I had the pleasure of meeting some new people this past weekend. One put a new camera in my hands that opened me up to even more creative possibilities, the others came out to help me break it in. Here’s a big thank you to Ron Holmes for the new camera and another thank you to Laura Hosley and Tiffany Caprice for coming out, having fun and helping me get to know my new camera. Ron, I hope the new camera treats you well and you get some killer photos.

(the first photo from any camera I own will be of my dog wonder, Seven)

full set

Over the next few weeks I will be shooting non-stop, breaking in the new camera just in time for our first wedding of the season. I’m so excited about what is coming next! The prints have arrived, the new book is en route and I have shiny new gear to help me capture some once in a lifetime memories for some great couples.

Jami and I had the pleasure of ending the wedding season with an amazingly fun couple and wedding party. I love emotional folks not only because they make the world go round, but also because they make for very moving photos. It also is nice when the wedding party is a little outgoing. This group didn’t disappoint!

More to follow!

all photos © Adrian Gibbs Photography

to see more of my wedding partner’s work, head on over Jami McEvoy Photography

I’ve been really fortunate in getting to finally meet some of my oldest flickr family in the last few years. This time I finally got to meet Katya Horner (who many of  you as Slight Clutter from Flickr) and Irina Souiki as you as Irina Souiki. Both were exactly who I thought they were, plus a little bit more and dinner with these folks felt like coming home. Both are talented photographers who have been right along side of me from the beginning. Watching each grow and develop into top photographers has been inspiring. After years of knowing each other online, we finally met in person and wow… it didn’t disappoint!

Everyone knows Laura (helveticaneue) and Nardell.. like Elvis or Madonna, they only need one name. Both are wickedly talented local artists and I love when we have these meet ups. No egos, just a lot of fun, laughs and camera talk…

That’s the way it should be.

We ate at the now world famous Crawdaddy’s Cafe in West Chester, PA and had a blast. You would have thought it was a warzone with all of the ducking for cover when the cameras came out, so I will resist the urge to upload more and put this one up for everyone to see.

Seven has officially given up on Raemarie and has a new love of his life in Katya. He hasn’t eaten since she left… not even a piece of steak. I think he has it bad.

I understand. I miss her!

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This weekend also brought about some more pictures and a lot of editing of portraits and wedding photos. Enjoy!

Elle

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Laura

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