tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14072019259925142842024-03-06T00:31:27.037-05:00Barbara MarcellaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger406125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407201925992514284.post-18497100819111741962024-01-14T10:40:00.003-05:002024-01-14T10:45:30.019-05:00Gabriela & Karam | Liberty State Park Engagement<p><img border="0" data-original-height="1394" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Qr4dDT_MfSZ_-C7Go8jegrDIMORK6fTqd5qQcMHJyvjlo1j7Uad1hwfIEHoADTTPf4n7PzDUGOtyk-bcon1Tp7szeL-kua0CWZBHzyAzx5ckJ69ILPDBVX8SiZsZCyHlkbwaj1FKS9anbYLqKRdAFXnDns-HlotSzD3VUL5OUOPelrYr9oeLVCRNulMJ/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4128.jpg" /> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">My first engagement session of the year couldn't have been more perfect on this warm and sunny day in January! I photographed Gabriela and Karam's love at <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/libertystatepark.html" target="_blank"><i>Liberty State Park</i></a></span>, where we had a little bit of both worlds--- architecture and greenery. I had so much fun exploring the park, these are my favorites from their shoot!<br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_NI1s7EhmIrfYs3fYdUU_DJAWEcKFgVLBIybltSVQ1qsMNOm2YdSznfIfH7aWJxcaFsGKnHXABRrzlPLVSCKvVnL0PHflkPZCWqCnQdObi-0wrTiSO5gaS40JCt55uM11FtGMOQ7X9TKpn-lEAS3S__m66QyYsVsaj5U_1H1K_n19MbvuvTT7ePuSQWW/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4119.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCidzAmdWQ2klx5aXvMB5yCtJbplksNGVczPVwo6IhSQBd0vwGmNkc-kplrLh_NsQuoOsbCpMSHBC0_47dpeRzl8Dgsfq0YGHYbg-Jy7XHmCjlVmXkQMVZO3qYqf29CzYoL884KzFQISSnAjg3bwz6jqzZheMcJVg_VBLHGOiQKFfoQIiXXr_k499xxNdg/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4121.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: large;"> Every year I'm more and more blessed with all of the wonderful people the Lord brings my way to document in front of my camera. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">What a wonderful season it’s been!
Thank you to my clients and friends who allow me into their lives to
document these precious moments! <br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="706" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJZr411JeUi4MFzyhIsKoclTaAOJT51M-MP3CR1N_twXuUX7cxEV4ALQeSl-O78cCSivfhtcFb99V0-sd9119nJF34vWRW5avXcX818CREbxA0tFvHHp7Zcje8ztxr6KwS_71qM2kKXtI10A0PNV67bA6gPFQmcYOROytNRl4R7oMF_XhMhOcfQhdmdl-D/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4106.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="696" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJIyilMRvwN4AzjCxI3_nEHpqRyXvuoM7uzIh4TwlfM_umVOe4FBGgSiGFIBVafeeabmUOsW06lB6bjvshmUph5mIzsMz1_x4eSOX9URsj0TItuFaB3yC4PXbnoQqKvfJKGucrkEhgNqOVjpBYLUyv7W8jNVYKuOGV4md6drOnw-JJdECG6cHVIMbc9ylH/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4107.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="705" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Vh-db9K560Nhs1fJbTFx_nqBqRIqWP_18sQ2Pv69eRVhgzjWyvTbl0mNI2Opy5VaSu4glhMZ47PtPqvE8BuyQEZw8jXJ8-enS3TIVl8QKLM5gOlZBjs-eAFOJcN-dc4QYbQJIyaSmN4gf5OK5unkqx-JL4xW4Ud4_DI6FDZ5G7iaTd3g43mJmDTrgbO6/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4108.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="693" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3vsOsnRsdmtf9saa6GOsFFagtJMujXorChGk7M7Qvr-TMj5G06CeZs7w6kWGtq4B9rFPCto1uWgNGB972zyyoMVUAL-yozemzZEf8-9O2MuXKDg1AZXMLFGxrLAHQ1LEitxqAw8D2zgOMfACKTHYhyOmjlyoF260F8mLmFJanMUBZUq93v8Qdc2BCKmAM/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4118.jpg" /></div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407201925992514284.post-76027001448714630802023-12-20T19:44:00.002-05:002023-12-21T12:49:31.477-05:00The Christ Centered Marriage: My Devotional Book<p><img border="0" data-original-height="1322" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWvU1yDd1o-cfrWc_iPWjDFiK67BHjbmKUw2KBPShl1KFrdxjeOhy06pM5WWRuyjIP1eYsHoVNIot8Xsu_chY5LlIZSLCedqTWeNvrYPqXRZxXkg3FYV3vTof135j5XceB5r3BSam53qcdw3pBB-TBbSBFV5FsQhv7MBNMYa-QKhp_-_iEnVY1iakupxxw/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4102.jpg" /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I’ve kept this little project close to my heart for the past few months, and I'm so excited that I can now finally share it with the world! I love to write and have had this blog as a place for me to do that over the years, but I always prayed and dreamed that someday I could make my words tangible and into physical books. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I never planned on writing a devotional on marriage, given I've only been married for 2 1/2 years, but the Lord placed it on my heart after meeting with a friend and then I started digging into scripture and He led me through it with much prayer and hours of study. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">And so here it is! There are so many opinions and voices regarding marriage today that attack the beauty and purity the Lord intended for it— but what’s the truth? Who better to learn from than the very One who created it right? </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">This devotional is a companion to the Bible, so you can’t really read it without it because all of it points to scripture. I didn’t want it to be just my words, because then it would only be my opinion, and truthfully the only voice that matters is the Lord’s. It’s not only for women who are married or in a relationship, but rather anyone that wants to know the heart of God on this matter, because spoiler: marriage was actually created to be a mirror image of God’s relationship to a Christian believer! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> If you are married, about to get married, hope to someday get married or simply want to understand God's heart for marriage and all that He intended through it --- this book if for you. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">I hope it blesses you and gives you peace about God’s good and perfect design for marriage, but ultimately gets you closer to the Lord!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">With my love and for His glory always, </span></i></p><p style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Barbara <br /></span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i> </i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Amazon: </i><b><i><br /></i></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christ-Centered-Marriage-seeking-marriage-intended/dp/B0CNFYTXQK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RH8CCOJRATTF&keywords=barbara+marcella&qid=1703118911&sprefix=barbara+marcella+%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-1" target="_blank"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><b>The Christ-Centered Marriage: A Bible Study seeking the truth about love and marriage the way God intended</b></span></a></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><b> </b></span></span></p><h1 class="a-spacing-none a-text-normal" id="title" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i><span class="a-size-extra-large celwidget" data-cel-widget="productTitle" data-csa-c-id="p7fqfp-9w3y6y-4ktae4-i0ycr" id="productTitle">Barnes & Noble:</span><span class="a-size-extra-large celwidget" data-cel-widget="productTitle" data-csa-c-id="p7fqfp-9w3y6y-4ktae4-i0ycr" id="productTitle"> </span></i></span></h1><h1 class="a-spacing-none a-text-normal" id="title" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i><span class="a-size-extra-large celwidget" data-cel-widget="productTitle" data-csa-c-id="p7fqfp-9w3y6y-4ktae4-i0ycr" id="productTitle"><br /></span></i></span></h1><h1 class="a-spacing-none a-text-normal" id="title" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i><span class="a-size-extra-large celwidget" data-cel-widget="productTitle" data-csa-c-id="p7fqfp-9w3y6y-4ktae4-i0ycr" id="productTitle"></span></i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144375852?ean=9798989472901" target="_blank"><span style="color: #7f6000;">The Christ-Centered Marriage: A Bible Study seeking the truth about love and marriage the way God intended</span></a></span></span></h1><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1413" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaUMnmTJfSRjp7aZ5upPQeJWKc2bCYlUtD0hKEOxD2UEMRvD1BTL6qTqlaASodD8oGUWw7FFqS2cPMYy6A0_sIJkvPvUtLPcWNjJ7r4PdlwRoGHcUnajs980q9eRuoIfAICr86CPGPQsSWYTxEcN6UVvGI6Eb3ltjo8nK1y7LOo73-vV5E0dGuE2ZgnXhB/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4090.jpg" /></div><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The golden light that shined through the trees and the soft shadows that were cast on the ground made this portrait session absolutely beautiful. We had just enough of the fall colors left on the trees to make these portraits soft, romantic, and timeless. Here are my favorites from their session! <br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="663" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiecL4J2ZJRZaphtsMsUJpsUPtdEQektf-YCoPczamWHO_cU-gwRBmzEDftQFbhOwq14dDVZmLqzN9Jh3h0tPehTQDcZnyqccLr2GyGOvVdN8qUccHIUpEZ1jY0x1svclvGMVQYK3FvyJZZKx0Wd9fT9kRRNQHCUMgTV5WShyp_COR7r7Cp3JzUVICgueGa/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4091.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh847tQqZ1SuAVUfBDIw_3NHLtO8mcPjKHVUHmfBk04lx5Uagc0C-N99PnMRs47CzXdV6cJbMfv-lOoGJhNYICbOXRvUenMgIK5_ub9dXwKJmURj13MEqvNXkf7iijj7T6AHMT3D56bdMe4eavH9P2RGxC_2VDiLNG97UanACd4F1iCyM4IynYw6brMqCJq/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4092.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnaCaaFG31uFuGucE9kNDOKhiPHsaKfhsNjSY5wuhYNLCjTX0wQVtN23fjhRS7exHP8gY21l295aBIyciJ0DJZw38a2nPHaeVgmjnbSDM89VqfZoPRPScokbRnhhq285tP-OSGZuIFn_XwQBz5gDCjNNxqc9Kiwajf1dANZEgBRjWCFe8gewe01C-B2gQ5/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4093.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I first met and photographed Shirley and Vincent's<b> <i><a href="http://barbaramarcella.blogspot.com/2020/11/shirley-vincent-cross-estate-gardens-nj.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #7f6000;">engagement</span></a></i></b><i><span style="color: #7f6000;"> </span></i>three years ago and they were so much fun and such a sweet couple that loved Disney. I then photographed their beautiful and <i><a href="http://barbaramarcella.blogspot.com/2020/11/shirley-vincent-cross-estate-gardens-nj.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #7f6000;">intimate wedding</span></b></a></i> in April 2021, just two months before my own wedding. Now they are moving away to begin their new chapter and they'll be only a short drive away from Disney! Here are my favorites from their portrait session with their cute little puppy Bella... wishing you both so much joy and blessings on this new adventure!</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUZADq_r3vJryHbtdAGwvpvTCGZNm5YZzNqoey7NBD9kVlga8SRN4W8ZupErM2mkR_TRRqtzSj8ebfQViYZZsB_f18GmEHo9AGX_OHUMCPLlAXuizoFPF5R_7CJfk4NyjbI1Cn8OpODr81xmqpkDByEVU-bn9iE7bZE7fV80tlLeA0VIwEoXFaRhexoSZK/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4065.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj56UYBmpJ3LZQP9Tyk7gyRi94fhWRBbbjMt9ZbKDrgRdPkOwwW6quJrsx40QIUMbUopqLpAY2UxqtmI-n8Hb5nK-FRG1a87LNLfJZeHdPqRzXJ6J6Y6zLityBWuitv6ai19-K45dNBnzwYoTLKH0lopA0lySSeeWVBMS6o3y9nD2brGGhuWsyIwbOEpkyL/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4066.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="687" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMcfMFR0tVf6s0JAAKSO3r8T4FWeAmHZY-SLjME_eMr0DiSv1XsrrBNdAMe-dQWKn-VMEq74rAOF0JC0JVbMktisJc6WZWteL7nl1azWbpSJbm8bsdzkMBCnm_J6xb_30_wmjDFeH3zvQlF5hyphenhyphenCdYt8t299D6TUOxLP4aVnIeVqqhEwrTCZvutwnLFpI5m/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4089.jpg" /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407201925992514284.post-22822781156252635492023-10-15T12:33:00.005-04:002023-10-15T12:34:35.575-04:00Antonietta & Anthony | One Year Anniversary<p><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg88XCA1_GqqJUypEyFXB09dJHR0n3HcrTY_Indlvg9QjGJF1s4M8XNkr8R7-x9qSDavlNhGhXhgUi6inS5fHnXs8J-YY1N84w-co_WTL2vmbscA4CobQnOeZCpDEcFyb7B_-pShebUGRDeNvO_qdf5TISsv2k__ALU1tOwiaxIeSCU1cCuQj5IF1Mc5yjp/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4060.jpg" /><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This shoot was so much fun to photograph because it was my sister and brother in law's first year anniversary! I loved photographing their <a href="http://barbaramarcella.blogspot.com/2021/09/antonietta-anthony-proposal.html" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="color: black;">proposal</span></b></i></a> and<i><b><span style="color: #7f6000;"> </span><span><a href="http://barbaramarcella.blogspot.com/2021/10/antonietta-anthony-italian-gardens.html" target="_blank">engagement</a></span></b></i><span style="color: #7f6000;"> </span>and now here we are one year already married, where does the time go?! Here are my favorites from their beautiful portrait session. <br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="706" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzrQ5DY-Ok9pYAm1xLpA-iam-dPJDcBPrLDeKVHkD5JWrQzIydmaHyGAiJIZD01FS7NthyphenhyphenTEk9Y1X2no81WVChR6oaq29YPKepGs3RK1i2KhFOM2OvmNJmykeBfUtvSF02tn4dpfvIRhBVTXWT0Jv7392DIbZIsf3sqmwiAjSSoweOd6a4zVO71jPj5auR/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4052.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSoa9zt74Xp2TGR96yp1eG_GFUiG9jiGCTKC_DtjfIl6q-7HPKKzvSZB-_UfHuM_tW0MaKJZmDVoeX09-WVAGT-VrXMinn72aZSvT34lgbwbKw43wtYfcrDfDl5iHLk3MUCEIuhLe_WwsWPJNlHhGDwAPXPAu6tOEUBtPvfhJQK1q_z7RLGLVgxFnc3KfX/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4054.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Bn2b1M2YEkpfpoK2nTECOdWhkNcjO6S1c3Va2LDNTXdtrQSGsCfM7WngW-_oCz7SPYqg48QSQgiMY81_0TClbpIfuCYZPmY98kQ1qVlxGli-A2Upa-0qECFjd2WpT-9Z5qvmP_3CJv1iY9g9Rw3Ak7t01q4Dn9NjKNo9eMHMvycosbeN1dBYYYUH9KYQ/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4064.jpg" /></div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407201925992514284.post-19965507976520273802023-10-11T07:20:00.001-04:002023-10-11T07:20:53.706-04:00His Unending Mercy: My Father's Story<p><img border="0" data-original-height="685" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFHanztG6tNshi2YxZdDBM_wq3oMb9aJcE4wY9T_l7-Z6v-JcJAxmHhtdFOhRuDjuMk_0TFSpprkJi0nOLCZWr5N-3chEGzDy9wTvCd3DATmKSQRUAenKY__C_54LseA7-sowZIoQfKVMd9G6tOrAqjpBBI9nx9rBP6sgtqNew45T34ld3ARIdYjFXdUtg/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4051.jpg" /><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">My phone rings around seven in the evening and I see my brother's name pop up, "Barbara-- I just called 911, Daddy is not okay, I didn't know what to do..." I hear my mom frantically screaming in the background as I tried to take in what my brother had just told me. