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Sometimes you have a moment when there are no words… This is one of them. I really don’t know where to begin with Gray and Alisa’s wedding. Everything about it was beautiful; the couple, family, venues, the New Orleans themed parade… Yes, you read correct. A New Orleans parade right in the middle of Philadelphia’s […]

He was smitten with her. Like, I love the smell of you, can’t wait to hold you, stay by my side always kind of smitten.  And come on ladies, who doesn’t love love like that!? Wouldn’t it be nice if most men’s minds worked that way? Megan is certainly one lucky lady to be cherished as […]

This is the year for change! Just knowing I’m about to share the good news makes me giddy with excitement but at the same time I want to vomit and cry. That’s totally a normal reaction, right? And before you jump to conclusions, no I am not preggers. Some day, just not now. Cue the drum roll please… ba-dam chah… I am going full time in Vanessa Marie Photography! Yes, I said it, and now I can’t wipe the smile that’s on my face!

Since I started this crazy dream of becoming a professional photographer, I’ve always worked a 9-6 job. At the start of my journey, balancing life was manageable — work, take care of the house, and second shoot for some photographers here and there. The second year was pretty much the same, but I had about 5 weddings of my own — still manageable. In 2014 I wanted to branch out on my own and shoot mostly for myself instead of a second shooting. I wish I had this elaborate story to share and say I was so talented that I was fully booked that year, but that wasn’t the case…

As Alex and Kristen laced their fingers together then made eye contact, they burst into a fit of giggles. When they caught their breath, Kristen made a joke how Alex dreads when she asks him to take a photo. And on cue, Alex rolled his eyes. That eye roll reminded me of a very certain […]