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Hyden’s first birthday party (it’s a special one)!

February 17, 2012 By Melissa 7 Comments

First birthdays include family and friends, some balloons, a cake, presents, maybe some other little kids, food, and some decorations right? Well, take all of that and step it up about 10 notches, imagine that! Everything was amazing down to the last detail! As most of you know, we specialize in wedding photography and have only ever shot 1 other birthday party (besides Ava and Bella's parties). We are drawn to weddings mostly because it allows us to capture every emotion the way we see … [Read more...]

Just what the world needs…..another McManus baby!

February 16, 2012 By Melissa Leave a Comment

This world could use another McManus baby! Not ours though (FYI)! For those of you that know us, you know that Michael's family is huge, to say the least. He is one of 13 and of those 13, all have had kids but 5. Nanny McManus now has a total of 19 grandchildren (give or take a few...it's easy to lose track). Can you tell this family loves babies? haha! Who's expecting this time? My sister in- law, Becky. She'll be a first time momma in March! I'm so excited for … [Read more...]

We need an Intern!

February 8, 2012 By Michael Leave a Comment

Melissa and I are looking for an eager and funtastic person to work as an intern for us. Being an intern with M2 is a great way to learn and gain insight about a variety of things like workflow, editing, shooting, lighting, and even raising twins ;0) ! What our intern is like: Loves photography(obviously) – able to commute to Collegeville, Pa - can proficiently use a computer – some sense of design ability – great with communication – always on time – loves learning new things – … [Read more...]

M2′s January 28th Beginners Photography Workshop

February 2, 2012 By Melissa Leave a Comment

Last weekend we held two workshops at our new location in Collegeville, Pa. The first of the weekend being our beginners photography workshop. It was a great start to our 2012 workshops. We only offer 13 seats in our photography workshops. Our goal with these workshops is not to get as many people as we possibly can to sign up. We want each person to leave feeling that they've learned a lot and at the end of the day, feel much more confident than they did when they walked … [Read more...]

Jacob as a 1 year old

January 20, 2012 By Melissa 1 Comment

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I'm going to just come out and say it.....I LOVE THIS LITTLE BOY! He had me at his first cry 1 year ago when we shot his newborn shoot. Maybe some of you recognize him as the handsome little ring bearer at Joann & Emir's Please Touch Museum wedding. Seeing Jacob again has been another reminder of how fast time flies right on by. It seemed like he was born yesterday. Now, he's a 1year old and has developed his own amazingly sweet personality. It's truly amazing having the … [Read more...]

Brad & Jenna get married | Bear Creek Mountain Resort

January 18, 2012 By Melissa 5 Comments

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I can't think of a better way to start off 2012 than a winter wedding! Some despise cold weather, rain and snow. I for one love them all. In fact, I'm still anxiously waiting for our first major snow storm...(To watch Michael shovel of course ;0) Some of the most romantic weddings we've ever photographed have been winter weddings. How could it not be though? Everything is white (well sometimes), it's bitter cold outside and you just want to snuggle closely to another, fire places lit, … [Read more...]

M2 Holiday Party | Photobooth

January 12, 2012 By Melissa 2 Comments

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Take a 10 minute break from whatever you may be doing. This is a long post, more pictures and less talking =0). Below is the second portion of our party, the photobooth. For our backdrop, we thought we'd try something a little different than what we normally use. Instead of using a white backdrop, we used a stenciled wall in our studio. Michael and I painted this wall maybe 2 weeks ago. After the wall was finished and no one killed each other in the process, I consider our marriage … [Read more...]

M2′s first studio/holiday party

January 11, 2012 By Melissa 5 Comments

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Welcome to our new home. What better way to start off the new year, new studio, and new home than have our first holiday party! Having a holiday party also pushed us to get our house in order in less than 5 weeks. Ha! That was a challenge in itself. If you know us, you know that we have twin girls and know that I have an obsession with buying things (within my means of course), but you know how much stuff we have, haha. For the first 4 weeks, the only room organized and ready in our … [Read more...]

Anthony & Denise | Tyler State Park Engagement

December 23, 2011 By Melissa 10 Comments

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Happy Friday everyone! I'm guessing most people have the day off (or at least I hope so). We on the other hand, have a lot of work to catch up on, as well as finish up on some Christmas shopping. We've become last minute shoppers this year. Anyway, let's get to the goods. This past weekend we shot Denise and Anthony's (oh and Chooch's) engagement shoot. Tom and Jen have the privilege of shooting their wedding this upcoming summer at the Meadowlands Country Club. We shot their … [Read more...]

New photography workshop dates!

December 12, 2011 By Melissa Leave a Comment

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It's that time of year where more and more people get a digital slr camera for Christmas. Why not purchase them a seat in one of our upcoming workshops, so they can learn how to use it. If they are like most people, they'll stick it on auto and let the camera do the thinking. Doesn't that take the fun out of owning a nice camera? I like to control the camera rather than let it control me (maybe that's just me, I am a control freak). Why not take advantage of it's full capabilities? Why not … [Read more...]