Behind the Scenes / 2024
Hi there!
We are Bri (specializing in weddings) & Holly (specializing in newborns) and we had a crazy year full of ups and downs...we really do love what we do! Aaaaand when we're having a bad day, we just have to laugh...because if you don't laugh, you cry, right?! But in all seriousness, we feel so blessed by our clients and friends we have made over the years - THANK YOU for entrusting us with your precious memories <3 <3 <3
Enjoy scrolling through some silliness (and a lot of awkwardness) from this past year :)

This is us at the start of our first wedding of the year at a venue we see a lot of :) Look at us all fresh and ready to go for the upcoming wedding season!

aaaaand this is us after one of our last weddings of the year, haha. Not so fresh.

OH, and this is us after Christmas Minis! You guys...minis are brutal!!
One of our "pick me ups" is a Sheetz run after weddings. Sometimes MTO food takes a very long time (amiright?) so we occupy ourselves by walking around the store trying to find the weirdest things that they sell...




and then people look at us weird because we can't stop laughing. They think we're cray cray... but we're not; we're just really tired and hungry.

Another place we hit up a lot is Wawa - even WITH the Bride & Groom :)

One time our newborn clients INSISTED on bringing us back some yummy drinks during their baby's session - it made our day!!
Speaking of babies...

Bri always has hands on baby while Holly takes the photos. You can be assured we practice safety first during our newborn sessions.




Putting those little outfits on is harder than you think!

Quick pacifier pull! Ninja moves right there!

Someone was upset that I was taking their teddy away...

Trying to place the baseballs in a perfect circle, (once again, harder than it looks haha)

We'll take good care of your babies, we'll even feed them for you!

Honestly, we try to give mom a break during the newborn session. If you didn't know, these sessions last up to 3 hours, so you can get a really great nap in!! :)
We don't just love babies - we love all kids, even when they are the most difficult humans to photograph :) Whenever we have a session involving children, we are so relieved that there are two of us!! Here are some photos showing how we get those kiddos to look at the camera...













The Minnie Mouse toy is a favorite for sure.

We have a little photographer among us!

Trying to show this little guy how you make "3" with his fingers :)


Sometimes we hand out stickers for good smilers! :)

Sometimes they give the best hugs...they must have known that Miss Holly really needed that!! <3 <3 <3


Holly posing with the best flower girls ever!

Sometimes they want you to dance with them...

Who says photographers can't get up on the dance floor too?!




Especially if the dance floor is completely empty, we can't help ourselves...and hey, we have to make the DJs feel better about themselves.








"Excuse me, it's actually my turn to dance now."

This is Holly trying to sneak a photo with really tall guests on the dance floor that looked like they would be a part of her family...this is not as creepy as it looks.
We all know Holly is super tall, and Bri is super short, but it works well for us because we are able to get totally different photo angles!
Sometimes Bri tries to get a little more height...





Sometimes I make clients sit so that I appear taller and can shoot over them, haha

I think you're tall enough Holly...just stop.
Holly's height comes in handy though, especially when Bri asks her to hang the dress in high places...


Being photographers, you'll find us in weird positions and weird places, always trying to get the best angle...



Bri especially likes taking bridal detail shots in strange places...

like the bathroom!


or the coat closet
Sometimes Holly and Bri get in each other's way...

"Oh, excuse me, were you trying to take a photo?"




Ok, that was intentional :)


That was also intentional. haha

"Holly, you're literally standing in front of the bride"

"Holly, I can literally see you in the mirror"

Peekaboo

This guy was trying to steal the spotlight. Holly is not amused.
As photographers, we like to blend in and not cause distractions, especially during the ceremony. Here's us being sneaky...


Look at that focus...like a sniper.

Where even is the photographer?



Bri & Holly help each other be decisive because on their own they are very indecisive.
They also do light checks on each other to make sure their camera settings are good to go...









There are SO many photos of Holly in mirrors for some reason hahahaha






Ok, for these Holly was testing out the mirror shot for Bri before she asked the Bride & Groom to pose.

hence the kissy face
Holly is so helpful to Bri during weddings; yes she is the second shooter, but she is so much more...

She helps gather people for large group photos...

She uses her body to block the sunlight when it's shining on people and we don't want the harsh shadows on them...



She spots the ring shot for Bri while she's taking the ring photos

She plucks the plants when they are in the way of couple's faces
Holly has SUPERB dress fluffing skills!




Holly and her giant arm.

Holly will make sure that your dress won't blow away when it's windy!


Holly is also an expert veil fluffer!









Check out that form!!

Watch out for that bush over there...
Brides - you can be ensured that we gotchu ;)

We'll fix your hair for you...


We'll make sure your flowers are in the right place!

We'll double check to make sure the groom's party has their boutonniers on, (even though this is not part of our job description, we always end up doing it somehow)

We'll help you put on your jewelry, (because a lot of times the bridal party has fake nails).

And we'll help button your dress, (once again, it's hard to do things when you have fake nails).



We'll carry your train for you

We'll hold a flashlight up so your mom can see to bustle your dress :)

We can show you how to smile :D

Fire? No problem. We know where the fire extinguishers are.
We'll find the perfect spot for your first look...




You know that awkward moment when it's time the cut the cake, and nobody told you how to cut the cake or what you're supposed to do? Holly knows what she's doing!


We love cake. And desserts. And appetizers...especially Serock's cheesesteak egg rolls!!!






Pizza? Don't mind if I do!


Shout out to Cora who stepped in as my second shooter for a couple of weddings this year. I also found her lurking around the dessert table...she fits in well.
Bri's husband, Chris, is also a part of the team as the videographer. He keeps us in line ;)
and sometimes acts as our chauffeur...
and buys us yummy coffee drinks...
He is the best <3 <3 <3










We also have some of the best vendor teams to work with at some of our favorite venues!!















And what a gift it is to be a part of a friend's wedding day <3


Sometimes wedding days have some not so glamorous moments...and we are just "not in the mood"
*disclaimer, these next set of photos do not actually reflect the weddings that they were taken from - we were just being silly!












Blinded by the DJs lights

WHHHYYYYYYY??!!

Holly sleeping on the job...

I can't remember how this picture came to be...I just remember we couldn't stop laughing...

and then Holly launched her phone across the floor HAHAHA

Emo Holly in blue

Emo Holly in yellow

Emo Holly in purple
Sometimes Bri just needs a little coffee to make it through the reception...




"I'm just regular"

Bri wasn't a huge fan of that particular cup of coffee...
Sometimes Holly wants her winter jacket...all the time. She's literally cold all the time LOL







Holly will also never pass up the chance to pet a dog or a stray cat...


If we didn't have a career in photography...we potentially could have a career in modeling...just sayin'
We're calling this next set of photos...."oh heeeeyyyy"














These next set of photos...there are no words...











MellonBlairy Witch Project

Why is Holly pretending to eat things?


Why are there so many blow up farm animals?




That time we found an engagement ring and Holly insisted on trying it on.

Holly proving that she can fit into the tiny bathroom if she puts her legs on either side of the sink.

Holly stealing wedding gifts because of their cool wrapping paper...

Our matching Rothy shoes! Are these the best wedding shoes to wear while on your feet for 10 hour days? Are they worth the money?? No...they are not.
Aaaaand that's a wrap!
We are excited to see what is in store for 2025 :)