Holy New Site Batman

It's been a very long time coming! Too darn long actually. Check out my new site.

www.marklutzphotography.com

I'd love to know what you all think. It's my 4th of July resolution to start blogging again too. :-)

Jessica & Tony

Just catching up on some weddings from this past summer. Jessica and Tony were a blast to work with, thanks for sneaking out during the reception for the sunset photos. :-)

Bedford Springs Resort - Open for Business

Jill and I took a trip to Bedford Springs Resort a few weeks back for dinner and I have to say. WOW! Everything is so well done, I'm also happy to report that things seem to be picking up there as in recent weeks my inquiries from brides getting married at The Springs has risen dramatically. So if you're getting married in Central Pa you should give Bedford Springs a call. It's that nice....

Invited to Mentor

Once again this year I've been invited to be a mentor to other photographers at the DWF convention. The best part is we're raising money for the charity "Keep a Child Alive".

I'm absolutely honored to be part of this very impressive list of photographer mentors:

Ulysses and Jenni Ashton
Jen & Steve Bebb
Marcus Bell
Chenin Boutwell
Dave & Quin Cheung
Jesh de Rox
Mike Fulton (Tri Coast)
Mitche Graf
Tony Hewitt
Christa Hoffarth
Anne & Bill Holland
Lena Hyde
Jessica Claire
Anna Kuperberg
Tamara Lackey
LaCour (Andrew and Rachel)
Mark Lutz
Cliff Mautner
Garrett & Joy Nudd
Matt & Krystal Radinski
The Regetis
Riccis
Susan Stripling
Melissa & Rene Tirado
Joel & Rita Weibner
David Williams
Humza Yasin
Neil Van Niekerk
Jeff and Julia Woods
John Michael Cooper (altf)
Michelle Turner
Photo Terra
Ray Prevost
Catherine Hall

Some Dress Trashing Fun in Atlantic City

I had a wonderful opportunity to hang with a great group of friends and shoot some fun "Trash the Dress" work in Atlantic City this summer. I thought I'd post a few from that session.

Intimate Session / Boudoir Photography

For years brides have asked for a few photographs "For his eyes only" and they are always so much fun to do. The feedback from grooms is always positive.

Recently boudoir photography has exploded in popularity. At this point I'm getting more than a few inquiries per week asking if I do sessions because I do not mention them on my website. It was suggested by a client that I make mention of them on my blog to let people know that it's an option thus this post.

I offer these sessions for $250 per hour within a 50 mile radius. I strongly encourage girls to consider a personal album of these sessions or at the very least an image box set containing individually matted photographs. There are so many options out there that the possibilites are really endless as to how you might present them to your groom.

So if anyone is interested please contact me via email about the possibilities of setting up a session. I am working on creating a set of images that, with permission, I can show to potential brides. If you are interested in a discounted session in exchange for me being able to use your images for tasteful promotion please contact me as well.

Jennifer & Kyle

Jennifer and Kyle are another Penn State couple. I love getting to run around on campus taking photos. There are so many I want to show but my blog limits how many I can post.

Congrats guys and thanks for being so much fun to work with.

Matthew & Amanda Cowboy Up!

These guys were seriously so much fun to work with. Their ceremony was held on the grounds of Fort Hunter on the Susquehanna river and I couldn't think of a more gorgeous place for a "slightly" windy fall wedding.

Rock on guys!

Jeff & Millie

The peak for fall color! Gotta love it.

Jeff and Millie said their "I do's" on the UPJ campus last fall.

Jeff & Ramona

Jeff and Ramona were married in Pittsburgh on the grounds of The Frick Art Museum. What a lovely place. Even better it was a sunset ceremony.

Best wishes to you both!

Tina & Brian

I've got to say that these guys are absolute troopers. Rain forced the wedding indoors last minute but they kept there cool and went with the flow. I'm so happy for you two and it was a pleasure working with you.

I was in a silhouette kinda mood this day.

You can view a draft of their album online here.

Heinz Chapel

I've been wanting to shoot a Heinz Chapel wedding for sometime now and I finally got my chance with Jessica. The ceremony ended afterdark so we were a bit limited but I think we got some wonderful stuff.

Back From Las Vegas - Inspired

Well I'm back from Las Vegas and the annual DWF convention. As usual, I am all wound up and ready to go with all sorts of ideas bouncing around my head.

It was great to see all my old friends again as well as all the new ones. I think my mentor sessions went well.

The only bummer is that I have no photos to post. I made a point of not taking a camera this year so I could focus on the information. Next year the convention is moving to Tampa and I'm looking forward to the change.

Wedding season finally starts next week....

What? Me a Mentor...

I'm a bit excited! :-)

I've been asked to mentor some peers at a Wedding Photography Convention this year. I was reluctant at first but a great friend and wonderful photographer talked me into it. Check out her website. Both her and her husband are amazing.

Some of my most favorite photographers are among the other mentors...

David Williams
Marcus Bell
Dina Douglass
Susan Stripling
Dave and Quin Cheung
Cliff Mautner

Anne & Jeffrey

Thanks for the wonderful opportunity to shoot on the grounds of the Schwab Estate. You guys looked gorgeous!

Marlena & Scott

Guys you were an absolute blast to work with. What a great group of family and friends you all have!

VanHuss Album

Not sure if I posted this when it was first done or not. VanHuss album

Sara & Eric

You guys were a blast.

Thanks for making my job easy.

Wedding and Reception in Patton. You can see more of their wedding in their album.

Melissa & TJ

You guys party hard! Great day, great people...

Congratulations!

Ceremony at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrement in Altoona with reception at The Heritage Center Downtown.

Hay is for Horses and Weddings

Ok Brian and Stephanie officially gave me my second ever hayride at a wedding. The first one involved Halloween and Drag Queens but we won't go into that here.

Thanks guys I had a blast...