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Custom Wedding Invitations | Nikki & Ryan

By Tiffany on May 24, 2013 / Blog, Custom Invitations / Leave a comment

Today is the day!! I have to send a BIG congratulation out to Nikki and Ryan on their wedding day. As you read this I am sure Nikki is enjoying this beautiful wedding morning in Turks and Caicos on her amazing destination wedding. I have been working with Nikki for the last year on custom wedding invitations for her destination wedding, garden reception and program fans for her ceremony. She is just the sweetest person and an absolute pleasure to work with. The couple has known each other since kindergarten, I think that is so special! It’s the stuff romance novels are made of Nikki, I could not be more happy for you and wish you all of the best on this wonderful day! I can’t wait to see images I know you are going to be stunning!! Have a blast and enjoy every second of it!! xoxo, Tiff We first set the scene with these passport

Sophia’s Rockstar Birthday Party

By Heather Rizzo on May 23, 2013 / Blog, Party Planning / Leave a comment

You saw the Rockstar Invitations a few weeks back and earlier today Tiff posted about the Rockstar Photoshoot so it’s about that time… Time for SOPHIA’S ROCKSTAR BIRTHDAY PARTY! You’ve all waited so patiently and we won’t delay it any longer! Here are the ROCKIN’ party details… The little rockstar kicked her party off by jammin’ on her drumset! This got the guests pumped and ready to party!! Besides the stage set, there was plenty of rockstar party decor. Everywhere you turned there was something party fabulous! I personally loved this canvas that was no doubt a gift from Aunt Tiff… Sophia’s rockstar friends were treated to rockin’ accessories and makeup. They all had a blast adding hip color to their hair, getting cool tattoos, and gearing up with rockstar rings, bracelets, microphones and guitars! Everyone was ROCKIN’ in STYLE! Rockstars always have the best of the best so of course Sophie’s party had a bounce house!! It was a huge hit with

Rock Star Photo Shoot | Sophia

By Tiffany on May 23, 2013 / Birthday Portrait Party, Blog, Children's Photography / 5 Comments

I have had these images edited and waiting to share for over a month! You know how long that is in photographer days? But there was good reason, my niece Sophia had a rock star birthday party so naturally we had to have a rockstar shoot! I designed the Rockstar party invitations as backstage passes for this rocking event. Sophia LOVES music….LOVES IT! From the Fresh Beat Band to Fergie, this kid loves to jam! So for her 3rd birthday celebration her Mom and Dad throw her the most rockstar party a kid could ever ask for. Check back later today to see Sophia’s Rockstar Party but for now here are the images from her 3rd birthday portraits. Enjoy! We always start Sophie’s session with a bath so she is so fresh and so clean clean… I just love her little imagination in these images! Time for our warm

It’s my birthday and I’ll post if I want too….

By Tiffany on May 22, 2013 / Blog / 6 Comments

Woot Woot 32 today. What a difference a year makes, it is sometimes so hard to see progress until you reach another milestone in your life like a birthday. Thinking back on how I was last year and where I was I could not be more proud to be here. I feel like this time last year although I was excited for my upcoming wedding I had this burning desire that was not being fulfilled. This year I have a different story and a little more bounce to my step. Life is good and today I plan to whole heartedly celebrate it. Cheers Pals! In celebration of my 32nd birthday and since #selfies are a major trend storming instagram right now, why not take some selfies to document how I feel on this fine birthday. I want to remember today as being exactly where I am supposed to be. My

Jim’s Graduation | Class of 2013

By Heather Rizzo on May 21, 2013 / Blog, DIY Projects / 2 Comments

This past weekend was pretty monumental! Jim (my handsome brainiac husband) graduated from Cabrini College with his MASTERS degree!! That’s right… MASTERS DEGREE!!!! I couldn’t be prouder!! Seriously… I’m SOOO PROUD!! What an accomplishment! One that our crew would never let go unnoticed!! WE HAD TO CELEBRATE! Tiffany and I, being the party planning addicts we are, knew this was a prime opportunity to put our skills to work! We planned Jim a surprise party! A pretty awesome party if you ask me. Although, it was so much fun, we don’t have many pictures to share with you. We were too busy being a blast… er, I mean, HAVING a blast! But you know us, we always have some DIY project up our sleeves, and this graduation party was no different! One of the little projects we tackled were some pretty adorable graduation cupcake toppers. They were made out of candy and were a HIT!

Memorial Day Portraits

By Tiffany on May 20, 2013 / Blog / Leave a comment

What are you doing this weekend? Going to the shore? Okay, this post is not for you Hanging around town with the family? Okay, read on… Memorial Day weekend is a great time to get those family portraits updated!! The whole family is together, everyone is off from work and the weather this weekend is suppose to be BEAUTIFUL!! We can do portraits in the park or in a location of your choice. We are limited to 4 sessions per day to allow quality time with each family. Book Today!!

WINNER | FREE Newborn Session

By Tiffany on May 20, 2013 / Blog / Leave a comment

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Newborn Session Giveaway! Congratulations to all of our Mom’s to be! This is such an exciting time to have so many beautiful women expecting. The lucky winner was selected at random by random.org …DRUM ROLL PLEASE… LUCKY NUMBER 13 – Danielle D. I will be in touch soon with all the details!! Congratulations!!

Family Portraits | Washington Crossing Portrait Photographer

By Tiffany on May 17, 2013 / Blog, Family Photography, Family Portraits / 2 Comments

Ekkkkk, my first set of TWINS!! I have worked with a lot of different family dynamics but twins were new for me and I seriously could not have asked for a better, more adorable, amazing, beautiful set of twins! These guys were all smiles and so much fun from the time they got out of the car. I love the way Mom coordinated the family outfits and the weather and light was absolutely beautiful this fine Sunday afternoon. We had a great time shooting at Washington Crossing Park, waving to the ducks and looking for boats. I love when kids get really into a photo shoot and this whole family was such a pleasure to capture! On with the adorable images….