What exactly is a Dream Dress? A dream dress, otherwise known in the industry as a couture gown, isn't your run of the mill dress found in big box stores. These custom gowns typically retail for $300-1000 and only a limited number of each design is released, with some dresses in my studio closet...
Photo Session Tips
How To Back Up Your Photos
Since I first began my business in 2009, I've been a believer in the tangible, finalized prints of their memories. I've always found it to be a disservice to offer only those digital copies, as I wanted their images to be able to appreciated every day. No one has ever walked away from my studio...
Tips to Help You Prepare for Your Child’s Photo Session
Thinking of your upcoming photo session including your children may give you a bit of anxiety, worrying about so many what-ifs and expectations. Your experience may feel like organized chaos; peaked curiosity, short attention spans, increased shyness, bursts of energy. I just want to remind you -...
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...
Reasons You Shouldn’t Tell Your Kids To Smile In Photos
The camera can be pretty intimidating for anyone. Kids, parents - heck, even I can be pretty timid in front of the lens! While some are naturally super outgoing and "model ready", most require a bit of time to become comfortable enough to allow their true selves out. As a parent, it's natural to...
Best Photography Locations in Berks County for Children and Family Sessions
Indoor studio photography isn't for everyone. Whether it be the fall foliage or spring flowers blossoming, some are just attracted to nature and love the idea of their family photography session taking place outdoors! Are you looking for the best spots for photos in Berks County? You're in luck!...
What to Wear to Your Photo Session | Advice from a Portrait Photographer
As a Berks County family photographer, I am no stranger to being asked, "what should we wear for our photo session?" Before you find yourself in a panic, throwing every piece of clothing you own from the closet to a pile on the floor, read through these tips to make planning your attire a breeze!...
Why Ordering Your Photos In Person Is The Best Decision You’ll Make
There are two types of photographers: those who deliver just an online gallery and those who provide a full experience with in-person ordering. I've been a print-based photographer since Day 1 of my business but I switched to in-person ordering a few years later, around 2016, and it's the best...
Are You Wasting Your Money On A Photographer?
You've been noticing that your child is suddenly growing with each blink. Your heart desperately wanting to hold onto these moments forever, you decide this is the perfect time to schedule a photography session.You have already decided that you will pick up a few extra hours at work and will even...
How To Choose The Right Print Sizes
“I think we want a large print…like an 8×10 or 11×14”. About 20 years ago, these sizes did seem huge (remember those enormous clunky wooden frames?!), but much like aqua net, those frames have phased out. Now print sizes really depend on how you plan to display the photos in your home. This is...