Lance Lanagan's Blog

Welcome!

2011-12-25T11:37:00.000-05:00

Welcome! My name is Lance, and I am a portrait and wedding photographer in Delaware.

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2011-03-25T21:36:00.003-05:00

I am so glad you're here! But, I'm moving my blogging activities to my new, all-in-one "blogsite".

Please follow me there...I'm waiting for you. :)

Lanagan Photography blogsite here!

Jill and Bill's Wedding Day { Delaware Wedding Photographer }

2011-03-03T18:07:00.008-05:00

I struggle a little bit when adding comments to my wedding posts here. Why? Because I'm blessed to photograph genuinely nice people on one of the happiest days of their lives and the weather is always beautiful. I'll try to think of different ways to describe that, but for now...please enjoy the images. :)

Wedding ceremony held at Holy Cross parish in Dover, DE

Reception held at The D in Deerfield

Tyler's first session { Delaware baby photographer - Kent County }

2011-02-18T16:58:00.003-05:00

A sleeping shot - check.

An adorable, bright-eyed shot - check.

A great family shot - check!

Thanks Tyler, your first session went perfectly. :)

A walk in the park {children's photographer in Camden Dover area}

2011-02-04T18:16:00.003-05:00

Josh's Senior pix; { Senior photography in Delaware }

2011-01-21T18:02:00.002-05:00

These are images from Josh's senior session. Josh was a great sport, totally up for anything I wanted to shoot. The first image is a collage design of the favorites. Josh's mom even invited me to his graduation party. Unfortunately, I couldn't make it, but still...how cool is that?!

Laura and Jason's engagement session - Delaware engagement photography

2011-01-13T18:43:00.006-05:00

Well, just as the title says, these are some of my favs from Laura and Jason's e-session. We shot these back in Brecknock Park. Lots of nice areas, with a little bit of hiking involved. A nice walk in the park and a great opportunity to get to know them a little better before the big day!

Charlotte' first session; Delaware baby photography

2011-01-11T17:48:00.003-05:00

Since we're doing her next session next week, I thought it'd be nice to post these from her first. This first image made for a stunning canvas gallery wrap!

Senior Portraits - Senior Pictures in Dover, De

2011-01-06T19:05:00.006-05:00

Continuing to plow through sessions from last year, these are the images (and collage) from Alysha's senior session. No fake roses here!

More Mommy & Baby images; Mother and child portraits in Delaware

2011-01-05T16:52:00.004-05:00

These images are from a session earlier last year. Images that capture the bond between mother and baby are among my most favorites. Such a special time, and so fleeting. Tito...get me a tissue. :)

The session was complimentary, thanks to Dedicated to Women.

Mommy & Daughter portraits - Delaware Children's Pictures

2011-01-02T15:25:00.003-05:00

A long overdue addition here, these are images from Emerson's 2nd birthday session. Adorable shots and a nice collage so she can keep up with her brothers. :)

Alex's Senior Portraits; Delaware senior photography at the studio, the beach, Felton F.D...

2010-12-17T13:34:00.005-05:00

We really did hit a lot of places with Alex's session. He was into it, and it shows - that' always a good thing. Alex has a lot of interests and I tried to capture as much as possible. Senior portraits really should reflect those interests/hobbies. It's a glimpse of who they are and maybe who they will become. At any rate, it's more fun to have your portrait taken in a swimming pool. :)

A girl and her dog ( children and pet photography in Delaware)

2010-12-17T13:17:00.005-05:00

These are some of the favorites from Abby and Jake's portrait session. Jake is a very special dog and helped Abby get through some tough times. Nothing but blue skies ahead now. I don't do too many studio sessions with pets. Let's just say I've been burned before and leave it at that. :)

Jake was very well behaved, attentive, and most importantly - "potty trained". Abby now has a 16x16" soft wrap print in her bedroom. I liked it so much, I have one as a sample in my office.

Norah and Jon: ( engagement session photography at the beach in Delaware )

2010-12-12T20:37:00.006-05:00

Another awesome beach engagement session, and at the same time...painful reminder of how behind I am with my blogging. I photographed Norah and Jon's wedding last month! Those images and the show will be up soon, but for now, let's enjoy a nice day at the beach. :)

Danielle and Luke's New Jersey Wedding

2010-12-06T16:19:00.008-05:00

These images are from my Nephew Luke's wedding. Luke and Danielle were married in New Jersey back in October. Thankfully, I was much quicker getting their show together and their images to them then I was about bringing them to the blog. Beautiful day for a wedding, and a beautiful wedding. Want to see more? Just click the title at the top and enjoy!

