Have you ever looked through your phone and realized you’re barely in any of the photos? Just a blur in the background or the one always holding the phone? You’re not imagining it! Studies show that moms are often the organizers and the ones taking photos of everyone, yet rarely showing up in the...
Family photos should be fun, full of laughter, and something you look back on with a smile. After photographing so many families here in Berks County, I have learned the things that catch parents off guard the most. I want to share some real talk so you can feel prepared, relaxed, and genuinely...
You know that feeling when you look at a photo and think, “Cute, but it doesn’t really feel like us”? Families come into my Sinking Spring studio wanting something different. They’re not looking for stiff poses or copied Pinterest ideas. They want photos that actually look and feel like their...
Let’s be real. Looking for a family photographer can feel like a lot. You type it "into"photographer near me" into Google and suddenly you are staring at dozens of websites, all with different styles, prices, and options. Some look way too formal, others feel too trendy, and it is hard to know who...
After all these years photographing kids, I’ve learned what works and what just doesn’t. First, I never rush. Some kids warm up right away, while others need time to explore the studio and before they’re ready. When families feel rushed, the smiles disappear fast, and honestly, no one enjoys that...
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...
We live in a time where almost every moment ends up on a phone. Birthdays, 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...
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...
One of my favorite tips for children’s photography in Berks County is letting kids bring something they really love to their session. It could be a stuffed animal, a blanket that goes everywhere, a favorite toy, or even a book. Parents sometimes worry those items might look out of place in...
Photographing tweens is one of my favorite challenges. At this age, they are in that in-between stage where they are not little kids anymore, but they are not quite teens either. They want to feel grown up, but they also still want to be silly, and sometimes the camera makes them clam right up. My...
Photographing tweens is a delicate balance. They are in that stage where they are not little kids anymore, but they are not quite teenagers, either. They want independence, they want to feel grown up, and at the same time they can be silly, goofy, and unsure of themselves...all in the span of five...
Some kids walk into the studio ready to show off, and others want nothing to do with the camera. Both are completely fine. As a children’s photographer in Berks County, I see it all the time. Some kids are shy, some hate being told to “stand still and smile,” and some just do not enjoy the idea of...