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3 things to have on your contact page

Three Things to Have on Your Contact Page

Oct 20, 2023

Did you know peak proposal season is just around the corner? Every year between November and February (around all the big holidays), photographers see an influx of inquiries due to the increase in proposals. The beautiful fall foliage, family home for the holidays, or whatever the reason, it is a popular time to say yes! […]

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couple holding hands and walking along stone wall holding clear umbrellas at the manor house at prophecy creek

The Manor House at Prophecy Creek Fall Wedding

Oct 18, 2023

Family! Megan and Kyle’s wedding felt like one big family. Even from the moment it began. Typically, it is said that two families are joining as one, but the whole day you couldn’t tell who was on the bride’s side and who was on the groom’s. Plus even we, the vendors, felt like family. Their […]

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engaged couple almost kissing and standing close in tall wildflower field at sunset at overlook park

Fall Engagement Session at Overlook Park

Oct 12, 2023

Imagine your favorite romantic movie. The couple is holding hands walking through the streets. The biggest smiles on their faces. Madly in love. They just so happen to come across a musician serenading those that walked by. The couple stops for a slow dance together, sharing a kiss at the end, before continuing their walk. […]

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Blog about 6 programs I use in my business every single week

Top 6 Programs I Use in My Business

Oct 12, 2023

As a small business owner, we wear A LOT of hats on our sleeves! With that comes the necessity to then learn a lot of different programs to make everything we want to do streamlined and effective. We truly are a jack-of-all-trades. So today, I wanted to share with you the top six programs I […]

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groom lifting his bride off the ground and kissing her on tree-lined pathway at lakefield weddings in lancaster pa

Lakefield Weddings Boho Wedding

Oct 6, 2023

It was a gorgeous September day. The mist from earlier had dissipated, and the clouds were a light layer in the sky. The ideal condition, not gloomy, but also no harsh shadows across their faces. It was turning out to be a perfect Lakefield Weddings boho wedding. Joe was at the front of the aisle […]

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senior girl facing left running her right hand through her hair and looking at camera at park in chester county pennsylvania

Hibernia Park Fall Senior Session

Oct 6, 2023

When a senior comes with a vision, you buckle up and get excited! Elliot definitely had a vision for her Hibernia Park fall senior session. The outcome did not disappoint. As soon as I hopped out of the car, and we started chatting, Elliot pulled up her phone with inspiration in hand. Some photographers may […]

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how to access timeline on wedding day

How to Access Timeline on Wedding Day

Oct 3, 2023

Let’s talk about timelines. Not so much about creating them but executing them on a wedding day. It can be a stress inducer to make sure you are on-time and getting all the photos in the small amount of time you have. One of the simplest shifts to achieve that is to always have the […]

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engaged couple sitting in tall wild grasses with woman leaning back against man at sunset with lake redman behind them

Lake Redman Engagement Session

Sep 28, 2023

When you have been in business for over five years, you feel like you have seen all the things. Especially at an engagement session when it is pretty controlled and planned out for the shoot. I stand corrected, though! My Lake Redman engagement session with Madison and Nick was a surprise I never saw coming. […]

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how to track meal expenses for taxes

How to Track Meal Expenses for Taxes

Sep 26, 2023

You are at a photography conference and stop to grab lunch one of the days, and the waitress asks if you would like a receipt. Initially, you might think, nah, it’s only a little bit of money. It’s just lunch. But doing that would actually hurt you when it comes to tax write-offs. Yep, you […]

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groom hugging his bride as she smiles at camera and he kisses her left temple at brick gables

Relaxed Brick Gables Wedding

Sep 25, 2023

The best way to describe Katherine and Logan’s relaxed Brick Gables wedding day was…. Simple but impactful! Every piece of the day was centered around their relationship and the things they love together. Sunflowers were the main florals for the day. They always bring so much brightness to a wedding day. Wedding Flowers by Cyndi […]

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Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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