I've been published! Dover Post's White Lace & Promises bridal guide

2010-11-10T11:23:00.003-05:00

This annual guide for brides is a great local resource for planning Delaware weddings. It's mostly focused on Kent County, but with Delaware as small as it is, it includes vendors from all over DE. I've had an ad in each issue for years, but this year I opted not to. I did however submit a few images from each wedding I shot that took place in Delaware. It used to be that just the married couple could submit to the different categories (most humorous, romantic, and etc.). I'm not sure when that changed, but now photographers can also submit images. This year...I hit'm hard! It paid off, as my work is heavily represented (starting with the cover shot). I don't mean to brag, but...well, maybe just a little. :)

Katie and Gary's Wedding Day: Delaware wedding photography at Dover Downs

2010-10-14T23:03:00.009-05:00

I photographed Katie and Gary earlier this summer for their engagement session and I knew then that they'd be great to work with on the wedding day. I was right. :)

Super easy-going and laid back and a pleasure to spend the (big) day with. These are a just a few of my favorites from Saturday, with many more in the show at the bottom of the post. The ceremony was at the historic Wesley United Methodist Church in Dover. All of the guests were given candles, and after the bride and groom lit the unity candle, they in turn lit the parents' candles and it went row by row from there. Very symbolic and very cool.

Reception was at Dover Downs.

See it larger here: Katie and Gary's Wedding

Jill and Bill's engagement session ( engagement photography in Kent County, Delaware )

2010-09-20T22:37:00.005-05:00

Well, just as the post implies...these are some of my favorites from Jill & Bill's engagement session. I love the beach "e" sessions, but it is a nice change of pace to just go downtown and walk around. It's a challenge just to find little slices of real estate that will look great in the final image. But, that's just part of the equation. You also need a couple who enjoy the experience, enjoy each other and aren't afraid to show it. The dog was great too. :)

Erica and Garrett's Wedding: ( Wedding photography in Milford, DE )

2010-09-02T23:23:00.008-05:00

I photographed Garrett's sister's wedding (Hi Holly!) in late July. Last Saturday...it was big brother's turn. At least, I think he's the big brother. There both so young it's hard to tell...or maybe I'm just getting old. At any rate, another fun one and many great moments captured. My first time to the Shawnee Country Club. Very nice grounds and we made the most of them!

click the post title to go to the awesome show!

Allison and Keith's Wedding Day (Wedding photographer, Delaware)

2010-08-13T23:34:00.010-05:00

Another beautiful day, another beautiful wedding. I really am lucky to get the clients that I get, all just genuinely nice people and Allison, Keith and their families were no exception. The ceremony was at the People's Church of Dover and the reception was held at Wild Quail Country Club.

You can see these and many more images by clicking here:

http://www.shareitvideo.com/watch.php?v=241555611720298

Holly and Will's Wedding at Fraizer's in Dover ( Wedding Photographer in Dover, DE )

2010-08-11T22:32:00.010-05:00

Holly and Will came to me by way of Holly's brother. He found me first, but his wedding isn't for a few more weeks. I've photographed siblings' weddings before, but the weddings have always been a year or more apart. I hope I punctuated that properly or it may seem like I'm talking about brothers marrying their sisters...which I'm not. Anyway, they were an awesome couple, super nice. Also, my first wedding at Fraizer's - they did a great job and it's a nice environment too.

Senior Portraits of my last high school grad: Senior portrait photographer in Delaware

2010-07-27T23:04:00.009-05:00

These are some of the many images I've shot over the last year of Alyssa. She's our "baby" and always will be...whether she likes it or not. :)

If you click the title of the post, you can see her senior show. These shows can be all about the senior session images, but I like to include some older shots just to show how far they (the students) have come.

New Product Announcement: The Memory Box

2010-07-24T08:40:00.005-05:00

I'd like to introduce a new product that I'm very excited about. I call it the "Memory Box"...until I think of a better name. :) Basically, the box is custom designed to make it personal, and make it a conversation piece. It holds mounted 5x7's that are also custom designed. Each one is it's own art piece and can be displayed on a desktop easel. This is a unique way to capture your family as it grows. I picked Janelle's family to showcase this product because it's a good illustration of the concept. I photographed her wedding and her family which as grown to four. Here's a very short video just to highlight the features. Oh, and with each new session you get a complimentary mounted 5x7 of your favorite new image to add to the box. *Please excuse the quality of the video. :)

2010-07-11T21:11:00.002-05:00

Just thought I'd put some samples together from the new product line: Canvas Clusters! Actually, these will also be available on metal prints and possibly one other mount. Imagine the impact of a grouping of prints in your family room, going up the stairs, in your office...you get the idea.
Once we get the images, you won't have to imagine how they will look on your walls. If you've done your homework and emailed a pic of your wall(s), I can show you your images (single or in a cluster) on YOUR wall, to exact scale. I think that's pretty cool. :)

Sarah and Arkady: Wedding photography at Baywood Greens in Longneck, Delaware

2010-06-21T23:49:00.007-05:00

Congrats to Sarah and Arkady! A beautiful bride, a beautiful day, and a beautiful wedding at the beautiful Baywood Greens. I know you are asking yourself, "Lance, was it beautiful?"
Stop talking to yourself and check out the images. :)
I love this place! So many opportunities, and Sarah and Arkady were up for anything. To see a lot more - click the title of the post and see the big show!

