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woman holding onto man's left arm on dock by lake for this fall Fall Hibernia Park Engagement Session

Fall Hibernia Park Engagement Session | Madison & Zackery

Sep 24, 2025

Madison and Zack’s fall Hibernia Park engagement session was cozy, playful, and filled with laughter from beginning to end. These two are the kind of couple you just know are going to have a lifetime of fun together. I loved getting to capture that energy during their session. They first met in such a fun […]

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couple resting their foreheads together by cana lilies at this Historic Poole Forge Summer Engagement Session

Historic Poole Forge Summer Engagement Session | Rebecca & Christopher

Aug 27, 2025

This Historic Poole Forge summer engagement session with Becca and Chris was everything I love about photographing couples: laughter, golden light, and a love that shines through every frame. We couldn’t have asked for a better August evening. The kind you dream about. The sky was completely clear, the sun set in a golden glow, […]

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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 hugging by white wall with geometric plant design in lancaster city

Lancaster City Engagement Session: Romantic Bars & Cozy Coffee Shops | Deanna & Dennis

May 14, 2025

After a spring season filled with open fields and golden light, Deanna and Dennis’s Lancaster City engagement session was a refreshing—and incredibly fun—change of pace. We swapped tall trees for cozy corners and local charm, and it was the perfect backdrop to capture their playful energy and romantic connection. As their photographer, I love creating […]

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Overlook Park Spring Engagement Session | Angelina and Cyrus

Apr 30, 2025

After what felt like a streak of rainy, windy, or cloudy shoots, Angelina and Cyrus’s Overlook Park Spring Engagement Session felt like the breath of fresh air I had been waiting for all season. The weather was absolutely perfect—soft golden sunshine, warm spring air, and blooming trees in every direction. And the cherry on top? […]

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woman wearing blue and white floral dress kissing man wearing light blue dress shirt and khaki pants in washington dc

Lincoln Memorial Engagement Session | Gina and James

Apr 9, 2025

Gina and James’s Lincoln Memorial engagement session was proof that even rainy days can turn into something truly magical. As an East Coast wedding photographer who thrives on helping couples feel relaxed, present, and completely themselves—I couldn’t have asked for a more joyful, go-with-the-flow duo. We embraced the unexpected, got a little creative, and ended […]

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Romantic Steinman Park Engagement Session

Oct 2, 2024

Madison and Alejandro’s romantic Steinman Park engagement session was a beautiful blend of romance, laughs, and picturesque moments. Alejandro’s proposal story is a testament to patience and dedication. He spent four years working extra shifts and playing music gigs. Stashing away every bit for that perfect engagement ring. By November 2022, he had finally saved […]

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man dipping back woman and kissing her with beautiful ivy-covered house behind them at longwood gardens

Romantic Longwood Gardens Engagement Session

Sep 18, 2024

Marissa and Joe’s romantic Longwood Gardens engagement session was filled with tender moments and sweet smiles. At first, they seemed a little shy in front of the camera, but as the session went on, their love and personalities started to shine. By the time we wrapped up, it was clear just how deeply they care […]

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couple holding hands as guy leads girl and she looks back holding edge of her dress by barn in maryland

Chesapeake City Engagement Session

Sep 11, 2024

Julia and Brennan’s Chesapeake City engagement session was nothing short of magical. It got even better with their two adorable dogs, Roo and Finn, stealing the show during the first part of the shoot! We kicked off the session at Julia’s family farm surrounded by golden fields, wood barns, and a beautiful tree-lined lane. The […]

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guy standing behind girl as the hold hands and extend them out on dock at hibernia park

Hibernia Park Engagement Session

Aug 29, 2024

Sarah and Chase’s Hibernia Park engagement session was nothing short of amazing. The HMP Team had the pleasure of capturing their love in the warmth of a summer evening. The lush greenery and serene landscapes of the park perfectly complemented their adventurous spirits and love of nature. This session was filled with the radiance of […]

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Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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