Twitterific!

I am a social media addict. I love my facebook, myspace, and twitter.  They are such great ways to spread the word around to lots of people.  I want to share with you some awesome twitter accounts and their websites that I have come across with a focus on weddings!

First is mywedding.com! You can follow them on twitter @myweddingdotcom.  They are a great website that features guides to help plan your wedding by the state that you live in.  They show you photographers, catering, reception spaces, dresses, flowers, and more.  It's basically a one stop shop that you can visit to plan your wedding in one place!  I'm even featured on the Delaware photographers page!  So if you are a vendor dealing with weddings, I highly suggest hooking up with this site. And if you are a couple about to get married, what are you waiting for?  Get on over there!

Second is themanregistry.com Follow them on twitter @themanregistry.  Contrary to popular belief, the wedding is not all about the bride.  Most times the grooms are left feeling left out. This awesome website focuses on the grooms!  Feature gifts, registries, and guides for the groom!

Next is thegreenbride.com Follow them on twitter @greenbrideguide The green bride guide is an awesome website featuring green weddings and how to make your wedding awesomely green! Unique ways to have your wedding turn out to be an awesome event.

And lastly, it's me!  If you have yet to, follow me on twitter!  @loveshutterbug I'm always updating, retweeting, reposting! You can ask me a question and i'll get back to you there quickly!

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Wedding: Tiffany & Kevin

This Saturday, Tiffany and Kevin tied the knot at a gorgeous estate located in Elkton, Maryland.  When I woke up that morning, and saw that it was raining, I was mortified!  They planned an outside wedding, and I hoped that everything would still go as planned. Luckily, it stopped raining just in the nick of time, and the wedding and reception were still able to happen outside.  Although hot, their wedding was a blast to attend! And it was truly my pleasure to capture their amazing day.  Here are some shots of the day:

Best of luck to Tiffany and Kevin in their marriage!

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The Brossman Center

Hello everyone! I hope that all of you have been doing well, and staying cool despite this massive heat wave.  Today the humidity was so thick, I could literally see it! My glasses were fogging up every couple of minutes.  I believe we hit 99 degrees in my area?  To me, it felt like 100+.

But the day was not all about heat for me, today I ventured up to Pennsylvania to meet with Rita from the Brossman Center.  The Brossman Center is an event center located in the Mt. Airy community of Philadelphia that houses weddings and other events.  The grounds and buildings are amazing! The architecture is a mix of the old world meets the new modern world. It is truly breath taking.  Besides the gorgeous chapel, the building and grounds have all sorts of hidden nooks and crannies where great photos can be taken!  I am now one of the house photographers there, so I am extra happy to tell all of you about it.  Like I said, it is gorgeous! It is easy to locate, not too far from I-95 and the Philadelphia International Airport.  More information can be found on their website, http://www.brossmancenter.com/about.html http://www.brossmancenter.com/about.html

Here are a couple of shots that I was able to get while touring the grounds.  Be prepared for the shot inside the chapel with the stained glass, the lighting in this place is wonderful. It creates such a great ambiance for pictures.

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Isn't it gorgeous?  I absolutely loved it, and their event liaison, Rita Faison is such a pleasure to work with!  If you are looking for a location for your wedding, then definitely contact her. There is a contact form on the webpage.

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Happy 4th of July!

I know it is a bit late, but Happy 4th! I had a very busy day today.  With good food, great friends, and an awesome time.  The heat was just a bit too intense for me though, so I tried to minimize my movements.  Which meant that I didn't run around and take pictures at all during the day.  But of course, I couldn't miss the fireworks that the University of Delaware put on this year.  Here are a few shots of the evening.

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I hope you all had a good day. I have a very busy week coming up. Meetings, client lunches, and a weddings!

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National Kidney Foundation-Kidney Walk 2010

As I have said in an earlier post, I am one of the official photographers for the National Kidney Foundations Kidney Walk.  This year, it will be held at the Riverfront, in Wilmington, Delaware on October 17, 2010. Check in starts at 8:30am, and the walk starts at 10am.  This means a lot to me as my uncle Jimmy had sickle cell anemia and had to undergo dialysis weekly.  He is gone now, but I know that he would be glad to know that I am doing this.

For the walk, you can set up teams to raise money for this foundation.  If you would like more information, then please click the logo below.

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Awesome reviews!

I wanted to take the time out to make sure that my past, current, and potential clients truly know how much I appreciate them. If it was not for you guys, I wouldn't enjoy what I do so much! I would like to share some of the reviews I have received from past clients, and now friends. Some people view reviews as a bland testimony, but to me, they mean a lot. I always want to know what you think during and after our photo sessions. And most people don't realize how powerful word of mouth is. It is because of you guys, I am able to do what I love! Keep on being awesome.

Thanks Marisa for coming through and taking these amazing pictures of my unbelievably handsome son. I'd say your talent is epic, but it's not hard to take pictures that good with a face that awesome. :P No, seriously, you're talent for portraits is astonishing. I'll be looking for your services again REAL soon

Marisa you did such a great job! You did such an awesome job of capturing Talon's expressions. The whole experience was comfortable and natural. Thanks for capturing us doing things we do anyways and not posing us too much. Can't wait to send friends your way!

Thanks so much for all the wonderful pictures! Jim and I's overall style and attitude was definitely captured on film. This shoot felt very natural and not forced. THANKS AGAIN! Had a great time!

Wonderful interaction!!!!! My son warmed up to her right away, and even tried to fall asleep in her arms. She got him to smile and giggle through out the session. Magic, to say the least! :)

Marisa came through on very short notice when our first photographer backed out on our wedding. She was very accommodating to our needs, and we were glad we chose her!  When she arrived, not only was she professional, but she was so friendly.  Throughout the reception and even after our guests were telling us how great she is, especially with the children.  We loved the photos!  She was able to make our already hectic day calmer, by letting us know it was all about us. She is just fantastic!

Once again, I want to say thank you! You are so awesome, and like I said, if it were not for you, I wouldn't be able to do what I love. I hope to continue to bring smiles and memories to people.

This weekend is Fathers Day. I hope you enjoy and get to spend the day with those that you love.

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Engagement Shoot: Tiffany & Kevin

This past Tuesday, Kevin, Tiffany, and myself ventured to Rockwood Park located in Wilmington, Delaware to shoot their engagement session for their upcoming July 10th wedding.  The weather was perfect, especially being that the area had endured a heat wave just two days earlier.  There was a nice breeze, the park was empty, and flowers were in bloom!  We had a great time, and I cannot wait to shoot their wedding which is just around the corner.  Here are some of my favorite shots:

Engagement shoots are a great way for me to get to know the couple and vice versa.  Besides the first meeting, and the signing of the contract, the engagement shoots allow me to fully see the couples personality and to learn what they like and dislike before the wedding day.  Tiffany and Kevin are awesome to work with. I knew we would hit it off right away, because like myself, Tiffany adores black and white photography!

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