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">That night was only the beginning of what would become several weeks of hardship--and circumstances that would test our faith beyond what we could ever imagine. <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> ***</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">On October 11th, 2022 my dad was rushed to the hospital. He fainted multiple times and after hours of waiting in the emergency room we were finally able to see him. He was a bit confused but was stable. Grateful that he seemed okay and responsive, we all went home praying that he would be discharged the next day. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><b>And then everything changed. </b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">We received a phone call early the next morning that my dad was in critical condition and admitted into the ICU. The hemoglobin in his blood went down to less than 4g/dl-- a miracle that he was still alive considering men are to have more than 13g/dl. He had lost most of his blood overnight and was now intubated and unconscious. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><b>Our lives had turned upside down overnight.</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Over the next few weeks my dad would undergo<span style="font-family: inherit;"> several procedures including over 20 blood transfusions, 2 endoscopes, 4 intubations, endure respiratory failure, fight septic shock, and finally the last major surgery that would determine if his intestinal bleeding would come to a stop. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The days were filled with fear and the unknown whether my dad would ever make it out alive from the hospital again. I could still hear the beeping sound in my dad's ICU room and all of the anxiety and tears come rushing back in again. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"How could this be happening? God why did you allow this?" We continued to plead with God for our father's life. Could this really be the end? My father was only 57 years old, he still had so much left to live. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><b>I constantly had to remind myself that if I said I truly believed everything that God said He was in His word, and that He works all things together for those who love Him and for a purpose-- I had to trust that God was also working this out. It didn't matter if we couldn't see the ending-- we served a God of the impossible. </b></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Day after day, my family would take turns spending hours at the hospital speaking to the doctors and fighting for my father-- hoping, waiting, and praying that the circumstances would change. There were days that seemed all would be okay, and then there were days that it seemed like my father's life would come to an end at any moment. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>But during that time, we experienced God's indescribable presence around us. We saw hearts all around me breaking for their family members in the ICU. We gathered together with our hands linked and prayed with strangers in Jesus' name over the circumstances surrounding us. </b></span><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>And it served as a beautiful testimony that the name of Jesus Christ was being glorified even in the hallways of a hospital. </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">On the night that my father was taken into emergency surgery, the surgeons told us they would do the best they could. At that moment, we had to surrender all to God, knowing that this situation was out of our hands. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Hours went by as we waited and looked at the screen which displayed my father's name and the status of his surgery. Some of us sat in silence, some of us read the Bible, and some of us cried and held onto each other as we prayed any words that would spill out. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Fours hours later, one of the surgeons emerged and we all we ran to gather around her, clinging onto one another, praying that it would be good news. As if everything was being said in slow motion, the only words I heard coming out of her were, "The surgery went well, your father is going to be okay..." And then we all leaped and cried for joy. God had done the impossible through these wonderful surgeons. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">*** <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>This photo of the empty ICU hallway was taken during a moment where it was still unknown how my father's story would end-- but in the stillness and that light streaming in, I saw a glimpse of God's goodness. I took the photo as a token that one day if God willed and my father lived... I would use it to tell of His unending mercy towards my family. </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">And here we are. There's so many more details that happened in this story, but truthfully that's not the point. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The last day he was in the hospital, a few of us went back to the little chapel on the first floor we had spent so much time pouring our hearts out in. We thanked the Lord for all He had done and prayed He would do the same for everyone in need of healing. </span><span style="font-size: large;">And so on December 5th, after 6 weeks of being in the hospital and 2 weeks in rehabilitation, my father came home. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We had later learned the night that my father was admitted into the ICU, the doctors told my uncle who was also a doctor-- it wasn't likely he would live past the night. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>But God. </b></span><b><br /></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">But I serve a God that isn't limited to man's knowledge and power. It wasn't the doctors who had the final say in my father's life. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><b>It was the One who heard our fervent prayers and cries and promised He would never forsake those who love and follow Him. </b></span></p><p><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></i></b></p><blockquote><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye
may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth
much. ~James 5:16</span></i></b></blockquote><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></i></b><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This story could've had a tragic ending had God's will been different -- but I'm so grateful that it was full of mercy and joy. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">How could I not speak about all that He did and praise Him?!</span></p><p></p><blockquote><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b>I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works. ~ Psalm 9:1</b></i></span></blockquote><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><b><span class="p"></span></b></i></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Through all of this I've come to understand that God knows the end of the story way before we could even see a glimpse of it happening-- but He promises that if we trust Him, He'll never leave us. That God cares about our hurts-- but He knows that sometimes even though He allows situations to happen to us, we need to endure the pain so that we could become more like Him. If only we would hold on until the end-- there is always purpose in the pain. </span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Sometimes God waits until all we have left is Him. During this time period, I held onto the Lord and His word as if my life depended on it-- because it did. He<i> was</i> my oxygen. This story ended with life, and if the purpose was for us to trust in the Lord no matter what and then glorify Him-- it was worth it. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And so I'm here to encourage you, friend. That no matter what you're going through, no matter what anyone says-- The Lord has the final say. Fervent, relentless prayer from a person that is right with the Lord--- He will always hear and act according to His will. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I pray that you see God in every circumstance in your life, and trust that no matter the obstacles, He works all things together for good to those who love Him. </span></p><p><span class="text Rom-8-28" id="en-KJV-28145"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. ~ Romans 8:28<br /></span></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Thank you to my family and friends who were checking in on us everyday, praying with us, and were there beside us on when we didn't have the strength to say anything at all. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">And Thank you to my LORD, for the mighty works you have done in my life and family-- I will forever continue to praise You. <b> <br /></b></span></p><p><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc"><b></b></span></span></p><blockquote><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i>The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth
such as be of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the
righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. ~ Psalm 34:17</i></b></span></span></span></blockquote><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407201925992514284.post-49536422902247013082023-09-25T09:54:00.001-04:002023-09-25T10:30:00.368-04:00Year 12<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1413" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC99Y6UYIvLcUgWnNZogfNNfbvDbGOu9Kd36A22oiYLV41j7vPfSOz734pfiQCD7ISECK8ENLs10kx2JXBTwBEiy9ZoYOZmkQyfHE1BH4OisGHpl-pKBhGLInI827rcihWUYFw47qBZ9dJ8JNUvesKH1uAk607qC7JGQggx6sY0Htlcx3X402CL-CtQKXg/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4050.jpg" /></div><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #252525;">Twelve years ago</span><span style="color: #7f6000;"><b><i> </i></b></span><span style="color: #7f6000;"><a href="http://barbaramarcella.blogspot.com/2011/09/new-beginning.html" target="_blank"><i>today</i></a></span><span style="color: #252525;"><i style="color: #252525;">,<span style="color: #252525;"> </span></i>I published my first post on this blog. With only a few words and no photograph to accompany it, it was a start. I can still remember sitting on my bedroom floor, after a good cry and thinking of something inspirational to type up. </span><span style="color: #252525;">I<span style="color: #252525;"> was 22 years old and just graduated college with no idea what to do next. </span></span></span>
</p><p style="color: #252525;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #252525;">Would I find a job and do what I had studied all these years to do? Was that it? I was searching for something more. </span></span></span></p>
<p style="color: #252525;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-large;"><span style="color: #252525;"><i style="color: #252525;">"God, will you please give me something to do? Something that I could be good at and love?"</i></span></span><span style="color: #252525; font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-large;"><span style="color: #252525;"><br style="color: #252525;" /></span></span></p>
<p style="color: #252525;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #252525;">I remember pleading with God with this desire. What's funny is that I also remember casually asking God this question when I was in the 6th grade, looking for "potential careers" as I grew up. Nothing stood out to me. But for fun, I continued to set up photo shoots of my siblings and cousins and write up newsletters for our family that would read them.</span></span><span style="color: #252525; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #252525;"><br style="color: #252525;" /></span></span></span></p>
<p style="color: #252525;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-large;"><b style="color: #252525;">I smile as I look back now. God really does work in mysterious ways. </b></span></p>
<p style="color: #252525;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #252525;">This little online home became my creative journal to dream and document what I was learning and falling in love with—a creative space that I could use to escape life's mundane hustle.</span></span></span></p>
<p style="color: #252525;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #252525;">But it became so much more. What I didn't realize was that every new post, project, and writing piece gave me a little more courage to grow.</span></span></span><span style="color: #252525; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #252525;"> </span></span></p>
<p style="color: #252525;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-large;"><span style="color: #252525;"><b style="color: #252525;">All to say that more often than not, good things take time. But what's important is that we don't give up when we can't see anything <i style="color: #252525;">just yet</i>.</b></span></span><span style="color: #252525; font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #252525;"> <br style="color: #252525;" /></span></span></p>
<p style="color: #252525;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Perseverance builds character. Continue on until God leads you to where He needs you to be. It might start out with one idea—or fifty—but you never know what He has in store for you unless you keep trying.</span></span></p>
<p style="color: #252525;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-large;"><b style="color: #252525;">Remember, it's not how you begin, but rather looking back and seeing how far God's taken you and knowing that He has the best yet to come for those that trust in Him. <br style="color: #252525;" /></b></span></p>
