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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]