Springtime Dandies

I couldn't wait to share a few of my favorite images from this memorable photo shoot with you!  This was a truly special time for me.  I have been in contact with a former co-worker of mine on Facebook for some time now and feel like I've gotten to know her even better than when we actually worked together!!  Isn't it funny how things work out?  Anyhow... we worked together at a corporate travel agency - cubicles, headsets, constant phones and schedules to juggle.  Oh, I never told you the story of my travel agent years?!  It's been 10 years since I left the travel business behind, but continue to maintain friendships from my "past life." And thankfully so.  

When my friend, Chris asked me to do a photo shoot with her, her family, and her sister's family, I was thrilled!  Yes, of course!!  We spent an unseasonably warm spring afternoon together at Reading's Public Museum in West Reading, PA. 

These memories I will cherish - always. :) 

Thank you for viewing, my friends!  This is a wonderful life that I have been blessed with, and it brings me pure joy 

to be able to share this love of mine with you.  

I am equally blessed by your faith, trust and willingness to allow me the sincerest privilege of photographing you. 

Thank you so very much, Chris, Steph and family. 

This was a unique treat for me and I am grateful to you.

Wishing you all the best in life, always! 

With warmth & friendship,

Barb 

Derrick ~ high school senior ~

This guy is so photogenic, I tell you! He was a dream for this photographer! He made my job a complete joy! :) Thank you, Derrick, for being such a gentleman and for being crazy cooperative! For the record, you are the 2nd high school senior I have had the privilege of photographing (the 1st being my own daughter). I wish you every success in your last year of high school and as you embark on your journey towards college and the US military reserves, too. 

This session was extra special for me. I knew Derrick's dad, Rich G. when we attended high school together (all those years ago ;) at a small rural school in Berks County, PA. When he showed up as we were wrapping up our shoot, and I got to give him a big hug, it was as if no time had passed. Isn't it funny how our high school days stay with us, maybe as a distant memory, yet such a force. Rich was always a great guy with a very warm, welcoming smile and he still has that terrific presence about him. It was an honor for me to photograph his son, and to meet his beautiful wife, Carrie. Thank you, friends! Your gracious trust is a gift to me. 

All the best to you, my friends,

always,

Barb

Bridges and Family

I am getting caught up on my blog posts, finally. The past few weeks have been BUSY for me! :)) Whoop!! 

I'm happy to have all these wonderful opportunities to photograph friends and some family, too. 

Speaking of photographing family, here are a few of mine! 

Though we are related by marriage, these folks are the kind of people you automatically feel that you've known your entire life. 

I wonder if they remember the first time I met them. I sure do! My boyfriend at the time (now husband) took me to a Halloween costume party. I was dressed as an American Indian, and my crazy date was dressed as a nerdy, mismatched, goofus of sorts 

(and yes, I still ended up marrying him!). What a pair we were! And talk about nervous to meet his family! You betcha! 

My cousins through marriage, have been married for 33 years! Last month I was able to photograph them together as a couple, 

as well as, with their beautiful daughters. 

They are wonderful, generous people and I'm proud to know them all. :)

Here are a few of my favorite moments from our session together. . . 

Thank you, family, for a great time together photographing, laughing, telling stories (I still need to see that spooky picture you were telling me about!), and for putting your trust in me. I am grateful to you. 

Wishing you many more happy years together!! 

With love and gratitude,

Barb

toddler time in the park

Meeting this little guy was such a joy for me! He was very interested in exploring and not so much in being photographed. I had been forewarned that he may not be the easiest person to cooperate for some photos, and to be prepared for anything. Well, I believe these small challenges in life are worth the effort! 

So, please let me know what you think. 

How did he do?

I hear he took a great nap afterwards! ;) 

Thank you new friends for allowing me the privilege and the fun challenge of photographing you both. I enjoyed our time together, a great deal. 

Happiness always,

Barb

Annabelle

For me, a large part of what I do as a photographer is relationship based. As I grow, learning more about myself as a photographer, and increase my confidence along the way, I have come to realize that I enjoy building relationships with my client-friends. I not only enjoy these relationships with my "subjects," I feel it's an important part of what I do (quite possibly the most important part!). If I bring forth a happy, confident, spontaneous, interested attitude then my friendly subjects sense it, feel more relaxed, and find themselves enjoying our time together. At least that is what I hope for, and aim to accomplish with each and every photo shoot. Not only is fun a must, but trust must be earned at each stage of the process! :) 

Speaking of fun - it's wonderful to watch babies grow and develop their personalities. I have had the privilege of photographing this sweet baby girl at different times throughout her 1st year of life, and even when she was just a baby bump in her mommy's tummy ;)!  

 ~ Without further ado ~ 

please enjoy some photos from this mini-session 

 with the ever sweetness of Annabelle and her mommy, too. :) 

     

Here's wishing Annabelle a very Happy 1st Birthday!!

So many firsts this past year, and many more to come!! 

Thank you, Angie for another terrific time photographing your beautiful Annabelle. I am indeed very blessed. :)

With friendship, gratitude and love,

Barb