Lindsey & Jeff: Wedding Photography at the Atlantic Sands in Rehoboth

2010-06-09T00:06:00.006-05:00

Well, if you know me at all, you know I'm not a morning person. This wedding took place Tuesday morning at 6:30! Totally worth it though. Lindsey and Jeff, and an intimate gathering of family flew in from Utah for the ceremony and a little beach vacationing. My first clients from Utah, as far as I know. Marcia, Lindsey's mom was awesome. She gave me a little gift bag of Utah themed items. One item was "Some Dude's Fry Sauce". It can't be good for you...but I'm gonna have to try it. :)

>>>CLICK THE POST TITLE TO SEE THE SLIDESHOW!<<<

Jen and Matt: Wedding photography at the Waterfall Banquet & Conference Center

2010-06-01T21:33:00.007-05:00

As the post title states (hello search engines), these are images from Jen and Matt's wedding and reception at the Waterfall Banquet & Conference Center.
This was the first time I've photographed there, but I hope to return - I love that place!
Back to our lovely couple...
Jen and Matt - congratulations, have a great honeymoon and thanks for letting me be a part of your awesome wedding!

Julie and Doug's Delaware Wedding: Wedding photography in Delaware

2010-05-25T22:08:00.009-05:00

I only met Doug and Julie a few days before their wedding, but they were a perfect couple! The wedding ceremony took place in the Base Chapel, followed by a trip to the Air Mobility Command Museum where we did some shots with their wedding gift to each other - a new Harley. Julie and Doug are both Air Force Flight Nurses, the C9 "Nightingale" was the perfect background. Then on to the Indian House in Fenwick Island. Perfect weather, perfect day!

>>>>> CLICK THE POST TITLE TO GO TO THEIR AWESOME SHOW!

What happens in Fenwick...stays in Fenwick... :)

Jen and Tim: Wedding photography in Fenwick Island Delaware

2010-05-04T23:32:00.009-05:00

Congratulations Jen and Tim! You promised a laid back wedding day, I promised good weather and we both delivered. :)
Here are some of my favorites - show will be ready later today and I'll add the link then.
Wedding and ceremony at the Sunset House in Fenwick Island, Delaware.

>>> CLICK THE TITLE TO GO TO THEIR SHOW! <<<

Aaron and Lorachel's Wedding - Dover, DE Wedding Photographer

2010-04-25T00:16:00.005-05:00

My third wedding with the Baldwin family. Actually, more like 2nd and a half but that's a longer story. :)
You both were great to work with and you maintained your calm and cool all day, even when you found out the church was locked up tight with no one quickly available to come to the rescue. It all worked out, you had a great wedding and we got some nice shots...if I do say so myself.

CLICK THE TITLE OF THIS POST AND SEE THE SHOW!!!

Jessica and Ryan's Wedding - Delaware Agricultural Museum / Wedding Photography

2010-03-09T12:17:00.011-05:00

Here are some images (a lot, actually) from Jessica and Ryan's wedding at the Agricultural Museum. I didn't even know they hosted events out there, but I have to say that little chapel was pretty cool. Oh, and when your bride gets to arrive at the chapel by horseback - also very cool!
Congrats to you both!

Click on the title post above for the whole show.

Baby and family portraits - a portfolio of recent work: Camden, DE baby pictures

2010-02-15T13:38:00.008-05:00

Babies / Family

This is just a compilation of some recent sessions, presented in a really cool show. You can click the link above(displays larger), or, if all goes well it will also be embedded here. Enjoy!

Drew's first (and second) session; Dover and Camden Delaware baby portraits

2010-01-18T23:18:00.005-05:00

Yes, it took back-to-back sessions, but in the end...totally worth it. The fact is, sometimes these little ones don't play along with our plans, and that's okay. I'll hang in there if you will! If I just gave you 15 minutes to get the shot and made you live with whatever we got...why come to me? That's not the experience I'm trying to deliver, and it's not how you end up with images like these. Commercial over, please enjoy the following images...

This one makes me laugh every time - priceless!

Meet Elle! Delaware baby pictures / photography

2010-01-03T23:54:00.005-05:00

My New Year's resolution, to post to my blog more regularly. Today is January 4th...so much for that resolution. Back to Elle, Kristen and Justin's newest family member. She was one of the most cooperative babies I've had the pleasure of photographing. Without further delay...Elle!

