Nothing is better than holding a perfectly-bound, rich leather or linen wedding album. I'm pleased to show you our new wedding album sample, but really the photos don't truly show the beauty of this book!

After the big day is over, having a way to look over your wonderful photos should be a journey. I love to create a comprehensive collection that not only shows your wedding photos in the best way possible, but also is personalized to reflect your wedding's style.

With design technology and a huge selection of colors, styles, and choice of Italian leather or linen, you know your album will be something you can proudly display upon your coffee table or bookshelf for many years to come.

While this sample just shows a basic yet luscious black leather cover with a single cameo, this is just one classic look that is available. Other cover colors, stamping, and gilded edges are also available. I can't wait to see what creative design can build together!

EG Photography is helping Astronomers Without Borders with their eclipse glasses donation program. Recycled glasses will be inspected and then sent to places around the globe where future eclipses may take place. Please help protect the eyes of others who may not have access to these special glasses!

You may drop off your glasses at EG Photography via the mail slot on the main entrance (note, this is the Penn St side!). If you have a larger collection, please call 717-329-6445 and I can arrange a local pickup.

Per the Astronomers Without Borders website, here's a quick FAQ

How long does this campaign last?
There is no deadline set yet. We expect to be receiving glasses at least until the end of September. If you're registered as an AWB Collection Partner we'll let you know if a deadline is set.

Will you make sure that these are all ISO certified and otherwise safe to use?
Yes! We will examine each pair to make sure they aren't damaged, and to verify that they are certified safe and not counterfeit. We won't send on any that we can't be sure are safe to use.

Where will you send my glasses?
We'll send them to schools and other institutions in countries where they're needed but aren't available. The next two solar eclipses across populated areas are in 2019 - a total solar eclipse in southern South America and an annular eclipse (where the Moon doesn't quite cover the whole Sun) in southeastern Asia. But a partial eclipse will be seen throughout most of South America and southern Asia so the glasses are needed by millions. If there are glasses left we'll send them to more schools in countries with eclipses beyond 2019.

Will the schools in other countries receive these glasses free?
Yes! We will handle all the shipping costs, and the glasses will be distributed through volunteer networks in those countries. We have done this in the past, though on a much smaller scale, and no one has ever been charged anything for receiving what we have sent to them.

How do you know they'll be used the way they're supposed to?
We have trusted partners we have worked with in many countries, and we vet any new partners very carefully to insure that they really are distributing the glasses as promised. There are astronomy enthusiasts doing education and outreach who support their schools in every country for the benefit of the teachers, students, and development of their countries.

There's a warning on my glasses that they're not safe to use after one year / two years / three years:

The filter material is required to not degrade according to the latest ISO standard. The paper can be damaged by inappropriate storage, which may be the concern some manufacturers have. Each pair to make sure they aren't damaged and to verify that they are certified safe, and they will be stored in an appropriate environment. We won't send out any glasses that we can't be sure are safe to use. 

Even if you're not sure if your glasses are safe (I know many were found suspect via Amazon), feel free to donate them anyway. Trained inspectors will help to determine their safety anyway. Either way, your donation is very much appreciated!

Want to set up a larger donation local pickup, or have additional questions? Please call or fill out the form below.

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My mind is still reeling from the incredible adventure that my husband and I took to witness the eclipse. It was such a beautiful phenomenon, and much too brief. I'm so happy with the photos I was able to capture. All the hard work and preparation we put into this trip was more than paid off in the end.

Through the use of special filters, practice and more than a little prayer to the storm gods to hold off their impeding cloud cover, I was able to capture what I think is some of the most fascinating photos of my life. Not only was I able to clearly see sun spots on the surface of the sun, but during the stunning totality I captured large magenta-hued flares and see the corona reaching out in all directions. I wish I had more words for it, but this is a time when the photos really do speak for themselves.  

Before we were ready to say goodbye, the moon had begun to move on. The "diamond ring" shined bright and the light around us warmed again. While the next eclipse to cross the U.S. won't be for another seven years, we may have caught the eclipse-chasing bug and have entertained the thought of going on a journey somewhere else in the world to watch the next one. It's too early to make that official yet, but we'll be sure to let everyone know what plans we come up with.

Thanks to everyone who made this trip possible, and I hope you enjoyed what photos I've shared so far. These are but a few of the many I took, and I plan on sharing more in the future.

For anyone who is interested in donating their glasses to those who may not have access to them during their own local eclipse, I am now an official drop-off center for Astronomers Without Borders. Donations can be placed through the mail slot in the Penn St door at my studio, or you can call 717-329-6445 to arrange a local pickup for larger donations. Thanks!