I now have a New Blog @ http://www.danspeicherblog.com

and I updated my Website @ http://www.danspeicherphoto.com

Please check them out, and if you’re getting married this year (hurry up and call me to get some great photos of your wedding), and if you are getting married in 2010, I hope to hear from you. Lets get together and you can tell me what you are looking for and I how can help preserve your dream day forever!

Here are some of my favorite venues to shoot in, and I hope that it helps you out:

The Grand Hall at The Priory Hotel

Bella Sera

Marriott City Center

Nemacolin Woodlands

The Willow Room

Tressa and Kyle were married on the 4th of July, and it was one heck of a celebration.

We started off over at Tressa’s parents house, and then headed over to Seton Hill University for the ceremony. The really cool thing is that her parents were married there back in the day, and the same tree that they had there photos taken under, is where I shot some of there photos.

Tressa, Kyle, I hope you love these photos as much as I do!

I love these images inside the church

This is where Tressa’s parents photos were taken (we think: trees grow over time lol)

I love this dance photo (but I cant decide between this and the dance photo with her father which is better)

Just a nice quiet moment before the craziness really got going

This is the other one I cant choose between!

“Just Married” (or it was supposed to be) But we had fun trying to get this anyways.

Thanks for letting me celebrate Independence Day with you: I wish you a blessed life together!

Before I leave you for the weekend, check out this video! Its amazing! Nothing more to say, just watch the skill and time taken to create this piece of art.

Jenna and Darren met the first day of Grad School when both started attending Pitt.

Now, years later, and countless awesome travels together, they are married and ready to start their careers at Physical Therapists.

Guys, I had a great time meeting you, hanging out with you and hope that your trip was amazing. Good luck guys.

Here are some of my favorite photos:

Doesn’t Jenna look amazing as she was getting ready!

I love this one of her! It shows her dress beautifully and I know every girl played dress up on the bed when they were little (I have younger sisters lol)

A great first kiss

After the ceremony and some basic formals, we headed over to Washington and Jefferson College for some beautiful portraits. Nice light, and cool locations make for amazing portraits.

This reminds me of the South, and i love the feel of it.

First Dance:

The Flowers:

After dinner we headed out for a few more last minute photos with some really tasty light!

I hope that you enjoy them!

Up next is Tressa and Kyle’s wedding on the Fourth of July! Have a great day.

Jill and Josh dated from the time they met in high school, and were married just a little while ago.

Here are some of my favorite photos from their wedding! After the ceremony we headed down to The Point for a few photos. It was really early and the sun was overhead, so we found some open shade to take the photos, then headed out to the Airport Marriott for the reception and shot some more photos in their gardens. We barely made it to the car when moments later the skies opened up on us and we got pounded by rain.

Anyways guys, I hope you have a happy and blessed life together.

On to the photos:

On a side note, a number of wedding photographers from around the United States just headed to Tanzania (South East Africa) to work on providing clean drinking water to those in need through Thirst Relief International. You can follow their blog here! Its awesome because Grace Ormonde Along with these amazing dress makers are sponsoring this awesome trip and Benefit Shoot!

Ines Di Santo

Amy Michelson

Adele Wechsler

Angel Sanchez

Jenny Packham

As many of you know, Ive spent a few months over there, and this trip is awesome because of the long term effects their work will have on the people that they will directly be in contact with. Way too cool! So head over there and check out the blog. If posts don’t seem regular, its because internet is hit or miss over there, as is the power supply in the more remote ares. Till next time…

First I want to wish everyone a Happy Independence Day. Take a moment out of your day to remember those who have lost their lives protecting our freedoms from over taxation, to worship, and to live our lives freely.

Take a look at some of the facts about those brave men who signed our declaration of independence.

Five signers were captured by the British as traitors,
and tortured before they died.

Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned.
Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army;
another had two sons captured.

Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or
hardships of the Revolutionary War.

They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes,
and their sacred honor.

What kind of men were they?

Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists.
Eleven were merchants,
nine were farmers and large plantation owners;
men of means, well educated,
but they signed the Declaration of Independence
knowing full well that the penalty would be death if
they were captured.
Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and
trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the
British Navy. He sold his home and properties to
pay his debts, and died in rags.

Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British
that he was forced to move his family almost constantly.
He served in the Congress without pay, and his family
was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him,
and poverty was his reward.

Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall, Clymer,
Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton.

At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that
the British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson
home for his headquarters. He quietly urged General
George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed,
and Nelson died bankrupt.

Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed.
The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months.

John Hart was driven from his wife’s bedside as she was dying.
Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill
were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests
and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his
children vanished.
So, take a few minutes while enjoying your 4th of July holiday and
silently thank these patriots. It’s not much to ask for the price they paid.

Remember: Freedom is never free!

Now on to Jackie and Joes wedding photos that you have been waiting for.

These two were a blast, and the wedding party was awesome. I’ve never seen the groomsmen enter the reception like Chippendale’s and they had the guests hootin and hollerin! Goodtimes.

I love this photo because I think i surprised them as I jumped onto the bus to capture the kiss before they were taken into the country club.

Joe looking sharp.

Time to head off to todays wedding. Be safe and remember the price some pay for the price of our freedom.

Grace and Brian were married a couple of weeks ago and were so much fun to shoot with!
After the ceremony, we took the group over to South Park for some group photos, and a few timeless portraits of the bride and groom!

Check it out!

Some early hanging out.

The lovely ladies

I love this moment with Grace and her father.

The church was beautiful!

The guys at the park.

The whole party. The light isn’t very good, but we found a great area with enough shade to cover the whole group.

I love these of Grace and Brian: Timeless portraits!

This was the moment right before the reception at the Bradley House. I love it!

I had the pleasure of second shooting a wedding with David Burke a few weeks ago, and while i know that he posted some photos, I wanted to include my favorites from the day.

David, thanks for the opportunity to shoot with you. As always, I think we rocked it.

Rebecca, Jason, you guys were awesome. I hope your marriage is blessed.

On to the photos.

Jason looking sharp!

I love these of Rebecca! Stunning!
For Photographers: These next photos of Rebecca were all taken at ISO 2500 with a NIkon D700!
I cant believe how clean the images are! Its is amazing! Most of the photos are shot at the lens widest aperture! Goodtimes!

Its really hard for me to pick a favorite portrait, but this is definitely my favorite bridal portrait!

I love the bridesmaids, J. Crew does an amazing job with their wedding collection!

These next few are really hard for me to choose a favorite. Whats yours?

During the toast! ISO 4000, Can you believe it? Nikon D700, dont leave home without it! Goodtimes

Father/daughter dance!

I met Maria and BJ the day of their wedding. We had talked a few times on the phone, but it wasnt until that day, that we actually met. Guys thanks for making me feel so welcome!

They were married over Memorial Day Weekend at Old St. Luke’s: a cute historical church that held a nice intimate setting for a very cool wedding.

Then we headed to Mt. Washington for some formal photos, and as our luck had it, it rained during the ceremony, and after just a little bit, but when we got to the overlook, the skies were beautiful.

Then the three of us headed down to Station Square to shoot some fun photos of just Maria and BJ.

The reception was on the Gateway Clipper, and they danced the night away.

Thank you for letting me be a part of your day. Here are some of your much awaited photos.

Maria’s father recently passed away, and she wanted to make sure that he walked her down the isle with her mom.

BJ’s first glance of Maria,

And a moment later.

We’re married!

This was totally the guys idea. Fortunately no one fell!

I love this shot on the boat to end, there are many more, but you’ll have to wait to see those.

Again, Maria, BJ, thank you and blessings.

Jamie and Adam were united with each other in front of God and Family in mid May.

They met each other years ago at a Steelers game: now years later, they are in Canada as Adam works with the Olympic committee to help coordinate the Torch Relay across Canada.

Good luck guys, I wish you the best and I may have to come visit this winter to shoot some more photos for you, and maybe take a trip up to the ski slope!

Enjoy a preview of your day.

I love this dress!

Jamie and her sister!

And the girls who influenced her life

Jamie made such a beautiful bride

I love this shot of her father walking her into the church!

I walked in to see Adam, and this is the first look I got when I brought my camera up to shoot!

A few Ceremony shots

The church was beautiful, so I had to post a portrait from inside the church!

Adam and the guys!

The wedding party

This is probably my favorite group shot so far this year!

Now onto the awesome couple:

The cake was awesome! and tasted SOOoooo Good!

I love this shot at the end of the night!