<p style="color: #252525;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: inherit;">As more years pass by, the more I come to know this truth: It doesn't matter </span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"><b><i>what you do, but why and who you do it for</i>. </b></span></span></p>
<p style="color: #252525;"><b style="color: #252525; font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #252525; font-size: xx-large;">Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. - 1 Corinthians 10:31<span style="color: #252525;"> <br style="color: #252525;" /></span></span></b></p>
<p style="color: #252525;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: inherit;">There's been so many times I said, "What's the point? No one cares anyway..." and almost quit altogether. But I'm so grateful that I didn't. Our work and words on this earth matter because God is still working.</span></span></p>
<p style="color: #252525;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-large;"><b style="color: #252525;">If my work encouraged only one person and led them to know God's goodness... I'd say I was successful. </b></span></p>
<p style="color: #252525;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: inherit;">If you've read this far, thank you. You might be the one person God wants to reach and let know how much He loves. </span></span></p>
<p style="color: #252525;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: inherit;">Thank you to all of my wonderful clients who continue to entrust me with their memories. </span></span></p>
<p style="color: #252525;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #252525; font-family: inherit;">I'm so excited for the new dreams God has placed on my heart and to see where He'll take me!</span></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407201925992514284.post-39081939363942311772023-09-22T07:12:00.000-04:002023-09-22T07:12:26.837-04:00Kamila & Greg | Liberty State Park Engagement <p><img border="0" data-original-height="1437" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSGa9bFexOtLMcsaOCNbvNcM5fvzG4GQN5AE6Iq-qo6aPi49xrMD7GQzGavQWSQKUxtDJAcDCVlLGE4qYnGe0fGafTJBc3FU1NlhsPbZ0DPp4SlcSd21bSXDG3X_cCZvfA3I95JErxZuVxUOzTXyzcW0VL1ATrY-OT3F5LruEmqn5ak0UITAeMuiG4rGEv/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4024.jpg" /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I had so much fun exploring
Liberty State Park and photographing these two for their engagement
session. We had a little bit of everything... architecture, trees, city
views. The sun's warm glow was just perfect on this beautiful September
day that ended in the most spectacular sunset with the glistening New
York City skyline in the backdrop. Here are my favorites!</span></p><p><img border="0" data-original-height="632" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHYLSAv6XY8mdHTYQojB1kffFGU1gWb5WS-2rrhoGVpe3R5ADXuYWQJkGBDGJezUdKkWT4ztaDi4w1oLvkQ3AfrzVs-J5DwR4D-6Hiy_xmI3XKrhV8-3Z9zcWZ-bEvz87OL5Y-VCz49Y_ymJtWwPA_E561m4k8pro3BjumY_0yqjRi3wfF_nNjrWbq52Go/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4015.jpg" /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="705" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigaeIl99TQesuHKU_5_KY6iULf9sb-ZTPPcAyrU3bgzaR9Gm2nq9gughV84ER2e8pGcLHWjiMEwyUFITukUiafWXhIjvQPjuq_xYwaNN1MpfGXUjuHGS6gvH9BeIM3yB1BeEmUmEDTJwO3F-c7EzuK_Z0CTbrqpC07jbimjmiWcR4VDKfEeTUrDuHFfDNv/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4016.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMO3GT0Ll_wcKqfpxENqmigXbQC2CqvBi4W_WWbTaIe6b7qnIbe7Rlzvs-UJLOqZ-bJWnyyDrn3wdSk-sEo_JuGg5hbWUKNDgjoUYrCUz69nnIX-dM72PqbtVHbbpE8_MVGBoTxGw2jVsf1EU6wwmryCQthHID_rbRSow8OirrBY1hIuV2WeH10qa0ysG9/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4017.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: large;">Reading through one of my devotional books the other day, it led me to the story of when Jesu<span style="font-family: inherit;">s was walking into the city near Bethany one morning, and he was hungry as He approached a fig tree. As He went near it to take some fruit to eat, He finds only the leaves but no fruit, because it wasn't time yet. Jesus then curses it and says, </span></span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Let no fruit grow henceforward for ever. -Matthew 21:18-22 </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The fig tree then withered away and completely dried up from the roots. The same account of this story is also found in Mark 11:11-14, and 20-26. This time, Jesus says: </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span class="text Mark-11-14" id="en-KJV-24655"><i><b>No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it.</b></i></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">That's pretty harsh right? I didn't understand how Jesus could curse the fig tree forever for not having any fruit at the time He hungered. <b> </b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><b>But the thing is Jesus wasn't opposed to the fig tree. He was opposed to any aspect of creation not fulfilling its intended purpose. </b></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><span class="text Mark-11-14" id="en-KJV-24655"> </span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><span class="text Mark-11-14" id="en-KJV-24655"></span></b>The lack of fruit on the fig tree meant that it was not fulfilling its purpose as a tree... to bear fruit. It was dead on the inside. And because Jesus always had a purpose to everything He did to teach us, He likened the lack of productivity of the fig tree to the lack of true spiritual growth and life in those who claimed they knew the Lord, but their lives bore no fruit to show it. In this case He was speaking about the nation of Israel. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The Lord gave a great example to the disciples that day, that <b>one</b>: </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">He had the power to completely cut someone or something off if He truly wanted to, and He saw there was no fruit there, and </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>two</b>: we are created for God's glory and if we say we follow Him and believe in His word... fruit should naturally come from our lives so that others could come to see and know who this God is that we worship. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Israel had become religious with all of the beautiful temples, the sacrifices, the fancy robes that the educated Pharisees and scribes wore... it all looked quite put together on the outside. But on the inside they were spiritually dead and far from the Lord. </span></p><p><span class="text Matt-23-27" id="en-KJV-23946"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Woe unto you, scribes
and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which
indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's
bones, and of all uncleanness. -Matthew 23:27<br /></span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hmm, this sounds very similar to what we see going on today... organized religion. The grand churches stun people with their beautiful architecture and grandiosity... but they are dead on the inside. There is no real faith, it appears beautiful on the outside, but is full of dead men's bones on the inside. Just like Jesus said. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Thankfully the Lord is full of mercy and grace and doesn't just cut us off like He did to the fig tree. He warns us through His word and other believers, so that all have the opportunity to know the truth. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">So, are we being fruitful? God summarizes the purpose of man's life in these few words:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span class="text Eccl-12-13" id="en-KJV-17537" style="font-family: inherit;">Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. </span><span class="text Eccl-12-14" id="en-KJV-17538" style="font-family: inherit;">For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. -Ecclesiastes 12:13-14</span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span class="text Eccl-12-14" id="en-KJV-17538" style="font-family: inherit;"></span></b></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">We were all created with this mighty purpose... now let's go out there and use everything God gave us for His glory. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407201925992514284.post-14033100851252103982023-09-07T08:51:00.000-04:002023-09-07T08:51:53.601-04:00Luke Michael | At-Home Portrait Session<p><img border="0" data-original-height="1413" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpkkuiqYnRsb74B_mfsY_wZIYVpxC-Wt7snZ8iY7sbO1fWSqERx_5sB707CipBbh0o2HgkoEaInaZJ4g7J1fW8yVszQT0Yttg3HMnmSImG02cDYCeVm5YbNtkz3dkqLuhGRFhyfqGnln08arLrGgVAIDa_JyQ5zCIMb1HqgxXuECdVcrlWlPlVdQYB2hBa/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4002.jpg" /></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I love photographing growing families and all of the joy and excitement as a little one comes into the world. This beautiful family welcomed little Luke and there is so much love already... here are my favorites from their at-home session. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTd-zQ8R3GdkDWOmYKkBQaz0wUQe2vfZs-C24fbKbC2CmovCGWD4TwKmZkMNQvp10aqB2y5zIzJl4FpBYt8fQBXwjv1oVpZYklLtRiNpMc9zAl6ZW1U62kffJpfse2X1LIeASk1zmrL5lxwg44Ilt1LtWgOjmrbkdMOxMAKYJuln3O_6qqwFfefMuCUofs/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3998.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGoM-iMqmjv13_Sq5doPan9Pcty9XSCTfjlbB4M4wq91VvqzUnhY09TGGSAqCtiDcDh4qV37mktJcC0krbNbLYAi_NtIyxrKbBmJAxLLU32teeX0nr6TMU9YtnkQuexYqxtPLxjiaiYGrjkWZTs9BGjkageFZig91wu8kTu9Va1hh9m3BGNF6c7xhlVSV_/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_4000.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i>Ahhh</i> yesterday was my 34th birthday. Everyone always asks you <i>How do you feel? </i>after another birthday or major event... truthfully some days I still don't feel a day over 17. But then other times I feel like I don't even know that 17 year old girl anymore. We've gotten so far, my perception and heart has changed and grown so much, that I think if I could've looked into the tiny peephole of my future I would've been really surprised but happy with what I saw. <br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I never recall crying on my birthday, as a child you're surrounded by so many people coming together to celebrate you. But as you get older, sometimes you find that the group gets smaller and things are just different. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><b>So this year I cried a bit. I cried for the things lost, I cried for the people that are no longer here to embrace me like they would... but mostly I cried because of the words and messages of the people that are still here and love me everyday. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">In the morning I opened up my birthday card from my older friend and coworker (she told me I had to wait until my actual birthday to read it)... to the words <i>Find Joy</i> on the cover. They couldn't have been more perfect and true. Maybe that's the point of getting older that we don't see when we're younger. Maybe we're so lost in the excitement, the plans, the crowd of people... that we don't see the miracle of being alive for a whole other year. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><b>Everyone talks about how they want to be happy, but happiness is conditional and temporary. But joy? Joy is eternal despite everything else that could be surrounding us. <br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Maybe it's the smell of freshly brewed coffee whisking you up in the morning (more like mushroom coffee for me haha). Maybe it's a morning voicemail from a friend telling you that you've impacted their life... and then ugly crying in your bed because of it. Maybe it's a slow dance in the kitchen with your husband as he serenades you in a voice too funny to not burst out laughing. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Maybe it's the sun coming out after the rain reminding you that God very much loves you and still has you here for a purpose... that you are not forgotten. </span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">And I've realized that when you walk beside the very One who created you, another year on this side of heaven may seem like you're getting older is a bad thing... but if you're on His path, you are being renewed every. single. day. Now that's an eternal joy and youth promised that I want to soak up every bit of. </span></b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><b>And maybe as we get older, it isn't about what we see, but what we know is true. </b></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">May we find joy in the little things, the big things, and all the things in between, always. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">with all my love and always for His glory,</span></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Barbara</span></i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #7f6000;">For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.</span> <span style="color: #7f6000;">(2 Corinthians 4:16, KJV)</span></b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></i></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407201925992514284.post-13694662610013521252023-08-12T08:35:00.003-04:002023-08-13T09:23:45.748-04:00Every Season a Purpose<p><img border="0" data-original-height="1325" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0IURftQ016v-jq-bUXXv72clA4YC3UCpHLM3y_2eNR503nD1ilufu7dgnrejT0T4AAX5a2NqNSIyhthOztxFHBAOXbPVxNe3T-DZCNE7Al78s9yWaYi4trN_1ZKnbexPW1xIwIk7InXArbfmekvSLHC_D3EOrAIbz0oxvKMdBc9WN7u0w_ENkxcRMs1Bl/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3996.jpg" /></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Everyone is in a season. Whether it be a season of drought, a season of abundance and fruits, a season of trials, a season of waiting, a season of answered prayer, a season of joy... or perhaps a season of sadness. God spoke about the different seasons of life in Ecclesiastes 3:1-10</span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text Eccl-3-1" id="en-KJV-17361">To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:</span></span></i></span> <p><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text Eccl-3-2" id="en-KJV-17362">A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;</span></span></i></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text Eccl-3-3" id="en-KJV-17363">A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;</span></span></i></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text Eccl-3-4" id="en-KJV-17364">A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;</span></span></i></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text Eccl-3-5" id="en-KJV-17365">A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;</span></span></i></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text Eccl-3-6" id="en-KJV-17366">A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;</span></span></i></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text Eccl-3-7" id="en-KJV-17367">A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;</span></span></i></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text Eccl-3-8" id="en-KJV-17368">A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.