Teresa and Robert

Penn State has an amazing power to pull couples back from out of state. Teresa Manyin and Robert Sink came from Maryland for their ceremony at Eisenhower Chapel on campus.

Their reception was at the Gamble Mill in Bellefonte.

By the way, it was weird to be at PSU when there was NO ONE around.

 

Weekend with family

I spent the weekend with the family in Bucks County, and the kids really got into “Who Wants To Be a Supermodel?” Here are some of my favorite shots.

Gift suggestion

Portraits make great gifts, and there’s still plenty of time to book a session. Give me a call at 717-667-6699 or shoot me an email: jant@photosbyjan.com.

Kristin and Bryan

Kristin’s Szlachetka’s long train was beautiful, and she had one of the hardest-working maids of honor I’ve even encountered to display it.

Kristin married Bryan Boyko at Eisenhower Chapel on the Penn State campus. The reception was at Toftrees.

Special thanks to Monica Guerrini, the attentive maid of honor, for helping me all day.

Michelle and Dan

No, Michelle did NOT wear her gun to the wedding. She said she wanted to, but she decided against it. Besides, it would have spoiled the lines of that beautiful dress.

Michelle Ripka and Dan Beckenbaugh were married at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Bellefonte. We stopped at Talleyrand Park (Michelle’s grandfather built the bridge) before heading to the Elks Club in Boalsburg for the reception.

The bridal party was a lot of fun, and I thank everyone for allowing me to tag along.

Madelaine and Davy

After a rainy Friday, the sun came out for Madelaine Goldberg and Davy Jones on Saturday. Lily Manor was beautiful and the whole day went off without a snag.

If you’ve never seen Lily Manor, check out www.lilymanor.com

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Each still photograph is a privileged moment.

– Susan Sontag

Heather and Nate

I love what I do. A lot of people say that, but I mean it. I really enjoy photographing weddings.

It was great to be back at Trinity United Methodist Church in Lewistown with Pastor Kari Swigart. I photographed her daughter’s wedding and I did senior portraits for one of her sons, so I feel like an old friend.

Heather Wray and Nate Collins made me feel like an old friend, too.

Great day, great people, gotta love it!

Jenny and Chase

Everything was beautiful, from the pink-and-white, pre-ceremony outfits to the pink-and-white place settings.

Jenny Merrifield and Chase Kaniecki were married on the croquet lawn at Toftrees Resort in State College on a day that started out iffy but became spectacular — especially for a wedding photographer. The reception was in Le Papillon at Toftrees, with a great view of the trees and the golf course.

The party was great, right down to the battle over Jenny’s bouquet.

Happy anniversary

A few weeks ago, I promised to post another image from a recent shoot near State College with Christine and Eric Hart, so here it is. Please join me in wishing them a happy first anniversary (Aug. 31).