Michelle and Jay // Delaware beaches Wedding Photographer

2009-11-01T21:34:00.010-05:00

Michelle and Jay are a couple of New York transplants. They seem to be adjusting well to the Delaware way of life. Their ceremony was on the beach, just in front of their reception site - theHenlopen Hotel. Great weather, great couple, and some great images...if I do say so myself. :)

Colleen and Brian's Wedding - Dover, DE Wedding Photography

2009-10-31T00:08:00.007-05:00

A little ways back, I posted the video from Colleen and Brian's wedding, but I forgot to post any of the individual images. Without further delay, may I present Mr. and Mrs. Rust's pics...

Dewey, Mic and the kids...more beach action! [ Delaware photographer, family beach portraits ]

2009-10-26T22:26:00.005-05:00

This was a rough one. The wind was really blowing which not only made it tough for the girls (hair issues), but sandblasted us for much of the time. On top of that, Dewey (the Dad) whined the whole time - worse than any kid. He's a friend, so I can say that. :)

Cailin's Senior Portraits [ Delaware senior portraits at the beach photographer }

2009-10-26T14:13:00.007-05:00

As usual, I'm way behind on posting the pics on the blog. These are some of the many awesome shots we got from a studio session and a trip to Cape Henlopen.

Rachel and Paul's Wedding at The Barn at Birchwood

2009-10-13T22:41:00.007-05:00

Another awesome wedding! Rachel and Paul were married at The Barn at Birchwood. The weather threatened earlier in the day, but the sun was shining bright and the clouds, the blue sky...perfect! Congrats to you both!

CLICK HERE FOR THE EXTENDED SHOW<

Jessica and Bryan's wedding at Northbeach { Delaware wedding photography at the beach }

2009-09-23T00:12:00.009-05:00

As the title states, Jessica and Bryan's wedding was held at Northbeach in Dewey Beach and you could not have asked for better weather. Many images to follow and as always...CLICK ON THEIR NAMES IN THE TITLE.

Dani and Justin - wedding photography at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club

2009-09-13T20:58:00.009-05:00

Dani and Justin, Part II... wedding day!

Married on the coolest sounding day this year, 9.9.09, at the beautiful Chesapeake Bay Beach Club. It was a bit overcast, but I used my powers to make the rain hold off until after the ceremony. Just part of the service. :)

A beautiful location, and DJ Evan Reitmeyer of MyDeejay.com did a great job of keeping the party rolling.

Congrats you guys!

Click their names for the online show!

Janelle and Ted's latest work {baby photographer in Delaware }

2009-08-25T21:55:00.006-05:00

I love it when my wedding clients have babies...keeps me in business. :)

Okay, while that is a little true, what I really like is that I can continue to have a relationship with people that started out as clients, but have come to be friends.

So, to all of you other past wedding clients who have NOT had a baby - you need to get busy if you want to be my friends. Go on, I'll wait...

family session in the park {family portraits in Camden-Wyoming, Delaware }

2009-08-18T23:49:00.007-05:00

These images were the result of a session for the parent/grandparents' 50th wedding anniversary! Very impressive. I mean being married 50 years...but I think the images are impressive too. :)

Dani and Justin - engagement photography session in Lewes, Delaware

2009-08-14T23:15:00.006-05:00

Another fun engagement session at the beach. This time we explored Lewes a little before heading to the beach. It definitely paid off with some great images and more variety - all going into what I predict will be an awesome guestbook!

Alex's Senior Portraits - Polytech

2009-07-31T11:06:00.004-05:00

Well, as always with the blog...better late than never! I put Alex's pics on facebook shortly after shooting them, but I forgot to add them here. So, here they are - a few individual images and the collage mom ordered.

Becca and Robert's wedding at The Bellevue Mansion

2009-07-14T20:04:00.007-05:00

I really enjoyed shooting Becca and Robert's engagement session last month (also at The Bellevue ), and the wedding day - even better! They were completely relaxed, all day long, and really seemed to appreciate every moment of their big day. Just watch the *show, you'll see.

*Click on their names at the top.

I want one!

2009-07-06T12:05:00.003-05:00

I am working on a new sign to hold out on RT 13... "WILL WORK FOR JETSKI". These pics were shot by Darryl, my friend and Dad to the groom in the previous post. I may be a little biased, but I think I look really cool in these shots. :)
Of course, I wouldn't post the ones where I have a totally goofy expression or way too intense look on my face. Unfortunately, that was the majority of them.

Lauren and Mike's Wedding in VA

2009-07-05T21:53:00.005-05:00

Last week's wedding was a special one. Yes, they're all special, but this one was the wedding of my best friend's son. He was one of my earliest victims at the start of my portrait career. Sorry about that clown suit, Mike.
CLICK THEIR NAMES ABOVE TO SEE THE SHOW!

Here are a few of my favorites...now go watch the show.

