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Hi! I'm Isabel, a photographer based in Souderton, PA...just a stone's throw from Philadelphia.

I am a wedding photographer specializing in candid photography with relaxed portraits...all the while capturing the moments and special details of the day.

I've created this blog so that you can see my latest work and get to know my wacky life as momma, wife and photographer.

Thanks for stopping by! I can't wait to meet you!

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Joseph Ambler Inn Wedding: Marissa and Corey

Intimacy. It’s a word often associated with a bride and groom. Some consider it a private term. However, Corey and Marissa turned the word into a family affair. Their wedding day was perfection. Marissa looked radiant. Corey, through tears, could not have been happier and prouder. And they celebrated the day with their most intimate family and friends in what could be one of the most intimate of wedding venues in our area.  As I stood in the corner during toasts and watched the emotions fly, I couldn’t help but be thankful to be part of such an amazing experience…one full of love and emotion and intimacy.

Thank you, Marissa and Corey, for allowing me to document your wedding day and for being yourselves.

The Joseph Ambler Inn is gorgeous…both the grounds and the estate. I LOVE working there.

As a big proponent of the bride and groom sharing a first glance, I simply LOVED this moment that Marissa and Corey shared.  And, let me continue with stating that he smiled even wider and cried even harder when he saw his bride walk down the aisle towards him.

I’ll end it here…with an image that, to me, speaks volumes…of their day, of what just happened, of their love. However, to see more from their day, their SLIDESHOW is here.

Weekend Wrap

Do you have a case of the Mondays? I do. And a case of the Sundays, too.

Let’s just put it out there.  Everyone once in a while…despite how much I am loving life now…I get in a seriously pathetic funk. Yesterday, probably as a direct result of sleep deprivation, lack of fresh air, taking things said in the wrong context and looking at my fall calendar and getting completely overwhelmed, I sat in my chair, pouted and threw myself the best of pity parties. Sorry you weren’t invited. Mike was…he left early. Said it was boring. HA!

BUT, today’s Monday and it’s a gorgeous day outside and it’s cobbler night (more on that later) and I had a FABULOUS time with two amazing couples this past Saturday and Sunday and I got to hang with April and I had the season’s first Pumpkin Spice Latte. So, here’s to Monday. Here’s to fresh air. Here’s to making it work. Here’s to not having to be stuck on 476 on the way to work at a law firm. Here’s to Mike for putting up with me and coming to my pity parties when he really doesn’t want to.

Even more so, here’s to FAB clients, happy wedding days and happy Any Given Sundays…

Claudia and Eric :)

Jess and Brian :)

A Rising Star

When she came home from Florida she was a mess. Just one.hot.mess. But…I look at her now and I’m in awe. Of her beauty. Of her soul. Of her determination. Of her passion. Of her compassion.

She came to me one afternoon as I sat behind my computer and with conviction said, “mom, I want to be your second.” I gave her a half cocked smile and sort of dismissed her. But then later I gave it another thought.  Who else would have my back as good as she would? Who better than to pass off wisdom too? And with reluctance and trepidation, I gave her a shot. And, she shocked the hell out of me.  But then, I realized that it shouldn’t have surprised me. No matter what she sets her mind to rises above…she excels and she strives for better.

I couldn’t ask for more. She really is amazing. She’s my rising star.

Centre Bridge Inn | New Hope Wedding : Amanda and Fran

It is rumored that when King Arthur was having marital problems with Lady Genevieve, he visited Merlin in the hopes of gaining some wisdom on how to deal with his problems. He said to Merlin, “You’ve given me advice on everything in life.  You’ve told me how to lead my life, my people and my country.  However, never once have you given me advice about women and now more than ever, I’m completely lost.” Merlin stopped and looked at him with a quizzical expression and after a few minutes said to his King, “Just love her. Love her in good times. Love her harder in bad times. Just love her.”

This is the story that Fran’s father shared with Amanda and Fran during their wedding toasts.  Just love her.

Amanda and Fran reside in Perth, Australia.  And as the day went on and we learned that not everyone in Australia owns a pet kangaroo and that there really are no Outback Steakhouses at every corner, we learned of their fierce love for each other, their amazing friends and phenomenal families.  Their day bustled with excitement…all the pieces that Amanda had carefully crafted were set into place and at the end of the night, it could not have been more beautiful.  Fran, with his Yeti beard and single rose had won Amanda over as she called home from a telephone booth outside of her new college in Perth.  Amanda, with her gorgeous smile and American ways, charmed Fran like no other. Together, there is just love.

Fran and Amanda, thank you so very much for allowing me the opportunity to get to know you, to share in your wedding day and to document your love.

Below are some of my favorites from the day…but let it be known that I had a wicked hard time selecting the bunches that are showcased in their SLIDESHOW.

