“A little face to look at, A little face to kiss; Is there anything, I wonder, That’s half so sweet as this? A little cheek to dimple When smiles begin to grow A little mouth betraying Which way the kisses go. A slender little ringlet, A rosy little ear; A little chin to quiver When falls the little tear. A little face to look at, A little face to kiss; Is there anything, I wonder, That’s half so sweet as this? A little hand so fragile All through the night to hold Two little feet so tender To tuck in from the cold. Two eyes to watch the sunbeam That with the shadow plays— A darling little baby To kiss and love always.” - A Little Face - by Kate Slaughter McKinney #babypoem

Every season holds beauty within it. ❤️

TRIPLETS!!! Well this feels like a once in a lifetime experience. ❤️ It was a delight to capture these moments with this fun-loving family.

Anticipation.❤️ . . It was a gorgeous evening, celebrating love with these soon-to-be parents. Congratulations and blessings to you, @frezmart_21 and Joey as you embark on this next chapter of your marriage. ❤️

It was a beautiful morning for an in home newborn session. ❤️❤️❤️

Touch. It’s such a vital part of a newborn’s growth and development. Hug your babies today, no matter how big they are. #motherhood

It was a blustery day outside but cozy with love inside, as we celebrated the life of sweet baby Donny. That little baby smile at the end sums up my feeling as well. I was so excited to meet him after doing their maternity session ❤️

Reflection of the Creator. ❤️ “In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” Genesis 1:27 #imagebearers

Thank you Jesus, sweet little Baylor arrived healthy and safe. He is absolutely precious. It was with joy that we captured these moments of his family loving on him and simply delighting in his presence. ❤️ It been a bit of a roller coaster pregnancy. To hear more, check out the YouTube video in the links over at @meganfoxunlocked We are all so glad you are here dear boy!

Throw back to one of my favorite photos taken in 2018. Editing style has changed some but some things remain the same…I still want you to: •Bring your babies •Bring your pet •Bring your playful and adventurous spirit Who else loves a good blanket snuggle photo?!

Mid-winter newborn session are just the thing to make your heart feel cozy. @maddsense , your close-knit family was a delight to photograph. 🥰 I loved getting to photograph the children in their own rooms. A stately and classy boy’s room…that mirror was a show stopper! And a soft and lovely color palette for your lovely daughter was perfect. I had so much fun capturing and celebrating the growth of family.

Hey moms, Valentine’s Day is coming, and we get to be the ones to make it a fun time for our people. ❤️❤️❤️ It doesn’t have to break the bank or take weeks of prep. Things I’ve done in the past: Red jello in goblets with cool whip. Heart shaped meat balls. Red velvet cake. Candle lit dinner. Fancy drinks like fruit spritzers. Chocolate covered strawberries. Red and pink balloons or streamers. It’s fun for everyone! What is your “go to” to making Valentine’s Day fun for your family?

Here’s something to smile about, I am in the midst of finalizing dates for 2024 busy season. 🥳 This year, all the sessions will be scheduled through a sign-up link. Once the spots are taken, my year will be booked full. (I’m not very techy, but I think with the help of YouTube tutorials, I’ll be able to make one of those posts that if you write the word session link in the comments, I’ll be able to have it sent to you directly. That is not happening today but sometime soon.) So keep checking back for when I post that link 🙌

“Just to have fun”. . . That was Mom’s response to the newborn questionnaire question that asks, “Do you have a vision for your session?” Did we accomplish the vision?! ❤️ There was dancing, airplane rides, piggybacking and lots of laughter. Such a fun hour in your home today @coveredbygrace16_ ❤️🥹❤️ Thanks so much for having me over to capture the real life moments of parenting these four precious soul. It was delightful to love on baby Nathan. Welcome to the family little buddy, I can tell already, it’s going to be a party!

Two things I don’t do very often: 1. Maternity sessions 2. Outdoor photos in January But we kept it moving and in 30 minutes we had a gallery full of warm and cozy looking images. Can’t wait to meet sweet baby in a few weeks. ❤️❤️❤️ #winterphotos

This sweet family, session from the spring, is on the blog as of today. Link in bio ❤️

COMING SOON… Session Sign Ups! I hope to have my session dates for the spring/summer/fall season figured out and ready for release by the beginning of February. 🙌 The last few years I’ve had to refer families to other photographers because they waited too late into the season to book their session. So even though it’s far away, now is the time to start thinking about if and when you want photos done. I’ll post a few more details in the next two weeks. (All the images on this post were taken at my home, location will be labeled as “Woodland Session in Stevens”. ❤️ #lancasterpaphotograpgher

Baby it’s cold outside…we had hoped for snow, but even without the magical flurries, we still captured the warm and cozy love within a family. 🥹❤️Congratulations on the upcoming arrival of your sweet baby @meganfoxunlocked I’m looking forward to meet this precious little one!