Engagement session: Rebecca & Robert at Bellevue (Delaware)

2009-06-15T22:47:00.006-05:00

Here we have the results of another fun e-session, this one at Bellevue State Park. Perfect weather, soon-to-be newlyweds in love, and plenty of great images to fill a guestbook. I've said it before, but I really enjoy engagement sessions. They provide a great opportunity for me to get to know my wedding clients before the big day. "E" sessions help me to make the transition from "the photographer" to just Lance.

Here are a few favorites, followed by a show. Enjoy!

Family Portraits at the park

2009-06-05T12:49:00.005-05:00

Okay, not the whole family - we'll get mom and dad in there next time. This was my first time working with this family and I look forward to the next time. Great kids, totally into it - great images.

Jack, I know what it's like to have two older sisters - stay strong brother. :)

Print restoration in Delaware

2009-05-15T14:02:00.003-05:00

Well, the title might seem a little odd, but it does pick up nicely in web searches.

Anyway, another restoration success story here. See below for before and after the magic!

Amy and Floyd's wedding at the Rehoboth Beach Country Club

2009-05-14T19:17:00.005-05:00

What an awesome day! Exhausting...but awesome. Two people, very much in love, and enjoying every minute of their wedding day. I felt truly blessed to be a part.

If you click on their names in the post title, you can see their show. Go ahead...it's totally worth it.

Tub Time! Baby portraits

2009-04-22T23:30:00.004-05:00

This session with Emerson didn't go as easy as previous times. In fact, it actually took three attempts before the payoff. We used all the noisemakers, snack breaks, sibling cheerleaders - the works. Whatever it takes!

I thought it would be cool to show the transition of the image.

-The first shot is pretty much straight out of the camera with just a little sharpening applied.

-The next, color is saturated overall, background is blurred a bit, loose flower petals are removed, and corners are darkened to draw attention to our bathing baby.

-Finally, color is altered to give the image a vintage feel, and an old fashioned mat is applied for a real retro feel.

aerial photos - tanker lightering

2009-03-22T21:34:00.003-05:00

A few weeks back I had the opportunity to photograph a tanker lightering. What is lightering, you ask?
Well, first of all, thank you for asking. I've been dying tell someone all I've learned about this process. :)
When the big supertanker comes down the channel (Delaware Bay), and it's full of that "black gold", it sits too low in the water to make it through. So, along comes the mini-tanker to offload some of the oil, making the big ship lighter...get it?

So, I drove up to Newark so that I could catch my helicopter ride back down South. I loved it! We flew down along the coast and I got to see the sunrise while hovering over the Bay. Here's the proof...

Jolene and Derrick's latest work - Julianne!

2009-03-14T15:33:00.006-05:00

I just photographed the fam on Thursday at their home - we got some great images! It helps a lot when the baby is super happy and smiley the entire time. I especially enjoy going into homes where so much of my work is on display. :)
Here are a few favs and a show...enjoy!

Important Things

2009-02-17T13:44:00.001-05:00

Casey Mackenzie

2009-02-06T22:22:00.006-05:00

These images are from a recent session of Erin...a.k.a. Casey Mackenzie for her Press Kit. If you click on her name (title line of this post), you can visit her myspace.

I heard Erin perform during her mom's wedding ceremony and she was great! I don't mean "great" like you would say politely to someone (or someone's parent) after they performed. No, she's the real deal...click on the link.

Anyway, we had a fun shoot and got great stuff. Here are a few...

Portraits on a purse

2009-01-30T00:52:00.004-05:00

These were the three worst-behaved young ladies I've photographed...since before last Christmas when I photographed them.
They get it from their Momma! It was for her that I photographed them so I could give her (my wife, if you didn't figure that out yet) an awesome gift and a walking ad for Lanagan Photography. She is stopped everywhere she goes! These purses will turn you into a celebrity. :)
This year I decided to do a serious side and a funny side.

Nick at the Park

2009-01-29T23:46:00.002-05:00

This is just another example of my self-diagnosed A.D.D.

I forgot to post these, but better late than never! These turned out too good not to show them. Nick had a plan for his time at the park (Brecknock Park), and it didn't include slowing down for portraits. If you follow my work at all, you know that doesn't bother me. I prefer to capture portraits without posing. With this type of session, I try to fall back and blend into the surroundings. No, I don't wear camouflage (hmm...maybe that's not a bad idea).

Kennedy is one!

2009-01-20T22:18:00.004-05:00

This was my second session with Kennedy (and family) - the first was when she was just a baby. :)

This was a great session and with complete cooperation from Kennedy, we got it all: tutu, family portrait, bathtub and of course, we finished with cake! I say, no matter what, it's all good...if you can finish with cake.

