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four senior girls hugging in white, navy blue, red, and orange high school graduation gowns for this Founders Hall Cap and Gown Session

Founders Hall Cap and Gown Session

Jul 11, 2025

There’s something so bittersweet about this session every year. Our Founders Hall Cap and Gown Session marks the final shoot with my senior spokesmodel team before they head off to the next chapter of their lives. And while it always tugs at my heart to say goodbye, I’m endlessly proud of each one of them. […]

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couple kissing by orange house door on front porch at riverdale manor wedding

Summer Riverdale Manor Wedding

Jul 2, 2025

Madison and Alejandro’s summer Riverdale Manor wedding was the kind of day that reminds me exactly why I love what I do. Full of emotion, meaning, music, and moments that felt completely, beautifully them. Even though the heat showed up in full force, these two never let it steal the spotlight. From beginning to end, […]

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What Tax Forms Do Photographers Need to File? A Beginner’s Breakdown

Jun 25, 2025

Let’s be honest: one of the most overwhelming parts of running a photography business is figuring out taxes, especially knowing which forms you actually need to file. If you’ve ever found yourself staring at your laptop during tax season thinking, “What tax forms do photographers need to file?”; you are not alone. In this week’s […]

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senior girl looking back over left shoulder wearing crop top and blue jeans for this wildflower field summer senior session

Wildflower Field Summer Senior Session | McKenzie Ross

Jun 23, 2025

McKenzie’s wildflower field summer senior session at Wildflower Lookout was the perfect reminder of why I love photographing seniors in this magical little slice of Lancaster County. I had just been to this same location two weeks earlier, but when I arrived this time, it felt like a completely different place. Two brand new sections […]

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couple almost kissing on their wedding day by beautifully landscaped garden at the Inn at Leola Village Wedding

Inn at Leola Village Wedding | Marissa & Joe

Jun 13, 2025

Marissa and Joe’s The Inn at Leola Village wedding was filled with elegance, intention, and so many joyful, heartfelt moments. Including one hilarious TikTok-inspired superstition that may have actually worked. Sunshine After the Storm If you’ve seen the trend going around TikTok about burying a hot dog to keep the rain away, Marissa and Joe […]

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Understanding Self-Employment Taxes as a Photographer

Jun 11, 2025

Raise your hand if the phrase self-employment tax makes your palms sweat just a little. 🙋‍♀️ You’re not alone. When I first started my photography business, I had no clue how taxes worked. I just knew that at some point, the IRS was going to want a chunk of what I made—and that thought was […]

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senior girl sitting surrounded by wildflower field with her chin resting on her fists for this Senior Wildflower Lookout Session

Senior Wildflower Lookout Session

Jun 5, 2025

Last week’s senior Wildflower Lookout session was the sweetest kind of bittersweet. While only two of my senior spokesmodels, Kaitlyn and Hayden, could make it, the evening turned into a beautiful mini shoot for each of them, and it could not have been more perfect. Wildflower Lookout is a dream location for photographers. Tucked away […]

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Bryn Awel Manor Summer Wedding | Abbey & Sean

Jun 4, 2025

Abbey and Sean’s Bryn Awel Manor Summer Wedding was the perfect blend of joy, sentiment, and all-out fun. From heartfelt private vows to choreographed dips and dance floor surprises. The day felt like a true reflection of who they are as a couple: thoughtful, playful, and deeply in love. It was an honor to have […]

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Tax Deadlines Every Photographer Should Know

Jun 4, 2025

Ever found yourself Googling “When is my photography tax return due?” at 11 PM while eating cold pizza after a shoot? If so, you’re not alone—and you’re exactly who this video is for. One of the most common struggles I see new photographers face isn’t mastering manual mode or finding ideal clients. It’s keeping track […]

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senior girl in baby blue shirt and blue jeans looking off in the distance for this wildflower field senior session

Wildflower Field Senior Session | Brynn Bennethum

May 30, 2025

Brynn’s wildflower field senior session was everything we hoped for—and getting there was nothing short of a journey. Between surprise storms, rescheduling, and a dash of wild weather luck, this session turned into a full-on May miracle. The First Attempt: Weather Woes Our original session date greeted us with the worst of Pennsylvania spring: cold, […]

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