</span></span></i></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text Eccl-3-9" id="en-KJV-17369">What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth?</span></span></i></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span class="text Eccl-3-10" id="en-KJV-17370">I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it.</span></span></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><span class="text Eccl-3-10" id="en-KJV-17370">As a newly-married woman, this season of my life is quite different than my past 32 years. I have different responsibilities, different priorities, different job... overall a different role. But all good in the way the Lord created it to be. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span class="text Eccl-3-10" id="en-KJV-17370">Many of us can become impatient or discouraged when we are placed in a season that we don't particularly enjoy. I've been there. But notice how God created the seasons on earth: the winter while it seems dead on the surface, below the frigid ground... are seeds that are waiting for the spring ahead. The cold temperatures and moist conditions actually give the soil a chance to rest before the spring arrives and then literally come to life. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The spring season brings forth life from everything that was resting and dormant which makes ready for the summertime. A season of beauty, warmth, and overflow of life. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span class="text Eccl-3-10" id="en-KJV-17370">Finally, the fall with the cooler temperatures is harvest time. Everything that was planted and grew in the summertime sun is now ripe and ready to pluck and enjoy. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span class="text Eccl-3-10" id="en-KJV-17370"></span></span><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>He hath made
every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their
heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the
beginning to the end. Ecclesiastes 3:11</i></span></span></span></p><p><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Notice how not one season is wasted. God made a purpose for every season on earth, as well as your life. While it may not look like there is anything going on on the surface, ask God, <i>What is it that you are trying to teach me in this season of my life?</i></span></span></span></p><p><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Perhaps He is trying to grow your heart and prepare you for the season ahead which requires stillness and trust in Him. Perhaps you are to be a light to someone around you in this season. Maybe He is preparing your heart for your future spouse. Perhaps you have little ones that are relying on you and your love to help them grow. </span></span></span></p><p><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Whichever the case may be, no season or time is ever wasted when we are trusting that the Lord has us in in His hands. Whether you are a single woman waiting for the Lord to provide a husband, or a mother that is surrounded by her little ones everyday with the seemingly same routine. If you are waiting to hear news from a sickness... know that God has a purpose for you in this season. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc" style="font-family: inherit;">After all, He has made everything beautiful in His time. <br /></span></span></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407201925992514284.post-17755773219885054672023-07-15T15:07:00.005-04:002023-07-15T15:17:08.338-04:00Polignano a Mare<p><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSamhAKcKZn5rwL2UpZDtuI41EL47mqjxfb__lA4LU3jP6fkq-Gcn97bMHknCzyGO4-Fz3mTxA81ImO2yHqYrbRed-K4hXx9cpF1wcDgQSFE0kzyKPhxEMPiJTvMDKDG5IA3v1fXMXMW50Y7tDNCw_GmTLXyo04ba5uGJKQzogBJfSQFDB457qLznY7CX4/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3946.jpg" /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The sun
kisses your skin as a soft breeze leads you down the whitewashed stony steps to the ocean. As you pass the <i>piazza</i> your nose stops you to smell the heavenly scent of something fried and doughy... so you go inside to grab a bite of the pillowy-soft freshly made pocket of mozzarella and tomato<i> Panzerotto. </i>Naturally you begin to hum to the tune <i>“Volare"</i>... welcome to Polignano a Mare. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;">We had an incredible time in the now emerging gem of a location on the east-coast of Italy, in the region of Bari. The beauty, the cuisine, the people, the ocean... a spectacular place longing to be discovered again and again. We can't wait to go back!</span></span><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><u><b><span>Accommodations</span></b></u></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/fwNtt5h419K6tXFx7" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Torres Suite</span></a>:</b>
We stayed at this amazing family-owned Airbnb, just a few steps away
from the <i>Domenico Modugno</i> monument piazza. They have many rooms located on different streets, but all very close to the main walkway with shops, restaurants, and the famous pebble beach between the cliffs and cove. Their hospitality was unmatched and they went far above and beyond to make sure we had all that we needed to have a great time. Our room even had a "secret" little chamber that went up the steps to a terrace with the beautiful view of the town and ocean! I would definitely go back and I highly recommend staying here!<br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><u><b><span>Attractions </span></b></u></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/vbawgbcdGjrHy7Ga6" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Monumento D</span></a><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/vbawgbcdGjrHy7Ga6" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">omenico Modugno</span></a>:</b> Polignano a Mare is the hometown of Domenico Modugno, otherwise most famous for the song <b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4IjJav7xbg" target="_blank"><i>Volare</i></a></span></b>. Years after he passed away they dedicated this monument to him. <i>*Fun Tip: You need to throw your hands up and belt out the lyrics to Volare as you smile for your photo in front of this monument. </i><br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/dbeXCnbffXukg36B7" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Terrazza Vista Mare</span></a>: </b></span></span><span><span>As you walk through the little streets, you'll find many areas that are picture-perfect. This terrace is the perfect spot that overlooks the <i>Lama Monichile </i>pebble beach. <br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/zu1iahaUMmF27zLC6" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Lama Monichile</span></a>:</b> Perhaps one of the most famous photographs of <i>Polignano a Mare</i> always includes this shot of the pebble beach. It is absolutely beautiful and scenic, the water is a gorgeous turquoise. <i>*Tip: It gets very crowded, therefore aim to get there super early in the morning to get a spot on the beach. Keep in mind it is all pebbles and rocks, so bring water shoes with you to be comfortable as you walk and swim. </i><br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><span><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/GYgGCgo7MfQrwuQh9" target="_blank">Grotta Piana</a></span></b>: A cove you can walk through located on the <i>Lama Monochile</i> beach, where you can also jump into the water once you reach the end of it. </span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/RgNoggRPTAeVPtmr9" target="_blank">Centro Storico</a></span></b>: This is the historic center of Polignano a Mare. Beautiful whitewashed streets, a section of poetry romancing the stone walls... a dreamy old world charm. <br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><span style="color: black;">Via Roma</span>:</b> Located in the <i>Centro Storico</i>, this street has the famous lyrics of <i>Volare </i>on display as you walk underneath them. They are beautifully lit up at night. There many souvenir shops and </span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span>caffè</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span> bars you can stop in as you stroll along your way. <br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.dorinogiteinbarca.com/" target="_blank">Dorino Giro in Barca</a></span>: (Boat Tour)</b></span>: We had such a great time aboard this boat tour seeing the beautiful caves of Polignano a Mare. Our tour guide provided fun facts about the town, a few laughs, and a great music playlist! During our tour we had the option of jumping off the boat and going in for a quick swim and then coming back to enjoy some sparkling <i>Prosecco</i>. We had such a great time... definitely worth doing during your time here!<br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/NLHcr7UT3W1ZttjN9" target="_blank">Matera</a></span>: </b>We went for a day excursion to Matera and it took about an one hour of travel time with car from Polignano a Mare. The ancient neighborhoods, known as <i>sassi</i> is completely built out of limestone. It is one of the oldest inhabited settlements in history. Truly a wonder to see. <b><br /></b></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/9esvMMLmejVACXcs9" target="_blank">Alberobello</a></span>: </b>We went to Alberobello the same day right after Matera, which took another hour to reach by car (if you go directly from Polignano a Mare it is about a thirty minute drive). This cute little town is known for its <i>Trulli </i>the small round buildings with cone roofs made out of stone. You can spend your time strolling the maze of streets, shop for souvenirs, and enjoy the unique views in Alberobello. <b><br /></b></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><span><u><b><span>Food & Dining</span></b></u></span></span></span><span><u><b><span><br /></span></b></u></span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/TLHQxL9b1Qpex1Lg7" target="_blank"><b>Antica Tratoria Comes Del 1926</b></a></span><span style="color: black;"><b>: </b>We dined here the first night and it was impeccable. From the traditional, homemade dishes all prepared by Giuseppe's <i>mamma </i>(the owner)<i>, </i>to the outstanding hospitality and service of Giuseppe himself... it truly is a hidden gem. Be sure to reserve in advance, he does not take walk-ins because he is so dedicated to his guests who are dining in that evening. Our dinner was so fresh and authentic, all made out of love and dedication... we felt like family and cannot wait to go back! </span> <i><br /></i></span></span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/W8HtSn34KJG1pa6t8" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><span>Grotta Palazzese</span></span></a>:</b> This exclusive restaurant/hotel place is absolutely stunning. Located in a natural cave overlooking the sea, it is definitely a beautiful place to celebrate a special occasion. I will be honest, it is very expensive. The prefixed packages are a 3-course meal with dessert and are displayed online, where you can also make a reservation. We were pleasantly surprised by the meal, but the real treat is the gorgeous location. <br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/eJyWsUXEWe7QUA687" target="_blank">La Rotellina</a></b>: No visit is complete without tasting a hot, fluffy, soft, doughy and oh so good <i>Panzerotto. </i>It is basically dough stuffed with their many fillings, closed up and then fried. My personal favorite was<i> Il Classico</i> <i>Pomodoro e Mozzarella </i>and for dessert, <i>Nutella, Mascarpone, e Granella di Nocciole. </i><br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/wdAJxmJ62VVsYPak6" target="_blank">Bella Blu Gelateria</a></b>: This gelato shop was so incredibly good. I may or may not have had multiple gelati during my stay... their creamy mango is delightful.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><i>Taralli</i>: Round olive oil bread sticks that are made with many unique flavors. They originate from this region of<i> Puglia </i>and are often served alongside bread for dinner. </span></span></span></span></span></p><p><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span><span><span><span>Caff</span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span>è</span></span></i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><i> Speciale</i>: A unique coffee served in Polignano a Mare with sugar, lemon zest, cream, and amaretto... say no more. <br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaX99CoA9msTDKfrnsUpW3b-mw0G1iXAQGW5LkN6Y5cXai1HtZQex2ThJ1IVC33ubWuSOxVyWTJ3xCEHxxM8lHkEw9krtfHYzqLXGv3CxcQ7CEaLQ4iU2tXI4ektXPiHFTPkzv98fgPe7UJZDEa5Db-7Jwpz6TEpf0_96XQiiF5t7UwsEJD3o7wL_yMjji/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3947.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="633" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlQNyZzq-oWkyECXg2gkLxZXnmzcfxf6cFKaTRj6jtglpZVahXEMt70wWzoXPkdfz6Q-9-gysBswb-Dz1gIh6eACm6MrVs3ChhxVGPjhrhaVQQa-k2RznHevfITpH6F9t_axJn8fe3GrNjmWRCXPM4pQ4NC4ip-HF4CDalaIkZTOqtXKyrziGF-1mLfcnZ/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3977.jpg" /></div><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407201925992514284.post-63646149302453517732023-07-08T15:55:00.016-04:002023-07-31T08:26:22.612-04:00Isola di Capri: The Enchanting Island<p><img border="0" data-original-height="642" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDJ1kqzoq9j6S-UB8oNZdgK_DXKvfaKHW0XCNFMm8Gj4r4TtaqddZr9l5FXPN8Y3fDK15BT0reoiJuYb1eMeJOU44aKzoH-GzeV1uFqpEP7iizYIKA0uuVN1bTpSVaSsESv17U44Mn_4ONDQk4G4j1BobACuhyKKQLsTazEts7wI185w0I6VOXNbhTSKS4/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3913.jpg" /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The last time I was in <i><a href="http://barbaramarcella.