Monroe Files Photography DuBois, PA is WeddingWire rated 2012!

Monroe Files Photography DuBois, PA is WeddingWire Rated 2012


Du Bois, PA – July 1, 2012 – WeddingWire is excited to announce that Monroe Files Photography DuBois, PA is WeddingWire Rated in 2012 for Photography. WeddingWire Rated is the annual ratings program that recognizes wedding professionals across the country for their commitment to service and is the most recognized and trusted brand among engaged couples, as they start their search for local wedding businesses. The ratings program is based on hundreds of thousands of recent newlywed reviews of over 200,000 wedding professionals in the US and Canada, across 20 different service categories.

Monroe Files Photography DuBois, PA has 7 reviews on WeddingWire. Reviews by our newlywed clients include detailed ratings and insightful descriptions about their experiences working with our business and staff. Our reviews provide transparency for potential clients, assisting them in making informed decisions for their big day.

"We are very pleased to announce WeddingWire Rated 2012, recognizing Monroe Files Photography DuBois, PA for their commitment to exemplary service in Photography," said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire, Inc. “Monroe Files Photography DuBois, PA has shown dedication to their craft and service, helping engaged couples understand what to expect from their business through reviews on the nation’s leading wedding review site.”

As the largest site for wedding reviews, WeddingWire empowers engaged couples with the most comprehensive and trusted review system available in the wedding industry. WeddingWire Rated provides Monroe Files Photography DuBois, PA with the distinction of being WeddingWire Rated and a simple platform to capture client feedback from their wedding planning experience. Engaged couples can easily access all of the reviews for Monroe Files Photography DuBois, PA on WeddingWire.com. We have all of our newlywed clients to thank for our WeddingWire Rated 2012 recognition.

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Coopers Farm | Monroe Files Photography Beechwoods, PA

Lily during her 2nd trip to Cooper's farm! Last year she was

barely able to sit up.

This year she was running through the pumpkin patch!

Puppy insisted he got his picture taken too!

Can't leave home without him...hoping we never lose him! Eek!!

Proud to offer Beloved imagery to the greater DuBois area!!

Beloved is an emerging photographic genre centered on the creation of meaning-rich portraits that express the individual, beautiful personality each person is born with, creating an opportunity to celebrate the relationships that fill our lives with joy and purpose.


The Photogenic Technique of Beloved gives photographers a clear and simple way to move past the “camera smile”‘ to easily capture the authentic, photogenic expressions and the naturally beautiful sides of our personality we share with our loved ones.

The Beloved Collective serves and supports the amazing community of photographers who are integrating Beloved and Photogenic Technique into their portrait sessions through products, online training courses and an annual conference.

In addition to launching a new website the Beloved Collective has just released the first Family Field Guide, which brings the power of Photogenic Technique to the fields of family & children photography.

{ Come and see for yourself }

I am SOOOO excited to offer this experience to the greater DuBois area! It's such an amazing adventure and even more so to share it with those you love dearly. The Beloved Experience is for everyone, but I highly recommend it to couples who have been together 5 years or more. Most couples I know do not get professional images taken after they wed. They may get images taken as children come into the picture but they never truly take the time to celebrate each other. Life is so busy that often times we get into a routine of the same old, same old and roll into bed exhausted just to do it all over again tomorrow. As we try to squeeze out every second of the day, we forget to take a moment to connect with our loved ones. I'm offering you the chance to reconnect and celebrate your unique love language and I am also here to say, it's the best time you will spend squeezing every second out of. =] Here are just two images from my Beloved couples. More can be seen here.

Tybee Island & Savannah Georgia | Travel Photographer Monroe Files Photography DuBois, PA

Lily's second trip to the beach. Trip number two, we dug big holes in the sand,

collected seashells and took on a big wave!

Tybee Island Lighthouse at sunrise

Mr. Pelican. I didn't realize how BIG of a bird they are until

we met this guy. He was just hanging out by himself in the

surf watching the sunrise. He really did not seem threated

and my father in law was within a foot or two of him.

There is seriously nothing cuter than sandy baby rolls!

Downtown Savannah, GA at sunset.

While in Savannah, we visited my husband's cousin, his wife and this

is their cute cute furbaby, Gizmo.

A large part of our time at the beach was spent chasing the seagulls

with a one year old and two year old. They looked like Elmira!

