARVIN & ASHLEY 4.2.2011


Congratulations to Marvin & Ashley !! They were married on April 2 , a beautiful morning but very cold. There was frost on the grass ! Ashley was a real trooper though, kept on going with out a coat. She was floating on cloud nine, so excited to be marrying Marvin !

 


 We took their pictures at the Historic Ephrata Cloister.






Loved her flowers, a pretty mixture of cream roses, green orchids, & hydrangeas. 


Glowing bride!




and the groom.




Playing with the morning sun!






Bridal party with Marvin's truck. This truck has been used for several weddings but at last for Marvin himself !



Ashley & her bridesmaids.






Amanda, just had to add this picture for you !




Each guest recieved a pear with their table # on. I love how the color of the pears worked with her color scheme !



Bridal table was beautiful!








I just had to add these next few pictures for the guys ! The guys were telling Marvin he needed to put on a smoke show when he was leaving.




and so the bride & groom left with a cloud of smoke !

Best Wishes,  Ashley & Marvin ! I was happy to be a part of your special day !

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Spring time photo sessions !

Spring time is a wonderful time to take pictures ! I've made arrangements with a local orchard to use it for photo sessions, they told me the trees will be blooming in about one week and then will continue to bloom for about one week.   


Just imagine these trees in full bloom and your family sitting among the trees or little girls having a tea party........or maybe a maternity shoot..... a senior session .... a photo for mothers day.... fun props like old bikes, vintage chairs, blankets w/ picnic baskets, old carriage, oh the list of possibilties!!!






And the best part is that this orchard has this really cool rusty old metal tank  to one side, so if you want a combination of vintage & retro looks, we can do both at one location !  

Call now to set up a session and recieve a free 8 x 10 with your session!  Offer good thru May 21.

Maybe you have a location of your own that is blooming with spring flowers and just perfect for photos?  Call me to set up an appointment before the blossoms are gone !   717-336-3715 or email at photographybyesther@windstream.net
Blessings, Esther