Jen and Mark: Campana Chapel at UPG & Bar Rizzi (preview)

Posted on June 13, 2011 by lenzi

Despite all of the forecasters calling for rain, it never came – and what a day it was for the newly wed Mr. and Mrs. Mark and Jen Siegel! The ceremony was held at the chapel at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg with the reception being held at Bar Rizzi, with pics taken at the Lynch Hall Mansion in between. What a tremendous couple to work with and the whole day was just a flat out great time. Some preview pics can be seen below…

Congratulations to

Mr. and Mrs. Mark and Jennifer Siegel!

Ceremony: Campana Chapel at UPG Reception: Bar Rizzi

DJ Services: Silver Hat Productions (Facebook page) Bakery: Pastors Special Order Bakery

http://www.upg.pitt.edu/alumni/weddings.aspx

Photo of the week…

Posted on June 4, 2011 by lenzi

Well, today’s isn’t actually from this week – it’s from quite some time ago, actually — 2005, to be exact. What made me think of it was when I just looked out the window and literally couldn’t see a cloud in the sky. It reminded me of this day spent in Montmartre in Paris. The white marble of Sacre Couer just popped out against this blue sky. No touch ups, I swear!

I’m using this to introduce something I want to start and keep going, however. I can’t say as I know exactly what direction it will go in, but it should motivate me to take pics of the little things as well as all of the others that I’m doing this summer.

Kevin Gatons’ Memorial Day 5K

Posted on June 1, 2011 by lenzi

Yes, it was hot on Memorial Day – but that didn’t stop the running community from taking part in the 5th Annual Kevin Gatons’ Memorial Day 5K. Check out the galleries below (I’ve highlighted some of my favorites) and contact me for ordering information. All proceeds benefit the Gatons’ Scholarship Fund.

Overall winners of the 5th Annual Kevin Gatons’ Memorial Day 5K included Zach Hebda (left)and Cheryl Gatons (right).

The start of the race…

Mr. Rich Wright — his help throughout everything has been invaluable. Paul Henry, our starter, can be seen in the back right of the photo as well. Thank you to both for all of your help!

The start of the boys’ 9 and 10 year old age group.

And some more of my favorites… More can be found in the gallery below…

And the winners of this year’s scholarships…

Miss Kelley Neumann of Greensburg Salem ($2,500) and Mr. Michael Talamo of Hempfield Area ($500). Kelley will be attending Grove City College while Michael will be attending the University of Notre Dame.

Remembering what Memorial Day is all about…

Posted on May 29, 2011 by lenzi

All too often we forget about our freedoms or we take them for granted. We forget that people have sacrificed for us to enjoy these freedoms and it’s almost embarrassing that we take them for granted. Here’s thanking all of those who have served — all of those who gave the supreme sacrifice that I’m able to type this and that you’re able to read it. And I’d also like to personally thank both my Papap and Dad, both of whom served proudly.

I took the top pic this past Saturday at the West End Overlook and the bottom three while helping to chaperone a trip to France in the Summer of 2005. We had the opportunity to visit Normandy and Omaha Beach and I can assure you that he pictures don’t even begin to do this Cemetery justice. It was immaculate – honestly, it defines immaculate. You couldn’t help but have a sense of reverence while walking through the Cemetery, knowing of the supreme sacrifice that all these men had paid for us. Again, thank you.

A day in Pittsburgh…

Posted on May 28, 2011 by lenzi

I had some time today, so I headed to Pittsburgh to get some shots – unfortunately, while it was dry, it was also hazy most of the day. I’m certainly not complaining, not with the weather we’ve had recently, and I still had a great day. You’ll notice that I’ve got a fascination with bridges – perhaps it was from growing up in this area, I don’t really know – but there’s something about the lines of a bridge that have always caught my attention… I started at the West End Overlook, hit the South Side and Mt. Washington, went over to the Strip District, meandered around the Cultural District for a little, then finished at Station Square. Looking forward to doing this more often this summer…

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