An excerpt of images taken by Shari DeAngelo. Brittany and Marc toughed very cold temperatures at Longwood Gardens and we got to put together a Save the Date slide show for the upcoming wedding at Tavistock Country in Haddonfield, NJ
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Brittany and Marc |Longwood Gardens | Philadelphia Wedding Photographer
February 4th, 2010
So what do you get when you mix 2 amazingly beautiful people in love, freezing cold temperatures, a little snow and bright bright sunshine? You get breath you can see, love you can feel and…well OK, you get cold fingertips. But just a little.
Brittany, Marc and I met up at Longwood Gardens to 26 degrees. We weren’t sure how comfortable we’d be outside for any extended period so Longwood really was the perfect place to pull off a January engagement session. OK, nearly perfect. I had put an order in for 4 inches of snow and only about 1.5 fell. And Marc had visions of water fountains that were off because of the freezing temps. Still, we needed a place that represented this outdoors couple. Too bad they don’t allow dogs for photography (then it really would have been perfect)!
We all were pleasantly surprised by how pleasant it was out there. Maybe it was the brisk pace and acreage we covered, but I think it was the good company and fun we were having! Seriously… the most I’ve laughed in a session in a long time!
For example… We were walking around inside the main arboretum when we fell upon the children’s garden area. Marc, without skipping a beat was up on a ledge opening his mouth for the pulsing water fountain to aim so that it was going in his mouth. A second later, Brittany was up there joining in the fun. Just as the water started to spray across and behind them, it hit Brittany square in the back of the head. We were all laughing so hard that I only got one photo that was in focus. Thankfully it was the one I show below.
I am often finding myself amazed at how lucky I am by the couples I get to work with. To say I absolutely adore this couple and can’t wait for their wedding day, is an understatement!
To Brittany and Marc, thank you, from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to play a small role in your beautiful love story. May 22nd can’t come soon enough!
So what do you get when you mix 2 amazingly beautiful people in love, freezing cold temperatures, a little snow and bright bright sunshine? You get breath you can see, love you can feel and…well OK, you get cold fingertips. But just a little.
Brittany, Marc and I met up at Longwood Gardens to 26 degrees. We weren’t sure how comfortable we’d be outside for any extended period so Longwood really was the perfect place to pull off a January engagement session. OK, nearly perfect. I had put an order in for 4 inches of snow and only about 1.5 fell. And Marc had visions of water fountains that were off because of the freezing temps. Still, we needed a place that represented this outdoors couple. Too bad they don’t allow dogs for photography (then it really would have been perfect)!
We all were pleasantly surprised by how pleasant it was out there. Maybe it was the brisk pace and acreage we covered, but I think it was the good company and fun we were having! Seriously… the most I’ve laughed in a session in a long time!
For example… We were walking around inside the main arboretum when we fell upon the children’s garden area. Marc, without skipping a beat was up on a ledge opening his mouth for the pulsing water fountain to aim so that it was going in his mouth. A second later, Brittany was up there joining in the fun. Just as the water started to spray across and behind them, it hit Brittany square in the back of the head. We were all laughing so hard that I only got one photo that was in focus. Thankfully it was the one I show below.
I am often finding myself amazed at how lucky I am by the couples I get to work with. To say I absolutely adore this couple and can’t wait for their wedding day, is an understatement!
To Brittany and Marc, thank you, from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to play a small role in your beautiful love story. May 22nd can’t come soon enough!
Personal | To Each Their Own Art, I say | Haddonfield, NJ Photo Studio
January 9th, 2010
Those who know me, know how much I love shoes. I always have. Over the years the types of shoes I have worn or liked have changed. Drastically.
Today, especially as I get older, I can’t get away with wearing any old shoe.
Or so I thought.
Last year, while browsing through a vintage shop in Barrington, NJ, I found a pair of boots that caught my eye immediately. I had no idea how much they were or well, anything about them. But I was pretty sure they’d fit. So I plopped right down on the floor and tried one on. Charyl Burley, who owns all the vintage clothing in the shop, just laughed at me. I have a thing for vintage clothing and she has been exceptionally gracious in lending me vintage clothing for photo sessions.
