Posts Tagged ‘laughter’

I love Christmas time. Not only because if the real meaning, and celebration, but because I get to spend time with my whole family, and its not just dinner. It’s a chance for us to catch up, and this year, since my parents have the far for sale, a chance to grab fun photos around the farm, and log that part of the legacy in the books.

Family photos like this can be captured anywhere you would like. If there is a place that is important to you and your family, or those special in your life (i.e. friends, girlfriends, boyfriends), give me call.

Call me between now and January 22 to schedule your family portraits and receive a 50% Discount off session prices (normally $150-$300)

Phone: 724-875-5941
Email: danspeicherphoto@gmail.com

So we started with a family photo, and then I got some of my mom and sisters together, and my mom and dad.

DDS_0630

DDS_0776

The three girls that never come in and out of my life :) and aren’t afraid to torture me when a new one enters.

DDS_0649

I love these pictures of my parents! It shows their personalities so well, and it captures nearly two decades of winters on the farm.

DDS_0672

DDS_0695

DDS_0678

DDS_0684

DDS_0797

Ellie and Krista live in D.C. now, so it was nice to grab a few portraits of them together on the farm.

DDS_0705

DDS_0707

Krista and dad used to spend mornings rowing on Donegal Lake, but since it was most likely frozen, this was a nice fun tribute.

DDS_0815

Connect with me on                            Facebook _____                                 Twitter

As I promised yesterday, here are the photos of Kirsten and Matt from their amazing wedding at Longue Vue Country Club in Pittsburgh just last week.

Here they are, the moments just before the ceremony.

bs_14

Matt looking peaceful during the ceremony.

bs_15

The wind played with Kirstens veil during the ceremony and I loved this moment while they were exchanging rings.

bs_16

Some fun portraits in AMAZING light!

bs_17

bs_18

I love these portraits of the two of them.bs_19

bs_20

bs_21

Seeing as she is an actress; New head shot perhaps?bs_22

bs_23

bs_24

Good luck finding better light! I could shoot in this kinda light all day long (or for the 45 minutes per day that we have it here in Pittsburgh :) )bs_25

bs_26

During the first dance:bs_27

Towards the end of the night.bs_28

And the last shot of the evening: I love the feel of this exit shot.

bs_29Kirsten and Matt, thank you for the opportunity to photograph your wedding. I had a great time, and I hope that I captured your special day the way that you had envisioned.

Stephanie and Patrick were so much fun on their wedding day, and they made me feel like I was a friend when they asked me to come over for their rehersal luau the night before the wedding.

Thanks for the being so cool and welcoming with me, and I pray that you have a blessed life.

And now the moment that you have been waiting for: Your photos!

mk_01

I love this shot of the pastor talking to them both before the ceremony! Its not often that I have a chance to capture photos like that.

mk_02

mk_03

mk_04

A few portraits:

Stephanie with her daughter and brother. In case you haven’t picked up on a theme yet, there was a ton of laughter this day!

mk_05

mk_06

mk_07

mk_08

mk_09

mk_10

The majority of their family and friends came in from out of town so they wanted to shoot some “Pittsburgh Portraits”. Since it seems like everyone goes to Mount Washington for those photos, and the sun was still high in the sky, we decided to hit up PPG Place. You cant get more Pittsburgh than that!

mk_11

mk_12

mk_13

mk_14

mk_15

mk_16

On to the reception: and cutting the cake: more laughter!

These next few have some off camera flash courtesy of Nikon D700 CLS and an SB-800

mk_17

mk_18

I love trying to find unique angles that tell a story, and this tells the story of the night; guests danced till they couldn’t dance any more.

mk_19

Heading out for a few more portraits when the light was really soft!

mk_20

mk_21

I love this moment right before the kiss.

mk_22

The last shot of the night.mk_23