Chocolate Happy Cake

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You know those types of people you meet and connect with right from the start? I had the privilege of a few of these in my lifetime. One of them being Tracy Colletto. Tracy and I worked together years ago. She often chatted about writing songs in her car. No, not just the lyrics, but the actual melody. I reassured her that most people don’t do that, and that it amazed me. Since then, Tracy has put out two albums with a newly released album last week called Chocolate Happy Cake.

We recently had the honor of photographing her album cover. When we get to collaborate with different types of art– be it music, etc, there’s always a bit of magic. We had dinner together recently and she explained the meaning behind a few songs off her new album. It's the coolest thing ever to get to hear the artist’s perspective.

Without further ado, please welcome my friend and her wonderful new album available for purchase here, or on iTunes.

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I spent two days in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France at a photography workshop taught by none other than Sue Bryce.

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I just returned from the trip of a lifetime. I spent two days in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France at a photography workshop taught by none other than Sue Bryce. I’m fortunate that this was the second time I participated in one of her workshops. Day one was a full day of photographing beautiful women and one very handsome man at the historic Hotel du Duc de Noailles. We photographed throughout the hotel (all four floors) at nine stations. We practiced posing, lighting and connecting with our models. There was a small language barrier with some of the models as English was their second language. However, it was overcome with a smile, expressive eye contact and providing directing with my hands. We wrapped up the day by gathering to watch Sue photograph one of the models. silverbox-creative-4166

On day two, again I took a train from Paris and then a taxi to meet all my new international photographer friends at Chateau du Val. I joined them for breakfast before we headed into the conference room to start the second day of the workshop. OK, I said conference room…but it was the most beautiful conference room I’d ever been in with beautiful chandeliers.

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At the end of the day we got our photos taken with Sue. I gave her a t-shirt with the Philadelphia skyline on it as a small thank you and to represent our area. She graciously placed it across her and posed for a photo with me. I do believe I have the goofiest smile but it is filled with happiness and gratitude to this woman I admire.

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Mother's Day Photo Sessions 2016

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Here's to ten years of celebrating Motherhood. The people we've met and stories from these sessions will be some of the best my life will have endured. To the Mother's that are no longer with us, to the toddlers that are now teenagers, and to our clients that have come to this event every single year. (yes, we have them!). We applaud Mother's everywhere. Sessions are approximately 15-20 minutes. We will invite into our studio to view your gallery of 15 images approximately two weeks after your session.

Here's to another ten years of putting Mom on the other side of the lens. To schedule your appointment, please use the form below.

 

 

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I give to you the Dudley family

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Today the Vanity Fair Hollywood 2016 issue hits newsstands. The cover with all the stars dressed in fine black attire makes me swoon.

I’ve wanted to photograph a family dressed to the nines with hair & makeup, outside and in the woods for as long as I can remember. It’s a photographer’s dream to pitch an idea to a client and they buy into 110%. With that being said, I give to you the Dudley family.

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