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-island-of-capri.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><b>Capri</b></span></a></i>, I had just purchased my first dslr camera and was learning about photography. I was left in awe of this beautiful island... the vivid blues of the ocean, the scent of Jasmine flowers caressing you as you walk down the little alleys, the sound of the waves softly breaking on the rocks... it's a dream on earth. It makes me think if the Lord created this much beauty here... I could only imagine what Heaven will be like. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I was so excited to go back with my husband, this time we stayed on the island in an Airbnb close by the <span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/JTpjai5STqU2YSyJ8" target="_blank"><i>Marina Grande</i></a></span>. To get to Capri, you need to take a 45 minute ferry which departs right by the Naples Port, <i><span style="color: black;">Molo Beverello</span>.</i> You can choose to go for the day and explore that way, but if you want to get the true experience and enjoy Capri without the craziness and weariness of travel, I recommend staying for a night or two. As in many places in Italy, there is A LOT of walking in Capri, especially if you choose to stay like we did. <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">When you first arrive at the port, the <i>Marina Grande </i>you have a few options of getting up to the main area. You can purchase tickets at the kiosk for the </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">bus that takes you up, the <i>Funicolare</i> cable car, or you can wait on a line to grab a taxi car, or try to grab one yourself if you can. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you have time be sure to also visit <i><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/8LWKbSqczoXRrcUc6" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Anacapri</span></a>,</i> located on the higher western part of the island. Once you get to Anacapri, in order to get even higher to <i>Monte Solaro, </i>you need to take the lift that's about a 15 minute solo ride to reach the top. Once at the top you can enjoy the spectacular views, and some<i> refreshing granita al limone. </i><i><br /></i></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>*Tip: Tourists begin to arrive early in the morning around 8 off the ferry boats and leave at the last ferry around 6 in the evening. After that you pretty much have the island to yourself. We woke up really early to purchase our boat ride around Capri when the sun wasn't as hot and there were generally less people. We also walked around in the evening in the Giardini di Augusto and ate dinner and it wasn't crowded at all. </i></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><span><span><span><u><b><span>Accommodations</span></b></u></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><b><span style="color: black;">:</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 1;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;"><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/WHQuxuR6bfJ6gtsw7" target="_blank">Soleluna Airbnb</a></span></b>: This apartment we stayed in was a hidden
gem. Roberto and his wife were the hosts and were the nicest most hospitable
people ever (Roberto also gave us a few good laughs, lol). It is located within
a few minutes of walking distance to the <i>Marina Grande </i>and we had the
beautiful private terrace and home to ourselves. </span><b><span></span></b></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">
</span></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-outline-level: 1;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: black;">Bonus, it also has it's own private
walking area that other tourists cannot access that leads you all the way down
to the <i>Marina Grande</i>. <i>*Tip: We absolutely loved it, however this apartment did have many
steps and we had to carry our luggage both up and down when we arrived and
left. I would only recommend this location if you don't mind the walk and
climbing steps. </i></span></span></span><b><span style="font-family: "Arabic Typesetting"; font-size: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 18.0pt;"> </span></b></p>
<p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><u><b><span>Attractions</span></b></u></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/MgXzTQtXogR7VEF98" target="_blank">La Grotta Azzura</a></span>: </b></span></span><span><span>The Blue Grotto is one not to be missed in Capri. The cobalt blue waters sparkle as you duck to enter the dark cave that reveals glowing ethereal blue ocean waters. Once in the grotto, sit and listen to the echo of all the sailors singing <i>O Sole Mio </i>as the boat rocks you softly... I had to dip my hands in the magical glowing water.<i> </i></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><i>*Tips: You can purchase tickets to the Blue Grotto at the Marina Grande port. You have the option of the full island tour (including the Faraglioni) or only to the Blue Grotto. If you prefer not to go on the island boat tour, there is a bus that you can take which you can then wait on a line that takes you down the stairs to the Blue Grotto boats. </i></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><i>*If you do take the boat ride to the Blue Grotto, there is an additional</i></span></span></span></span><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">€15</span></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><i> fee to go onto the smaller boat that takes you in the cave. There is literally a pay station boat in the middle of the water with a "Cassa" sign, right before you enter the cave. You also have the option of not going in the cave and just waiting on the bigger boat until others have their ride in the Grotto and return. Gratuity is very much appreciated by the sailors at the end of the boat rides. </i> <br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/5yf87i7bvDp99t9m8" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Faraglioni</span></a>:</b> The Faraglioni are among one of the famous sights of Capri. If you take a boat tour around the island, they say if you kiss the one you love as the boat passes underneath the arch, you'll be together forever.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/Po597YNUkNJHEswy9" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Giardini di Augusto</span></a>:</b> Beautiful gardens to stroll in and take in the sights. Tickets are purchased as you walk in for only </span></span></span></span><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">€1.63. <br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/3VFq7rUr76waNjB46" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Anacapri</span></a>:</b> The other half of the island located on the western, higher part of the island. </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/8oVsuCJusQRmoCgq9" target="_blank"><b>Monte Solaro</b></a></span>: You need to take the lift from Anacapri to get to the top of the mountain, amazing views once you reach the top. <br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><b><span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/casa_del_sandalo/" target="_blank">Casa del Sandalo</a></span>: </b>I was looking to purchase handmade sandals, and this place truly stood out amongst the other shops. Antonio was so talented and made my beautiful sandals right in front of us, all the while letting a crowd watch him at work and giving us a few laughs. <b><br /></b></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><u><b><span>Food & Dining</span></b></u></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><u><b><span><br /></span></b></u></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span><span><b><span><span><a href="https://approdocapri.com/" target="_blank">L'Approdo</a></span></span></b></span></span><span style="color: black;"><b>: </b>Roberto from our Airbnb recommended this restaurant conveniently located just a few steps from the Marina Grande. We loved it so much that we went a few times! Their pizza, fried baby squid, stuffed <i>zucchini flowers</i>, and stuffed <i>crochette </i>were absolutely amazing! The staff was very kind and the outside seating is beautiful. Add a Capri Spritz and Gin Basil Smash to your meal and you are all set!</span> <i><br /></i></span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><b><a href="https://www.panoramacapri.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><span>Panorama</span></span></a>:</b> Just like the name suggests, this restaurant (a bit on the pricier side) has beautiful panoramic views of Capri. However they do require reservations ahead of time, especially if you want to have dinner during the beautiful sunset. Be sure to reserve your table a few days (possibly even a week or so) if you want to make sure you have a table. Perfect to celebrate a special occasion!</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><b><span><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/5snfSuzbiKu23Tar8" target="_blank">Buonocore Gelateria</a></span></b>: This is the famous gelato shop on the island and if the long line outside the shop doesn't hint you need to try it, then maybe the heavenly scent of fresh waffle cones being made will. Their gelato is also SO good... definitely worth the wait!</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/bffRYr7VbBDPViMg7" target="_blank">La Canzone del Cielo</a></b>: If you take the lift up to Anacapri, this is the first restaurant you'll see with a gorgeous view on <i>Mount Solaro. </i>You don't need to eat at the restaurant to sit underneath the beautiful awning, you can simply order a drink from the<i> Caffe Vergnano 1882</i> bar on the side and they will bring it out to your table. Be sure to order either a <i>Granita al Limone</i>, a slushy, ice cold lemon drink perfect on a hot summer day, or my favorite a<i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Caff</span></i></span></span></span></span><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">é Crema</span></span></span></span></i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">, a delicious slushy coffee cream. </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc"></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipG1gM50vrzCx7PqRb59QEkuu38B2bkYJJaGVwtgg-a4aOTxH06UsKHBrxeQqDpj4G1t8LgbiPNqkVc6rn7mu4MBEx03XOFaIBPGJ3kTD6tP2ArK56ZNZumFinP8i-IfXAW7BD2_fG-B7sPlGuFxvcKqz1CkiXQMEbLBlEvz7pqelSB47ua7gCckXWLhJb/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3945.jpg" /><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg29RifnOXmM3a4fkNoAdzhaSaz02PD3oNFGSON2jQJzjc-ENNPnjh7h7zqTgeHvrE-KfyzW6SZStOX-gqizGILbWZUrfmZSf1GPyUCjpxaMNh8-kwz3XLX1yAsZpP_nxq5m2jXN_FH-7kiSHaAL6XBq85SJGAf5mi319qgWnQWB3tmfF11bmVAJZntMSp6/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3902.jpg" /></span></span></span></span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYvfYWXSVxzCGVqzTEWsFvP5VV6b1Lw0ch9xqC3ulvsHmEbkxYFH9rWCiUg-xo5QBrBMADLxKMpcnBXaI8dt7Glsabvw-ylF3MOdprBZ2eQgkbP3_Zg0nsjSUMjRm4U0LY-pPRzNDrBf1c9dNojLiuk_axL4ZTr2l2sXjAuB21q_X8378lDna70Bdcn5yr/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3877.jpg" /></span></div><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Roma, Roma, Roma.</i> I've been here a few times growing up but always love returning. This time we stayed in an airbnb right in the heart of the city. In the past I've always came for the day, but if you truly want to see the sights with no rush, taste the local cuisine, and <i>do as the Romans do, </i>there's no better place then staying right in the center of Rome. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Rome, as with most Italian cities is very walk-friendly. The first day we walked so many steps, and yes were quite in pain by the end of the day... but was all the more of a motivation so we didn't feel guilty eating all of the <i>Carbonara</i> pasta later. Here are the attractions Rome is most famous for and our favorite restaurants we enjoyed during our time here. <i> </i><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><u><b><span>Attractions</span></b></u></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/dp7ACD44AuiPVC3g9" target="_blank">Il Colosseo</a></span>: </b></span></span><span><span>The Colosseum is one of the most historic and oldest amphitheaters to still be standing in the world. We took a guided walking tour and entered the way the gladiators did when entering the arena. <i>*Tip: Being that the Colosseum is one of the most popular landmarks in Rome, the lines become very long with tourists and guides. I recommend either going very early in the morning, or taking a guided tour and joining a group with a time slot. </i> <br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/hjf4uN72WC57YRKz9" target="_blank">La Fontana di Trevi</a></span>:</b> The Trevi Fountain is always as beautiful as I remember it. It does get very crowded in the summer, so we got there really early in the morning around 6:30am so I could get few pretty shots before the city really started to wake up. </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/u5G3Jte79GegMRkKA" target="_blank">Pantheon</a></span>:</b> One of the famous landmarks that you'll probably run into as you explore the streets of Rome. <br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/abetQdq9kUALTbSb6" target="_blank">Piazza di Spagna</a></span>:</b> The Spanish Steps are located at<i><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></i></span></span></span></span><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span> Piazza Trinità dei Monti</span></span></span></i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>. It is a very pretty area to walk around and enjoy some window shopping or take a quick espresso break.