Mark Tyoe - Poconos Photographer

Last week we spent the entire week at the GDS fair in Newfoundland Pa. This is our second year here, in the same spot, and as we set up, we noticed the spot across from us was empty. We had hoped that this meant that the previous year's entertainment was there again. On Wednesday morning Mark pulled in. We were glad to see him. Mark is a champion chainsaw carver. He is part of the Masters of the Chainsaw. The fair brings him in to entertain the crowd, then his pieces are all sold or auctioned. This money then goes back to the fair.

To watch him is unbelievable. Ed and I sit there at the beginning of each show, and try to guess what he is carving. He always draws a large crowd. There are people who find a seat an hour before he starts, and will sit there from start to finish.

In between shows, Mark comes over to hang out with us and we get to know him a little bit. We chit chat about our kids, our families, business and anything else we can think of to pass the time.

I wanted to blog about him today because I was editing my images from the fair. These are just fun shots that we take while we are sitting there. The detail in Mark's pieces are something you have to see in person. If you are ever in the Adorondacks in New York, look for his store. You will be amazed by what you see!
This one was my favorite!

More of Mark's work can be seen on his website; http://www.wintergreenknoll.com/

Parties and Fairs - Goodbye summer

Sorry its been so long since I've updated our blog. This has been one crazy month. My daughter Jess, turned 16. This means permit test and driving lessons. She has also been released to play soccer again. It was a long road, but I knew she would do it. Thanks to the girls at Comprehensive Physical Therapy for making it fun for her. You don't know how glad I was that she was able to go with you. You made it fun for her, even though she was doing a lot of work. I know she is going to be back better than ever on the field. August also meant a big birthday party. With all the rain we've been getting, we decided to do an indoor party. we Set up the photo booth and let everyone take a turn. What a blast they had! The kids loved it. The adults loved it.

The following week we too the booth to my neice's graduation party. She is a freshman at Weidner. To send her off, we threw a party with all the family and friends. Everyone had a great time, and she had her scrapbook that everyone signed.

One week more we were called to photograph the grand opening of the new spa at the French Manor. What a beautiful place. The spa itself is gorgeous. I will be saving my pennies for a trip to the spa soon! Thanks to Genni and Bridget for calling us!

I guess that brings us to this week. The end of the summer. This was always such a bittersweet week for me growing up. It was the end of the summer, which meant GDS fair. My father was in the demolition derby every year. We would spend the summer helping him strip down his car, then we would paint it for him. There is a photo of all of us kids on and around each car, each summer, as I grew up. The fair was always great, but the fair also meant my friends were leaving for the winter. Our neighbors at the lake, old family friends for generations, would go home until the next summer. Oh the tears!

This week Ed and I have a booth at the GDS fair. I am really loving it. I love seeing all the small kids having so much fun. Its really bringing back a lot of memories for me. My friends from the lake, they can't be there this year. I have been updating my facebook as much as I can while we are sitting there, so they can still be there with me.
Thank you to all the old friends who have come out to see us so far this week. Thanks to all of our new friends we met this week. We hope to see you again.

Poker Runs

Sunday we did a poker run for Tobyhanna Army Depot. Proceeds from this run went to Operation Santa Clause/Support the Troops. This was their first poker run. They ended up with over 100 bikes, so not bad for a first time. The weather cooperated in the fact that it didn't rain, but boy was it hot!

Photos from the run can be seen on our site. Go to the link for proofs.

Our next event is the Greene Dreher Sterling Fair from September 1-7. See you there!

Upcoming Events

This Sunday we will be at Tobyhanna for a Poker Run to benefit Operation Santa Claus/Support the troops. Registration begins at 8am at Electric Ciy Harley in Dickson City and ends at the picnic grounds in Tobyhanna.

The Super Saver ads came out today. The ad for our open house is in there. For any of you who did not see it, or don't get the Super Saver, our open house is Sept 13, from noon to 7pm. We will have the photo booth set up, along with doing mini sessions outside. There will be door prizes along with a chance to win other prizes, one of which is $100 in print credits.

We also found out today this week that we will be in the Greene Dreher Sterling Fair (GDS Fair). This fair runs from Sept 1 to Sept 7. If you have never been there, try to get there this year. I have gone to this fair as long as I can remember. It was always an end of summer thing. It meant the summer was over. Always bitter-sweet.

September 12 is a Poker Run for Youth For Christ. More details will follow. Just found out about this one today, along with a High Tea for Youth For Christ. This will be on October 17th.

October 2 from 6-9pm we will be at St Luke's church in Scranton for First Friday. This is a free event. October's theme is Pets. Come check out the pet art. Last year they had animals for adoption and the dancing dogs. Pets are welcome!

November 13th we will again be photographing the Ball of Hope for the American Cancer Society at the Scranton Cultural Center. This is a great excuse to get dressed up and go out.
Dinner is phenominal. There is also dancing, lots of raffle baskets, and of course us. Great way to help a great charity.

If you would like any information on any of these events, please shoot us an email or give us a call.