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7-29-10

Couples

Stacey & Chris - Engagement Portraits

said yesterday that the greatest compliment that a photographer can receive is repeat business, but a VERY close second to that is referral business. I have not purchased an ad anywhere in the past 3 years (I did start out with paid ads the first few years) because I firmly believe that I should invest that back into making my clients happy and wowed (at least to the best of my ability). At any rate, I met up with Stacey & Chris yesterday in Valley Forge. Stacey was a bridesmaid for Brittani & Kyle's wedding back in July of 2008 (she is in TWO of the images on their preview). I know that Brittani still frequents my site, and even though I haven't photographed her since she "trashed" her dress in October 2008, I am so thankful for her and Kyle and their continued support. And, I am so excited that I got the opportunity and honor to photograph Stacey & Chris for their engagement portraits. They are such a sweet couple, and I had such a great time. Happy viewing, friends!

we met up a little later than I usually do shoots in order to avoid traffic (last time I drove this 18 mile path, it took me an hour each way- boo!)... but, the benefit, in addition to missing traffic, is the buttery light. love it!

love tall grass. hate the ticks that usually come with it here, though!

sweetness

fave!

oh, wait, i love this one, too. so very much!

Stacey & Chris both have great smiles!

we headed over to a stone chapel for a few... we ran into a HUGE crowd for a concert of their bells, so we had to tuck away for a few.

they know how to laugh together.

since the front of the church was packed, we crossed the road for a few.

Stacey was smiling ear to ear in every image, which i loved, but i managed to get one or two (towards the end) with a softer look. fiercely beautiful!

oh wait, these last two are my favorites!!

Thanks again, Stacey & Chris... and Brittani & Kyle!