Adgie Family

Here is one of the families I photographed a little while ago at a gazebo.

Many more family photos on the way!

The Blackwell's Flushmount Album

I know what you're all waiting for- a long blog post! These are photos of a flush mounted album I just got back from Pictage for the Blackwell's wedding back in the spring/summer of this year at Crossing Vineyards. Before I shipped the album off, my dorkface, Charity, as I so lovingly call her, helped me photograph some sample photos so everyone can see what flushmounted albums look like and how they are designed. The photos are mounted flush with the pages. The pages are thick and sturdy.

Amy and Greg decided to see one another before the wedding for a "first look" which always works to the benefit of the bride and groom. They have some alone time before the day takes off in high gear. Every time I've witnessed a "first look" it has been a really special moment. This also allowed the couple to get right to the reception only a few short minutes after the ceremony concluded. Awesome concept.

I love the contrast of the warm photos with me and my heavy coat in the snow!

I'll tell you- through working with the photos on the computer and designing this album, nothing prepared me for how beautifully it turned out. Seeing the photos printed out large in the album was breath taking. This is a 20 page (40 sides) 10x13 black leather flushmounted album made by Willowbook.

What I typically do, is have the bride and groom pick out their favorite photos. Then I submit them to Pictage for design with certain specifications and directions. Then I look over it, change some things, then have my client review the book online before sending it off for printing.

Charity loved this page so she decided to take a detail shot.

The large groups we did after the ceremony. Isn't this setting ideal?!

Here I am like a proud mom about to send her kid off to college. Safe travels beautiful album!

Merry Christmas Amy and Greg!

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone! Although I hope that no one is checking my blog on Dec. 25th! Santa stopped by our house and spoiled everyone this morning. Now we're headed to my parents' house to get spoiled some more!

The Tree

This is an artistic representation of our Christmas tree this year. I came in from a shoot and my lens fogged up, so I thought it would be interesting to photograph the tree with the foggy lens.

Glasses Glare

I'm not going to lie. This was not easy to do and it did not take me only 5 mins. I'm rather impressed with the results though. I removed some major glare from Jim's glasses at his request. I had to basically rebuild large parts of his eyes. I wanted to post it to show the endless posibilities in Photoshop. I'm always ready for a challenge!
It looks rather subtle, but when the image is larger, it's a huge difference!

Electric

I was shooting some boudoirs yesterday and I just had to post this shot. There's just something about it I love. Maybe not for her album, but I love it as an image by itself.What do you think?

The Noss Family

Check out this little cutie. The Noss family was so much fun to photograph. We were very busy during the shoot.Exploring...Looking adorable...Snuggling...Throwing leaves...Cheesing...And posing.I took this photo as I was driving away. You would have thought she was all out of steam! I think she's really getting the hang of the whole posing thing :)

Previews

I think some much needed sneak previews are in order. After a little computer program problems, I have found myself a little behind. Today I got down to business and got A LOT done. Galleries are coming very soon for all of my patient customers!

Giving is Awesome

Giving IS awesome- and I'm on board. This is a nationwide movement to award less fortunate families with the gift of custom photography.
Nominations are due by Christmas Eve and I will be announcing the winner on Christmas Day! I will be giving away a generous package including the sitting fee and print products to one lucky recipient.
Check it out. The idea is to nominate someone you know who deserves a special treat who cannot otherwise afford custom photography due to financial hardships. There are some rules with the giveaway.

* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)
* The nominee must reside in Pennsylvania. Tell me who you know, what they're experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.
* You must e-mail me the full story : megan@meganzellerphotography.com
The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve -- get nominating! I can't wait to read all of your entries!
Open your heart to someone this holiday season -- and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.
With love,
Megan

Keeping Up With the Cochrans

I'm doing my best to stay above water with all of the work I've been shooting. Here is one of what feels like hundreds of families I've photographed recently. The Cochrans were great. I loved their 4 month old Jack Russell/Beagle mixed puppies. They had a great spirit as a family. When it came time to do a photo of just the girls, they didn't want to be real affectionate and close- but the older sister made a great point- let's just do it to make a great photo for mom and dad. I thought that was very mature and a great outlook. Let's do what it takes to get a great photo. Make the most of the experience. Let's do it for mom and dad. I think their efforts were WELL worth it. They look beautiful in this photo!