“Those were from Carolyn Wyeth’s personal collection.”
I continued, undeterred. The first one fit, “like a glove.”
“You know that she was Andrew Wyeth’s sister and also a famous painter, right?” I didn’t care. It was the craftsman that piqued my interest most. The styling and details were impeccable.
The second one went on and was just as fabulous. It was like I was wearing a pair of boots that were custom fit for my feet.
Finally I ask “So, would it be terribly disrespectful or insane to want to wear these? I mean like every day?” Clearly they were part of history and Ms Wyeth’s appreciation for fine art and craftsmanship. I wondered if they were only for sale to collectors.
She was quiet and I took her lack of answer as a “yes, Shari, you’d be nuts to wear them, but I won’t stop you.” I didn’t care. I wanted these boots. The stitching and leather stacked heels were so expertly made that they were pure art to me. And you know… they fit me like they were made for me.
I bought them and although I have to love them a little less than I did, due to cracking, they remain very special to me. I wore them last night to dinner with my extended family. They were a conversation piece and some of my family teased me (as they should have) for my silly shoe indulgences. Some did not share my appreciation for the art or craftsmanship, and just did not see what I valued in them.
I got back last night and had to get some more work done in the studio so I took them off by the (still yet to be hung gallery prints). As I looked over this morning I realized that those boots were much more than footwear that fit me well, or that some famous person owned them. They were made by someone who cared about the very tiniest of details, even when most would not notice. Someone once cared enough to create what I consider pure art and I love them for every stitch and every crack.
To each his own art.
To all artists who practice day in and day out honing their craft, I solute you…. while donning my spiffy boots. 
Shari DeAngelo Photography | Philadelphia Wedding Photographer & Lifestyles Photography | Fine Art, Fashion, Lifestyles and Wedding Photographer located in Haddonfield, NJ and Philadelphia PA. Local and Destination services available.
Those who know me, know how much I love shoes. I always have. Over the years the types of shoes I have worn or liked have changed. Drastically.
Today, especially as I get older, I can’t get away with wearing any old shoe.
Or so I thought.
Last year, while browsing through a vintage shop in Barrington, NJ, I found a pair of boots that caught my eye immediately. I had no idea how much they were or well, anything about them. But I was pretty sure they’d fit. So I plopped right down on the floor and tried one on. Charyl Burley, who owns all the vintage clothing in the shop, just laughed at me. I have a thing for vintage clothing and she has been exceptionally gracious in lending me vintage clothing for photo sessions.
“Those were from Carolyn Wyeth’s personal collection.”
I continued, undeterred. The first one fit, “like a glove.”
“You know that she was Andrew Wyeth’s sister and also a famous painter, right?” I didn’t care. It was the craftsman that piqued my interest most. The styling and details were impeccable.
The second one went on and was just as fabulous. It was like I was wearing a pair of boots that were custom fit for my feet.
Finally I ask “So, would it be terribly disrespectful or insane to want to wear these? I mean like every day?” Clearly they were part of history and Ms Wyeth’s appreciation for fine art and craftsmanship. I wondered if they were only for sale to collectors.
She was quiet and I took her lack of answer as a “yes, Shari, you’d be nuts to wear them, but I won’t stop you.” I didn’t care. I wanted these boots. The stitching and leather stacked heels were so expertly made that they were pure art to me. And you know… they fit me like they were made for me.
I bought them and although I have to love them a little less than I did, due to cracking, they remain very special to me. I wore them last night to dinner with my extended family. They were a conversation piece and some of my family teased me (as they should have) for my silly shoe indulgences. Some did not share my appreciation for the art or craftsmanship, and just did not see what I valued in them.
I got back last night and had to get some more work done in the studio so I took them off by the (still yet to be hung gallery prints). As I looked over this morning I realized that those boots were much more than footwear that fit me well, or that some famous person owned them. They were made by someone who cared about the very tiniest of details, even when most would not notice. Someone once cared enough to create what I consider pure art and I love them for every stitch and every crack.
To each his own art.
To all artists who practice day in and day out honing their craft, I solute you…. while donning my spiffy boots.
