2008 Seniors!

2008 Seniors!!! We have already started booking for summer senior sessions!! Call now to lock-up your sitting date and time! And don't forget your favorite CD for the session!

OK... How much fun is my job?! These are the shoots you remember for a long, long time! Kids are just too much fun and when they are as good as these two were.... It just makes us look great! Thanks guys!

Happy Mother's Day!

I hope everyones Mother's Day was either special or you had a chance to make it special for your/or a mom! I spent my day with a mom and a new friend! We went shooting together... nature, and still life stuff... but that lasted about two shots for me! Then I had to turn the camera on Jane! She was just to much fun to shoot! Sorry Jane! In any case we had a great time, great conversation, and a new found friendship. And realized just how small the world is as well! Take a look! View Photos

WVW Junior Prom Book

The WVW Junior Prom Book is now available to order! It features everyone who had a formal picture done and a few random snap shots! Great keepsake!!

Wyoming Valley West Jr Prom

By KDP Studio

Dallas Prom

Dallas Junior Senior Prom... Just a few snap shots from the night...




Congratulations to the King and Queen!

Crestwood Prom Book Now Available!

Remembering the Prom.... We all talk about our Prom Night for years to come! So we took it a step further and created a book for just that purpose. The Prom Book features everyone who had a photograph taken at the prom and even some candids to enjoy. Now you can have this keepsake to look back on for years to come!
Page Samples:

Crestwood Prom

By KDP Studio

Blue Man Group

How To Be A Megastar Tour! Extremely entertaining as always. If you have never seen the show live, make sure you do... you won't be disappointed! Here are the photos from the concert. View Photos

Summer!!!

Stopped at the park today!!! And its only getting better over the next few days! While I was at the park I was thinking about the Penguins playoff game and how uninspired they looked on the ice last night, almost like they didn't want to be there. Then I got a glimpse of the handball players! Guys playing like it was a life or death game, but laughing and having a good time as well.... No money, fans or inflated egos... Just there for the game. Had to get in some quick shots and share!! I will be shooting these guys again in a few days when I have more time... Be sure to come back and see some more photos! For Now: View Photos

OK - Just couldn't sleep!!

Just one of those nights!! So Ashley and I went out and had some fun shooting!

View The Midnight Shoot!

The Carkners!

There are people in life that when you meet them you know its' ALL GOOD! A brief intro... I had to go to the arena to photograph the Penguin's Matt Carkner for a poster a week or so ago. This was the typical tough-guy - fist wheeling photo that Matt is doing with the Penguins to help raise money for cancer. His mom was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Along with many other things, Matt will have his head shaved by the highest bidder, on center ice after Friday nights hockey game! (You can bet I will post these photos) After the shoot he asked if I would be willing to do some family photos, "we came highly recommended from Denis Bonvie".

So his family came in the studio and I wasn't ready for the kindness.... The whole family were just instantly likable! On top of that.... these two were genuinely in love!! Like that newly-web in love stuff!! It was just fun being around people like this!! Anyway the session was a ton of fun! There little boy is as personable as he is cute, and Matt's wife, wow - beautiful, intelligent and witty - all wrapped up into one package! Matt - your blessed! And Matt is deserving of it all!

Thank you so much Carkners! Can't wait for the new addition!

View The Carkners' Sitting!

Matt's Fight Against Cancer

Kids Love THis Stuff!!!

Kids are so much fun to photograph! We all love the cute little studio shots, but the classics are always on location! Meet Tara's son Trenton and my daughter Gillian. Yes, we actually take time to photograph our own kids too!! Although I had to be told by my daughter it was time to take some photos of her! She won't let me live that down anytime soon. Trenton's photo was done as an HDR image and is probably the only imaging that kids are more excited about seeing than the parents. When they see themselves in these images they just go crazy!!

ArtfulLeigh

Just an amazing shoot at the art studio of Leigh Pawling! To be completely honest her talent was intimidating, but her personality and uncommon comfort with herself was exhilarating! She is just the kind of person that you meet that makes you want to be better.... Thank you Leigh for an hour that I will never forget. www.artfulleigh.com

View Leigh's Photos

Another Session Worth Viewing!

Photo Session

The Insurance Man Comith!!

Yea, you know that feeling! The dreaded insurance man.... Well I am happy to report that not only was he a cool guy to deal with, he SAVED US MONEY!! And that is no easy feat with photo equipment. Not to bore you with the details, but a lower deductible, replacement value, and it costs less.... Seriously gotta love this guy!!! Thanks Gene!!! If you want a good insurance guy call Gene! He will save you a few bucks and you won't feel like killing him at the end of your "the insurance guy is coming over" meeting. J.W. Hoban & Associates, Inc in Wilkes-Barre...

Sample Wedding Books

Just wanted to share another wedding book with you....
Wedding Album 1
Wedding Album 2
Wedding Album 3

Creative Session Special!!

We had a great time with Heather on this creative shoot. We hung around the building creating these images that were just what she had in mind. Heather wanted a casual, relaxed look with a little artistic touch. The shoot was a fantastic success! If you want to have one of these very special sessions, please call the studio today.... We have priced the shoot at only $200 for the months of February and March - so come in and take advantage of this limited time special. View Heather's Shoot

Pop Dukes Stops In for a visit!

Today we had a visit from up-and-coming recording artist "Pop Dukes". Keep an eye out for this Brick City New Jersey artist!

Bridal Expo

The Northeast PA Bridal Expo was this past Sunday and it was a great success! All the "brides-to-be" and even some "grooms-to-be" were fantastic! The day went by in a flash because of all the great conversations and newly formed friendships. Anyway, I really didn't plan on putting anything on the blog about the show and I absolutely never make recommendations, but one of the booths there really stuck out! And before I go any further.... NO I was not that hungry! The Royal Bake Shop in Exeter was at the show and their food was, without question, incredible. From the cakes, cookies, pastries and everything else I sampled.... just amazing! So here I go.... If you need bake goods, for Anything, call them!!!! You really won't be disappointed. 1701 Wyoming Ave Exeter. 570.654.2011

Just a Shot I love

Each time Tara and I work together we produce images that blow me away. There is always that one image that catches your eye and this is just one of them from today. Seniors, it is the perfect time to schedule your senior portrait! The sessions are very relaxed and casual and we are never rushed. Give the studio a call today to schedule an appointment before the spring senior rush! And don't forget to bring your favorite CD to listen to during your session!

Gallery Open!

LCCC had it's new gallery opening last night and it was a very pleasant surprise. The attendance was good considering the weather conditions, and the art, although all print in nature, was very diverse. I have to say that it is a wonderful thing to see the support given to the arts at a community college. I would love to comment on the art, but being a photographer doesn't give me the right or expertise to judge anyones work.

I can say that most of the pieces shown are for sale, priced from arround $200 to a few thousand dollars, there are some works that are worth a look. Well, yes I did leave out two pieces that are priced somewhere in the mid $20,000 range, but after seeing the pieces, and finding out that they were done by one of the school's instructors, I am guessing this was a typo. Can't imagine anyone being that arrogant, to place and price pieces among their very own students' work (which almost all out-shined these works) in an attempt to distinguish themselves as a superior talent on price alone.

I will say it was a great feeling seeing Tara's two pieces hanging in the gallery. Without prejudice, her work clearly stands out in the gallery. Although I did see the work prior to the gallery visit, it was easy locating the work the second you entered the doors - The only cluster of people in the gallery when we entered was at Tara's work. Not to mention the presentation framing and the work itself! But I will let you be the judge.... go see the gallery!