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Rehoboth Beach wedding

Erik — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:53:36 +0000

This year seems to be taking me lots of places other than Philadelphia for weddings. I’ve been to Arlington, VA, Ocean City, NJ and now Rehoboth Beach, DE. Megan and Sean had a lot of fun with their engagement session in Northern Liberties and Old City in Philly, but their beach wedding was very nice. With the ceremony just up the road in Lewis, on the inlet. The reception was at the Salero at the Henlopen Hotel on the boardwalk.

As the sun set, I “borrowed” the newly weds for a few fun portraits on the beach. Take a look at the festivities

Ocean City wedding photos

Erik — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:52:17 +0000

Heading down the AC expressway again, took me to Ocean City for Cammy and Luke’s wedding. Their engagement session a few months back at Valley Forge National park was very easy going. It’s a great way to get to know everyone before the wedding and get more comfortable and relaxed too.

The weather was spectacular the day of the wedding. Bright blue skies and lots and lots of guests to share in the memories. The whole day took place at The Flanders Hotel, right on the boardwalk. They did a wonderful job with the room and ceremony, and the food was delicious too! After a short ceremony, we did some family pictures and then took the whole bridal party to the boardwalk and beach for some fun portraits.

As the reception kicked off, Sid Miller and his crew (one of my favorite Philadelphia area bands) kept the crowd dancing the whole night – phenomenal job! Thanks also to my friend Ashley Bartoletti, for coming along and getting some spectacular images too!

Thanks Cammy and Luke, it was a blast!

Stroudsmoor wedding

Erik — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:50:38 +0000

On July 4th, my friend Cindy Guessford accompanied me to Stroudsmoor Country Inn, to photograph Willeatha and Jason’s wedding. Their engagement session in Brooklyn, at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge was a lot of fun, and I could tell then that this wedding was going to be a work out

The bride and groom both looked great, and despite the heat wave we have had going on, everyone stuck together and stayed in great spirits. From the time that they first glanced at each other, they were full of smiles and love in their eyes (the way a wedding should be). It was a very emotion filled ceremony, that overlooked the valley below – what a scene!

Through out the night, there were fireworks going off in the distance in each direction we looked. Both families packed the dance floor and kept dancing all night.

Make sure you also take an extra close look at Willeatha’s dress. It came from Kleinfelds in New York City! It is a stunning dress.

Wilkes-Barre Wedding

Erik — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:47:46 +0000

Last Weekend, I was in Wilkes-Barre, PA for Kathleen and Tommy’s wedding. It was an easy drive up the northeast extension, on a beautiful day. I met up with Kathleen and her brides maids as they were just finishing up getting ready. The dress was stunning, and the girls all looked great. Soon after, I headed over to the Luzerne County Court house. Inside, is some awesome architecture (every court house should look like this). As the ceremony started, the girls made their way down the main staircase to the waiting crowd below. Tommy’s look, as he watch Kathleen and her dad come down the stairs was just full of happiness.

After a short round of some family photos, we headed over to the reception. The crowd was ready to dance, and lots of people took center circle to show off their moves! Congrats Kathleen and Tommy!!

Here is a few from the day.

Lauren + Adam {Wedding} *Cindy Guessford

Cindy — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 22:27:01 +0000

She brought them to me wrapped in their soft Prada cloth bag and when her hands reached in they slowly unveiled the most exquisite of shoes… The heels an intricate carving in blue so perfectly simple yet intricate at the same time suited Lauren and her taste. From the first moment that I met Lauren and Adam I could picture them existing in a time many years ago. A time where values and tenderness and old fashioned courtship and romance blossomed. A vintage like appearance and the kind of respectful, kind and genuinely lovely interaction could be witnessed. Today was no different than those first few interactions that I had with them. Lauren has planned every detail from the exquisite shoes, amazing dress, breathtaking bouquet, antique jewelry – and all because two kids fell in love =) The details could be seen throughout the day. So, with the smell of gardenia’s in the air I proceeded to document their day and to say that I was moved on several occasions would be an understatement. The weather could have been a hindrance to some but we were prepared come what may. Storm clouds invaded and loomed over us for most of the day but no worries, they just wanted to add a little drama =) I wanted to share a sampling of the images made that day because I just love them! Do you want to see more images from Lauren and Adam’s Wedding ?

