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Bloomsburg Pump House B&B Wedding | Marguerite and Justin | Philadelphia Wedding Photography

Published on June 21, 2017 by allieskylarphotography@gmail.comLeave a comment

Some wedding days are just downright magical. And when said wedding is on your birthday, it’s a slam dunk, naturally. This May 13th Pump House B&B wedding incorporated the best details- twinkling lights, paper cranes, antique chairs, dew covered forests, and the cutest bride and groom (and parents to be!). Marguerite and Justin were one of the most daring couples, venturing out in the rain to walk around the old pumping station.

I love shooting at the Pump House, located in my hometown of Bloomsburg. It’s overflowing with charm and originality, not to mention, it’s a wooded paradise. I’m so excited to send out this gallery in a couple of weeks! Congrats, Mr and Mrs Gould!

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Behind the Scenes 2016

Published on January 27, 2017 by allieskylarphotography@gmail.comLeave a comment

Do I love my job? You betcha. I love the people I work with, my clients, and te stories I capture. I like to have fun and there is never a dull moment in the wedding photography business. For your viewing pleasure, some of my favorite behind the scenes moments of 2016!

This is Elizabeth. She shoots weddings with me even in hurricane winds.

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She’s a joy to work with and a great friend.

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SOmetimes I shoot weddings by myself, which allows me to show off my juggling skills.

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We can’t forget about Danielle! She has made many appearances on past Behind the scenes, even though she sadly only photographs babies and families now 🙁

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villanova wedding photogrpahy When the groom makes this face, you know the day is going well.

Sometimes when waiting in line for food we try to take trendy photos, which ultimately fails since we have 0 blood sugar and cares left.

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And sometimes our cameras sync their cycles and set off phantom flash.

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Chewing gum is tough. So are photoshoots in Target.

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That one time when my couple fed me cake after they cut it 🙂

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It helps to have a strong, graceful shooter by your side when there is literally nothing to hand the dress on (it also helps to be able to photoshop her out).

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Mannequin Challenge should be banned in limos for safety reasons.

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2016 was amazing. Bring it, 2017.

Encouragement Small Business Owners Need to Hear | Wedding Photography

Published on August 11, 2016 by allieskylarphotography@gmail.comLeave a comment

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Small business. Yeesh it’s a doozy. Today, I plan on encouraging as many of my fellow entrepreneurs as possible because a fellow photographer reached out and gave me the encouragement that I needed during this extremely busy and stressful week.

“Small business ins’t for the faint of heart. It’s for the brave, the patient,, and the persistent. It’s for the overcomer.” – Unknown

Everything – EVERY LITTLE THING- that you are doing day in and day out, every mundane task, every nerve-wracking meeting, every time you put your creative best out there, you are doing something braver than many others would dare. You aren’t afraid except of being afraid! Afraid to try, afraid to explore, afraid to create, afraid to overcome. You are doing enough, and unfortunately, small business has a way of making you feel like you aren’t.

Keep fighting the uphill battle because to create, it’s one of the best gifts we can give ourselves. Keep chugging along because settling with the “what if” is not an option. Keep picking yourself up because your vision— it is valuable!

Today is Thursday, Encourage someone. They just may need it more than you can imagine!

The Barn at Hidden Acres Wedding Photography | Hazley and Tyler | Bloomsburg Wedding Photography

Published on June 23, 2016August 5, 2016 by allieskylarphotography@gmail.comLeave a comment

The look on Tyler’s face when he turned and saw Hazley for the first time during their first look is not one I will easily forget (and guess what— you can see it below!). Written all over his face was the deep love he felt for his bride coupled with sheer amazement at how freaking AMAZING she looked. Just moments before, Hazley was inside the farm house completing the finishing touches to her ensemble, having just been showered with gifts from the man waiting for her outside. This was it! This was the start of the day she had been planning for months.

When I first worked with Hazley and Tyler in the fall for their engagement session, it felt like we three had been transported someplace far far away. Everything was still and quiet and the sunlight was golden and we didn’t have a care in the world. We sat in a field on the hill and Tyler played his guitar and sang to Hazley while I snapped away. I’ve never experienced such a calm session with two people who are just so excited to have found one another in this world. I knew from that moment that their wedding would be pretty amazing. And I wasn’t wrong.

Hazley and Tyler were married at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Bloomsburg and their reception was at The Barn at Hidden Acres. Now I have done a lot of barn weddings and this barn is my favorite aesthetically. It looks like a barn! Gaps between planks, rustic charm- mix in the beautiful white drapes, amazing florals by The Details Matter, and of course a beautiful couple and all of their friends, and it makes for one smashing party.

I cannot express how exciting this wedding was for me because Hazley and Tyler really let me have my say and direct them towards the best photo moments. During the reception, we slipped out to a field adjacent to the barn and captured some of my all time favorite wedding photos. OF ALL TIME. They kissed and danced and laughed and enjoyed the fact that this was, indeed, their wedding day. I am so very excited to share some of my favorite moments from their day.

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Bloomsburg Wedding Photography | Katie and Chris | Allie Skylar Photography

Published on December 6, 2015 by allieskylarphotography@gmail.comLeave a comment

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Fall weddings are my favorite. Dreamy light, cool temperatures, and a delicious backdrop at The Links at Hemlock Creek overflowing with colors. Katie and Chris could not have asked for a better day! Continue reading “Bloomsburg Wedding Photography | Katie and Chris | Allie Skylar Photography” →