Chris Hay Photography has just seen a wonderful new wedding venue called Oak Lodge in Stahlstown right off PA Route 711. Paula and I had the pleasure of photographing Erin and Brian's wedding back on the 17th of July at this relatively undiscovered spot. You can see by the images below that it has a lot going for it ! Thanks Erin and Brian for letting us run you all over the mountain for these shots . . .
From what I understand, this chapel was built on site within the past couple of years. It looks like it's been there since the early settlers ! Beautiful AND it's airconditioned !!! Erin and Brian had their reception outdoors behind the chapel. You can see a little of the tent set up directly behind.
Here's a shot from the balcony during the ceremony. Great vantage point for photographers !
The happy couple in a quieter moment.
And how about this spot for a little toast before going back to your guests ?!
It's a kitty ! Here she is on her first day home at the studio. Thanks to all the wonderful staff at the Humane Society of Somerset, by the way. We thought Kobi, our black lab, needed a sister, but we're finding out that we maybe should have checked with Kobi first ! The adjustment period is actually going quite well and we anticipate the two of them will be playing ball together soon ; - )
Still trying to decide on a name, though.
It's Little League time at Chris Hay Photography this week ! Here are a few of the new items available with your little leaguer's photo on them. For more info on our line of Sports Mate Photography, please see a previous blog post or call us at 445-4004.
Ashley and Sean were married at a very unique venue, Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania back in November of 2009. We lucked out with beautiful weather and even though the sun set a lot faster than we'd have liked, we still managed to get a lot of outdoor shots around their reception spot, the Airport Doubletree. The interesting part came when photographing the actual ceremony, which started at 5:30, and pretty much dark outside ! As you can see, Phipps has a very different side to it when the sun goes down !
The ceremony took place in the Broderie Room, a kind of French Style garden, I think. Very beautiful . . . almost like in a dream !
"If I had known how CUTE this would look, I'd have gotten another one for ME !", exclaimed Sophie's mom as she handed the book over to her grandmother.
We are just amazed at how much everyone loves "the Book" collection at Chris Hay Photography. Available in several sizes, the 5 x 5 inch seems to be the most popular since it fits in small places as it travels around to be shown off. The first one we ever created was for a high school senior several years back and they are still the hottest item on our price sheet, but as you can see below, they're not just for seniors !
You gotta love her !
For all you engaged couples, here's another of our Eclipse album contents from a wedding last year. Please go to our "Events" page and log in sydalbum to see all the pages and enjoy ! We all had a GREAT time . . . and dodged some major bad weather to get those outdoor shots at the Somerset Country Club !!!
The Somerset High School Swim Team
Doing a great job and, as of 1-23-2010, have only one loss. Keep up the good work !
Looking forward to another great season and on to the playoffs !
Somerset High School Rifle Team
These guys (and gals !) are AMAZING ! At this posting, they are still undefeated . . . best wishes for the rest of the season !!!