My little beach babe =]

Lily's trip tp the zoo! | Monroe Files Photography Pittsburgh Zoo, Pittsburgh, Pa

Lily spent her first birthday at the Pittsburgh Zoo! We had a lot of fun despite it being a bit on the cool side. I'm pretty sure Lily had more fun watching all the kids than seeing the animals! =]

Sharks are cool, but SOOO give me the heebie geebies!

Saying "Hello!" to Mr. Catfish (In reality she was checking out

a little boy's toy and actually got on and took it at one point!)

Who knew peacocks like popcorn?

Dinner | Food Photography Monroe Files Photography DuBois, PA

Mommy's favorite. As an adult and child (somethings never change!)

Lily? Not so much. This girl didn't even get the macaroni and cheese in her mouth.

She felt that smashing it was sufficient enough!

To all you Momma's out there... | Monroe Files Photography DuBois, PA

Happy Mother's Day!!

Circa 1990

“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.” ~ Washington Irving

Circa 2010

There's nothing better than being a mom...until you become a Grammy (so I'm told!) =]



A Promise for Preston | Monroe Files Photography DuBois, PA

Today I'm going to leave you with an article from the Jeffersonian Democrat that really touched my heart.


'A Promise for Preston' Wednesday, April 6, 2011

COOLSPRING - Alison Brownlee did not plan on becoming an Ambassador Family for the March for Babies. Nor did she did not plan on losing her first born child but that loss led her to the March for Babies.


"My husband Michael and I care deeply about the mission of improving the health of babies," said the Coolspring resident.


"Michael and I married in 2006 and like all young couples; we looked forward to starting our family and welcoming children into our lives," said the former Alison Hoffman. "During our first pregnancy, I was diagnosed with kidney stones and was admitted to the hospital for pain control, we did not expect this to affect our unborn baby. The doctors ran routine blood work finding that my blood platelets were low, my liver enzymes were high, and my organs were failing. After speaking with my doctors, the conclusion determined was that I was experiencing HELLP Syndrome, a severe, life-threatening form of Pre-Eclampsia. During this time baby Preston was showing no signs of distress, good heartbeat, and great brain activity.


"Preston Michael Brownlee was born April 24, 2007 at 10:10 am. He was two pounds, 11 ounces 15 inches long," said Alison. "That little boy gave us the most beautiful cry, which is embedded in my memory forever.


"Family and friends flooded the maternity ward to see us. Preston did great that day and night," she said. "His condition took a turn for the worst the following morning. His lungs began to bleed and the hospital we were at did not have the specialized machine needed. Preston was to be transported to another hospital but due to weather, they could not land the chopper and it was too late to go by ambulance. Without the machine they told us it was up to him. Our little baby had to fight.


Preston passed away due to respiratory distress syndrome. "He was here, he was real and he lived one magical day," said his mother.


"March for Babies was scheduled the following year on Sunday, April 19th, which is close to Preston's birthday, so we celebrated his life by participating in the walk with family and friends," said Alison. "We continue to celebrate his birthday every year at March for Babies, raising awareness of the mission and raising funds for research."


The Brownlee's second child, daughter Avrey, was born at 39 weeks weighing 6 pounds and 12 ounces. "As you can imagine, we were very worried throughout our pregnancy. The doctors had me take extra folic acid, a baby aspirin daily, and monitored our pregnancy closely," said Alison. "She will soon be celebrating her third birthday."


The couple's third child, son Colin, was born at 39 weeks, weighting 8 pounds and 14 ounces. "Again our pregnancy was carefully monitored and like our other two children, Colin was delivered by c-section. He is a happy healthy baby boy," said Alison. "We are blessed to have two healthy children but we will never fully recover from the loss of our first child.


"We all go into pregnancy expecting a healthy newborn," she said. "But some women face serious illnesses during pregnancy. One out of every eight babies in the nation is born preterm. Three out of every 100 babies born in the nation is born with a birth defect. Not all of these babies survive. Those that do may face developmental delays. Many will catch-up with early intervention and quality pediatric care, but not all are as blessed.


"My family and I thank you for participating in March for Babies. The researches funded by March of Dimes will some day bring new advances that will improve the health of women and their babies here in Clarion and across the nation," she said. "Together, we can fund research that can improve their chances for survival. Thanks for joining us in taking BIG steps for some very tiny feet. "


'Helping to Keep the Promise'  Wednesday, April 6, 2011

COOLSPRING - Michael, Alison, Avrey and Colin Brownlee have formed a team, "Promise for Preston," for the March for Babies on May 1. "We will be marching to help premature babies and to remember Preston and all the other babies that were taken too soon," said Alison Brownlee.