Announcing...Senator Bushweller

2009-01-20T00:06:00.008-05:00

On January 13th, I had the honor of photographing Senator Brian Bushweller's first swearing-in ceremony, as well as some family shots and some candids. I'm embarrassed to say that for all the years I've lived here, I've never even been inside Legislative Hall. The whole process was very interesting. This was no doubt a BIG day in the Bushweller family and they were their in force. Brian's wife, "Rocky" has worked as his campaign manager for the last two years - I think she's going to take a well-earned break.

If you are curious, you can read more by clicking... Senator Bushweller

Kyle's senior portraits

2009-01-03T20:31:00.005-05:00

Well, better late than never! We did some studio shots, and some at Brecknock Park. Kyle's a pretty quiet guy, but we coaxed some smiles out of him. We got a great variety of images that really reveal who he is. That's what a portrait is supposed to do! :)

Evan and his big bro' Patrick

2008-12-18T19:48:00.003-05:00

Welcome back to the blog, Patrick and Evan! You may remember them if you are one of the millions of Lance's blog subscribers. :)
This session was our easiest yet...almost too easy. I'll take it when I can get it!

Another photo restoration success story

2008-12-18T17:13:00.002-05:00

It's amazing what you can pull back out of a photograph that appears ruined, but prepare to be amazed...

Nicole and Travis- married at Sunnybrae Mansion

2008-11-20T22:46:00.013-05:00

These are images from Nicole and Travis's recent wedding. Their reception was held at Sunnybrae Mansion
in Milford, DE. It's a beautiful, historic place to shoot - but the weather limited us just a little. Even so, a very enjoyable wedding, and a great way to finish out the year. Yep - last one for this year.

Their show is at the bottom - just click!

Jen and Wayne's Dover wedding

2008-10-30T20:13:00.008-05:00

I'm a little behind in posting...nothing new. Anyway, here at last, images from Jen and Wayne's wedding - followed by their show. Be sure to click in the middle and just wait for the magic!

Engagement session: Amy & Floyd at the beach (Delaware)

2008-10-25T08:15:00.005-05:00

I will put up some individual images tomorrow, but for now, please just click in the middle of the screen and enjoy the show. I had a great time getting to know Amy and Floyd a little better. For the first image, I told them to go "badass". They laughed, but I think we pulled it off. :)

Edited "tomorrow"... here are the images, the show is now at the bottom.

Dave and Vanessa's wedding at The Farmhouse

2008-10-22T00:15:00.013-05:00

This was my first time photographing at The Farmhouse in Wilmington, DE...loved it!

Thanks to Dave and Vanessa for bringing me along for the ride. Here are a few of my favorites, and if you click the title line of this post, it will take you to an awesome slideshow.

Enjoy!

DON'T FORGET TO WATCH THE SHOW!

Shannon's senior portraits, Delaware

2008-10-16T16:46:00.004-05:00

I'm adding "Delaware" to all my post titles to help people find me when searching online.
Anyway, here we have Shannon and some of my favorite senior images yet. The first couple of images are actually photographed with a bedspread for a background. Ever since I found this one, I've been on the hunt for "fresh" linens. :)

Colleen and Brian's engagement session - Rehoboth Beach

2008-10-15T22:39:00.006-05:00

These are just a few favorites from Colleen and Brian's e-session at Rehoboth Beach. Great couple - we had a lot of fun. That first images with the seagull flying into frame...you know you'll get good stuff when even the birds do what you want them too. :)

Nicolas' senior portraits...

2008-10-06T15:41:00.003-05:00

and of course, a collage!
Nic isn't a big smiler, something I can relate to. The word "cheese" is strictly forbidden here at Lanagan Photography, because the goal is never to get a big, cheesey smile. For people like Nic and me...it's EXTRA forbidden, because it's just not us. To me, this is one of the biggest advantages of having your portraits done by a professional, versus someone with minimal training and the ability to push a button. Get to know people a little, then capture them as they are.

Back to the beach...portraits

2008-10-04T22:53:00.005-05:00

I do love the beach, and so do many of my clients! These are some of the favorites, and a few collages I put together as well. Enough talk, here they are...

How to tease your daughter...

2008-09-24T21:24:00.003-05:00

Every time I watch this quick clip of video I laugh out-loud. It's fun in the snow, and much of it is at my daughter's expense. I think you can see that there is no greater joy (in my opinion) than that which comes from torturing your kid. :)

2008-09-24T20:47:00.009-05:00

These are a few favorites from a (fairly) recent session at the beach. It preceded the parent's 50th anniversary celebration. Fifty years - that's impressive! I had to shoot earlier in the day than I would have preferred, but we still got some great images.

Senior Portrait Session - Jonathan

2008-09-09T23:56:00.006-05:00

These are images from Jonathan's recent session - mostly studio, but some outdoor shots too.

Jonathan is a nice kid, and I'm going to forgive him for being a Penguins fan.

This time we'll start with the collage and you can scroll down and see some additional images.