Shari DeAngelo Photography | Philadelphia Wedding Photographer & Lifestyles Photography | Fine Art, Fashion, Lifestyles and Wedding Photographer located in Haddonfield, NJ and Philadelphia PA. Local and Destination services available.
Andrea Martini | Introduction | Haddonfield, NJ
January 8th, 2010
Some of you, if you are clients of mine, have already met Andrea. If you haven’t yet, then please let me introduce you. She is the amazing makeup artist who does, and will do, most of the fabulous faces I photograph. Not only is she extremely talented in the art of applying makeup in a way that looks completely natural and beautiful, but she is also a beautiful human being (inside and out). I’m super pleased to tell you she is now part of the SDP team now.
Andrea is an absolutely perfect fit for us and our style. We wanted our clients to feel beautiful, relaxed and in expert hands and we are sure they will with her. She has been doing fashion and wedding makeup artistry for the past 6 years and has a beautiful book of work to share with you.
If you are booked with me and you’d like to schedule a consult with her, please contact us right away so that we can send you a Details sheet. Bridal consultations are highly encouraged. There’s so much that can be up in the air as your wedding day approaches. Know, with certainty, that you will look amazing…and exactly as you had hoped! I like to think that Andrea will make us all look good!
Andrea, thank you for trusting me while I experimented here with you yesterday and for withstanding the frigid temps without a single complaint.
Most importantly, welcome aboard, Beautiful!!
She will provide SDP clients in NJ, NY, PA and DE makeup artistry upon request. Destination work is also available but please call us about this.
Shari DeAngelo Photography | Philadelphia Wedding Photographer & Lifetsyles Photography | Fine Art, Fashion, Lifestyles and Wedding Photographer located in Haddonfield, NJ and Philadelphia PA. Local and Destination services available.
Some of you, if you are clients of mine, have already met Andrea. If you haven’t yet, then please let me introduce you. She is the amazing makeup artist who does, and will do, most of the fabulous faces I photograph. Not only is she extremely talented in the art of applying makeup in a way that looks completely natural and beautiful, but she is also a beautiful human being (inside and out). I’m super pleased to tell you she is now part of the SDP team now.
Andrea is an absolutely perfect fit for us and our style. We wanted our clients to feel beautiful, relaxed and in expert hands and we are sure they will with her. She has been doing fashion and wedding makeup artistry for the past 6 years and has a beautiful book of work to share with you.
If you are booked with me and you’d like to schedule a consult with her, please contact us right away so that we can send you a Details sheet. Bridal consultations are highly encouraged. There’s so much that can be up in the air as your wedding day approaches. Know, with certainty, that you will look amazing…and exactly as you had hoped! I like to think that Andrea will make us all look good!
Andrea, thank you for trusting me while I experimented here with you yesterday and for withstanding the frigid temps without a single complaint.
Most importantly, welcome aboard, Beautiful!!
She will provide SDP clients in NJ, NY, PA and DE makeup artistry upon request. Destination work is also available but please call us about this.
Shari DeAngelo Photography | Philadelphia Wedding Photographer & Lifetsyles Photography | Fine Art, Fashion, Lifestyles and Wedding Photographer located in Haddonfield, NJ and Philadelphia PA. Local and Destination services available.
Elijah | Family Photography | Lifetstyles Photographer
December 10th, 2009
Nothing makes me swoon quite like watching a newborn baby as they begin to recognize their world, their family and begin communicating with us in pure and simple ways we always seem to understand. Elijah is Baby #5 to this family and I don’t know how they do it. Not only do they do it, but they do it with grace and good humor. They actually make it look easy.
I have an entire blog post to share with you all from this session, but since I’ve been very behind here with blogging sessions, I’m just sharing this image as a sneak peek.
Don’t ya just love the way babies smell? (swoon….) I just love his cute little fingers and toes (with fuzzy attached).
Nothing makes me swoon quite like watching a newborn baby as they begin to recognize their world, their family and begin communicating with us in pure and simple ways we always seem to understand. Elijah is Baby #5 to this family and I don’t know how they do it. Not only do they do it, but they do it with grace and good humor. They actually make it look easy.
