Chris and Carolynn - Wright Township Fire House, Mountain Top Pa, Wedding Photography

Wright Township Fire House, Mountain Top Pa, Wedding Photography. One of my favorite moments from the reception was the father and daughter dance. The song they choose was Hartland’s – I loved her first. The song talks about a father giving his daughter away in marriage but reminding the groom that he was the one who loved her first.

When I delivered the photos, Carolynn asked me why her father was waving his finger during their dance. I told her that he was waving his finger in sync with the line “I loved her first and I held her first”. Just from the smile on her face I could tell how meaningful the photo was to her.

WeddingMichael RidallSeptember 11, 2016Wright Township Firehallphotography, weddings, wedding dancing, professional photography, sessionsComment

Why is Photography Important?

he title of this article “Why is Photography Important?” is a question that I have been thinking about a lot lately. This question will have different answers from everyone who is asked. For me, personally, the answer to the question was always simple; to show the beauty of the world, that God created, through my eyes. Recently, however, my answer has begun to evolve to have a much deeper meaning to why I love photography.

LifeMichael RidallAugust 16, 2016photography, lifestyle, photos, portraitComment

What to Wear for a Portrait Session

Wonderful! You just booked a portrait session and boy are you excited! Then you realize “oh no! I have no clue what to wear for a portrait session to make the most of my photos!” Well don’t worry with some general rule of thumb suggestions you will be ready for you session and get the most from your photos!

SessionsMichael RidallAugust 16, 2016portrait, photography, photos, sessionsComment

NiSi V5 100mm Filter Holder System Kit

I am very impressed with the NiSi V5 100mm Filter Holder System Kit. I purchased the NiSi filter kit for some new projects I am currently working on and I’m glad I did. I decided to finally get more serious about landscape photography and wanted to upgrade my filter system. I am sad to say that the polarizer filter I use to use was a $20.00 Rocket Fish filter from Best Buy. I have learned the error of my ways and I’m sorry.

GearMichael RidallAugust 16, 2016Gear, photography, Filters, Photography kit, reviewComment

Lenny and Gabby - Nescopeck Pa, Engagement Photography

Working with Lenny and Gabby, creating their engagement photography session, was a blast. This was the first time I was able to spend quality time with them and learn more about their personalities. What I found was that Lenny and I have a very similar sense of humor. We spent much of the session making corny jokes and laughing.

SessionsMichael RidallAugust 8, 2016Susquehanna Riverlandsphotography, engagement photos, Berwick, PA, sessions, photos, portrait, couples, locationComment

Ricketts Glen State Park, Winter Landscape Photography Hike - Part 2

Here is the EPIC part 2 video from my trip with Corey to Ricketts Glenn State Park. Click Here to read and see the photos from Part 1. Enjoy!

HikingMichael RidallJuly 5, 2016Ricketts GlennLandscape, Hiking, photography, Pennsylvania, PA, Backpacking, Winter, Waterfalls, State Park, Snow, State parkComment

Ricketts Glen State Park, Winter Landscape Photography Hike - Part 1

I have spent many years visiting Ricketts Glen State park with my camera, for landscape photography, but I never ventured there during the winter. I have always heard of the amazing ice formations but never worked up the courage to try and hike the falls while there were sheets of ice covering every surface. This year however I decided I wanted to see the falls for myself.

Mother’s Day Contest – 2016

In honor of Mother's Day I have decided to give away a FREE portrait session for a mother and her children. Every mother should have photos of the their children, and every child should have photos of their mother. This is the second year that I am running this contest and I’m happy to be able to again.

ContestMichael RidallJune 23, 2016Ridall PhotographyMother's Day, photography, portrait, give away, contest, lifestyleComment

Berwick Color Run 2016 - Colors For A Cause

The Berwick Color Run is not like your normal everyday type of race, because at every turn, there is someone waiting to douse you in colored powder. This run/walk is a perfect way to enjoy the day with friends and family.

Good CauseMichael RidallJune 21, 2016photography, Colors for a Cause, Running, Berwick, PennsylvaniaComment

Wedding Photography Gear

Photography is so much more than just what kind of gear you have. Photography is about capturing the moment and sharing memories. I love gear as much as the next guy but gear is not what makes a photographer great. However, that is not to say that you should not expect your photographer to have professional gear when photographing your wedding.

GearMichael RidallJune 2, 2016photography, gear, equipment, weddingsComment