Abbey's little sis

2008-09-04T12:04:00.004-05:00

You may remember images of Abbey from recent and not so recent posts. My all-time favorite is the one of her in the little tub. Well, Abbey has a little sister now and she is equally cute.:)Here are some favorites, including a few with big sis.

Down on the farm

2008-09-04T00:04:00.005-05:00

We originally planned to do these portraits in a local park, but Colleen (mom) decided on something much more meaningful. We shot these images on the farm just down the road from their house. It's the house where dad grew up - is that cool, or what?

Something else I'm very excited about, is a new feature available in the software I use to present my images. The way it works, you take a digital photo of the place or places that you are considering hanging your portraits and email them to me. Also, measure something within each image and provide that info too.
I can import the image in my presentation program, calibrate using the measurement you've provided, and then bring your favorite images in and show them displayed on your wall, scaled to their actual size. Look at the image at the bottom and you can see how it looks. In this case, I didn't add a frame because they chose a gallery wrap canvas.

Kelsey Part II -portraits at the beach

2008-08-24T16:14:00.004-05:00

I previously posted some of my favorite portraits from Kelsey's senior session. She wanted some beach portraits and we got some great ones. Here are just a few...

Thomas at the beach

2008-08-24T15:06:00.011-05:00

Just some of the results of some quality time with mom (Dawn) and son at the beach. I only had to walk 57 blocks to make it to the boardwalk and meet them...but it was totally worth it!
We started planning this just after Thomas' last session a year ago. This type of session is along the lines of a "lifestyle" session and among my favorite type of shoot...especially with "old" friends. :)

Be sure to check out the collage at the end.

I love this shot! Check out Thomas, checking out those bikini babes.

A Rant on Cavalier Telephone

2008-08-14T16:04:00.002-05:00

I'm not one to complain. If you know me, you know that I'm a very easy-going kind of guy.
I switched to Cavalier telephone about two months ago. If you or your friends or family are considering switching your phone service to Cavalier, DON'T DO IT!!!!!!!!!

I have had non-stop problems over these last two months, and as of six days ago I HAVE NO PHONE SERVICE AT ALL!
The problem is their customer service, or the lack thereof.

I spend the first five minutes of each call trying to get past the computer "person" who does 20 seconds of fake typing noise after each thing I say, and then directs me to the wrong department.

I'm trying to switch now to t-mobile's home service and every time they put a request in to Cavalier, something goes wrong and the cycle begins anew.

I've easily spent 10 hours on the phone - much of it on my cell phone since I don't have wired line service. I've submitted complaints to the FCC and the State Attorney General.

In short, i've done all I can do and I'm continuing to call daily.

If you are trying to contact me, please use the "contact" link at my website. I apologize for any inconvenience and I promise I'll reply right away.

I am not SPAM...ya heard?!!

2008-08-11T12:58:00.003-05:00

Well, it's been a while since my last post. For everyone anxiously waiting on the edge of your seats...this post probably won't be what you were waiting for. :(
I've been on vacation, and in the midst of that, I received the following automated message from Blogger...

You Are Not Spam
You knew that already, and now we do too. We have now restored all accounts that were mistakenly marked as spam yesterday. (See: Spam Fridays)

We want to offer our sincerest apologies to affected bloggers and their readers. We’ve tracked down the problem to a bug in our data processing code that locked blogs even when our algorithms concluded they were not spam. We are adding additional monitoring and process checks to ensure that bugs of this magnitude are caught before they can affect your data.

So, I'm back in business. However, it's all about getting caught up on some other things first. Then, it's back to all the fantastic entertainment you've come to expect. :)

That awesome LifeStyle family album I mentioned...

2008-07-08T17:16:00.004-05:00

Here is the link to one of my favorite LifeStyle albums ever!
These sessions are some of my favorites to do. Not a bunch of over-posed and static images. This is a natural and fun approach to capturing the real family. I always appreciate being welcomed into a family's life like this, and it is truly rewarding to be able to hand over albums they can, and do absolutely treasure. Did I mention I love doing LifeStyle sessions?

Check out the ALBUM DESIGN

Eli's birthday portraits

2008-07-07T16:40:00.005-05:00

This is Eli.

We tried a studio session for Eli's first birthday, but Eli got the better of us. :)

So, we let a little time pass and tried again - on his turf. His comfort level was right where it needed to be and we got some great images. This first image was the perfect choice for a watercolor treatment, printed on a gallery wrap. It is gorgeous!

Eli's mom, Laura, truly "gets" how important it is to document family history. We did a family "lifestyle" session last year and I just realized I never posted any of the images.

I'll add them shortly, or even better, I'll put their family album up!

