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A Steamy Susquehannock engagement Session | Barb + David | 8-12-2021
We laughed and they cuddled their way through their 99 degree summer engagement session and I swear they never broke a sweat! It really was something!
Summer in Marietta | Alexis + Corey’s Engagement Session | July 31, 2021
She’s the best. Corey certainly knows what he has and it’s obvious by the way they move together and look at each other that they are so very much in love.
A Summer Engagement Session in Annapolis, MD | Renee + Curtis | 7-28-2021
This was probably the very first time I completely let my couple take the lead on the shoot locations. I had to. I had no way to see things ahead of time.
A Lititz, PA Engagement | Abbie + Kyle | 7-25-2021
We found secret little spots with not only significance to them as a couple but also with amazing light. I basically shot the entire session bouncing on my tip-toes in excitement.
A Summer The Barn at Stoneybrooke Vow Renewal | Amanda + Michael | 7-23-2021
Over the past 10 years I’ve come to learn that you attract what you put out into this world…especially when it comes to other people.
The Day That Changed Everything
“I’m going to disappoint so many people.” I said as my voice cracked. I couldn’t hold it back anymore — my chest heaved, my face contorted and the tears overflowed. It’s what they were all waiting for…my reaction to the news.
The Party of a Lifetime at The Barn at Stoneybrooke | Hannah + Justin | 7/10/2021
I could feel the music from Marx Event Group under my feet and in my bones as everyone sang to the music. This was a party of parties.
A Summer Lebanon Valley College Engagement Session | Corine + Josh
Having the place essentially to ourselves we utilized almost the entire campus from pretty places with flowers to cool staircases and buildings that were special to them.
Summer Rain Wedding at The Barn at Stoneybrooke | Kelsey + Craig | 7-1-2021
…They are both the life of the party and ready to help in a moments notice. They always have other’s well-being at heart…
A Summer Wolf’s Hollow County Park Engagement Session | Alicia + Paul | 6-27-2021
After giving Alicia lengthy instruction on a pose we were working on for their session, I joked as I often do to Paul about it being all about the girl. He laughed generously but then later admitted that while everyone says that wedding planning is all about the bride, he actually wants to have a part in the planning process too….It’s his wedding day too! And, I couldn’t agree more.
A Summer Aldie Mansion Wedding | Maura + Zachary | 6/12/2021
To know Maura and Zachary is to know love and acceptance. When Zach walked in the sunroom at Aldie Mansion on his wedding day to find me there taking their detail photos, he not only said hello but greeted me with the biggest smile you could imagine and a huge hug. I thought I was good at welcome hugs but honesty both Zach and his brother Patrick have me beat.
Wind in the Willows Summer Wedding | Jenna + Aaron’s Vow Renewal Celebration | 6-6-2021
Over the past year between Jenna and Aaron’s micro wedding last summer on 6-6-20 at Wind in the Willows and this year’s vow renewal celebration I’ve wondered: What do you do at a vow renewal celebration? AKA: Your original wedding panned was ruined by COVID so you got married anyway but still want to party with your friends at some point.
And the answer is…
A Commencement Story | Manheim Central Class of 2021 | 6-4-2021
The audience quieted after yet another round of applause. It was time for our fearless leader to take the stage, Manheim Central’s superintendent Dr. Aiken. He wasted no time…he never does.
A Rainy Spring Wedding at Historic Acres of Hershey | Christina + Andrew | 5-30-2021
It was the sweetest aisle moment I’ve witnessed to date. Christina and Andrew chose to have a traditional timeline to ensure the vision they had of their wedding ceremony, seeing each other for the first time at the alter, happened…and it was worth it!
7 Tips for Staying Cool On A Hot Summer Engagement Session
Let’s be real. Where I live in Pennsylvania the weather is only “perfect” for about ¼ of the entire year…maybe. And so, guess what? That’s when ALL the weddings happen…April/May and September/October. This means that your engagement or portrait session will most likely happen during one of the “other” months. It’s probably going to be a little cold or a lot hot.
Today, I’m going to prepare you for those hot, sticky, summer sessions.
A Rainy, Spring Wedding At The Barn at Stoneybrooke | Jennifer + Matthew | 05-29-2021
While I can’t say it was a perfect day….they really wanted to be married outside of course. I can say it was the day of their dreams.
A Pup-Perfect Engagement Session in Marietta, PA | Erica + Jhordan | 05-22-2021
She has these eyes that are hard to put into words. They are stunning and captivating but also kind and inviting at the same time.
15 VENUE Wish List Items: From photographers everywhere
Though some of these items might not be possible in every venue space, these are some of the things that will make (or break) photos at your venue, make photographers love (or hate) shooting in your space, and make your couples so happy (or meh) with their photos.