When you think back to you childhood memories what do you think of? Is it the fireflies during summer, playing outdoors until dark, or your favorite ice cream treat on special occasions? Maybe it’s the holidays and yearly celebrations that you’ve grown used to and now look forward to as an adult? Did you spend these days with your siblings, or possibly your cousins, aunts and uncles? I think most people do, and you are very lucky if you have snapshots of these times in your life.
It brings me to this incredible family. They started as siblings, then two girls grew up and had children of their own. Now they have brought together their two families to share life, all of its ups and downs, craziness and peaceful days, laughter and love. Now their kids are the closest of cousins and they get to grow up together as friends.
On this gorgeous day, the kids took some time to blow bubbles, roll in the grass, tickle until you can’t laugh anymore, and enjoy the simple things. Sawyer (4) is such a sweet kid, and he has a new little sister, Malin (8 mos), whom he can’t help but love to pieces. Just look at her cute, squeezable cheeks!
Peter had the joy of documenting these memories for them. There were so many fun moments, lots of ball play, quality time with Daddy, and time to chill while getting some relaxed family shots. Mother’s Day was part of the inspiration, and getting some recent photos of the kids playing together and of the family interaction. Peter had been there to photograph Malin after she was born, so it was an honor to spend more time with them and to witness the whole family in all of their togetherness!
Don’t you just love how carefree and happy these kids are?! It was a great play date… but with a camera or two in hand! And brothers, Justin (6) and Mason (15 mos) did not disappoint, they were nothing but themselves. Two boys laughing, playing and enjoying the day!! Life is wonderful when you are a kid!
These are the days when you just want to take a moment to breathe the air in, take in your surroundings, and be thankful for what you have (your family & friends, good health), or in our case… what we do.
Peter wanted to freeze this moment in time for them, to capture it in all of its essence.
Kiss. Giggle. Hug. Touch. Run. Jump. Childhood is calling…
In life, there are people that shape who you are and who help you to grow and truly enjoy each day. They are your parents, your siblings, your cousins, your friends… your FAMILY.
What an amazing day to spend with this incredible family. Thank you for the opportunity to preserve your history in a beautiful and artistic way!
So, as Dawn and Giancarlo’s wedding day unfolded we had perfectly cloudy skies that morning, and we were keeping fingers crossed for no rain.
We started out with each of our subjects, Sarah with Dawn and Peter with Giancarlo, and we could already feel the emotional high. The getting ready process was simple, everyone very organized, and we were able to grab early portraits of the families and bridal parties to help move the day along. Even Dawn and Giancarlo’s pup made its debut!
We got to the church and experienced a very heartfelt sermon, one in which you can tell the Bride & Groom have history. So many stories to share and so much goodness coming from them both. Everyone you meet just gushes over these two!
Then we headed to the reception and wouldn’t you know it…RAIN! Yep, it poured. No chance of photos outside. Not even those cute, holding the umbrella ones in the misty rain…it was just way to stinkin wet. So, we had a plan. Actually, Peter had a plan! He saw this huge steel column that was a great backdrop to Dawn (D) & Giancarlo (G). You see, G’s family had worked in the PA steel industry way back when and the Foundry was built upon that very same steel. Perfect backdrop, and perfect improvise!
D & G were one of the first couples to have their reception at this new venue in Phoenixville, PA (Chester County) and I’m sure there will be many more to follow. Joan Kelly and her crew at the Foundry were phenomenal, very kind and professional.
The food stations were super yummy, and the details even more impressive! Dawn went above and beyond with her fall theme, and we chose to show you some of the adorable hand made items like their table decor, centerpieces and name tree (adorned with leaves for the guests to find their seats). They brought the outside in. On this rainy night it was perfect!
Some of our other favorite details (we see these often, but in different ways) were the wedding frames of their family. D & G’s families were an integral part of their planning and it wouldn’t have been a celebration without them and their history!
At the end of the day, all you could feel was this warmth and love surrounding them.
Maybe it was the heat of the dance floor and their non-stop DJ, or possibly the room drenched in candlelight, but I think it was mainly about the Bride & Groom and the love and kindness they share which comes right back to them ten times over.
Congrats D & G! We know that you have nothing but wonderful memories that lie ahead.