Family

How to Prep Your Guy for Your Photo Session

In all my years of photographing, it is pretty rare for a guy to be excited to learn that he’s just been signed up to partake in a photo session. At that moment, scrubbing the bathroom and taking out the trash likely sounds more appealing. Most (yet not all) guys feel that photography just isn’t...

Mom, Be In The Photo

As a mom, you probably have a million photos of your family. You realize that your children won't be young forever and you never want to miss an opportunity to preserve the moment. But how many of those photos are YOU in? When I ask girls to point out their favorite images to me, the ones they...

Mom, dad. Be in the photo. Please.

Mom, dad. Be in the photo. Please.

My aunt recently found this photo of my nan and I. Each time I look at it, tears stream down my face, because this is the only photo of her and I that I know to exist. The most influential person in my life, my best friend, my mother figure. I will forever spend the rest of my life wishing I had...

Ariana’s Holiday Experience | Christmas Photo Session

Ariana’s Holiday Experience | Christmas Photo Session

For many portrait photographers, the holidays are "the" busy time. Back to back mini sessions for several weekends between October and November, leading up to Christmas. Fifteen minutes to get relaxed, look happy, and pack up. Of course some families prefer a quick family photo together for a...

Dream Dress Experience | Gabby

Dream Dress Experience | Gabby

Gabby was a bit apprehensive when she first arrived at the studio for her Dream Dress Experience, having no idea what to expect. A bit nervous, she spent her first few moments of her sessions carefully examining the details of her dress. She admired the swishy sound, as she tossed her huge gown...

Dream Dress Experience | Khloe

Dream Dress Experience | Khloe

The idea of offering the Dream Dress Experience at my West Lawn, PA studio came to me completely out of the blue. I have no idea what made me think of it but I instantly fell in love and began looking into how I could make it happen.My heart felt so happy, thinking of little girls entering my...

Baby Boy Session | Berks County, PA

Baby Boy Session | Berks County, PA

The sweetest little boy came to play at the West Lawn studio recently and we had such a fun time together! Those little suspenders, the cheeks, that little smile...this tiny guy just melts your heart! Just seven months old, he is loving making new discoveries in this big world, such finding his...

Berks County Holiday Family Session

Berks County Holiday Family Session

This past holiday season was a little different this year because it was the first time in 12 years that I had a studio large enough to offer family holiday sessions! I didn't have to worry about weather issues, rushed setups...this new home in Berks County, right off Penn Ave in West Lawn, is...

Berks County Family Session | Bracey Family

Berks County Family Session | Bracey Family

Victor and Samantha had invited me to stand along side them through their engagement and wedding day, so when asked if I would photograph their new little family of three, there's no way I could say no! The new mom and dad instantly fell in love with the idea of a lifestyle newborn session,...

Wyomissing Family Session | Beidler Family

Wyomissing Family Session | Beidler Family

I first photographed Christine and Ryan when they were guests at her aunt's wedding. Since that day nine years ago, we've met for couples sessions, engagement, multiple weddings (including their own), and extended family sessions. Although they've been in front of my camera countless times, I...