</span></span></span><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></span></i></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/jtYPMdYotdk4VWCA9" target="_blank">Galleria Borghese</a></span>: </b>The Borghese Art Museum contains sculptures and works of art by artists such as Caravaggio, Canova, and Raphael. You can also visit the beautiful villa gardens. </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/KcQ3Bda2XeKjWuvh8" target="_blank">Booktique</a></span>: </b>We stumbled upon this cute bookshop as we were strolling and I had to go inside. They have so many cute souvenirs, gifts, cookbooks, and quirky things. I wanted to buy everything!<b><br /></b></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><u><b><span>Food & Dining</span></b></u></span></span><span><u><b><span><br /></span></b></u></span></span></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://ristorantemaccheroni.com/" target="_blank"><span><b><span>Maccheroni</span></b></span></a></span><span style="color: black;"><b>:</b></span> My cousin took us to this restaurant the last <i><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://barbaramarcella.blogspot.com/2017/08/roma-2017.html" target="_blank">time</a></span></i> we visited Rome so I had to take my husband to taste the delicious <i>Tonnarelli alla Carbornara </i>this time too. We also tried their <i>Mozzarella di Bufala</i> topped with a fresh Pesto sauce... AMAZING. <i><br /></i></span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/h7KUZBu4dJRjCMdKA" target="_blank"><span>Saltimbocca Ristorante</span></a></span>:</b> We were strolling along the streets of Rome one night looking for a place to eat dinner, and this little place caught our eye. I loved their <i>Chicken Milanese</i> with a sparkling <i>Aperol Spritz</i> to drink.<br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><a href="https://www.gunthergelatoitaliano.com/" target="_blank">Gunther Gelato Italiano:</a> </b>Delicious gelato in the heart of Rome. </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGLBf2JNYXw3g-LpCGf1XkaxxXeia_55yczrjKnV2ykvrm1VvCK3x_BQXyzToZzcMcUMhidIX2xkfH3ZNbAqiYaC7cC4uEkYvrqHLn0xEBApIw5wxBMpTOOEmMei0OVV_FJ-QCmdpxxz7bTbGEDDtxKgSNTgtQJZUS34QmFPm9V5VCle0NyQf5MoNhSLiu/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3873.jpg" /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The rolling hills, cypress trees, rich culture, architecture, and cuisine... it just was so tranquil and naturally beautiful. We chose to stay in a rustic but beautiful hotel right in the center of the <i>Centro Storico</i> (historic center) region, a few blocks away from the<i> Ponte Vecchio</i>. Florence is a very walk-friendly city and it is easily accessible for exploring new restaurants, museum<span style="font-family: inherit;">s, and attractions all around. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Since the other regions we wanted to explore were quite far from Florence, we joined an all-day tour which drove us to the beautiful areas of <i>Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa,</i> and even included an amazing lunch at an organic family-owned winery in <i>Chianti</i>. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Unless you plan on renting a car or perhaps being in an airbnb for awhile as your home base, I would suggest staying in Florence and then choosing the tours that take you to the other isolated Tuscan regions.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><u><b><span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Attractions </span><br /></span></b></u></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/ho9fABigoeQPVrUY6" target="_blank">Ponte Vecchio</a></span>:</b></span></span> Literally translated "old bridge" spans the Arno River. It is the only bridge in Florence that was spared from destruction during World War II, and was home to butchers, tanners, and farmers. Today it is occupied by luxury jewelers, art dealers, and souvenir sellers. In the evening there are often musicians that play their beautiful music to people strolling by. It is really romantic and very picturesque. <br /></span></span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>Il Duomo</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>: </span></span></span></span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>Majestic</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span> structure that inspired many architects and artists throughout history, it set the scene during the Italian Renaissance. It almost looks cartoon-like with the white marble and bluish lines, but if you look closely the marble is actually an array of pastel colors. <br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.uffizi.it/giardino-boboli/" target="_blank">Giardino di Boboli (Boboli Gardens)</a></span>: </b>Beautiful park that was designed for the <i>Medici</i> family. It has panoramic views of the city of Florence. </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.galleriaaccademiafirenze.it/opere/david-michelangelo/#" target="_blank">Galleria Dell'Accademia di Firenze</a></span>: </b>Museum most famous for Michelangelo's<i> David</i> and many other sculptures. <i>*Tip: You can purchase tickets ahead of time and arrive on your time slot. You can also buy them at the museum like we did because they were sold out online, but the line gets insanely long if you don't have a time slot. So we made sure to be one of the first ones in line outside the museum about half hour prior to it opening. </i><br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><b><a href="https://www.hotellascaletta.it/" target="_blank">Hotel La Scaletta</a>: </b>This hotel was so charming! It was in the perfect location, in the <i>Centro Storico</i> only a few blocks away from the <i>Ponte Vecchio. </i>Our room was located on the first floor with a beautiful Tuscan style courtyard. This hotel also has a rooftop terrace and restaurant with a beautiful view of the city of Florence. <br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.getyourguide.com/florence-l32/from-florence-tuscany-day-trip-with-lunch-and-wine-t383686/" target="_blank">Tuscany Day Trip with Lunch at Chianti Winery</a></span>: </b>This day trip took the entire day (around 11 hours) but was very pleasant. We stopped in three different cities: Siena, San Gimignano, and lastly Pisa. We were given sufficient time to explore on our own, ate an amazing lunch at a winery in Chianti, and were also given history bits along the way by our super sweet tour guide. I definitely recommend it if you'd like a taste of the different areas of Tuscany. <br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.opapisa.it/" target="_blank">The Leaning Tower of Pisa</a></span>: </b>We ended our day tour in Pisa. It was a small but cute town, and of course we didn't leave without our obligatory leaning tower of Pisa pose. <b><br /></b></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span><u><b><span>Food & Dining</span></b></u></span></span><span><u><b><span><br /></span></b></u></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://labuchetta.com/" target="_blank"><span><b>La Bucchetta Restaurant</b></span></a></span><span style="color: black;"><b>:</b></span> Cozy little bistro with amazing food. We tried the mozzarella cheese tasting, traditional Fiorentine stew with potatoes, tagliatelle...<br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://grottaguelfa.it/" target="_blank">La Grotta Guelfa</a></span></b>: We tried the famous <i>Bistecca Fiorentina di Chianina</i> (the steaks vary by the type of cow) here with <i>le patate al forno (</i>roasted potatoes) and it did not disappoint. Their <i>Antipasti di Terra </i>varying with different cuts of meats and cheeses was also so fresh and delicious. <i><br /></i></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GelateriaPercheNo/" target="_blank"><span>Gelateria Perchè No</span></a></b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><b>: </b>Delicious gelato in the heart of Florence with high ratings. <br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://enotecavignanuova.it/en/evento/dettaglio/16" target="_blank"><b><span>Enotica Vigna Nuova</span></b></a></span>: We took a one on one pasta making class at this restaurant and it was amazing! We made fresh homemade gnocchi, tagliatelle, ravioli and individual tiramisu cups for dessert. I love to cook so The chef was so nice and explained the whole cooking process and at the end cooked all of our pasta and made us an entire meal with each pasta with wine. <br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.allanticovinaio.com/" target="_blank">All'Antico Vinaio</a>:</span></b> This is the panini shop of all panini shops. In many regions of Italy, street food is very popular and so after reading about this legendary shop, we came here the evening after the all-day tour to try their famous <i>schiacciate </i>flatbread sandwiches. They serve your selection of meats, mozzarella, even vegetables on a warm and toasty flatbread, wrapped up to takeaway as you walk (believe me you will). I tried their <i>La Summer </i>schiacciata which had prosciutto, fior di latte mozzarella, tomato, and basil, <i>air kiss. </i>I was so excited to find out there is also a location in New York City! <br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><b><a href="https://fattoriapoggioalloro.com/?lang=en" target="_blank">Fattoria Poggio Alloro</a></b>: This is the family-owned winery we stopped for lunch on our all-day tour and everything we were served was incredibly fresh, savory and let's just say I don't like goat cheese, but I loved it here. Definitely stop here if you are nearby and have a chance. <br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.gelateriadondoli.com/home-uk.html" target="_blank">Gelateria Dondoli</a></span></b>: On one of our stops on the tour in San Gimignano, we were reccommended to taste this world champion gelato. The line does get <i>very</i> long, but don't let it scare you, they go pretty quickly. It isn't my favorite gelato I've tried, but pretty good and they did have many unique flavor combinations.<br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>Cantucci</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>:</span></span></span></span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span> Almond biscotti</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span> that originate from the Tuscany region, delicious dipped in a <i>cappuccino</i> or <i>espresso</i>. </span></span></span></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>Vin Santo</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>: </span></span></span></span></b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>Translated "Holy Wine", is a dessert wine that is served in a tiny shot glass wine cup. It was served with our <i>Cantucci</i> cookies which are traditionally dipped in the</span></span></span></span><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span> </span></span></span></span></b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span>Vin Santo. </span></span></span></span></i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><br /></span></span></span></span></b></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><b>Bistecca alla Fiorentina: </b>When in Florence, you need to try a <i>Bistecca Fiorentina</i>. 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtcHRl_7F2wKijfsqbd1KhlE_IWB7vle8Xh3yNNnDTIiNWhchWpOFsl3LeGBODDDM83AydK7YNmjjXMkiTQZntTGn-5opD-8RI9ekpaQaqIhgXlJvf4z9LJ87OB0zuRw4_d0lQeyq9wHX8s2LrOYzh2TM14XWVFwR9nTMYy5-BgMNtnTXlUxf8LLO7UyV/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3823.jpg" /></a><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Sighhhh</i>, Venezia. Absolutely vibrant and full of mystical charm. Truth be told I didn't expect to love it as much as I did. The scent of savory <i>Cicchetti</i>, sweet jasmine flowers draping the alleys, salty ocean water, and the occasional waft of cigarette smoke fill the air as your walk beside the streets of the canals of this old city. It's uniquely beautiful in its own way and I tried to capture its beauty with my photographs but alas, I don't believe it does it justice. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">The colorful buildings and alleys that we got lost in as we walked and walked... every corner with a canal just didn't seem real. People really live here? (Venice is all walking, aside from the gondolas and water taxis). I could almost imagine back in the day the women with their extravagant dresses at the masquerades arm in arm with their masked suitor. You could go on for days exploring Venice, its culture, history, food, etc... here are some of the things we did at our time there. <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u><b><span>Attractions</span></b></u></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/VTXjRAkxVbAzd1kM7" target="_blank">Rialto Bridge</a></span>: </b></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>The Rialto Bridge is the oldest of the four bridges spanning the
Grand Canal in Venice. It connects the the<i> sestieri</i> (regions) of San Marco and