Welcome to “snuggle season”… aka: winter nights. •Reading books together •Playing board games •Breaking out the puzzles •Rollerblading in the basement •Burning off extra energy by playing chase around the table •Bundling up for jumping on the trampoline It could also be called “sanctification season”! 😅😅😅 It’s the hard season of all nine of us being in the house, which means more temptation for all of us to become fussers. Having a list of “what is there to do” helps when temptation is knocking hard on the heart’s door. Each season has its woes and delights. As moms we help to set the atmosphere of our home. We can admit the hard (not suggesting we stuff it) and then give it to Jesus. Lots of prayers for my attitude during this season 😅❤️🙏 We get to choose what we focus on, let’s focus on making good “winter memories” for our family. . . #wintermemories #sanctificationisforlife #momlife

Ending 2023 with a celebration! Congratulations @blasta_15 and @gracie_leu_ 💕 Blessings as you embark on the journey of a lifetime. Happy Wedding Day Venue: @promise.farm Flowers: @firstlightflowerco

Our future is not hidden from you Lord, that is a comfort…🙏❤️ It’s God’s kindness that he does not reveal to us all the hardships and delights that our future holds. We don’t have “the grace needed” now that we will be given then. We know, God’s grace will be given when we are in the midst of the hardship. If I had been told, when I got married, that I would birth two babies, miscarry our third child, and then be diagnosed with secondary infertility at age 29 and have a hysterectomy by age 36… that would have sunk me into a depression. The weight would have been too heavy to carry. But God in his kindness revealed each burden in his perfect timing and allowed life to come from those places of what felt like death. I wouldn’t change that story he wrote because it changed me from a fearful person who “believed” in God to be true, into a trusting heart that has experienced God and now loves him. Yes, I still have fearful thoughts but now I know where to go with them. I can lay them at Jesus feet in exchange for his words of life. (The more I read the Word, the stronger my faith becomes. His words of life are before me daily.) He is so kind. Pain is an opportunity for bitterness or a doorway into a deeper knowing of Jesus Christ as our comforter. We don’t know the future, we don’t have God’s grace now for the future hardships. But what we do have now is faith…and trust. ❤️ We believe his word to be true. He says that He will be with us and that He holds us in his hands (John 20:22-30). There is nothing to fear when we are His. (Psalm 27:1) This is how we can turn our faces towards another unknown year of joys and sorrows, knowing our Good Shepherd will lead us. We are like a child being lead by our loving Father. With our hand in his, we can go where he leads us. He’s got us. It’s with joyful anticipation that we look to what is ahead. John 16:31-33 . . #newyear #encouragement #jesuswins

Happy wedding day to my niece and her new husband! Honored to have been part of their day. The early golden sun was worth the chilly pictures ❤️❤️❤️

Christianity is not an invitation to be a moral…instead it’s an invitation for LIFE- taken from Captivating Core @wildatheart Its daily walking with Jesus, Father God and the Holy Spirit- through Bible reading, prayer, worship and listening for his voice. He is so kind as we desire to live for him. We mess up, we repent, he forgives, and we move onward in the sanctifying journey. ❤️ As Christian women, we are not here just for moral living, but rather the life-giving devotion to Jesus. As we seek him, we will see his pursuit of our hearts. Such delight! Life in Christ is what gives us life, joy, and hope in the peaceful moments as well as in the chaos. Ladies we cannot only survive this Christmas season, but with Jesus’ presence, we can thrive! Your life looks different than mine, my story is different than yours. This is not about comparing ourselves to one another but rather looking to Jesus and asking him to show us the way. For some it means kicking things into gear a little more, for others it means slowing things down. It’s SITUATIONAL- but that’s the beauty of asking Jesus what he wants this Christmas season to look like for you and your family. He’s faithful to speak if we are seeking. And his words bring us life in abundance. This isn’t about moral obligation but rather obedience to Jesus and the promptings of the Holy Spirit. His spirit never contradicts his Holy Word, that’s our filter. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” - John 10:10 As we celebrate the birth of our savior- the idea of new life, life-giving sacrifice, eternal life…these themes run deep at Christmas- May we also be reminded of God’s extravagant love to us and the abundant life of hope, joy, and peace that is offered to those who love him. ❤️ . #captivatingcore #wildatheart #abundantlife #joyinjesus

Easy garland: Vintage garland stuffed with real evergreens. The wires bend to hold the evergreens in place and the fake greenery gives the garland a nice full look. 🙌 And always add twinkle lights 🤩 Little lights, burning bright…so inviting and joyful. Jesus is the light of the world. When he lives in us, we too have a light to shine. Matt 5:16 So thankful for the light, love and hope that the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus brings to us all! Merry Christmas ❤️🕯️ #diygarland #christmasdecor #christmasjoy

“Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.” ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭4‬:‭2‬ ‭NLT‬‬ As we head into the holiday season, this verse is a good one to live by. This is a time of thankfulness, celebration and joy. But it quickly can become overwhelming and discouraging. Holidays are also a time for lots of disappointments to be felt as there are expectations that go unmet. In those moments of overwhelm and disappointment, having our hearts turned to the father in prayer is what sustain us and help us to be joyful despite the chaos that threatens us. Be alert mommas, the enemy will try to steal our joy. Especially as we are making effort to turn our children’s hearts towards the joy and delight of this season where we intentionally remember the extravagant love and sacrifice of our Savior. If we are God’s children then we can claim these words…Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 #christmasjoy #momlife #pray

Family. ❤️ These are people for life. Friends come and go with seasons, but our children … we as parents have the opportunity to raise them in a way that they are the ones, who grow up to be our closest friends.

Snuggling a newborn. Wrestling with daddy. Reading books with mommy. Celebrating the everyday moments of family life. Welcome to the world Myles, you bring more joy than you know. ❤️ @misslizg16 #newborn #familytime

Those early newborn days aren’t the only time to take baby photos. So glad @amyb1210 invited me to capture a milestone session. Happy six months to this adorable little chunk!!!! Aren’t his big “puppy eyes” are the sweetest. 🥹❤️

A magical outdoor newborn session.

Black and white, emotion-filled photos are gold…families who can laugh together are really so fun to photograph. ❤️ #laughoutloud #marriage

Those pine trees! They caught my eye when I started doing my Woodland sessions back in August. And I’ve been delighted to incorporate them all the way through the end of October. It’s fun to see the way the lighting changes over the months. As the season changes, so does the lighting…from Golden summer glow to the rich warm fall tones. If you’ve got sunshine, there is nothing to complain about. 💕 #woodlandsessions #ivegotsunshine

Going out with a bang! Last extended family session of the season and it was a big one. @norma_musser64 is a momma to eight children… What a party!And the family keeps growing with all these beautiful grandchildren. 🙌❤️ I love meeting other big families, such an honor to capture these moments. #extendedfamilyphotos #bigfamilylife

@rachmzimmerman bringing out the sunny side of fall weather with those pops of yellow…and sunny weather is indeed what we had! Love having clients come over to play in the woods. ❤️🍁 Families that love each other are the best. #jesuslovers #familyconnections #motherhood

Golden fall evening with these rich jewel tone colors. 👌 Always a fun time with this cheerful crew. 🥹❤️ #familyisfun #snugglewithmommy

It’s always a delight to have friends come over for photos. And when Dad decides to do an impromptu family hug (see last image) you know it’s going to be a fun time 😂😂😂 Thanks so much for coming out @mrscope07 I enjoyed all the laughs. ❤️ #tothewoods #makethemlaugh #bringgrandma❤️

Not just one, but two babies! What fun to photograph twins ❤️❤️❤️

The contrast of a man with his little baby. It speaks to the strength of a father. A father’s strength. It is to be feared by the enemy and brings security to the children. It protects and provides. When the father’s strength is submitted to, and encouraged by, a relationship with Jesus…that strength is as it should be. It becomes a reflection of our Heavenly Father. It’s true, Fathers will never do it perfectly on this side of heaven. But what a blessing it is to the family and world around him, when a father is invested in walking in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:16-26 #keepinstepwiththespirit #dadlife

Another “behind the scenes” video of the location where the photos are taken. Thankful that we had beautiful sunny evening to capture these fall family photos.🥰

I love that I get to meet new people. 🥰 I’m so honored that this family made the drive from New York, with their two precious little girls, to have photos taken. The Lord blessed us with a beautiful golden evening, we could not have asked for a nicer evening. It was a delight to have you all here @_wonderfullymade29 thanks for making the drive! ❤️

Ya know what’s really fun? Having parents smooch in front of teen and preteen boys…the reactions never disappoint. See the last photo for some proof. 👌😂🥰 #boymom

Golden glow. Blooming fall flowers. Happy children. Running feet. Giggling faces. Perfection for this extended family session 👌🥹❤️

Oh hey look, it’s us! 👋 #myfamily #bigfamily❤️

Extended family photos are an honor to photograph. I get sentimental when I think of a multigenerational family group all gathered together in one place. It’s simply beautiful. 🥰 (And as with any photo session, there always has to be a little element of fun along the way. 😉) #extendedfamilyphotos

