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groom twirling his bride by front door of drumore estate at this lancaster county wedding

Drumore Estate Summer Wedding | Jennifer & Ben

Aug 8, 2025

Jennifer and Ben’s Drumore Estate Summer Wedding was the kind of intimate celebration that reminds me exactly why I love photographing love stories. With just their closest family, parents and siblings, gathered to witness their vows, it was a beautiful, deeply personal day that felt both meaningful and magical. As their photographer, I felt so […]

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groom kissing his bride's right cheek as she smiles at the camera for this york county wedding

Lakeview Farms Summer Wedding | Ella & Evan

Aug 6, 2025

Ella and Evan’s Lakeview Farms Summer Wedding was the kind of day every couple dreams about. Warm sun, a soft breeze, and the kind of energy that comes from two people who are not only madly in love but genuinely having the time of their lives. As their photographer, I felt like I was constantly […]

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Sales Tax Basics for Photographers – Do You Need to Collect?

Aug 6, 2025

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “Wait…I’m a photographer. I don’t sell products, so I don’t need to deal with sales tax, right?,” you’re not alone. This is one of the biggest myths new photographers believe, and it can cost you a lot if you’re not careful. That’s why I’m kicking off a four-part video […]

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couple smiling while guy holds golden retriever pup for this Puppy-Loving Overlook Park Engagement Session

Puppy-Loving Overlook Park Engagement Session | Jennifer & Benjamin

Jul 23, 2025

Jennifer and Ben’s puppy-loving Overlook Park engagement session had everything I adore in a shoot: a sweet couple, a dreamy golden hour, and the cutest four-month-old golden retriever named Louie, who 100% stole the show. As a photographer who loves helping couples feel confident and relaxed in front of the camera, I always say the best moments […]

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couple touching noses and smiling as bride's veil surrounds them for this Barn at Silverstone Pink and Black Wedding

Barn at Silverstone Pink and Black Wedding | Sarah & Chase

Jul 18, 2025

Every once in a while, a wedding comes along that fills you up in all the best ways. Sarah and Chase’s Barn at Silverstone pink and black wedding was exactly that, and more. After a heavy week personally, this day reminded me why I do what I do. It was joyful, grounded in faith, full […]

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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 | Madison & Alejandro

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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