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A Pretty in Pink Family Session at Valley Forge National Park | The Woodcock Family | August 9, 2025
It was my first time at Valley Forge National Park, and it definitely won’t be my last. Wow, gorgeous.
A Springton Manor Farms Engagement Session | Kimberly + Walt | August 8, 2025
When Kimberly inquired with us, she mentioned that she found us through a past bride of mine, Corine Kauffman. She said, “I grew up with her sister, and I loved her wedding photos and knew once it was my turn, I would try and come to you!”
A Summer Engagement Session at Conestoga House and Gardens | Grace + Josh | August 4, 2025
I fell in love with these two the moment they stepped out of their car at Conestoga House and Gardens.
Portraits at the Lancaster Polo Club | Dog Days of Summer 2025
As an equestrian myself, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to experience polo for the first time while also doing another of my favorite activities: event photography.
A Colorful Summer Wedding at The Barn at Stoneybrooke | Melody + Thomas | July 26, 2025
How to even begin to tell the story of this wedding day—of these people? It will be a favorite for a very long time, I think.
Pupper Portraits in the Park: Join Me at Lancaster Polo Club!
If you’re looking for a unique thing to do in Lancaster, PA, this summer that combines your love of dogs, local fun, and beautiful portraits—mark your calendar for Sunday, August 3, 2025!
A Summer Engagement Session at The Barn at Stoneybrooke | Jess + Nathan | July 10, 2025
Jessica’s favorite flower is the hydrangea. Nathan even proposed next to a beautiful hydrangea, knowing this fact. Good thing she and Nathan chose the picturesque The Barn at Stoneybrooke in Atglen, PA, for their wedding and engagement venue.
Pup-Up Portrait Event Updates | Mini Sessions by Megan Hoffer
These events make portrait photography both more accessible and affordable, and they allow my family and me to give back to the communities we serve in our daily lives.
Pop-Up Portrait Event: Pupper Portraits in the Park | Dog Park Mount Joy | June 2025
Lancaster, PA Pop-up mini session number one is complete, and it was much more successful than I had hoped!
Announcing Pop-Up Portrait Events by Megan Hoffer | Mini Sessions Near Lancaster, PA
I am bringing back my Pop-Up Portrait Events this summer, with my family helping out at the events. There will be a strong focus on connecting with and supporting the local community, which we regularly engage with in our everyday lives, so I can teach my kids about the importance of giving back to support the organizations we rely on.
A Summer Estate Wedding at Cameron Estate Inn in Mount Joy, PA | Leah + Cameron | July 8, 2023
They were incredibly easy to work with as well. When I asked Leah her preference for one spot over another on her wedding day, she responded, “Whatever you think, Megan. I trust you completely. We hired the best so we wouldn’t have to think.”
A Personal Essay: The Perfect Summer Morning
Today, I gave my kids a simple summer writing prompt to kick off the first day of summer vacation and to get us thinking about what our summer would look like this year: “Describe your perfect summer morning.” I decided to join in too! As a mom and entrepreneur, my ideal morning isn’t extravagant or picture-perfect. It’s slow, quiet, and connected. It’s real.
A Blush and Apricot Wedding at The Barn at Stoneybrooke | Colleen + Ian | May 31, 2025
The food by John Serock Catering was mouthwatering, and the dance floor was lit. It was an incredible day from start to finish…even with the rain!
A Black Labrador Puppy Party in PA
We threw her a little birthday party yesterday and invited her best friend, Junie, to come over and play. There were pup cups, watermelon, and a basket of new toys to enjoy. It was a blast! Even though I was tired from a wedding the day before, I reloaded my camera and took pictures of the whole event.
A Spring Black and White Wedding at Cameron Estate Inn | Laura + Connor | May 24, 2025
Today, nine years after the first photo graced Laura’s beautiful Instagram grid, we took their wedding photos. These two are finally married!
The End of an Era | Lancaster Photography School has Closed — I’m BACK!
Sometimes it takes going down a bumpy scenic route for a while to realize you should have stayed on the highway.
A Five-Year-Old Spring Milestone Photo Shoot | Hershey, PA | May 15, 2025
Lyla, Lyla, Lyla… What a fireheart!
A Spring Hibernia County Park Maternity Session | Bailey’s Baby Bump | May 8, 2025
A dream is a wish your heart makes—one of several tattoos peeking out from beneath Bailey’s black maternity gown. This one in particular made me smile. A fitting quote as she grows her heart’s wish inside her belly. At 37 weeks, she is mere days away from meeting her sweet babe.
A Spring Engagement Session at Wolf’s Hollow County Park | Melody & Thomas | May 1, 2025
It never ceases to amaze me how many of my brides are nurses and teachers. Melody is a nurse who works with stroke patients.
A Founder’s Hall Hershey Family Photo Session
Clients' journeys to find me are often interesting stories that get buried in the deliciousness of their sessions. This one was too good to let go…