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On Safari in New Jersey!!!!

Marie Labbancz — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:35:54 +0000

Last summer my yearly adventure was in Germany and we didn’t see any animals in Bavaria! Whenever I travel with travel photographers they are always showing off their African safari photos and hopefully someday I’ll get some of my own. In the meantime Zac and I took a trip to Great Adventure animal safari park in Jackson, NJ and I was able to get some “safari” images of my own. I was also able to get German deer and bear which I never say when we were in Germany! This summer we will be traveling to Scandinavia and Russia. I hope to at least see a reindeer or mouse!

Barley Sheaf Inn Wedding Inspirations with Beautiful Blooms

Marie Labbancz — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:42:10 +0000

Check out the amazing wedding inspiration shoot featured on Occasions Magazine blog. This vintage antique upscale inspiration at Barley Sheaf Inn was the brainchild of Donna O’Brien of Beautiful Blooms. She put together the most amazing team of Philadelphia professionals. With Max Hanson Catering, Two Paper Dolls for invitations and Beke Beau Makeup, making our model picture perfet. Check out the entire feature with tons of inspiration at Occasions Magazine.

Winterthur Wedding Featured on The Brides Cafe

Marie Labbancz — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:55:33 +0000

With Springtime in full bloom I was so happy to to see one of my lovely weddings from last Spring featured on The Brides Cafe. Why not check it out today for some inspiration! Beautiful Blooms did such a beautiful job with all the flowers and decor. Thank you Janie at The Brides Cafe for sharing this lovely with your readers!

PDN 2012 Top Knots Winning Image

Marie Labbancz — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:51:51 +0000

It’s been a long time since I’ve entered a photography competition. It’s something I did a lot when I was an emerging wedding photographer. I was the type that learned from photo competitions, mostly from my losses rather than my wins. But with shoe boxes full of blue ribbons and a Master of Photography from PPA I haven’t been competing much. I was so excited last year reintroducing film to my work that I wanted to see how it would do in competition. I am so happy to announce that I have a winning image with PDN’s Top Knots 2012. PDN (Photo District News) is the magazine for commercial and professional photographers. What an honor! I want to that Kathy Warden of Table Art for providing me with the beautiful Peony Place Cards to photograph!

Ben’s Amazing Bar Mitzvah!

Marie Labbancz — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:41:34 +0000

I really don’t get to photograph many Mitzvah’s because of all my wedding work but when I do it’s always such pure pleasure. Ben’s Bar Mitzvah was no exception, what a grand night was had by all. The party was held at the Meadowlands Country Club in Blue Bell, PA. This fabulous night was planned by event stylist Kim Rosen of Kim Rosen Events. She had so many wonderful activities for the kids from a casino, a smores station to the rocking sounds of Philadelphia dance-band LA Starz. The breathtaking flowers and decor was the work of Penncora Productions. Bens fab musical logo and logo and invitation were the work of La Petite Fleur. His musical cake was by none other than the “Cake Boss” from Carlos Bake Shop in Jersey City, NJ. One of Ben’s favorite programs! I just could not stop photographing all those wonderful details. What a night!

Peony Inspiration featured on Style Me Pretty

Marie Labbancz — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:44:35 +0000

I was so excited to have my favorite inspiration shoot of last year featured on the always inspirational wedding blog Style Me Pretty this week. The shoot was the coming together of so many of my favorite talented vendors in my market and if you throw in peonies and Claire Pettibone you have perfection. Many thanks to event designer Kathy Warden of Table Art, Claudia Seyler, Pink Cake Box, Nicole Bridal and Peony Envy Farm. Thank you everyone for your amazing talents and thank you Style Me Pretty for sharing with your readers.

Catherine + David’s Featured on One Lovley Day

Marie Labbancz — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:00:16 +0000

What a perfect Easter time wedding to be featured on One Lovely Day, Catherine and Davids springtime wedding at the Philadelphia Country Club. Nancy Saam had the most beautiful springy bouquets and makeup artist Beke Beau made everyone beautiful.This wedding was extra special as it was on my birthday. The first time I ever photographed a wedding on my birthday!

Pleasantdale Château Wedding Featured on JLM Weddings

Marie Labbancz — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:51:44 +0000

The very beautiful wedding of Jennifer and Nick that I photographed at the Pleasantdale Château is featured on JLM Weddings today. JLM Weddings features the real weddings of brides that wore their spectacular gowns. Jennifer wore this amazing Lazaro gown for her New Years Eve wedding at the Pleasantdale Château. Timeless and elegant, it had the most exquisite beading and embroidery. Check it out along with some of my other JLM Brides.