Ben shows off his Jedi skills in Lake Jean on Sunday, Aug 7, 2011.A family enjoys Lake Jean on Sunday, Aug 7, 2011.Nathan picks wild blueberries near Lake Jean in Rickett's Glen state Park on Sunday, Aug 7, 2011.Nathan picks wild blueberries near Lake Jean in Rickett's Glen state Park on Sunday, Aug 7, 2011.A funny typo outside Big Ten restaurant near Rickett's Glen State Park.Ben shows his "surprised face" at Big Ten restaurant near Rickett's Glen State Park.Fog hangs over the mountains after a rainfall in Dallas, PA. Taken from a moving car.

A summer rain falls in Avoca, PA on Saturday, August 6, 2011.

A young boy enjoys a sunset walk in Avoca, PA on Friday, August 5, 2011.Grandparents take a sunset walk with their grandchildren over the I-81 catwalk in Avoca, PA on Friday, August 5, 2011.

Tucker the dog relaxes in his bed on Thursday, August 4, 2011 in Avoca, PA.Boogles the cat enjoys his favorite outdoor spot on Thursday, August 4, 2011 in Avoca, PA.

A young uses his imagination to dress up like Luke Skywalker flying his X-Wing on Wednesday, August 3, 2011.A young uses his imagination to dress up like a mummy on Wednesday, August 3, 2011.A young boy excitedly discovers a young bird has landed on his playhouse uses on Wednesday, August 3, 2011.A young boy excitedly discovers a young bird has landed on his playhouse uses on Wednesday, August 3, 2011.

Boogles the cat enjoys the early morning sunlight on Tuesday, August 2 in Avoca, PA.Brothers wave goodbye to their parents on their way to work on Tuesday, August 2 in Avoca, PA.A young boy reads Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone on Tuesday, August 2, 2011.

A boy lays down with some of his toys on Monday, August 1 in Avoca, Pa.A mother dresses her son up as a mummy using toilet paper, per his request, on Monday, August 1 in Avoca, Pa.A father helps his son get dressed in his bathing suit on Monday, August 1 in Avoca, Pa.A little boy enjoys playing in the hot tub on Monday, August 1 in Avoca, Pa.

Today I got to catch up with – and photograph – life-long family friend Maura and her wonderful family, who were visiting from North Jersey. Though it was brief, I was so glad to see you all today and can’t wait to do it again soon!

The Nester Family poses for a portrait in Pittston, PA on Sunday, July 31, 2011. Photos by Faye Murman Photography.The Nester Family poses for a portrait in Pittston, PA on Sunday, July 31, 2011. Photos by Faye Murman Photography.The Nester Family poses for a portrait in Pittston, PA on Sunday, July 31, 2011. Photos by Faye Murman Photography.

Yesterday I had the pleasure of photographing Avoca-native Ali Quinn’s Senior portraits. Ali is an incoming Senior at my Alma Mater, Pittston Area High School, and a very vibrant and talented girl. Thanks for making yesterday so fun and easy, Ali!

Below are just a few of my personal favorites.

Senior photo session of  Ali Quinn, Pittston Area Class of 2012. Photos by Faye Murman Photography.Senior photo session of  Ali Quinn, Pittston Area Class of 2012. Photos by Faye Murman Photography.Senior photo session of  Ali Quinn, Pittston Area Class of 2012. Photos by Faye Murman Photography.Senior photo session of  Ali Quinn, Pittston Area Class of 2012. Photos by Faye Murman Photography.

Wild blackberries grow along a path in Thornhurst State Park on Saturday, July 30, 2011.

Believe me when I say nothing in life makes me happier than eating wild blackberries.

Two dogs in Avoca, PA on Friday, July 29, 2011.

Two old dogs relax on a quiet evening in Avoca, PA on Thursday, July 28, 2011.

Philadelphia psychedelic rock band Harsh Vibes performs at Kung Fu Necktie in Fishtown on Monday, July 25, 2011.Philadelphia psychedelic rock band Harsh Vibes performs at Kung Fu Necktie in Fishtown on Monday, July 25, 2011.Philadelphia psychedelic rock band Harsh Vibes performs at Kung Fu Necktie in Fishtown on Monday, July 25, 2011.Philadelphia psychedelic rock band Harsh Vibes performs at Kung Fu Necktie in Fishtown on Monday, July 25, 2011.

www.harshvibes.com

Billboards for Broadways shows in Times Square, New York City on Sunday, July 24, 2011.

Oh Hey, Danielle Radcliffe.

Williamsburg, Brooklyn on  Friday, July 22, 2011.

Williamsburg, Brooklyn