laugh.

After a very hectic and long day for Tiffany and Sam we finally go to spend some down time together.  I had wanted to meet them for quite a while and we had so much fun when we got together even though we mainly just laughed and talked together.  Tiffany and Sam love to go to the Gateway and the planetarium.  Tiffany and Sam love to laugh.  I think they can have a great time together no matter what they do. 

funny. LIFE.

art and dancing.

When Liberty and Nick and I were trying to figure out what to do for our get to know you shoot we ended up with such a long list of things we had a hard time narrowing down what we would do.  Nick's family has restored cars so we decided to meet at their family garage and had some fun with really cool lighting.

Liberty is an amazing artist and paints some great pieces.  When I walked into their front room and saw Liberty's current project I knew we had to incorporate it into the shoot.  While Liberty paints, Nick plays video games and they have fun teasing each other.

On Friday nights Liberty and Nick go to ballroom dance classes.  The class is a family affair with Liberty's brother and his girlfriend and Liberty's mom and dad.  We had fun with the sexy little cha-cha-cha that they learned.

I'm excited about Liberty and Nick's wedding.  I think it's going to be summery-beautiful. Liberty has some wonderful ideas to make everything light and romantic.

What a fun time!  Thanks, Liberty and Nick!

art. LIFE.

All over town.

Sajini and Joshua totally had plans when I arrived into Philadelphia.  They knew all of the places that they wanted to try to make it to before the light ran out of the day.  We went to the park near where Joshua grew up and where he now runs on the trails there.  In town nearby we had to get a little lunch and great conversation....and, of course a few pictures.

I got to see the absolutely gorgeous old home that Sajini lives in with friends...I'm convinced even more that I want an old home with hardwood floors throughout.  We went to the corner where Sajini and Joshua read and have coffee.

THEN!  We went to the oldest alley with homes (where people still live) in Philadelphia.  Now, I wish that I could remember how old it is (maybe Sajini can tell me in the comments). 

We went all over the place and had a really wonderful time.  I loved all of the times we jumped in the car and drove to another location.  The chance to talk and get to know Sajini and Joshua is the best part of the whole get to know you session (well, it's a close close second to the shooting...because that's darn fun!). I get to find out things like Joshua is a dentist in Italy.  Sajini is from India and had to come to America to meet one of her closest friends...whose family lives down the street from Sajini's family in India.  Sajini used to be a tomboy.  Joshua and Sajini love to cook together and do whenever they get the chance.  They love Bollywood movies (does anyone have one to recommend to me...I've heard I have to watch one!).  The place where Joshua is living in Italy would be a gorgeous place for a photography workshop.  Sajini and Joshua are loved dearly by many people.  And they give great love to others.

Thanks for the wonderful reminder of how beautiful Philadelphia is, Sajini and Joshua.  I can't wait for May to get here!

real. LIFE.

the city of love.

I flew out to Philadelphia to hang out with Sajini and Joshua for the day and we had a great time.  They took me to all of their favorite places.  I'm so excited to show you all of the fun we had!  This is just a little tease though...I won't be posting more until sometime tomorrow....

Here's a little Bollywood for you Sajini and Joshua. :)

great. LIFE.

best. friends.

Karly and Curtis met back in High School but didn't really know one another.  Years later their paths crossed again and now they are best friends and can't wait to get married. 

Curtis is a plumber and Karly's grandma has a wonderful vintage-y kitchen so we decided to have a little fun with it.  And, of course, we went out in the corn field of Karly's family and played around out there in the pretty yellow stalks, gorgeous blue skies, and threatening clouds. 

Karly loves...and I mean loves...bubble gum. Curtis doesn't get it, doesn't chew it. 

And they love to go bowling at the Family Fun Center just down the street from Karly's grandma's  house.  We had such a great time laughing and hanging out.  Karly and Curtis have such a great time together and I love that they can laugh together and laugh at themselves.  They really enjoy each other and life so much.  I am soooo excited about their wedding!!!

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happy. day.