Lauren’s grandfather was unable to attend the wedding so we paid him a little visit beforehand. The reaction he has to seeing his grand daughter is so touching. I know it was bittersweet for him but through his tears I could see the smile and glimmer of pride that he had for her. Not just his grand daughter anymore. Today a beautiful bride to be. Just one more evolution of life…

Craig: Jennifer & Omar’s St. Anne’s Wedding

Craig — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:33:37 +0000

Jenn and Omar may have had a windy, extremely rainy, day, but at least the best part was that if it had been colder we would have had 7 feet of snow! We all easily survived a bit of rain and took advantage of great locations and everyone’s positive attitude about the day. Rainy days at weddings are certainly a challenge, but I love finding locations that others may miss, and in this case, gave Jenn & Omar their first quiet moment of the day.

Why is Jenn’s hair blowing inside? Because the front door was open over 50 feet away and not only was it blowing, but it was raining inside!

This cracked me up…Dad said not to take that picture, but perhaps the last time Jenn can easily ask for money from Dad!

Omar’s family is from Peru, and the expression on his Dad’s face of seeing Jenn walking down the aisle was awesome.

Yeah it is okay to laugh and have fun during communion…I had to sneak this shot

Caught this little moment in the bridal suite…

This was a first, a “stripper”, clown, and their college mascot…long story, but the best man’s toast was a first for me.

Restrooms aren’t just for…well you know…restful moment.

This moment was shielded for me, but another reason to have a second photographer…thanks Heather for catching Dad’s reaction to Mother and Son dancing.

Destination wedding photos

Erik — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:11:05 +0000

Last summer I met Lindsay while photographing Jen and Todd’s wedding. Lindsay is a great makeup artist! I met with her towards the end of the summer about photographing her wedding in Jamaica!

I feel good each time I am asked to photograph a couples special day, but I was SO excited to have been trusted so much that they had to take me with them to Montego Bay.

After meeting with Chad and Lindsay – I was even more excited, as the wedding and reception was held at the all inclusive, 5 star resort – Iberostar Rose Hall Suites.

Destination weddings are a lot of work – not only for me, but for everyone involved and attending. It means taking a full weekend (or more) off and lots of travel and commitment. That makes it so much more special when you have over 60 people there with you!

Since I was in Jamaica for a few days after the wedding, I suggested to Lindsay and Chad that we walk around for a little while for a day after session. They were both really excited and ready for it.

Take a look at some pictures from the day and be sure to check out the slideshow at the bottom.

Jeff Dietz Photography – Places in International Print Competition (ISPWP) – Scranton, PA

Jeff — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:45:45 +0000

Hello everyone

I am happy to announce that today it was released that two more of my images placed in the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers image competition.

The images are listed below. You will also see that the wedding of Jane & Mike was featured in their real wedding section as well, which you can read here.

Enjoy! Oh and by the way. The new website is being switched over as we speak! Should be any time now!

RECEPTION CATEGORY: Taken at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA

FAMILY LOVE CATEGORY:

Chesapeake Hyatt Cambridge Maryland **Mark Gardner

markgardner — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:47:33 +0000

Megan + Kevin {Wedding} *Cindy Guessford

Cindy — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:05:29 +0000

There are certainly some things that inspire me more than others. Usually before a wedding I will prep in my own mind the little details about my clients and their personalities that I surmise through their e-session and correspondence. From there I pretty much show up and let inspiration come through the elements of the day. Well, for Megan and Kevin’s wedding, inspiration floated through the air like tiny unseen particles and landed everywhere! Megan’s details were so beautiful and artistic and she had a hand in putting together a lot of them. The flowers were exotically adorned with feathers and Megan herself radiated this timeless yet super cool vision. The girls were not only chic and glamorous but also can I say FUN! They all totally rocked out their portraits and mom got to jump in and partake in some city fun as well. Don’t worry, the guys had their fair share of owning the camera =) It’s always a pleasure for me when I suggest locations or ideas and the response is let’s do it! We are all yours! I can not say enough nice things about the way that both Megan and Kevin and their family and friends made Val and I feel, so welcome and artistically free and excited to document the events of the day. So, suffice it to say that despite the utter chill in the air the warmth of love, family and friends surely won tonight! Congrats to you both and thank you, thank you, thank you for hanging with us today and for the bottles of wine! Yes, Kevin, the Merlot was a very yummy choice =)