For it was not into my ear you whispered, but into my heart. It was not my lips you kissed, but my soul.




A rekindling experience of love through imagery.

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Quick Wedding June 25, 2011 | Wedding Photography Monroe Files Photography Bald Eagle State Park

While in college at Penn State Main, I applied for a serving job at the Texas Roadhouse while it was still being built. The website showcased legenday, mouth watering food and the wait staff line danced once an hour. You had me at line dancing (ok, and the fresh baked bread with honey cinnamon butter!)

I got the call saying I was hired (BOOM!) and quickly skipped over to get my picture taken on the saddle and fill out paperwork. That evening, my roommates and I went downtown to celebrate and enjoy company with friends from out of town. This is the story of how I met Dustin.

Our first stop was the Cell Block. Our out of town friend bumped into someone she knew and after an hour of the Cell Block we were ready for a place a bit more chill. Our next and last stop of the night was the Lion's Den. On our way over, my roommate ran into her boyfriend...which left me as the third wheel. (Wah.Wah.) As I sat watching American Gladiators with a couple on either side of me making out, I was wishing I was any where but there. Then I heard, "HEEY, Luke forgot some paperwork for you to fill out." It was a quite drunk Dustin, out with two other Roadhouse employees celebrating the new store opening. Long story short, I bought them a round of shots and I quickly learned why his nickname is "El Diablo". Because he turns around from the bar with as many shots as his fingers can hold. That was 3 and a half years ago.

My two favorites were the only guests invited and we wouldn't miss it for the world! =]

Malissa was a part of the opening crew of servers. I remember her fanning herself any time a few of the managers walked past her. (3 out of 5 were good looking, IMO.) But it didn't take long to figure out which one was her favorite =] And life hasn't been the same ever since!
  
Dustin and Malissa had a very very small ceremony at Bald Eagle State Park, maybe a half hours drive from State College. It was a sweet and quick wedding (Not to be confused with Mal's new last name!)

This cute baby doll is Hannah, D & Mal's pride and joy.


It was so heart warming for Scott and I to see this wonderful couple finally say "I do."
The look of pride and huge smile on my husband's face was totally priceless.



How FAB is Mal's manicure?! I was in love!

Daddy kisses always tickle, those whiskers get ya!

Does Hannah have a favorite? Yes, two. Mommy and Daddy!

Two beautiful girls. May you two NOT get into nearly the amount
of shenanigans your fathers got into!


Seriously LOVE those leg rolls!!



Congratulations you two!! Scott and I couldn't be happier =]
And it's hard to believe your 6 month-aversary is creeping near!

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Jenna DAHS Senior '12 | Senior Portraits Monroe Files Photography

Can I just say that I can NOT believeeeeee Jenna is a senior!!


It seems like yesterday she was calling family members "Poof-in-at-icals" and "Troggle Dogs" !

One of my favorite Jenna stories has to do with movie characters.

Not being able to say "beauty"....

some of her favorite movies instantly became:

"Black Judy"

"Sleeping Judy"

and my personal favorite, "Judy & the beast" =]

Then there was the time she was pretty little, I'd guess 4 or 5, and we were helping round
up the cows for milking. She went one way and I another and after a few minutes I heard,
"AAAAAHH!! Help me! EEEE!!" Good ol' Whitey was chasing Jenna bucking and kicking.
I rerouted my course and came in for the rescue. 

After the crisis was averted, I got my own for laughing and giggling at her misfortune...
my Nike sneaker in a huge pile of cow poop (Eeeeeew.)

I can't wait to see what college has in store for you!
Enjoy the last 6 months of your senior year, it
will fly by WAY fast!

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Greenawalt Wedding | Smicksburg, PA Monroe Files Photography

After this wedding, I had another photography bucket list item checked off: wedding at a winery!

The Greenawalt wedding took place at the Windgate Vineyards & Winery in Smicksburg, PA.

Located in the heart of Indiana County, a lot of Amish were seen in the fields
on my way there. I was a little nervous I going to get lost!

Tim and Amanda have such an easy going love for each other.

Amanda is the more wound up tight and perfectionist, while Tim brings her
back down to earth with his mellow, go with the flow out look on life.

This is their gorgeous daughter, Brooklynn. A girl after my own heart.
Lily and Brooklynn could be sisters, even more so when you see
them together! Blue eyes that draw you in and curls that
bounce...but it's the giggle that gets you!

This image doesn't do the view justice.

Brooklynn will be a big sister soon! Yes, another one
of my brides are pregnant...that makes 4 for the year =]

Simply stunning.

Pure radiant love.

I love the emotion on Amanda's face here.
They were both glowing and truly enjoying
their wedding day.

The cutest growing family!

Bride's request and it turned out fantastic!

Love, love, love

Stealing a few quiet moments before it's time to party
with family and friends!

=]

By far my favorite from the day!

Congratulations you two! TWICE! Can't wait to meet Baby Greenawalt in a few short months!

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Hailey turns 2! | Monroe Files Photography Rockton, PA

What does a two year old need for an awesome birthday?
Peanut butter fudge lady bugs on cup cakes!
(They were DELISH by the way!)

Cutest two year old I know, look at those dimples!

And that's one GIANT cup cake!

After singing "Happy Birthday" Hailey's cousins made a beeline for the cupcakes!

Lily was more excited to make noises with the balloons!

Drooling black mess =] Love her!

PRESENTS!

Cool chic! Shades for Savannah, GA