I’m still catching up on some sessions from before the holidays, and I had to include my favorites from the C family. You would never know it was actually lightly raining during their session. They brought the smiles, and were total troopers taking their portraits.
The B Family - Family Portrait Session
This session is exactly why I love the golden hour. The streaming sunlight perfectly illuminated the B family as they had their first photos as a family of five! They made my job easy with smiles as warm as the setting sun.
The D Family - Family Portrait Mini Session
The Fall colors are just about at peak, and I’m so excited for my Fall Mini Sessions next weekend! This past week, I got a lot of practice in with several family sessions held at Cranberry Woods, right where the Fall Minis will be. The D Family’s session had vibrant colors and smiles, all around. This time of year is definitely my favorite time to photograph!
The G Family - Family Maternity Session
I love working with this beautiful family, and I’m so excited for them that they are growing by another baby boy this Fall! This soon-to-be mama-of-two was as glowing as the gorgeous sunset behind her. It was a lovely shoot combining both family and maternity shots.
The C Family - Family Maternity Session
It was a pleasure to meet the C family for their family mini session, with a special feature on mom’s baby bump. They are such a lovely family, and big-brother-to-be Sam was so photogenic and well-behaved, that his excitement for his baby sibling showed right through his sweet smile.
The family doesn’t know what they’re having, so I’m extra excited to hear from them to schedule their newborn session. Blue or pink…what do you think!?
The M Family - Family Photography Mini Session
This sweet little guy was constantly on the move, but it was worth the chase to capture his smiles! What a sweet boy Nicholas is! These pictures come just ahead of his 2nd birthday.
I offer mini-sessions year-round. They are exactly half of a full session in time, edited images, and price, so they are a great option for families with toddlers who, let’s face it, just can’t hang for a full hour-long session. I get it - I’m in that stage of life too! If you have questions, check out the Pricing page on the website for more info, or reach out!
Siddh is One! - Family Photography Session
Last time I saw Siddh, he was a newborn! It was fun to see how much he’s grown, and how he is now filled with personality! Instead of a traditional First Birthday Session focusing more on the birthday boy, Siddh’s family chose to commemorate his first year with a Family Portrait Mini Session at his birthday party location, The Marriott. It was a great environment to get some unique and vibrant shots.
Happy 1st Birthday, Siddh!
The S Family - Family Portrait Session
My friend Mandy and her adorable family are always so fun to photograph. Look at those little boys! They’re so sweet. The setting sun through the trees was the perfect setting to compliment these warm smiles.
The C Family - Family Portrait Session
The C Family got one of the last warm days of the Fall for their family portraits. The sun was shining, and the leaves were still vibrantly falling from the trees. It was a beautiful background for a beautiful family. Their boys are so adorable!
The G Family - Family Photography
It was such a gorgeous evening to capture this beautiful family! With temps in the low 70s, no humidity, and a beautiful sunset upon us, we could not have asked for better weather. Their sweet little guy was feeling under the weather, but you’d never know it! He powered through with his piercing blue eyes, and smiles courtesy of his grandparents.
The C Family - Family Photography
It was so nice to meet this lovely family from New Jersey as they were home visiting family for The Fourth. They requested something out of the ordinary for their session…they did not want a park or nature as their backdrop. So I introduced them to quaint little Harmony, PA, where the town pretty much shuts down at 4pm (with the exception of The Harmony Inn Restaurant…one of my favorite “haunts.” Pun intended). Little Max strolled around the town with his parents, with little to no pedestrians to worry about, and we got some great shots!
The P Family - Family Photography
Kinsley and Max were so smiley and full of personality for their session, but it was their serious expressions that made the most stunning photos. Sometimes I prefer a dramatic , serious, black & white image over the traditional colorful smile, although both were absolutely beautiful! I was so glad their sweet mama was able to jump in a few pictures too. Us moms don’t get in front of the camera nearly enough. It was my pleasure to capture some memories of these kids at their fun ages.
Braxon is 2! - Family Photography
It was great seeing Braxon and his parents again for their session in Historic Harmony. The last time I saw him, we were doing his first birthday cake smash, and he was just starting to get curls. What an adorable, handsome toddler he has become! Happy Birthday, Braxon!
A Gift for Omi - Family Photography
This Mother’s Day, I was honored to assist a friend in creating a beautiful gift for her sweet Omi. Oma or Omi means grandmother in German, and my friend credits her caring grandmother with raising her to be the woman she is today - and I can say as her friend, she is a phenomenal mommy, so her Omi should be very proud.
For this session, my friend and her children wore authentic German clothing from her Omi’s hometown of Berlin. These are outfits they wear every year when their family attends Oktoberfest activities here in the states. The most special part of all? My friend actually wore the outfits her children are wearing when she was little! For Mother’s Day, she was able to print these pictures and present them to Omi side-by-side with photos of herself in the outfits as a child. How special and unforgettable.
I LOVE family history, so if you have a family heirloom or location that you’d like to capture in photos, please reach out to me. I’d love to help you create these timeless memories!
Kelly & Bennett - Family Photography
We are slowly creeping back into the warm weather! Nights are longer, and Golden Hours are upon us! I love doing outdoor photo shoots, and this one with Kelly and Bennett was my first of 2019. It is best to do outdoor photography early in the morning or an hour before sunset. Contrary to what one may think, a sunny day is not ideal for photography, and the mid-day hours aren’t either. I met Kelly and Bennett in the morning to capture a few “mommy & me” style shots to commemorate the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. The love these two have for one another was evident through their smiles.
The D Family - Marshall Twp. Family Photography
Nothing like a fall photo session on a sweltering, humid 80-some degree day! Lucky for us, there was a cool breeze coming off the water, and a light sprinkle in the air. Miss Ava and her parents were such troopers with their beautiful smiles - you’d never know it wasn’t actually “sweater weather.”
Louie is 6 Months! - Cranberry Twp. Baby Photography
Happy Half to sweet little Louie! I last photographed him as a newborn, so it was great to see him return with his mommy and daddy (and his Wolfie) to celebrate his half birthday! He has grown so much, but one thing that continues to stay the same is his love for the camera. He was such a cute, happy guy!
The S Family - Cranberry Twp. Family Photography
Family Mini Sessions are a great option if you want to quickly update your family photos without spending a ton of money or time at a busy, crowded photography studio chain. I love getting to know the families I work with, and seeing their kids grow as they come back for different sessions. Family sessions can be done at my home, your home, or a public park, allowing lots of opportunity to get creative with the background and do whatever color scheme you'd like! I absolutely love the color palette in these photos. Grey, navy, and coral look awesome together, and definitely say "spring" without the typical pastels.
The U Family - Franklin Park Family Photography
This session was so much fun - and my first ever in the snow! This mother son duo were dressed perfectly for the weather, and were so much fun. My favorite part was seeing how much this little boy genuinely loves and admires his mama, even giving her a kiss on the cheek without being told!
The Y Family - Cranberry Twp. Family Photography
The Y Family was excited for their session at the Cranberry Schoolhouse, all decked out for Christmas. The kids were full of energy, which luckily for me, came through in their photos with some sweet smiles.