Molly and Dave are amazing, amazing people. They first came to Essenza for engagement portraits in preparation for their wedding that we were to photograph. From the first time they set foot in our studio, we knew that they were a couple that were very sweet, a blast to be around, and totally in love with each other.

They were married on May 19th, 2012.  Their wedding day was absolutely amazing! The weather was perfect, and everything went off without a hitch! Molly looked gorgeous and Dave was looking extremely dapper. It was such a blessing to be able to spend that day with them, seeing their love for each other, getting to meet their families and see the closeness and love they all have.

Molly sent us this e-mail just recently:

“Dear Angela and Peter,

Almost a year ago, you were able to capture a picture that means the world to me. The attached picture is one of the pictures I treasure most from our wedding. Shortly after the wedding, my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease.  Being extremely close with my family, especially my dad, it was heartbreaking for me to hear the diagnosis. However, it is pictures like this, that truly capture our family’s love and happiness!

I am so thankful to be able to have all of the images from our special day. I actually have this picture of my dad and myself on my dresser! It makes me smile every morning and evening!

Thank you for capturing our special day and creating images that I will always treasure. You are both amazing!

With love,
Molly Franz”

One of the best things about this job, is the ability to watch families grow! Molly and Dave just welcomed a new little life to the world this past Friday. Margaret Fitzpatrick Franz was born on May 17th, 2013 at 8:07 am. She weighed 9lbs 10z and was 21 3/4″. Angela and Peter were so excited to meet her! It was also very fitting that they went to the hospital to visit on May 19th, the one-year anniversary of Molly and Dave’s wedding day!

Angela took some gorgeous photos, and Peter worked his magic with a little video.

We are all so happy and blessed to know Molly and Dave. We can’t wait to watch you grow as parents! Baby Maggie is going to grow up to be a wonderfully kind, gracious and loving girl, with you as her mom and dad.

Keep an eye open for our new ad in Venue Magazine!  We now offer professional videography, which is super exciting.  The kids know Peter as the “Silly Mustache Man”, but the industry knows him for his excellent work and artful approach to short films and music videos. We love that he’s on our team!

As soon as I met Lori & Ethan, I knew we were going to have so much fun in the camera room! I love that they incorporated their passion of music and books into Novella’s images. I know she will grow to be one smart and artsy little girl!

-Erica