I’ve been photographing families for over 16 years now, and trust me, I’ve heard every kind of compliment you can imagine. Parents saying they love the colors or how I made them look less tired than they felt. People get excited about the lighting or the outfits or that one shot where everyone’s...
A few years back, I was setting up a backdrop when I overheard a five-year-old trying hard to convince his mom to let him go to a friend’s house. She gently said, “I’m sorry, honey. I just don’t feel comfortable with that right now unless I’m there too.” His little voice replied, “But Mom, you...
Kids grow and change so fast that sometimes parents stop and think, “Wait, when did that happen?” One month they are tiny and shy, and the next they are showing off new tricks and personalities you never saw coming. With all those changes, confidence is still catching up. Some kids come bouncing...
Newborn photos are beautiful, but they are only one piece of your baby’s story. What happens after those first few weeks is just as special and filled with so many changes you'll want to remember forever. I don't offer newborn photography, but I love photographing babies once they are at least...
Parents want their daughters to grow up knowing beauty is about so much more than appearances. It is about kindness, confidence, and being proud of who you are. For girls around ages five to eight, confidence is still brand new. That is why I started the Dream Dress Experience in my Sinking Spring...
Our phones are overflowing with photos, but when was the last time you really sat down and enjoyed them? Most of the time they just sit there, buried under screenshots and memes. It feels like we are taking more photos than ever, yet actually appreciating and valuing them less. That is why I...
Outdoor photos can be beautiful, but anyone who has planned one knows how stressful they can be. The weather app gets checked ten times a day, you pack extra clothes just in case, and you cross your fingers that it is not too hot, too cold, or so windy your child’s hair covers their face in every...
The photo reveal is hands down one of the most exciting parts of the whole experience. A few days after your session, you'll be invited back to the studio, offered to indulge in snacks (hello, ice cream!), and watch your photos on the big screen. Forget squinting at your phone at midnight,...
We live in a time where almost every moment ends up on a phone. SBirthdays, vacations, even what people ate for dinner. Sharing online is fun, but there is a huge difference between a photo on a screen and a portrait you walk by every day in your home. Families who come to my Berks County studio...
Babies are happiest when the world around them feels calm, cozy, and familiar, which is exactly why studio sessions work so well. The space is warm and quiet, and everything is already in place the moment you walk through the door. Parents don’t have to worry about weather suddenly shifting, the...
We live in a world where nearly everything is digital. Photos get snapped, posted online, and then buried under thousands more in phones. Most photographers today hand over a download link and call it a day, but that's not something I'll ever do. Families who come to my Sinking Spring studio walk...
Our phones are packed with photos. A handful make you smile, a few make you laugh hard, and the rest are either blurry or just ten versions of the same shot. Those quick snapshots are part of everyday life, but they usually stay stuck on your screen. You scroll past them once or twice, then they...