Their day started at the Centre Bridge Inn in New Hope. A simply gorgeous venue overlooking the Delaware River.

From the goodies baskets for her out of town guests, to the love and details that she displayed towards her bridesmaids, Amanda had thought of everything…

Yeah, she’s that gorgeous.

Their cute little church in New Britain proved to be gorgeous, albeit challenging with its lack of a traditional center aisle…

Married!

Though I am know for my less than passionate love for frogs, I couldn’t resist…

Moustaches make it all fun…

My goal was to recreate one of my favorite images from their engagement session. Check and Mark!

Yes, those are chickens in the background. No, we couldn’t catch one.

Props to my fabulous assistant, Nicole…these three images are her view of their first dance.

I was wowed when I saw their reception room come together. All of the details were amazing…

And…we’ll end it with cake. :)

Dare to be different

In a world where things are consistently the same…where people tend to follow the norm, follow the beat of your own drum and dare to be different. Sprinkle your life with rainbow sprinkles.

This morning I made cupcakes. From scratch. With royal icing. From scratch. And only iced mine :)

Lambertville Inn Station Wedding: Amanda and Ben

They fell in love over recycling. The simple gesture of picking up a flower and handing it to her while at a recycling yard proved that he, in fact, loved her to pieces. Amanda and Ben express their love in gestures.  A stare, a grasping hand hold, a simple kiss on the cheek.  It speaks volumes…to them and to everyone around them. So, it came as no surprise that when Amanda and Ben decided to get married, nearly everyone traveled to see the event.

The day started off at the Lambertville Inn Station where everyone was getting ready.  After hearing so many fantastic things about them, I finally had the opportunity to work alongside with Emily of Cheekadee and Kristen of KLP Hair Designs.  These ladies did a fabulous job on Amanda (and her girls) hair and makeup.

Gabriela of No Limit Events and her team pulled off a gorgeous setting for Amanda and Ben’s nuptials at the General Greene Pavillion in New Hope. And the cutie paper cranes were all handmade over months by Amanda.

Married!

Amanda and Ben…it was a pleasure to share in your wedding day along with your fabulous friends and amazing family. To check out more from their day, their SLIDESHOW is here.

Weekend Wrap

Hello Monday.

Yesterday, I took a nap…as is typical on any given Sunday in my world.  The week prior proved to be busy…enough for me to warrant a nap on Sunday.  The fact that it rained all day made the decision to nap even easier.

Saturday had been crazy.  Tight schedule. Tons to cover. Travel. Fun. Here’s a sneak of what I was up to. Amanda and Jeff were married at the College of Physicians and since I’m a firm believer of asking for forgiveness instead of permission, I snuck them inside the “no photography allowed” museum to snap a few.

Holly + Wayne = Wyatt Chase

We’ve been waiting a VERY long time for Wyatt’s arrival.

When he was born, his mother described him as 8lbs of delectable cuteness.  I couldn’t agree more.  Welcome baby Wyatt!! You are so ridiculously loved :)

Hatfield and Lansdale Wedding: Jennifer and Patrick

Good times. Jen and Pat’s wedding celebration was just that.  Amist the heat and the sun of the day, they had a gorgeous wedding filled with laughter, love and good times.  So, below is a snippet of how the day unfolded.

A special thanks to the incomparable April Ziegler who shot alongside with me.  A good number of her images are below.  And I definitely want to give a shout out to Jen’s folks who created the wonderland that is their backyard where Jen and Pat’s wedding was held.  Gorgeous!  And finally…thanks to Jen and Pat for having April and I along for the ride.  It was an awesome pleasure.  More of their day is here…in their SLIDESHOW…check it.

One of my favorite pictures of the day.  I knew that the second I shot it.  It’s Pat’s grandmother’s hand reaching out to him during the sign of peace. It was truly a privilege to have her there that day…a privilege that meant so much to so many people.

Grandma.

See? Good times.

Peace Valley Park Anytime: Jennifer and Jason

“It’s when you let your guard down that I start snappin’ away.” That’s what I told Jason and Jen when we met up for their session.

Ever the sweetest thing, Jason looks at Jen and she melts.  They’ve been together for what seems an eternity and just wanted to have their pictures taken…to document the now.  So, that’s what we did.  Documented a snippet of their love in an afternoon.  It’s the way that he looks at her. The way that she smiles back.  The way that he wraps his arms around her waist and she buries herself in his neck.  It’s the life in between the moments that I capture…the everyday moments that seem so mundane but totally depict your relationship. The moments where you think I’m not watching.

This is how it plays out.


Jason and Jen…thanks for letting me document your now.  Oh..and Jason, I still think you should get the bear. :) To see more of our afternoon together, their SLIDESHOW is here.