Nash's 1st Fiesta | Styled Birthday | Lansdale, PA

Hello lovely readers! If you've been looking for some Southwestern inspiration, here it is! Brittany Bollard from Hatch (hatch-baby.com) styled her youngest son's first birthday and it honestly has me wanting to re-decorate my apartment with some Southwestern rugs and baby cactuses . There are so many awesome little details that made this day great. Every photograph is full of her inspiration!

Want to keep some for your own inspiration? Pin it!  Enjoy!

Dear 1 year old Nash, 

You most likely would not remember me if you saw me today. I was your official birthday photographer. I photographed your older brother Wyatt when he was just a little newborn. I photographed your Aunt Nicolette's sweet 16 and her Prom. Some day when you learn to read I would like you to know that no matter what you do in life, you will always look good doing it, because your talented mommy Brittany will be there to style the heck out it. Also if you wouldn't mind I would like to borrow your mommy so she can style my future kids' parties. I hope you had the best first birthday ever and that you ate as much cake as your little tummy could handle. 

Love, 

Your-forever-family-photographer Colleen

Michele | Boudoir | Langhorne, PA

So much of our time in our very short life is dedicated to thinking about things we want and things we think we need, instead of celebrating the things we already have. Specifically our bodies. Of course we should all strive to be healthy, but in addition to that, we should be jumping for joy at the fact that everything about us is unique.

I used to be incredibly insecure about being short. I barely hit the 5ft mark. And to be fair, it was for good reason. Some kids just aren't very nice, and we've all experienced our share of name calling. I'm 25 years old. I'm almost positive I stopped growing (vertically) in 4th grade. Only in the last few years have I come to own who I am. Do I still have my moments? Of course. But overall I'm finally able to look in the mirror and be happy. Or look at a photo of me standing next to someone super tall, and laugh. Because let's be honest, sometimes it is pretty funny. So maybe I can't always reach the top shelf, but no one can beat me at finding the best spots for hide-and-seek. And I'll never have an issue finding cool shoes in my size.

You're beautiful. Strut your stuff. Be confident. Be you. 

This is Michele. She's a talented photographer, a soon-to-be wife, a beautiful soul, and one of the funniest chicks I've ever met. She's helping us celebrate. 

A Promise to Myself and the World | Personal | Red Rock, PA

I feel that time is escaping me faster and faster at the turn of every new year. This is my short and sweet (belated) new years post to myself. If I blink and 50 years has passed, I want to be sure I kept my promise. 

I promise to be present in every moment. 

I promise to love unconditionally. 

I promise to explore the unknown without fear. 

I promise to accept what I cannot change. 

I promise to always move forward, with gratitude, and without regret. 

With love, 

Colleen 

Melissa + Isaac | Wedding | Gloria Dei Old Swedes Church | Philadelphia, PA

Melissa + Isaac

I really can't hold back my excitement when I think about this wedding. Two beautiful locations, so many awesome colors, and there's snow all around (including their snowy exit out of the reception). It's also not every day that I get to work with other artists. 

Melissa made her own wedding dress! She co-owns a clothing brand called Senpai + Kohai with her friend Pia and they are beyond talented. You should absolutely check out their designs (links at the bottom). Isaac Lin is also a successful artist in Philadelphia. His talents seem endless, including painting, screen printing, collage, and installation work.  

Enjoy this beautiful day :)

Ceremony - Gloria Dei Old Swedes Church

Reception - Trinity Memorial Church

Makeup - Kat Makeup Art

Wedding Dress - Senpai + Kohai

Groom's Suit - Commonwealth Proper

Isaac Lin - Follow him on instagram @tinwei

Special thanks to Jaime Perez Photography for shooting with me!

Rachael + Wesley | Wedding | Ram's Head Inn | Galloway, NJ

Happy New Year everyone! 

I'm breaking in 2015 with this <insert drum roll here> Harry Potter themed wedding! Red and gold, sparkly shoes, magic wands, and even golden snitches for decor at dinner. Don't know what a golden snitch is? Clearly you've never played Quidditch. 

This wonderful couple has been together for 11 years! They started dating when they were just 13 years old. They used to call themselves "hugging buddies". Probably one of the cutest things I've ever heard. And now they can officially call each other husband and wife. 

Wishing you both many more years of love and happiness!

Special thanks to Michael Glenn Photography for shooting with me!