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...
I still remember one little girl who walked into my Sinking Spring studio, full of energy and excitement. She was giggling, twirling her dress, and clearly ready to have fun. The second mom told her to “smile better,” though, her shoulders dropped. Her smile vanished and she froze in front of the...
I get this question all the time. How often should we be doing family photos? The quick answer is about once a year. This allows you to somewhat keep up with the changes in your children over the span of in what somehow feels like five minutes. Truthfully, though, it’s less about sticking to a...
You just had your family photos taken. The smiles, the laughter during those little in-between moments, the personality your kid brings… all captured. There’s one part most people don’t think about until it sneaks up on them. What do you actually do with the photos once the session is over? If...
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...
Phone galleries fill up quickly especially when it comes to kids. Every smile, silly face, and well every moment, gets captured…but after a while those photos just sit there. It is easy to forget how special those moments are when they are stuck in a digital folder, lost in a mix of thousands of...
Let’s be real. Most people are less than joyed to hear the words “family photo session.” Matching outfits, the stiff poses, the forced smiles...it's no wonder parents put off scheduling! Honestly, repainting the house might sound more exciting. There is the secret: Family photos do not have to...
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,...