Archive for July, 2009

Debunking Family Portrait Myth #34 | Family Portrait Photographer – Erie PA

Monday, July 20th, 2009

Family Portrait Myth #34: Everyone should wear the same outfit.  While this is cute and in some instances works awesomely, its not who you *really* are as a family, is it? Does your family frequently go out in public wearing all white t-shirts and jeans? If you do then matching is perfect! But most families don’t normally dress that way and at HNP we believe your family portraits should reflect who you really are!

For tips and tricks for pulling your family portrait together email us and we’ll get you all set up for a great photo shoot that captures who your family really is! We’ve also got a special promotion going on for family portraits — schedule your family’s session for any week day starting tomorrow through August 7th and you will receive a free 11×14 with your paid session!

We’ve photographed two families in the last two days that mixed up their outfits and it looks great! Here is an example from yesterday — they just stayed in the same color family to keep it cohesive.

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outdoor family portrait at Lake Erie

 

And just because its too cute not to post, here’s a solo shot of the twins! Lovin’ that they don’t match and how adorable their shirts look with that zebra print chair!!

 Toddler Twins in Zebra print chair

For a couple more portraits from this family portrait session check out the HNP Facebook fanpage. There will be a bunch more from their shoot up there next week.

Detail Images from Peek’n Peak wedding | Findley Lake, NY

Friday, July 17th, 2009

As promised, albeit after a bit of a wait, here are some of the wonderful detail shots from Paul & Jenn’s wedding at Peek’n Peak!

 

:: a couple of dress images ::

wedding dress details, bride getting into gown

:: the garter that her grandmother wore at her wedding fifty years ago ::

grandmother's garter tied in bride's gown

 

:: table decor ::

table decor, pink and green wedding

 

:: the beautiful, uncluttered head table ::

head table at the Retreat at Peek and Peak

 

:: the tables were even straight out of a bridal magazine ::

peek and peak reception table set up

 

:: the guest escort cards were super cute ::

escort card board, envelopes hanging

 

:: the bride thought of everything ::

flip flops for wedding reception, fan wedding programs in a wicker basket

 

:: the dinner menu, jenn is a teacher and she constructed all of these creative touches ::

wedding dinner menu card, construction paper

 

:: three desserts were listed, i didn’t know how i could choose…but i didn’t have to, we got a bite of each! ::

sampler dessert plate at Peek'n Peak

 

:: my first place card with my new name, all of her paper projects were so cute we took them home with us ::

hand made escort card

 

:: totally loved this chalkboard with the run down on it ::

wedding schedule chalkboard

 

:: tiers upon tiers of coordinating cupcakes ::

wedding cupcakes

Hope this gives some of you brides-to-be some great ideas for your wedding!

Engagement Session in the Water

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Last week fellow photographer and good friend of mine Heather Mencer and I had lunch at this amazing place in the middle of the woods, I instantly knew I had to shoot there and I called up a couple who I am photographing their wedding next year to come play in the waterfalls with me! They were game, so earlier this afternoon we hit the falls for the second part of their engagement session. It was a lot of fun and the water felt great! Of course I wasn’t the one sitting in it though! If you are interested in a session like this send me a message or give me a call for details! Anyone who comments on this blog post will receive $35 print credit towards one of these photo shoots!

Erie PA Wedding photographer - engagement session

couple walking in creek | engagement portraits

engagement couple near Lake Erie

engagement picture by waterfalls

And I didn’t forget — detail pictures from the Gibbs wedding is coming up next [ I promise! ]

To see more images from this shoot check out the Heather Neckers Photography facebook page.

Paul and Jenn’s Peek’n Peak Wedding | Findley Lake NY

Monday, July 6th, 2009

On Saturday June 27th we had the honor of photographing Paul and Jenn’s fabulous Peek’n Peak wedding. As soon as I heard their wedding colors were fuschia and lime green I knew this couple had style and would put together a gorgeous wedding. They did NOT disappoint! You will especially see that in the next blog post which will feature details from their big day.

This wedding was especially celebratory due to Paul’s recent health scare. He had open heart surgery in December and thankfully he now feels better than ever! Love is always present at weddings but this wedding just overflowed with love! They are an amazing couple and everyone just fed off their energy and it was just a beautiful day in every way! Also, they were my first Canadian couple and I’ve gotta say, they know how to have a good time! It made me realize I’ve never met a Canadian I didn’t like :)

Alright — on with the photographs!

:: the girls before the wedding ::

bridesmaids before wedding, pink and green

 

:: a quick portrait of the bride just before the wedding ::

indoor bridal portrait

 

 :: i love this portrait of the groom that murl captured ::

Peek and Peak groom

 

 :: jenn’s dad giving her away at the altar ::

father and bride hug at altar

 

:: paul and jenn’s first kiss ::

bride and groom first kiss, bridesmaids looking on

 

:: a couple images with the whole wedding party ::

wedding party at the pub and inn at peek and peak

bridal party in wheat field

 

 :: a few portraits of the bride and groom throughout the grounds at peek and peak ::

upper golf course image of bride and groom - peek and peak

bride and groom in rocking chairs

bride and groom close up in rocking chairs

 

:: jenga fun at the kid’s table – love the expressions! ::

wedding guests playing jenga

 

:: we’ll end with some fun dancing pictures ::

family dancing

michael jackson thriller dance off at the wedding

father daughter dance

bride and groom first dance

Paul & Jenn — thank you so much for having us as your wedding photographers! We had so much fun capturing everything and also celebrating with you all. You guys are going to have a rockin’ long life together! Check back soon for detail shots from your wedding! <3 Heather & Murl