If you’ve ever looked at your bank account, looked at your bookkeeping, and thought, “Why do these numbers NEVER match?” Welcome to the club. Most photographers struggle with this at some point, and the reason usually comes down to one simple thing: You’re not reconciling your photography business regularly. Reconciling is one of the most […]

If you’re a photographer using PayPal or Venmo to accept payments, you’re definitely not alone. These platforms are quick, easy, and familiar, but they also come with rules, fees, and tax considerations you don’t want to overlook. Today, we’re breaking down the best practices for using PayPal and Venmo for photographers so you can stay […]

What a perfect way to wrap up my 2025 wedding season. Celebrating Gina and James at The Barn at Silverstone! Their day was everything a fall wedding should be: a breeze, golden tones in the trees, and a whole lot of laughter. After their engagement session in Washington, D.C. (where it poured the entire time!), […]

There are some sessions that just radiate joy, and Amanda and Jake’s Overlook Park fall engagement session was one of them. From the moment we met, Amanda was squealing with excitement (literally!) and couldn’t stop smiling. These two are the sweetest, most genuine couple, and photographing them together felt like spending golden hour with old […]

Oh my goodness! This Conestoga House and Gardens engagement session was a total dream from start to finish! We had the entire place to ourselves, and as the golden evening light started to filter through the trees, it created the most magical glow. Add in two people who are absolutely smitten with each other, and […]

Pulling Back the Curtain on the Wedding Industry — My Interview on The Preferred List Podcast If you’ve ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of a wedding day, or what it takes to build a creative business that balances heart and strategy, this episode is for you! I had the incredible honor […]

This weekend, one of our amazing HMP team members, Kailyn, had the joy of capturing Abby and Julian’s downtown Bethlehem engagement session. It couldn’t have been a more perfect day! Bethlehem is one of those towns that just radiates charm. Cobblestone streets, historic architecture, and cozy corners that are made for photos filled with warmth […]

There’s just something about fall that makes my photographer heart so happy, and this Longs Park fall senior session with Madison was the perfect example of why! Crisp air, glowing sunshine, and those first pops of fall color made the evening absolutely magical. Madison is one of my 2025 senior spokesmodels, and I am so […]

Have you ever gotten to tax season and thought, “Where did all my money go?” Or maybe you’ve driven two hours to a wedding and realized later that you forgot to track the mileage which means you literally missed out on a tax deduction. If that sounds familiar, this post is for you. Let’s talk […]

There’s something so special about getting to photograph my couples through the different chapters of their lives. From “I do” to “we’re expecting” to “welcome home,” this Wildflower Overlook maternity and lifestyle newborn session for Alyssa and Rob is one I’ll never forget. A Golden Evening at Wildflower Overlook Their maternity session took place on […]