Restoration: 1950 Washington Redskins

2008-06-30T17:54:00.008-05:00

This was my biggest restoration job yet!
This client's (John) father was a member of the 1950 Redskins. This is their official team portrait shot at the nation's capitol, and this print was in bad shape.
It is four feet wide, so I had to photograph it in three sections and then stitch it together to get one complete image to work on.
Turned out pretty nice, I think...
***CLICK ON THE RESTORED VERSION AT THE BOTTOM TO SEE IT BIGGER***

2008-06-30T17:00:00.003-05:00

This is Josh & Lauri's third (and final?) babyparts session. If you view some less-recent posts, you will see their boys. They are also well represented on my website...and my studio. It never seems to be enough for Lauri though. :)

I'm glad you got your girl, and I'm glad we got such great images. Now, enjoy!

Kelsey's senior portraits

2008-06-22T00:12:00.003-05:00

Seniors...it's that time of year.
Graduating High School is a major milestone.
You have a choice when the time comes to have your senior portraits. Settle for the "one size fits all" school photography assembly line, or...
come to me!
This is Kelsey...she made the right decision. :)

Another "senior" citizen session

2008-06-13T15:37:00.005-05:00

Not what you were expecting?
Well, Christian is a senior, and he is of course a citizen. :)

I've been photographing Christian for years now, they grow up so fast...sniff.
Anyway, great stuff - take a look.

Senior Spokesmodel 2009 - Montana

2008-06-11T09:56:00.004-05:00

This is Montana, a senior "rep" and guinea pig for my new patio lights experiment. She was a great model, and we got some killer shots. I'm just sorry she had to see what a baby I am when the bee chased me at the outdoor session. We all have our issues. :)

Photo restoration work in Delaware

2008-06-10T22:31:00.005-05:00

Okay, I added my State in the title of the post just to help "googlers" find me. :)
I was recently contacted with a request to "fix" two images as best as possible. I think you can see there is hope for just about any old photograph you have.

A senior...our senior

2008-06-08T23:21:00.005-05:00

I actually have a few senior sessions to post, but I'll have to start with one we're kind of fond of...daughter #2, Lauren.
Lauren was for the most part, an unwilling participant in the whole senior portrait process. I love these images, and I loved torturing her with multiple sessions. It's the little things... :)

We are very proud of her.

Adam & Amanda's wedding

2008-05-27T22:49:00.013-05:00

My most recent wedding took me to New Jersey. I met Amanda a few years ago when I still worked at the Dover Air Force Base Clinic. I don't think I've ever seen her not wearing a smile, but she really kicked it up a notch on this day. :)

My thanks to everyone involved - you all made me feel like part of the family.

Click the title line of the post to see these images and many more in their online preview.

As a special treat (and a way to get a little extra mileage out of the work), I'm going to paste the animated file I did from their engagement session at the end of this post. Enjoy!

Jessica and Joe's Wedding

2008-05-12T23:33:00.006-05:00

My thanks to Jessica and her mom who came to meet me just six days before the wedding and booked me that day! They had already hired a photographer, but things just were not working out. So many great images, it's hard to pick just a few. As always, click the title of the post and you will go to the online show. Their reception was held at Phillips
in Annapolis, MD - food and service was fantastic!

Our new guests...

2008-05-02T11:52:00.004-05:00

Photographed a couple of hot chicks today, but I only took a few shots because mom was really stressed... :)

Attention Brides! Look here for your chance to be a bobble.

2008-04-26T21:15:00.004-05:00

How funny is this?!
Instead of a somewhat generic cake-topper, click on the title line of this post and go make your own bobble-head cake topper.
Only in America.

The New Addition - at home baby portraits

2008-04-26T13:59:00.005-05:00

Here we visit Rob, Nichole and Patrick to welcome and admire their latest family member...Evan!
Lots of great images that made for a great new collage for the home, and my office. I have been waiting for the right collection of images to display my new Gallery Wall Collections. These are collections of gallery wrapped canvas portraits, in a variety of sizes and orientations that capture so much more than just a single one can. See the photo at the very bottom and you'll know what I mean. :)

Travis & Jen's wedding at the Deerfield

2008-04-26T12:13:00.009-05:00

As it states in the title (remember to click on the title to view more images in the online slideshow), Travis and Jennifer were wed at The D at Deerfield in Newark, Delaware. This was my first time at "The D" and it was very nice, I must say!

Travis and Jen booked me for their wedding after I photographed the wedding of their friends, Josh and Karen.

Here are a few of my favorites, but go ahead and click the post title to see these and more.

Jen and Travis

Some wedding favs and a cool new show!

2008-04-17T23:57:00.002-05:00

wedding photography by Lanagan Photography

Abbey's back and a big fan of the new tub!

2008-04-01T23:29:00.004-05:00

This is my third session with Abbey, and my first with the new tub. Truth be told, she didn't love it at first. As a matter of fact, it took a second attempt the next day. But then...tub love. :)

This first image is shown just as it is on my office wall, and it looks amazing.