San Polo. This bridge is very popular and therefore very crowded. It's beautiful and you can get the optimal shot on the bridge of the busy canals of Venice. <br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><b>Piazza San Marco:</b> St. Mark's Square features an open area and many restaurants and cute shops. <br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/Njk41WiibUE94Hqw5" target="_blank">Libreria Acqua Alta</a></span>:</b> Cute and unique bookstore featuring many vintage books in boats, gondolas, and resident cats hanging around too. I bought a few cookbooks and trinkets... my favorite part was the back of the bookstore which features a book "staircase" you can climb on and take a few cute photos of, as well as a little gondola in the water that you can climb in and have your picture taken!<br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.dfs.com/en/venice/service/rooftop-terrace" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><b>Fondaco dei Tedeschi</b></span></span></span></a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.dfs.com/en/venice/service/rooftop-terrace" target="_blank"> Rooftop Terrace</a></span>:</b> A historic building on the Grand Canal by the Rialto Bridge, inside is a luxury shopping center. The cool part about this place is the rooftop features a beautiful terrace with an amazing view of the canals and piazzas, bell towers etc,... but you only have free access to it if you reserve tickets in advance. <i>*Tip: They only allow a few people with the reserved slot at a time, so be sure to reserve your tickets online which can be done 21 days prior to your visit!<br /></i></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><b>Gondola Ride<span style="font-family: inherit;">: </span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can't go to Venice and not go on a gondola ride. As "touristy" as it sounds, it honestly was so much fun! Our gondolier told us stories and a little history of Venice as we went for the ride and we got to experience the way the gondoliers speak to one another in singing type voices as we passed others in the canals. You can reserve in advance, but it's actually quite easy to get a ride as you walk around the streets. We just went up to one as we wandered and he was happy to take us for a ride since he didn't have anyone else. </span><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></b></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u><b><span>Food & Dining</span></b></u></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u><b><span><br /></span></b></u></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><span><b><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187870-d23651051-Reviews-Gelateria_Gallonetto-Venice_Veneto.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Gelateria Gallonetto</span></a></b></span><span style="color: black;"><b>:</b></span> I can still remember the taste of this gelato... so so smooth, silky and fresh. Definitely one of the best I've tasted the entire trip. A line generally starts to form alongside the store, but it's worth it. You can have your gelato placed in a brioche with some whipped <i>panna </i>and oh my goodness you'll never want to leave! <i><br /></i></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/alla.staffa.it/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Osteria alla Staffa</span></a>:</b> We looked up a few places of where to eat dinner, so we tried this restaurant one night and it is worth mentioning. It was a cute little spot, but the food was really good and the woman that served us was so nice! We wanted to try some authentic Venetian dishes so we tried their seafood appetizer plate, the Papardelle with Duck Ragù, and Baked Pasticcio with Scampi Sauce... all very delicious.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span><b>Cicchetti: </b>When in Venice you need to try these savory small dishes or little appetizers. You can try them at a bar for a snack, for lunch, or right before dinner. 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font-size: large;">My husband surprised me with our first stop to Paris on our Italy vacation and I was SO excited! We were only there for a few days, but managed to see all of the must-see spots on our list, ate my favorite flaky, buttery<i> Pain au chocolat, </i>strolled the majestic gardens of the Palace of Versailles,<i> </i>climbed the Eiffel Tower (It's really real! I kept saying that to him the entire trip, lol)... and I finally got to see it sparkle at the given hour of twilight. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Yes, yes, yes. In my opinion Paris was absolutely as magical as I always thought it would be... if not more. Below are the places we visited, our favorite restaurants, shops, and attractions we were able to visit during our time in this beautiful city. <i>Paris vous été très belle! <br /></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i><img border="0" data-original-height="711" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiaxBAaeIwGBUuMBpWZz_FDYZmuu4f2f6LQPDAhiL-7MkPEH1WVUhH-di7sQjkrRyiVDpuWI6oFA3fPfBvOP4cVk1khgkKw0DZRTSKXN0FRHrEvQv7KfOwRXteIRImnOQ157euSFkM3rR0X_6t_atSwrF0elMFDU4fVMCzsANBWhcbkIyYtjDKI6xXLmKq/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3779.jpg" /><img border="0" data-original-height="1381" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpulaOcrGwLIox4xm1TjDEmRPwejUWNhvGhLPZqsLGpiHmP7z9dRyE8p7TKy3BVmltVDUtym5xJlvZPvtUmb_Ymo9_vHz72j7bwvJJaeMkwPpIzSPbi9yQ5-tCzo8d1w3Eft4M1hqhDM9s55vuK8k1a2wQnBv0d8uytiaXjf1i_m_q3RRj1QHAsTtf8Mc3/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3782.jpg" /></i></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><span><span><span><u><b><span>Accommodations</span></b></u></span></span></span><span><span><span><span><b><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/fwNtt5h419K6tXFx7" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">:</span></a></b></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span class="_1n81at5"></span></p><h1 class="hpipapi i1pmzyw7 dir dir-ltr" tabindex="-1"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/534484668691956237?adults=2&children=0&enable_m3_private_room=true&infants=0&pets=0&check_in=2023-07-20&check_out=2023-07-25&source_impression_id=p3_1689601108_nOJ6oaZUN8IHcVgn&previous_page_section_name=1000&federated_search_id=45bc9c11-e730-4b10-8c0d-d540ec9013cc" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Apartment in Neymar - Eiffel Tower:</span></span></a> </span></h1><p></p><p><span class="_1n81at5"></span></p><h1 class="hpipapi i1pmzyw7 dir dir-ltr" tabindex="-1"><span class="_1n81at5"></span></h1><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I
absolutely LOVED this apartment we stayed in around the Chaillot
district of Paris (8th Arrondissemont). I walked in and saw the Eiffel
Tower through the Balcony and jumped up and down (another little
surprise from my husband). It was located near a <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/kp7kpRmzxPyVK58g7" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">little pastry shop</span></a> with
the most incredible <i>pain au chocolat</i> I have ever tasted. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Overall we did both <i>Uber</i>
and also walked a lot. There are bakeries and cafes in almost every
corner for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up. And so here is my
little "taste of Paris", perfect if you only have 2-3 days to see the
highlights. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> <br /></span></p><p><u><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Attractions</span></b></u></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/AHko86RGt8CstUqj9" target="_blank">Trocadero</a></span>:</b> Beautiful heightened garden area where you can walk around and get the perfect shot of the Eiffel Tower right across from you.<i>*Tip: This place gets very crowded so be sure to wake up early enough (around 6:30am) depending on the sunrise time of the season to get there before the crowds do.</i><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://haussmann.galerieslafayette.com/en/the-terrace-at-galeries-lafayette/" target="_blank">Galeries Lafayette</a>:</b> This is a beautiful shopping center with a free, accessible rooftop terrace that has breathtaking views of the capital and of course the Eiffel Tower from afar. <br /></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://www.toureiffel.paris/fr" target="_blank">Eiffel Tower</a>: </b>I mean is it really Paris without the Eiffel Tower standing tall in every corner you turn? Be sure to go up the Eiffel Tower and see the city from the top. There are three levels you can climb, the 2nd level has a restaurant and the very last one all the way on the top believe it or not has a tiny apartment which was Gustave Eiffel's and is now a mini museum. You can purchase tickets for entry either on the official site or through other parties such as Viator, Get Your Guide, etc... <i>*Tip<span style="font-family: inherit;">: </span></i></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc">The tower lights and beacon light up every evening from dusk until 11.45pm. As soon as it is dark, the Eiffel Tower's golden lighting switches on.</span></span></i></span><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc"> It sparkles every hour on the hour and lasts for 5 minutes until <b>11:45pm</b>.</span></span></span></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Parc du Champ-de-Mars:</b> Beautiful lawn area that you can have your own picnic on with view of Eiffel Tower.</span></p><p><a href="https://www.paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr/" target="_blank"><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Arc de Triomphe</span></b></a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://www.paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr/" target="_blank">:</a> </b>One of the most famous monuments located on the western end of the </span><span><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Champs-Élysées.</i> You can purchase tickets online and climb the top to get a view of the famous street and the Eiffel Tower from afar. <i><br /></i></span></span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Passerelle Debilly</span></b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>:</b> An arch bridge spanning the Seine River that is only accessible by foot, lined with couple locks... it's the perfect view of the Eiffel Tower at twilight to see it sparkle. <br /></span></p><p><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.louvre.fr/en" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b>Le Louvre Musuem:</b></span></a><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> </span></i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">National art musuem, perhaps most known for containing the Mona Lisa. We only visited the outside area, but it's strongly suggested you book tickets ahead of time because lines get very long to enter. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://www.viator.com/Paris-tourism/d479-r6517257731-s109979411?m=28353&supag=6517257731&supsc=aud-944458486216:kwd-1953699837&supai=296361643173&supap=&supdv=c&supnt=nt:g&suplp=9003648&supli=&supti=aud-944458486216:kwd-1953699837&tsem=true&supci=aud-944458486216:kwd-1953699837&supap1=&supap2=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7uSkBhDGARIsAMCZNJsH6nki5iF4S07Fb02Ghz3X6j2r0eaW704RPdOOeFBWKQI58s1pXRwaAmi0EALw_wcB" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Seine River Boat Cruise</span></a>: </b>This river boat cruise turned out to be such a great night out, with food, music, and alas the sparkling Eiffel Tower as we took bites of our<i> </i></span><i><span><span style="font-size: large;">Crème Brûlée</span> </span></i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><i> </i>dessert and chocolate mousse filled Eiffel Tower. There are many companies that line the Seine River and you can book one online or at the information desks... I definitely recommend for a romantic night on the water with beautiful Parisian sights!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://www.flytographer.com/" target="_blank">Flytographer:</a><i> </i></b>Since we were in Paris we decided to book a mini portrait session with the Eiffel Tower in the background... and it was so much fun! We met Rachael super early in the morning so there weren't as many crowds, and the photos were absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend when you travel somewhere you love and you'd like to have a keepsake of memories.<br /></span></p><p><u><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;">Food & Dining</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></b></u></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.yelp.com/biz/le-bizetro-paris" target="_blank"><b>Le Bizetro:</b></a></span><i> </i>We found this gem on a walk one night when we were looking for a place to eat dinner, and it was just a few blocks from where we were staying. Hands down the BEST steak we've ever had in our lives, and I'm not much of steak person... but this place deserves the recognition. The <i>frites</i> (fries) and bread were also so good. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><b><a href="https://www.angelina-paris.fr/?y_source=1_MTE5MzAwODYtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D" target="_blank">Angelina</a>:</b></span><i><b><span style="color: black;"> </span></b></i><span style="color: black;">This place was so pretty and the breakfast was so good! There is a line you have to wait, but it went pretty quick. They have different breakfast combinations which include orange juice, a tray of croissants and baguettes with jams, french toast, but most importantly you need to try the <i>Chocolat Chaud </i>(hot chocolate)... it is rich, decadent and quite amazing. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/kp7kpRmzxPyVK58g7" target="_blank"><b>Pastry Cyril Lignac - Chaillot</b></a></span><span style="color: black;">: This cute pastry shop was located near our apartment and I had to try one of their <i>croissants</i> and <i>pain au chocolat</i>... fluffy, flaky, crispy and warm goodness, best I ever tasted. <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEife35DASj_oQXJlTHQp9UlclQRLR5R3Y4nu0fQpOohdHA-r6VeSmIpppNCDdb8H2-AYpf340tqkWmFDpZGXWwn7jSOKumyfOS5--tSQn7ZhI25zsoCIvBjTphPYkIOvWZfEsymCCXnOmSTDvnAjSwWwcc_rlsycQUmat7pycTVFRUDb_xFBn-OC9Kik1nf/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3780.jpg" /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Marriage and relationships are hard… that’s something that everybody tells you. But I don’t think anyone really believes it because they think they’ll be “different”.<br /><br />Then why are there so many relationship issues today? Divorce, breakups… I was reading a devotional this morning and as if God planned it perfectly, it led me to </span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>1 Corinthians 13:4-8. </b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><br />It describes how Charity (the quality one should posses towards another person) has all these beautiful attributes such as patience, kindness, etc… and I decided to put my name in place of it to see if it aligned. <br /><br />“Barbara suffereth long, and is kind; Barbara envieth not… is not puffed up… doth not behave herself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinks no evil…”<br /><br />And as I shook my head and went down the list reading it… I realized I couldn’t answer yes to any of those attributes.