A.E.LANDES PHOTOGRAPHY

I feel that Erin and Matt’s wedding had a lot of attention paid to the details - from Erin’s wonderful veil to the choir practicing all afternoon to the very excellent reception. Everything was tip-top, and it was delightful to be a part of it. I really enjoyed the time I got to spend with Erin and Matt right after the wedding: as all the usual craziness was happening, they were having a sweet moment by a window in the church, which was perfectly lit and just a really nice pose. We had some fun with everyone posing in the Alumni Gardens, and then the guests laid down some serious dancing at the reception at General Potter’s Farm. Simply a hoot.

Here is a quick gallery of images from Erin and Matt’s Wedding Gallery.

And here is the link to Erin and Matt’s Complete Collection and Print Order Gallery.

Ahh, another year, another ‘101. At least this year they had drier conditions to race in, as I am sure not many racers missed the fog and soggy rocks. Like clockwork, the leaders came bombing in a little before 9 AM, and the steady stream of riders crossing Three Bridges and the Stupid Rock Garden lasted past 10. Shooting conditions were ideal, as I was able to use the bright spots in the trees to create the speed streaks. And it was great seeing the familiar faces out there riding.

Here is a quick gallery from the 2010 Wilderness 101 Mountain Bike Race.

And if you have a lot of time, here is the Complete Gallery and Print Order Site for the ‘101.

As always, if you don’t see yourself here, just send me an email and I will see if I can find you. Thanks!

I had a great time with Megan and Ben on their special day - from the shots of Megan and her mom beforehand, to the ceremony setting at the Penn State, and finally the fun reception with the family, it was all a very memorable time. My favorite series of images are the one of Megan’s mom and her sister, Megan and Ben seeing each other for the first time, and Megan dragging that guy out to the dance floor. Also, spending time with Ben’s family that morning was really special - I was so happy to be a part of it.

Here is a collection from Megan and Ben’s Wedding Gallery.

And the complete collection for friends and family to order prints is found at Megan and Ben’s Print and Gallery Website.

Lauren and Patrick’s wedding is one to definitely chalk up in the “Ridiculously Fun” category! When putting together this wedding gallery, I was looking for some sweet, low-intensity images from the reception… Alas, I could find very few without someone yelling, crazy dancing, or Elmo from Sesame Street (you’ll see what I mean). Some of my favorite ones are of their grandfather praying before dinner, the guests’ dance floor antics and Lauren’s cousin tying her father’s shoe. And I love the one of Lauren laughing in Pat’s arms during the formal shots - I believe lots of laughing and wonderful memories will follow them wherever they go.

Here are the highlights from Lauren and Patrick’s Wedding Gallery.

And for the friends and family wanting prints or downloads, here is the Complete Gallery from Lauren and Patrick’s Wedding.

Blistering heat? Choking dust? Hill climbing for eight hours? Sounds about right for the Marysville MASS Mountain Bike Race. Jeez, I did one lap for fun and went through all of my water and just about keeled over. Throw in a nighttime time trial and a short-track race on Sunday, and that’s a killer weekend. I got lots of goodies (photographically speaking) throughout the weekend, including shots from the Slowest Downhill Challenge and the Huffy Toss. Kudos to Mike Kuhn and team for another great race (remember the Trans-Sylvania Epic? Same promoter!).

Here is a gallery of the Marysville MASS Mountain Bike Race highlights.

And see the Complete Gallery and Print/Download Ordering here.

Set in the wonderful backdrop of the Toftrees Resort in State College, PA, Katie and Austin had their sweet ceremony on the croquet courts and the reception in the main hall. I had a great time during the pre-ceremony shots with Katie and the bridesmaids, working with this gorgeous, singular mirror in their suite. Katie’s wonderful eyes and the charming Mr. Austin made for some great formal images, and the reception photos were full of cupcakes, cigars, and conversations. Plus that crazy guy doing the worm and the other guy doing ninja moves. Yowza!

Check out Katie and Austin’s Wedding Gallery here.

And for the friends and family, here is the Complete Print and Download Order Gallery for Katie and Austin.

The Trans-Sylvania Epic is most assuredly one of the highlights of my year. One week of stage race mountain biking in State College with plenty of rocks and roots to eat… *yum*. Lots of photos, lots of stories, and lots of sleep after exhausting days. And it’s only Tuesday. Here are the photos from Day 1 though Day 4, with hot stages and rainy downpours.

Check out the gallery here: Trans-Sylvania Epic 2010: Day 1-4.

And for all of you with a lot of time (and wanting to order prints and downloads), here is the Complete Trans-Sylvania Collection.

Out in the great setting of Estes Park in Colo-RAD-o, Lindsay and Adam pulled together one of the most memorable weddings to date (they are close friends with my fiance and myself). Yes, outdoor weddings with friends on top of a mountain in cold rain, snow, and fog make for lots of shenanigans and great pictures. The ceremony did end up in a very nice chapel in the Rocky Mountain YMCA, but the reception was in a three sided outdoor pavilion, complete with propane heaters and warm bodies to keep the party going. A beautiful snow the next day gave us some wonderful formal images, and I can’t wait to get out to see them (and Colorado) again soon!

Here is a gallery of Lindsay and Adam’s Wedding Photographs.

Here is their Complete Collection and Print Order Gallery for Family and Friends.

I flipped out when I found out these two were just dating, but to find out that Matt dropped the knee and put a ring on Roxanne made my week. I met Matt and Roxanne separately at two very different times of my life, and I never would have thought that they would meet and eventually get married. Matt shares my love of Rwanda and cycling, and Roxanne is one of those fun people who brightens your day. Needless to say, their engagement pictures share a lot about their personalities and love for each other.

Here is a link to Roxanne and Matt’s Engagement Gallery.

Most people started off with smiles and laughing, but after thirteen silly hours of mountain bike racing, there weren’t too many happy faces to be seen. Actually, there were some, but those people were hanging out by some of the massive bonfires and drinking beer at the end. It was another great time for mountain bikers in Leesburg, VA, and the setting offered a wide variety of lighting and backgrounds (a photographer’s playground). I was trying some more non-traditional shots, involving flashes and wide-angles and long-exposures, so hopefully if you raced, you will see yourself posed in the most flattering position: rubber side down and bib shorts up.

Here is the cream of the crop: Plum Cyclery Baker’s Dozen 2010.

And here is the complete collection of images, with the ability to purchase/download images: Baker’s Dozen 2010 Complete Collection. If you don’t see yourself, send me a shout and I will see if I can find your number.