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Post-COVID Closure Longwood Gardens Engagement | Hannah + Justin
Every time I drive to Longwood Gardens I feel like singing, “Into the unknown!” from Frozen 2.
A Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Wedding Ceremony and Backyard Bash | Chelsea + BJ 8.8.2020
He stood, confident and relaxed facing the guests spread across his daughter’s backyard who were seated at white tables with tall candle center pieces. String lights dangled crisscrossed above his head and he held a microphone that he never raised to his lips. Tom spoke so that all could hear him without it. He held a paper he didn’t have to read from. The words would come from his heart, not a paper. I think we all expected him to be serious and then he started
A Summer Lifestyle Session | Mattern Family
She is the best definition of what the word ‘family’ means to me in the flesh and I knew she was going to make the best mom ever.
Cell Phones and Weddings | 4 Tips for Having Fewer Screens in Your Wedding Photos
A few of my brides are fine with it and don’t mind at all…and so then it’s fine with me too. Others, on the other hand, would be incredibly hurt and upset by seeing cell phones glowing in their down the aisle, first kiss, exit shots so here are a few tips to have fewer cell phones in your wedding photos (because let’s face it, no matter what you do, it is entirely possible Aunt Jane just won’t be able to restrain herself):
A Summer Engagement Session in the Hollow | Kerri + Michael
Recent research has shown that play is a big part of our well-being, both mental and physical. I started reading more about this phenomenon after listening to and photographing Doc Trish earlier this year in California. Now, I watch for people who “play” with each other more rather than focusing on (and worrying about) all the tiny insignificant details. Let’s just say, these two have that covered. I’ve never met a couple who were so willing to laugh and play together as Kerri and Michael. This session was SO MUCH FUN.
Flower Crowns, Toddlers, Bellies and Lovers: an Elizabethtown, PA Family/Maternity Session | The Imes Family
Kai, now 2, was born much earlier than expected so they didn’t have a chance to have maternity photos taken for their first pregnancy. The baby girl Stacey is now carrying is their last (at least that’s the plan at this point), so this was an important session to Stacey and Jut.
Summer Micro Wedding at The Barn at Stoneybrooke | Amanda + Michael 7.23.20
“Hi Megan, Amanda doesn’t know I’m emailing you but….”
“Hi Megan, I’m reaching out to you without Mike knowing…”
7 Tips to Keep You from MELTING During Your Summer Shoot
Let’s be real. Where I live in Pennsylvania the weather is only “perfect” for about ¼ of the entire year…maybe. And so, guess what? That’s when ALL the weddings happen…April/May and September/October. This means that your engagement or portrait session will most likely happen during one of the “other” months. It’s probably going to be a little cold or a lot hot.
Today, I’m going to prepare you for those hot, sticky, summer sessions.
A Chickies Rock Overlook Engagement Session | Theresa + Colin
Overlook sessions have been the theme of the last month or so and I’m not upset about it.
A Summer Engagement Session at Pinnacle Overlook | Lindsey + Taylor
In a world of instant message and text-like emails, Lindsey’s emails are always a breath of fresh air. I recently had a talk with my oldest son about Lindsey’s emails. It went something like this:
A Golden, Summer Engagement Session at The Barn at Stoneybrooke | Jennifer + Matthew
It used to be only a small percentage of my couples who I didn’t meet in person before their engagement session because they were out of state like Jennifer and Matthew who flew in from Texas for their session. Now, it seems part of this whole “new normal” that everyone is buzzing about.
5 Ways to Level-Up Your Wedding Detail Photos
Your wedding details play a big role in telling the story of your day. You have been planning the details of this day for months if not years. They tell the story of your wedding along with the rest of the events day. And that, in my opinion, should be documented.
A Star Barn Engagement Session | Shannon + Thomas
It’s not every day the groom is the property manager at their venue. It’s not every day you get a backstage pass to The Star Barn and its ENTIRE property. We were able to drive all around the property with all Thomas’s knowledge about great photos spots. Shannon brought 3 outfits (!!!) and we had a blast together.
A Sparkly Havre De Grace, MD Engagement Session | Lauren + Brandon
Driving to Havre De Grace, MD, I had a sketchy memory of the place. I remembered it being a quaint and sweet little town. But honestly couldn’t picture the locations Lauren and Brandon had chosen for their session. My second photographer and I arrived a good hour early knowing we had to scout two separate locations and had no idea where we were going. We only had to call Lauren for assistance once… My initial reaction to our finale location at the Promenade? AMAZING! It was breathtaking, stunning, glorious, gorgeous…all the words. I was SO EXCITED for the session.
Branding Session with Candice Hozza | Lititz, PA
She walked in the door to INU Salon and Spa at the Rebelle Lancaster event to speak and I liked her immediately. Candice was warm and welcoming. She smiled constantly and when I introduced myself as the photographer for the event and that I’m a hugger with arms wide open (this was before COVID-19…and I hate that I have to say that) and she exclaimed, “ME TOO! Oh Good!” And wrapped her arms around me for the best hug I had had in a while.
Selecting the Perfect Location for YOU
You’ve been waiting for this session for months if not years. But, where to hold it?
The Barn at Stoneybrooke Pink and Blue Engagement Session | Caitlin + Steven
We must have considered about 8 different location ideas before landing on the most obvious option staring us right in the face…The Barn at Stoneybrooke, their wedding venue.
A Summer, Wissahickon Valley Park Engagement Session | Maura + Zachary
Normally, I am the one who puts people at ease and makes them feel comfortable at the start of a session but, I have to be honest, it was Zach and Maura who did that for ME this time around.