"We would liek to thank everyone involved with the last years walk. Promise for Preston was the top family team," she said. As the Ambassador Family, the Brownlees will be telling their story.

"This is just another way to celebrate Preston and also educate people about pregnancy complications," said Alison.

"We are looking to help everyone with fundraising this year. Please give us any suggestions you have on fun ways to collect," said Alison. "The March of Dimes is looking for more teams to get involved. If you know of anyone that would like to add a team let us know and we can help get them set up."

To walk with the families please call or visit: www.marchforbabies.org/promiseforpreston

From there click on the link "walk with me" and sign up to participate.

If you are unable to join but would still like to donate follow the same website and then click on "donate now" on the right hand side. Or mail donations to P.O. Box 25 Coolspring, PA 15730. Feel free to call with questions (814) 715-0993.


http://thecourierexpress.com/jdemocratjdemocratlocal/914900-349/a-promise-for-preston.html

I've been published! | Monroe Files Photography DuBois, PA

Ok, so not exactly published, but I had one of my photos from the First Friday Events hosted in Down Town DuBois on the new kiosk by Jack's Men's Clothing & Boutique Store.

The finished chalk portrait by Maryann Fyda of Peaceable Kingdom.  

The new kiosk down town. It has since changed but I was pretty excited to see my photo up there!
I saw it on godubois.com and ran over to snap a picture of it with my Sony cybershot that lives in my purse.

Flower friends! Nature/Insect Photographer | Monroe Files Photography

During the last few months of my pregnancy I did not take any appointments with clients since I had no idea how big and uncomfortable I would be or whether or not Miss Lily would decide to surprise us and come early.

This resulted in photo session withdrawls! I kept myself busy by photographing our landscape and anything else exciting that crept into our yard. =)

That is one very busy Mr. Bumble!

Miss Flutterby wasn't far behind enjoying the flowers!

One of my favorite flowers...Lillies! They always bloom in June at our house.

And the Hydrangea is just getting started.

By the end of summer the flowers will be dark blue and purple.

6 little visitors! Nature photographer | Monroe Files Photography

These six cute little buggers made their home under our back porch.

Even though my hubby ran over the nest with the lawn mower, everyone survived.

We had no idea they were living there!

How stinkin' cute are they? All bunny ears!

So tiny and soft!

Cute bunny feeties!

This little guy has a white spot on his head.

More cuteness!

They have since grown up and are now torturing Jabroni by lounging in the yard and playing tag on the side walk!

Amanda & Steve | Wedding Photographer Monroe Files Photography

Amanda and Steve tied the knot on May 1, 2010! Congrats you two!

These two cuties should look fromiliar...I did their engagement photos way back in February 2009. It's hard to believe their big day came and went!

You can see the rest of their engagment photos here: http://monroefiles.blogspot.com/2009/02/meet-amanda-steve.html

I was not the main photographer for the event, Phase One got the honors there. Paul is wonderful and we are just keeping him in the family! Phase One did my sister in laws wedding, our wedding and now my sister in law's brother in law. (Any one confused yet??) =)


Here are just a few from the day. I would have took more if I wasn't pregnant and over heated. I had to make an emergency sit down while waiting for everyone to exit the church after the ceremony or my husband would have been picking me off the ground. No worries! Just one of the many quirks of being pregnant. All is well and on schedule there!


Seeing Amanda for the first time.

Amanda's sister, full of tears, as she approaches Steve.

This would be my niece, Hailey. How do you keep a flower girl entertained? Let her smack the pew in front of her while screaming with glee and attacking the program. She's a stinker!

So much love =)

St. Michael's is one of my favorite churches, so pretty.

Here the Unity Candle is still lit.

This is a result of my need to sit down, seeing them get swarmed by loved ones =)

And her dress is gorgeous!

Their guest book...by far the CUTEST guest book I have seen! This was the first page of the book, photo by me =) The following pages contained photos through out their courtship, from sweet 16 up to finishing college and graduating into the Coast Guard.

Ok, so I was super excited that not only my photos made it on the program, but there was a two page spread in the guest book. And I have no shame and signed on my page of photos too!

First dance as husband and wife.

Congrats again you two!! I still can't believe how fast time flew by between engagement photos and your big day. I hope you both enjoyed the Caribbean Honeymoon! May God bless you with many happy years together!