I have an entire blog post to share with you all from this session, but since I’ve been very behind here with blogging sessions, I’m just sharing this image as a sneak peek.
Don’t ya just love the way babies smell? (swoon….) I just love his cute little fingers and toes (with fuzzy attached).
Zoey and Ike | Backyard Wedding | Macungie, PA |Philadelphia Wedding Photographer
November 5th, 2009
First I just have to say, I love backyard weddings. There’s something very special and intimate about a family coming together in their home to celebrate one of the most special days we know. It’s the merging of two families, becoming one. It’s the beginning of everything that many of us hold so dear. It is our family. Our beautiful, undeniable and enduring family. To have and to hold.
From this day forth.
I really love a good love story, so when I got the call from Mike McNett about this wedding I jumped at the chance to join him as his second. I love the way Zoey and Ike wove together the traditional aspects of the Nigerian and American cultures and how they honored their families, and most importantly the mothers.
They opted to have a very private moment to see each other (commonly referred to as the “first look”) prior to meeting each other in front of everyone and walking down the aisle together. There was such an amazing and intense moment between the two of them that Mike and I were both fighting our own tears. It was so pure and so beautiful that it reminded us why it is important to take these little moments. We remember all that is behind them and took look forward to the future.
Together. Forever.
This wedding was so romantic and touching that as I put together this blog post, I got choked up all over again.
Those who know me will know that I have a particular weakness for shoes. I was like a little girl squealing when I saw Zoey’s red shoes. So, you know I had to take a shot of those and the ever lovely Zoey granted my whimsical nature with it.
To Zoey and Ike, thank you for having me along and may the best days of your past be the worst days of your future and may you always experience the kind of beautiful love I witnessed that day. Oh and Zoey, can I borrow your shoes now?
Shari DeAngelo Photography | Philadelphia Wedding Photographer & Lifestyles Photography | Fine Art, Fashion, Lifestyles and Wedding Photographer located in Haddonfield, NJ and Philadelphia PA. Local and Destination services available.
First I just have to say, I love backyard weddings. There’s something very special and intimate about a family coming together in their home to celebrate one of the most special days we know. It’s the merging of two families, becoming one. It’s the beginning of everything that many of us hold so dear. It is our family. Our beautiful, undeniable and enduring family. To have and to hold.
From this day forth.
I really love a good love story, so when I got the call from Mike McNett about this wedding I jumped at the chance to join him as his second. I love the way Zoey and Ike wove together the traditional aspects of the Nigerian and American cultures and how they honored their families, and most importantly the mothers.
They opted to have a very private moment to see each other (commonly referred to as the “first look”) prior to meeting each other in front of everyone and walking down the aisle together. There was such an amazing and intense moment between the two of them that Mike and I were both fighting our own tears. It was so pure and so beautiful that it reminded us why it is important to take these little moments. We remember all that is behind them and took look forward to the future.
Together. Forever.
This wedding was so romantic and touching that as I put together this blog post, I got choked up all over again.
Those who know me will know that I have a particular weakness for shoes. I was like a little girl squealing when I saw Zoey’s red shoes. So, you know I had to take a shot of those and the ever lovely Zoey granted my whimsical nature with it.
To Zoey and Ike, thank you for having me along and may the best days of your past be the worst days of your future and may you always experience the kind of beautiful love I witnessed that day. Oh and Zoey, can I borrow your shoes now?
Shari DeAngelo Photography | Philadelphia Wedding Photographer & Lifestyles Photography | Fine Art, Fashion, Lifestyles and Wedding Photographer located in Haddonfield, NJ and Philadelphia PA. Local and Destination services available.
Lost Boy | Monkey Business | Cherry Hill, NJ
November 4th, 2009
Somewhere out there, is a monkey who needs to find his way home. If you happen to live or work in the South Jersey area and came upon this little guy, please contact me right away. He belongs to a very special little boy. These photos were taken at his father’s military homecoming (seen here.)
And we all know good friends are hard to find.
