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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Merry Holidays & A Rockin New Year! | Avery’s Christmas Portraits | Harrisburg Children’s Photographer

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Just wanted to wish all that drop by a very Merry Holiday Season & a totally Rockin New Year!

Thanks to all of our Amazing, Awesome and Super Fantabulous Clients for a Spectacular 2011! Your lovliness, personalities, stories, milestones & celebrations have inspired another year full of visual yumminess!

I know the Blog has been rather quiet the last couple of months. It has been a crazy busy Wedding & Holiday Season. Way more than anticipated and we still have a lot to wrap up on. Once things are caught up, and after a few good days of sweet relaxation, I will be sure to dish out lots of Photo Blog love and catch up by featuring some of the yummy highlights from 2011.

In the meantime enjoy some Holiday sweetness brought to you by the ever adorable and always lovely Avery! Who always comes in with the most super cute & stylish little girl outfits!

Cheers! Til next year!

Grace

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Susquehanna Valley Country Club Wedding Photographer & Central PA Wedding Photographer | Grace Lightner Photography

Missy Zile - December 30, 2011 - 8:41 pm

So cute!

Friday, November 18, 2011

Megan & Lee | Susquehanna Valley Country Club | Hummels Wharf Wedding Photographer

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It was kind of ironic, the same time Megan was about to tie the knot with Lee, tropical storm Lee was tying knots of it’s own along the east coast. Megan & her guests lucked out with The “Good”, I mean The ”Grrrrreat!!!” Lee, thank goodness! And we all lucked out being that tropical storm Lee was still several days away from Central PA and as a result we celebrated this beautiful day with equally beautiful weather!

(Not Lee’s Bike, but it pleaded to be photographed.)

H A N D S O M E !!!

Meet Megan’s Dress… I feel like it should have it’s own Facebook Page & Twitter account, and if it did it would have at least 100k fans & followers. I can’t even begin to express how gorgeous this dress… The beauty of how the luxurious details come together is complete perfection… Her Mom was swooning when she tried to describe it to me during our venue tour a month prior to the Big Day. And when I finally got to lay my eyes on it, I understood…

The thing is, as gorgeous as it is by itself, it elevates to an otherworldly level once Megan puts it on. Sigh…

You are thinking “WOW so freaking GORGEOUS!”. Oh my goodness… I can’t even begin to explain…

First Look…

Lee is thinking “WOW so freaking HOT!” as well as “I am the luckiest man in the world!!!” & “Oh my gosh, Megan in this Dress should have it’s own Facebook Page & Twitter account because I would definitely follow them!”.

We did it!!!!

The Wedding Party – Too cool for school

Awwww…. friends are the best!!!

Commentary not necessary…

I remember when I first met with Megan & Lee and we talked about the things that were the most important to the Them. And on the very top of their list was Family.

At the beginning of the Reception, Megan gave the most touching, honest, from-the-heart ”Thank You” speech that expressed this so fully… One of my favorite moments from the whole day…

Just… beautiful…

A huge congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs. Yoder & their Family! May you fill the world with beautiful babies with hearts as equally beautiful as yours! (Or at least have 1.) For more deliciousness, please click on the image below!

A huge thanks to the Marvelous Missy Zile for her assistance on this day. Thank you so much for filling in, you did amazing! (I had the honor of photographing Missy & Ben’s Wedding in October of 2009, so a very Happy recent 2nd Anniversary!)

And special thanks to the following Vendors who helped make this beautiful day possible!

Vendors

Photographer’s Assistance by Missy Zile <– If you are looking for gift ideas for the Holidays check out her site!

Venue + Catering by Susquehanna Vallery Country Club

Music by DJ C – Chris Snyder 570-847-8265

Flowers by Graceful Blossoms

Cake by Bella’s Bliss Bakery

Dress by Alfred Angelo

~ Grace

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Hummelstown Newborn Photographer | Grace Lightner Photography

Missy Zile - November 21, 2011 - 12:33 pm

Stunning photos, Grace! So happy to be there to assist you that day! Best wishes to Megan & Lee!

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Nathaniel & Family | Hummelstown Newborn & Family Photographer

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Meet Nate! This little munchkin is just the cutest!!! And so is Sam!! Who now gets to proudly wear the new title of “Big Bro”. Not quite 2, Sam had the refreshing curiosity you would find in a happy toddler boy. It was really cute to watch how he interacted with, observed & examined his little baby brother. (My, what is that curious thing sticking out of his belly button? ) And what an awesome model! When asked to give Nate a kiss, he humored me every time! Oh if these 2 only knew how much playing & fun is in store for them as they get older… How wonderful to always have someone to play with!

I had the opportunity to chat & correspond with Amanda several times before our session and what a beautiful person she is inside & out. Although I am sure her hands are quite full with 2 young boys, her heart is enormous enough for dozens more. Just kidding! (I am imagining Lance’s eyeballs growing wide at this statement) Amanda radiates such warmth, love & pride when talking about her 3 favorite guys in her life.

So a big yellow birdie told me that Nate’s room is decorated in a vintage Sesame Street theme. I bet it looks stunning just listening to some of the things Mom & Dad collected to pull the look together. One of the items is an antique Philco record player/radio which they brought to the Session, complete with a treasure trove of old vinyl Sesame Street records. (Wonderful, wonderful idea Amanda!) We incorporated them into a few shots for some beautiful one of a kind vintage laced Sesame Street themed portraits which I envision to be the pièce de résistance in Nate’s nursery!

For more of this handsome little cookie monster & his beautiful Family, please click on the image below & enjoy!

And a warm welcome, despite the pre Halloween snow (crazy!), to Central PA. I can only imagine the kind of impression that might be felt to someone who just moved to the area and had to deal with all of these unusual and extreme weather events. I promise, it is a fluke, Central PA is usually way more relaxed than this. =)

And thanks to the always amazing Jackie Malocu owner of Mark of Elegance Salon & Beautiful Dream Team Hairstyles & Makeup for fitting in a cut on short notice. Love you doll!

Grace

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