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.

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

Becca | Portrait Photographer Monroe Files Photography DuBois, PA


It's crazy what changes in a few short years. Two Christmas's ago I bought my twelve year old sister make up. The world hasn't been the same ever since! It feels like overnight Becca went from this cute curly haired little girl that loved to eat mints, craft and be goofy into a total model. I actually felt bad, because I feel like I stole my mom's youngest baby and forced her into adulthood. (Really, I didn't! I swear!)

She's only 14 !! I wish I looked like that at 14.

I was this geeky unproportionate thing. Well, it wasn't THAT bad,
but I DO know I wasn't blessed with long legs that go on for miles.

I will forever be a gymnast while Becca is an elegant ballerina.
I look like my Grammy K. and I'm still trying to figure out
where Becca came from =] It's a good thing though!

I bet a lot more boys will ride the bus to school if this was part of
the bus company's ad campaign!

I often wonder what Lily will blossom into as time marches on.


While I see myself and her Daddy in her...I see her Aunt Becca too.

Oh, and I constantly remind myself...the shenanigans I get Becca into...
will most likely be paid back with the shenanigans Becca gets Lily into!

There are 12 years between Becca and myself.
There are 13 years between Becca and Lily.
Funny how life works out like that!

If Tyra Banks is out there listening...Becca would love to come model for you!


This is what happens in a matter of 60 seconds and a million camera clicks.
It was the scene straight out of the Austin Powers movie..."ANNNND I'm spent!" =]

Monday, December 12, 2011

Leather Wedding | Wedding Photography Monroe Files Photography Reynoldsville, Pa

Liz and I met in color guard while in High School. We've shared tears of joy, tears of defeat and all the crazy that comes from band and color guard personalities. Liz was always a glass half full kind of person. It didn't matter if we just came in third, she dropped her rifle and her b/f dumped her all in the same day...there was ALWAYS something to smile about and be thankful for. To see Liz down in the dumps was a rare occasion and few and far between.
 Liz is the kind of girl that goes after something with her whole heart and commits 110%. She stands by her friends through thick and thin and was always there to hug you through it.



 
Throughout the years, I've seen alot of her boyfriends come and go, sometimes on
her termination and sometimes not.

Seeing someone so cheerful and full of life with so much love to give
yet they go through heart ache time and again is discouraging.

I always knew someday she would find her Prince Charming and he would be all
that she'd been waiting for and more...it just wasn't time yet.

I've only known Bill a very short while and I can tell you that he and Liz make a perfect match.

Bill and Liz are so sweet on each other. Truly happy and they just GET each other.

Their day was full of tears, laughter and great joy.

It's such a priviledge as a photographer to be invited into the day
these beautiful couples say "I do."

Each wedding day plays out each couple's unique love language and
it's so heart touching to watch it unfold and learn the ins and outs
of their family and friends.

Bill and Liz had a perfect day, even when one of the bridesmaids
was in the hospital giving birth to their first child!
(Becky, we missed you!!)

Congratulations you two! May many years of love and laughter be in
store for such a wonderful couple.

And if you ever need any advice for those bumps along the road...

...I'm sure this other wonderful couple you know would love to
guide you along the this crazy thing they call love =]

Friday, November 25, 2011

Montini Belly | Maternity Photographer, DuBois, PA Monroe Files Photography

TEN LITTLE TRUTHS ABOUT PREGNANCY


1. nine months feels like the blink of an eye and forever all at the same time…. 2. no matter how uncomfortable you feel with your body, you’ll miss being pregnant later….. 3. feeling your bay kick for the first time is similar to your first kiss, all butterflies and smiles…. 4. pillows are sent from heaven & can help you get a few comfortable moments in bed every night…. 5. a glass of wine every now & then is really okay…. 6. nap whenever the feeling comes over you, when your little ones arrives you can only rest when they do…. 7. rub oils & lotions on your beautiful belly all the time, even if it cannot prevent stretch marks, it sure feels nice…. 8. chocolate is a critically important food group…. 9. appreciate your breasts, nursing will change them forever….10. pregnancy is as sexy as you want it to be, so wear your little lacy night gown & love every little bit of your amble curves…..

Sunday, October 23, 2011

I'm alive!!!

Hi gang! I know it's been a while, like 6-8 weeks, since I have last been here and I wanted to let ya'll
know that I am alive and kicking! Yesterday was not only my last of 4 weddings in a row but my last
wedding of the season! Woohoo! I love weddings, but after 4 in a row...I can't stand to eat another piece
of cake =] So needless to say, I have been extremely busy. I have LOADS of images to share. Please be patient!


I'm sure ya'll are dying to know WHO won the Engagement Story contest!! I had over a thousand votes and want to thank each and every one of you for making Monroe Files Photography's first contest a total success!
I am already scheming ideas for next year, please stay tuned! All the couples who entered the contest had a very unique story and I would have LOVED to photograph each of you! Those who did not win this time around are more than welcome to enter the next contest as long as you fit the requirements.

SOOOO....with out further tongue wagging....our grand prize winning couple was....

 Ashley & Paul!!

2nd place
Megan & Mike!

3rd place...
Haley & Jim!

Congratulations to all our winning couples! 



I have MORE news to announce! Monroe Files Photography will be at the DuBois Country Club's
Bridal Fair on Sunday October 30th from 1-3pm. You can pre-register and see all
the vendors scheduled to be in attendance at http://dccbridalshows.com/
Don't miss your chance to meet ME, see all Monroe Files has to offer and show only specials!
PS. I will be in costume, look for the candy cane witch! =]