They're Engaged!

They're Engaged!  I was so excited when my bff's little sister called me and asked me to photograph her engagement photos.  (and a little bummed that I have a prior commitment and won't be able to photograph their wedding)  Anyway, I met her fiancé a couple of years ago at the lake, and there was just something about the two of them....  They are such a fun couple, great looking and so full of life!  Just look at the pictures below...you can see how they just love each other and can have fun together!  I couldn't be happier for them!  Congrats M & K!    

Oh, and let me add that it was FREEZING out when these were taken, but they rocked it!

This picture below is one of my favs ever!  I just love the yummy creamy light coming in this alley way!   It's like they're just glowing!

And I have to say....I'm on M's side for the pix below... Go Rockets!  (my alma mater)  

What Didn't Get Blogged Part 2

Yes, I'm playing a little catch up from early summer....  I'll let the pictures do the talking for this gorgeous Virginia wedding.....

A New York Hurricane Wedding Affair | Julie Marie Portraits | New York Wedding Photographer

They say that rain brings good luck on wedding days, so does a hurricane count for that as well?

I had the pleasure of traveling to Rhinecliff, New York to photograph one of the most beautiful, intimate weddings ever!  Oh, how I love a small, intimate wedding with so many details!  I would photograph a wedding like that every day of the year if I could!  The kicker with this wedding, though, was that it just happened to fall on the weekend that Hurricane Irene hit!   

Let me just say that I was a nervous wreck because I had to leave my husband and my Jakers home alone during the hurricane.  I pleaded with my husband to leave and go visit his family in Pittsburgh, but he said they'd be fine and not to worry.  Ha!  However, when I showed up at the Rhinecliff Hotel, most of my worries subsided as I was blown away at how gorgeous everything was in Rhinecliff, NY.  What a fabulous little town it is, and it lies right on the Hudson River!

So, in between the raindrops falling, I was able to get S&L outside to do some photos before the ceremony began.  What a classy couple they make and let me add that they were so, so nice!  They were up for anything and just went with the flow.  I think I was more anxious about the hurricane heading our way than they were.  They just wanted to celebrate their special day, and a little hurricane wasn't going to stop this from being a happy day!  

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Side note:  After the wedding, I took off driving to get out of New York in hopes of avoiding the hurricane.  Let me just say that it was one of the worst drives ever.  The rain was so intense that I couldn't really see anything, it was windy and the roads all had puddling water.....I was probably pretty stupid for driving as far as I did, but luckily, my sister stayed up late making sure I was ok driving and found me the only available hotel room in the area that I was near.  Needless to say, the room went for over $400/night, but they were generous and gave it to me for $250 since I was checking in after midnight...what a steal, huh! (umm, no!)  After the power went out at 2am, I really couldn't sleep plus my cell phone didn't work, so I packed it up and started home.  I finally made it home to see my boys, and then I think I took a 3 hour nap after that.   What a fun, crazy weekend it was!  

Happy Weekend! | Julie Marie Portraits | Rochester, NY Photographer

A Pittsburgh Wedding | Julie Marie Portraits

Hi Everybody!  Hope you're all still with me!?!?  I know it's been a while since I've blogged.  It's not that I haven't wanted to...it's just that things have been so crazy around here!  The weddings were in full swing from the end of April, and they're just now winding down.  That in itself has kept me quite busy...no complaints at all, but it required a LOT of traveling.  I have so many weddings to share with you that I don't even know where to begin.  I also have a TON of kiddos and family sessions to share, too.  Anyway, we had a family vacation at the end of July/first of August, and we came back for a few days then had to make an unexpected trip to Ohio for my grandfather's funeral.  We, then, survived the "HURRIQUAKE" as everybody here is calling it, and I think I'm almost caught up and ready to breath a little....  

So, with that, I'll share with you Ali & Carlos.  Their wedding took place at the Phipps Conservatory private garden in Pittsburgh.  It was an absolutely gorgeous venue, but even more so, it was probably one of the most special ceremonies I have ever been to.  The bride and groom wrote their own vows, and  there were quite a few tears that could be seen while listening to them.   

I'm going to try to play catch up over the next few months, so just bear with me!

Happy Almost Friday! | Julie Marie Portraits

Hope everybody had a great 4th of July and is having a great week!  I am back but now heading to Pittsburgh for a wedding....plus I get to see my nephews and niece!! :)

Just wanted to let you all know that I'll be returning emails today!  I'll also post some fun pix from our 4th of July weekend in Michigan!

Enjoy one sneak peek from a fun engagement session!~

Smile.....

This sneak peek just makes me smile........i was following this couple off the boat dock when they broke out into this!   Enjoy the sneak peek!  Lots more coming!