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Most people today will say that to love others, you must love yourself first. But God’s Word says otherwise. </b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /><br />Love isn’t a feeling, it’s a decision. It’s about choosing to be these attributes that God says to be rather than looking for them in our spouses. It’s about aligning our hearts with what God says so that WE can become the very thing we desire first… and then He will do His work in the other person.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Friends the problem isn’t everyone else, its us. </b></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">But God is so forgiving and full of grace that if we are willing… He will gently humble us and then we can get up and try again. <3 </span></span><br /><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407201925992514284.post-67245234888646116732023-05-20T11:45:00.006-04:002023-05-20T11:46:17.297-04:00Mila Raye | Lifestyle Birthday Portraits<p><img border="0" data-original-height="635" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSklFRhJ0RIx0NTiQ2M6Pc8M1cFIFky7EWYx3c6WKobiLoSb-NhmRdWg-qyf_loZTkTe-_VJxzbstGyQw1AOsGhlC3Vy4O51UBLwb66L1d16sQevefSa9FcCSzjUea7WJR0GUycp1VHQcbP9Xl3zHycsvcqU1KZ2IQZxYN0ctbOuQOvMmK4S38hxGUHA/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3765.jpg" /></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">This little beauty turns 1! I truly love photographing families in all their seasons and watching them grow. I photographed baby <a href="http://barbaramarcella.blogspot.com/2022/07/mila-rose-lifestyle-newborn-session.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #7f6000;"><i><b>Mila </b></i></span></a>when she was born and have been photographing this sweet family since before they even said I do! Here are my favorites from this portrait session!<br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="695" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH92jOg884NG5hfjC03S6r5VGDgs9RY7xRDotBOL9OGI6rfdpDi6pE6iL4Oq3UBTVmjNDsJCSZY7oGeTiqg5_dqy3CMmB-58L4UaFWaYSAxYKkqfNJWD393LEkWI15wiGMW3rRLpUic3_bObs-1TohOS48rCre0bJJxtof46OCsyiVgR87WinOdNyehQ/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3766.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI1dBvMQPU8i0y2_Q2xyuHmksqkmbo8r42OWfTpqRNy2vkCvdyHxABVkUJw6bom5vQec7OAlsrMPsK9XppAv1wqdlR-H3vBtxXaSTKfJZxlbJYLD1vc7m1gxPYPp7DbpTazeJo33hamq9fl4ryRUIHxe8r7Hn6T24E5fLA5NWWViCyS0ku3LfXhPzeFA/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3767.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="711" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirGvIyxdfkWDUSMCqwE37yquaz0dFAEhQVjV4NRzNzG16cfZ4PCZEn8Rka80f-z4FHx1PlXPjr_HbV4QR18AKqlXZuFRXFO-jdoiIMZAqGsk0Y6XV9lAW8IOgmSZk7ZwByzP1wjyKmQEFUv-gjaTjK8vZr2fuJs6jSMJ-PGUew8GkRBRTkvwEgBvn1Tw/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3768.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-size: large;">Last summer I photographed <a href="http://barbaramarcella.blogspot.com/2022/08/alie-leandro-nj-beach-proposal.html" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="color: #7f6000;">Alie and Leandro's gorgeous proposal</span></b></i></a> at the beach, a few months ago it was featured in <a href="https://contemporaryweddingsmagazine.com/" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="color: #7f6000;">Contemporary Weddings Magazine</span></b></i></a>, and now I got to photograph their intimate ceremony! They got married at the Morristown Municipal Court and then we headed to the lawn in front of <a href="https://www.jockeyhollowbarandkitchen.com/" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="color: #7f6000;">Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen</span></b></i></a> to take their bride and groom portraits. Here are my favorites from their beautiful day</span><span class="ILfuVd" lang="en"><span class="hgKElc"><span style="font-size: large;">.</span></span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5wEoPIpx24ScJij2FSPtDViEjs_jAZ8f1FSKpCh3zZwIwG7k5f7RcC8_4UJwfD3fsK_Bs2vmndtgelRGKA65GPoFu8J0M0Bl65dTiauZv_scQGG8MO7T-7vjBYdJIr9ou_Aqg1HXtGanwyyVOnApHtt1kPuMKca4t5YZrR_m6_GRmpZuF54Jx7wmbew/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3733.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="694" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfCc4_-wCs0WFASq_kKVqXqukWIApXiq74icxdHGvpKjVKBqlieVU-8x_Qd9k77ImwKjhqiWemGkgPIBEZYz68f2SIxHA4mzVHBqNxx6n5cXvEoD2P6L4fftdUz_jfnWMsyCf_EHphjNce9AK_PCdlvCXiRvx6AndLcGay6wdng_RxCnbfnEJ-anWbvA/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3735.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8hpiM-1OJgXTWLDBecnvksBuFkWLBxMJaw17a0dpulpC08AcekGCfd0bUEOWfkNvTQkJf9Ep0nL-HKVDgCitPB14ZKzFjn-r7uI4tkWnXYqAEX2SR5ZFSP1wMzBUe-vjcq-o-jExTrrICvJyOoT3OcETYg8yp667hL4ZBf3nA1KYEZneHCzvL5z7c3w/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3755.jpg" /></div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407201925992514284.post-47870343370112235792023-05-04T17:53:00.000-04:002023-05-04T17:53:00.054-04:00Chloe B. 1st Birthday Portrait Session<p><img border="0" data-original-height="1399" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5zKDOsQqu7RXL7_sK2F5M7M0PbufanNHk5CRU_A4jVDQ99p5OOs3AI-J5Rly-BSC_APpnmvLjSLAEYaGyxFqwT_htX1qEDmOdnjUubVOKVg_F1jqSF53C9vqzpegxK8WrrK6zyUiUkzE-6bv1LBnpY_DkwuxoIY1ervpxG7EH92qXuj8zXRIJvcwFRw/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3728.jpg" /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This little princess was absolute perfection in front of the camera with her sweet smile and baby blue eyes. I photographed her 1 year ago when she was a <a href="http://barbaramarcella.blogspot.com/2022/05/lifestyle-newborn-session-b-family.html" target="_blank"><i><b><span style="color: black;">newborn</span></b></i></a> and now look how much she's grown! Here are a few of my favorites of Chloe and her parents. <br /></span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguy4atDZ9Hc9WOzZVurlLmwhmIjseDl_myGUxtUhN4l70r0XDGWHyzkzDvDfPXtH4MrlVsVL_OTV-RhY5gnA7Nx4dGu4Hy5qewTQhQ8PVVCa9-dhsr9D77TSIf3xSdzOo_VY3CNyq4AOnWms-cuDtvGa0XyIIXAVkQeN2rip3XG0Ir5RjDoV5fab4Obw/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3722.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3h1GRJqRb9xsqJdjWRqSOYySkFKo9OC12FmRX3YK8DRrSZ9OXniLJuZ5arMOQiPqpZJFGST1jZCVeZ81sZJoJE15N8iREpUXscOwwx2zMiWewH-TFe8rNah_jk_yKFpEWYcJdqYBBjo6rqdPNeNxEXTqAiSnONeMsFJn1hyKun7x1BoJZi7GEP6PR8w/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3723.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="704" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWdE9Fkz_QUMhqFA3Egva_fVMjzOToUmlDnKn3Q7xPkOqBXFV7Zjq1wPx6NBoIA66OeZFtZsgsd1isAXVdiTrLk4cdXT1uypkkxLV9ZmREFhIi9b2NayfMq6-_pdr2nr-Qv9IpHP0k3mhGToMeH5px_RaG_CDuqyzVBdPQTC9DneEy054LWmqF1JJXCQ/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3724.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="703" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRs05e1G-asfh6kbToO_8qSV0f5lsks8IkFT3CYzBVZD_hn2SjKgWYN20-ewtFMszX2_ODOBMeWXgXylYdhg1pReN6kZca8AmfXvAeoSP8lSdqZZM0GNZJtwYLo5Q-5YBo1Yqf-14XnBs-Mulom88IBZsWb9LK3Hm0XH-5Igj_RQz9zOl6_deq_y5eGg/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3725.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="716" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBT_ILBxr32l2lYOoCLTAVdj8p1xRSZfCcLicY-b9nKBISMQfEGJJv5_fAxkwf9DLPcxYrDFttW4-J_vgrtn-Ym6AWwkI2jXcQdi8ho-p1d9yJ4eCkeF4H_DCpqh1OM638tegl8wzdR4sSSgz-HOESs4Tu9KQwTWfocnyDfMlH1JnvGuqYuMd98QYRew/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3726.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLrtBfHPWQXElgbNwCmtGJEpZComj77xZWkle_7N5vv333zSiVZfvz4cE7dhBsGVGU_IBZabiEfPEmL9HdDHyBbwoeuicwXm9CV22vL95TYNuoHkz_K7yCsInl5fMeSYdpLzuALGEwDCoQ4zqnaoMDNZGFCAOt7MnhZPf2CkzWeUXkpJMVWa8wFijxRQ/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3727.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="707" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfxlekiNNawKqN0HM1KmN-WQZDlEvcV-vKKw15fBmA0KtxHBWzAvma_ph00M_50fScKIGXWpCKu1pHqYpwzMOHEKLQyWvOcvRfRJjn4x_ixCj77jAP9VzKQ3_gHzwaNoyEO7PYCE8JaOh5XpsUn_SWV5AP8r9TYTOrRjCSgcbuh9_jc1yWhkyRAfp6XQ/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3729.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="708" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23pjoqvJegvrbFtDUFpluAw0h9-N3maieoAiJvbZCHj4zQxP_bpS052LPm7GTGwcXKCIJlX6odMW8kDO1nKxsBrw7Hts2velU3K4QSZsqhk6iTM6aOD7vwY1iUxO_HPxir2uwKF4JwBMudeVfrAodPSvaAB_1ByZGTMxobkRsUmK6JpH0QuZhvvlCDQ/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3730.jpg" /></div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407201925992514284.post-10765426052459040292023-05-03T11:17:00.004-04:002023-05-20T11:34:15.541-04:00Gianna Rose | Lifestyle Newborn Session<p><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinRS9JYRVO3ynT9-XxZuNeU3EqrSIvhUBLjX0ByuNtH6nSMjBuOS1O1dhDeZ0lLsq1N9ahzSNJiKDlkgwOuYvyw1SGxlllGPU7nNNBSoiORwXyXdsnz9QVD8Ag3Ik51VEl0bFzxzG1vH85VSrxTRsgEype47seOsiwQjQfWrugSuvc88fuqLtpVvQJoA/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3713.jpg" /></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I love when past couples have me come back to document their family growing! I photographed Danielle and Michael's <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://barbaramarcella.blogspot.com/2019/05/danielle-michael-princeton-university.html" target="_blank"><i><b>engagement</b></i></a></span> back in 2019 and then their </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="http://barbaramarcella.blogspot.com/2020/08/danielle-michael-nj-intimate-wedding.html" target="_blank"><i><b>intimate wedding</b></i></a></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> in 2020. And now I got to capture their beautiful daughter Gianna... isn't she just a doll?! I love all the florals Danielle purchased for her portrait session. Here are my favorites!</span> <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="668" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDu9jLCK9IIcc5QX8kxAPkwb-TJfUs5bt5HRfuipL2f-vu2NpddAT61r3ze0MHhK6UuvTdfktZHO_jhf3n491kT6XuQp8DFWy69VQ11oY_YNMXctpRe-g1LPJKYyf1qYO0ObqjC6BcC0vR5_j0pB4Vz-vVfITSwIuE9ThEIC6QXY-BhzwOj9PS5zbDKg/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3711.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcpyWDKMEaouv_eZV7ZFdVFPWvJInStFRlRJuXYciDnlfNNzX8bkB2JdV6LZ3fu-aZOvo8PBoULnirI6zCJnyzUh2BjnTwhzViRjO8mlFIuC7bJLl-wWzkrJBZ_7X6pEP9oZS7P1-XsrIlNTuLrpXUfsrEqEze9O8pzv0aAj3u-NItzltdv1WMgnie8g/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3712.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="712" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXWVV0hXB394arRrAtO1VGkxj5-Lqu_rdcQvQGNHQYPSLIiinTPk3bmQ0k0gcbSqCGjM4dabCgyFC1CYM-9-i-YjUBbZkmeMgdQLORuKTIkyHoWcOPuGTe0hcGFVlgggFCYMn6PB43VySGvqJrEOQIXvwNMr_P2cFtJ_QiiY4U94dzoir2uWyx-M1OQA/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3714.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwoVzo1BP3x0T4mrl06DPjdwwKbul9G0g5aflcnLUG_MV8fa8iqhsX1lt_EdR4QJ1cpA52gIhnbP8dm_5CvXmD_vyTbFMsRr-c3QTn6YL8J7Cz8dYuBymK7zNdKC3xfcy0m7eycAzyN85KBVfSJslWMiXCi3ZFRvGoxwdk8qEH7W2BRijSN8ODFsg3Fg/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3721.jpg" /></div><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1407201925992514284.post-11934682072552529112023-04-30T19:17:00.002-04:002023-05-01T09:19:00.740-04:00Ana's Birthday Portraits<p style="text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="641" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRTRBP_QDXB3xJYSVjlLROsh7EaQXwlqyV_qu3JhQA_yYLhr5DiB7pvhEJQBNKSle3w_TAmle2lXQY_Swtoe0y1bkgWgJK6OyoKdYePSc_IFhdEnRtfZzCyvTA12Phsi83Nc77etf_w6k-CllmY3VkLJtjKwwW0VslCPx1lESTOdEJ8YxSseE3RSZUDw/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3707.jpg" /> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">To celebrate her 60th birthday, Ana wanted portraits to remember this special time in her life. And so we walked around Overpeck County Park and I got to laugh with her and Charlie as I photographed them. Even though photographs can seem like such an insignificant thing, when I see my clients jump around all excited for how they see themselves through my photography... I'm reminded that serving others and the joy you receive from that is the real gift no matter what you're called to do.<br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVCycMRrl7qHnH-fqMGrtjjiA_t62JNfXqrnKjruKpdTAgY6BvI44sVBKQUlLHi3s1lhaj2MIhmafCsyJvqvrvk7iXzIuiNgKPqHu8_IkEhyqOMydVkXkScijGwnfPY6HikyfDCWYkoXfUeG8aDZmHIZiSmvj-8UPVR79jylKPg1T1Ctzp8-vrVpWoQ/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3703.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEqHKjGgnHbBUYWM9ueKI4iKgYcWfLH7I8ptz-wnvQb__cOz1ed_OcxaMjeVOqQQzITlePZgk5h4hZOqNGRUVO09eSTImj8AkNBDqeThv_USwk-VoMUgQ29OV6OJ4xVGrjl38VetJ-hbSMJcYS563JayZcwnBeRedUTAuUUrEAydCn-6f3y3scSGxeRA/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3704.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGgUyx9bLdfA3cCN-jH_Txb2LRVZPbF7j_zebrP3t9BRYnMfcnYutZOdumadwp-7qI8LgTRg703PXje60laGd1b7Hvk6b0cDV4SjTDG-JBFYuXy2DSYgA7l5MBxHtCiSP9UDRHBD2sigElnkBpodq5Y44SCJZB21LesElc6-sZDdZztuWRX3rR_aEQPw/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3705.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEincRsu04iOw69_v6Doiy508Tuo9Ssg-Ya7vFvfQveGCyHAsmSE0reK6noQbyROM9O6apwYSudyjWTbNYz9y3bJ_7vGWRwYj5YUiwzPErP20f3O5SZhhDgHOvNVccMu6t8rBOUXpaRxhl1BkK0UVWnc6vVbypwryjYJ3fzrMAcWfUygkl5VrZdjJtV1jA/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3706.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="702" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjscoXrLJzKiHKIii5aYtkwgkLNWNvA3jJ8WLn0WfPmHzzwSuQgidzu6AEEiMkYYCJGJaxCOTkw6HfW6VRdhWhI6h0r-UyIu2-Z0DJDoAWVanZYTr6TzdfcnslS0ATQRujkevC_r9vFFh6-bgLK6UV1Wqz4ZBCzuds4iMfNABX6XtbZJ9jP_jwKGnKE9g/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3708.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1415" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNs0v6OnxqwVF1lMKbo5ZY6aKxHyzEGvJAzPE4bDN-4lqMSY2ZNd-YzxxGkoLd2MaR39upr3dg2764hgHQK76sgsAnPFhJxmaV9mG5d3sRdiFlPz92fA81MePQkxZCXv6SPE_Z3ditu-DmPehUWjnEkgxJwVm70Adadj_w8uIC0dIQ0pDbFfMn4XVh0w/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3710.jpg" /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="685" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMyNDX4ooMa9DDxrPgQNABAOKg1fBsVJqCrIYr3bf_nan3kMXrwybBF5dKI95bmlrFr7jrEwHea0qKsDi4Il9mt8ER10-29GpndtGP67b11qMZH5opDHt38RNiQVz1pHsDFKPUVm3h_UXxtM9Acx0jmJbi_Ksf2mj4Wage7aA-eTI5lwovvuKaye9PNQ/s16000/barbaramarcellaphotography_3709.jpg" /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0