Somewhere out there, is a monkey who needs to find his way home. If you happen to live or work in the South Jersey area and came upon this little guy, please contact me right away. He belongs to a very special little boy. These photos were taken at his father’s military homecoming (seen here.)
And we all know good friends are hard to find.
A Soldier Comes Home | OpLove | Lifestyles Photographer
November 3rd, 2009
One of my favorite jobs to do is covering a soldier’s homecoming.
I’ve known this family for about a year now through the Operation Love Reunited organization; A volunteer organization of professional photographers giving their time to families of deployed soldiers. When I got the call that he was coming home, I knew that an end to a very long year for this family was finally coming to an end. The days turn to weeks and then into months and the oldest of the two boys seemed to be carrying the weight of that time away. Like his mom, he worried and as the day wore on, the happy facade began to wane to anxiety. He paced, needing his space and watching carefully in the direction he heard the soldiers might be coming. The time seemed endless to everyone, but to him, each time he heard “it’ll be soon” or “Daddy’s on his way” was becoming more and more worrying. The hours stretched out as the crowds were trying to be patient. The youngest felt the tension too.
As I looked about the crowd I realized that many of these very young children will be meeting their father for the first time. I saw mothers and fathers and brothers, uncles, sisters, and cousins. Every single one of those people have sacrificed a little bit of themselves when their soldier left. They stayed behind. They held up the fort. They carried on with the life these soldiers could come home to. In those hours they were all brought together for one reason; To set their eyes on their soldier. To know she was home safe.
This homecoming was the end of many soldier’s commitment to the Military. Some will go back. No one thought about that that day. No one complained about waiting in the heat. None of that mattered, as long as they could hold their soldier in their arms once again.
The wait was hard but we were reminded that war is harder and that some did not come home that day. “We find a way to be grateful that it was not one of our own,” I heard one woman say to another.
To all the families and soldiers who served with dignity, I salute you. To this beautiful family, thank you for letting me be a part of your story this past year. I am deeply touched by you all and feel blessed for knowing you.
Welcome home, Soldier!
Shari DeAngelo Photography | Philadelphia Wedding Photographer & Lifestyles Photography | Fine Art, Fashion, Lifestyles and Wedding Photographer located in Haddonfield, NJ and Philadelphia PA. Local and Destination services available.
One of my favorite jobs to do is covering a soldier’s homecoming.
I’ve known this family for about a year now through the Operation Love Reunited organization; A volunteer organization of professional photographers giving their time to families of deployed soldiers. When I got the call that he was coming home, I knew that an end to a very long year for this family was finally coming to an end. The days turn to weeks and then into months and the oldest of the two boys seemed to be carrying the weight of that time away. Like his mom, he worried and as the day wore on, the happy facade began to wane to anxiety. He paced, needing his space and watching carefully in the direction he heard the soldiers might be coming. The time seemed endless to everyone, but to him, each time he heard “it’ll be soon” or “Daddy’s on his way” was becoming more and more worrying. The hours stretched out as the crowds were trying to be patient. The youngest felt the tension too.
As I looked about the crowd I realized that many of these very young children will be meeting their father for the first time. I saw mothers and fathers and brothers, uncles, sisters, and cousins. Every single one of those people have sacrificed a little bit of themselves when their soldier left. They stayed behind. They held up the fort. They carried on with the life these soldiers could come home to. In those hours they were all brought together for one reason; To set their eyes on their soldier. To know she was home safe.
This homecoming was the end of many soldier’s commitment to the Military. Some will go back. No one thought about that that day. No one complained about waiting in the heat. None of that mattered, as long as they could hold their soldier in their arms once again.
The wait was hard but we were reminded that war is harder and that some did not come home that day. “We find a way to be grateful that it was not one of our own,” I heard one woman say to another.
To all the families and soldiers who served with dignity, I salute you. To this beautiful family, thank you for letting me be a part of your story this past year. I am deeply touched by you all and feel blessed for knowing you.
Welcome home, Soldier!
Shari DeAngelo Photography | Philadelphia Wedding Photographer & Lifestyles Photography | Fine Art, Fashion, Lifestyles and Wedding Photographer located in Haddonfield, NJ and Philadelphia PA. Local and Destination services available.