Taking photos should be fun! We always do the traditional look at the camera photos, but then it gets playful. 🙌 Pose prompts look a little different when photographing a family of all boys… •fist bumps … did that turn into bloody knuckles? •dash towards the camera…add some sweet looking jump kicks for bonus points 💥 •smash hug- dad you better hang on to mom, here comes the boys!!! 😂👌❤️ #boymom

A newborn session in the woods? Yes, please! Melt me heart 🥹❤️🍁 (That last photo and it’s #anneofgreengablesvibes )

Rich and warm colors for this for this “woodland session” tonight. 🍁 Bring out those smiles and the little feet that are ready to run! ❤️ We will make (and capture) some fun memories along the way. This family is always a blast with their peppy crew. 🙌❤️ #takemetothewoods #family

Could there be any more precious than two sisters playing together a sun lite apple orchard?🥹 #appleporchard #sisters #farmlife

I arrived on site to a brilliantly bright setting sun …and a looming, dark rain cloud that was coming in fast. We got one photo in and it suddenly down-poured!!! We dashed into a barn for shelter and watched the rain. Meanwhile the sun still blazed on and I desperately wanted to be out shooting in its light. Finally, after about 10-15 minutes the rain clouds cleared, but dusk had officially set in. Thankfully these dear hearts were super flexible and we still got some lovely images. It felt like the last, late night hoorah, of golden summer glow. ❤️

There is something so fun about photographing returning clients, they become your friend. This family has been a delight and especially this year with the addition of sweet Jirah! It is so fun to watch families grow. 🥰 We embraced the cloudy, chilly, fall-like day for their woodland session. Their choice of blacks, creams, orange and blues matched the day perfectly! #fallvibes🍁

Living on a strawberry farm might not be all fun and games…but it certainly was during this session! From “chicken fights” to ring-around-the-Rosie, it was a party with all these children! I felt so sentimental taking photos of this family, enjoying each others presence here on their farm. It is the place were working together and loving each other, collide. Not only was it a delight to walk the farm with them, but I also enjoyed taste testing their strawberries- absolutely delicious! I never knew you could grow such sweet tasting strawberries into the fall months. 🙌 #strawberryfarm #largefamilylife

Golden sun with the goldenrods. 🌼 #perfection #sneakpeeks

Home is where your heart is. Therefore, wherever your people are, you can feel “at home”. ❤️

The Wedding Day Recap squished into 10 pictures that doesn’t do it justice… Big congratulations @tinytiana2003 and @lgfahnestock I loved being a part of your day! ❤️❤️❤️

A little behind the scenes of my “woodland” photo sessions... last night I was able to squeeze three different families into a 2 hour time frame. The videos were taken at the end of the evening just as dusk was settling in. 🥹❤️ #behindthescenes #woodlandphotography #lancasterpa

I met the friendliest pup today who, as of two months ago, met his future best friend- a sweet baby boy. ❤️ It was a beautiful morning to celebrate new life and the lives of those who love him. . #newbestfriend

Darling boy in blue, nestled safely in his bed. His cheeks look so soft and kissable! . #safeandsound #darlingbaby #inhomenewbornphotography

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5 Those words, they warm the soul like a bowl of delicious soup on a cold day! As lovers of Jesus, we take that very LIGHT with us wherever we go, inside our soul. It’s a reminder, We are not a people without hope. Amen?! (Matt 5:14-16) Christians, Keep on having babies. Babies grow into children who become adults. Point those babies to their loving Father in their childhood. That His light might shine bright within them as they grow and go forth in the courage and joy of our Savior. #asformeandmyhouse #jesus #fathergod #cityonahill #lightofjesus

Summer glow, you’ve been good this year. 🥹❤️ The glow on these photos matched their love. 🙌 I delight in photographing married people who love being with each other. Aren’t they the sweetest pair!!! But Crazy…September is here! Buckle up, the fall busy season is started. 🍂🍁 Can’t wait to meet the new clients as well as the lovely returning family. Cheers to a full schedule of capture love and joyful chaos! I’m ready for it ❤️❤️❤️ FYI: I am booked full until Spring 2024. But I am accepting newborn sessions for the winter. 👶🍼 #joyfulchaos #familymatters

Run. Spiritually, there are times that we are to run. Run away from sin and temptations. Run to Jesus. Imagine a small child seeing a parent whom they love, they unashamedly run into those arms! Run like that to the arms of your Savior, daily. Physically, we can enjoy the strength of our legs… the breath in our lungs. It makes us praise God. Run, just for the fun feeling of being alive! Run.

A recap of the fundraiser we did for @greenmeadowhorses Check them out! Big thanks to @tiffs_coffeebar for getting permission for me to be on site and for inviting @sanjidiazz to come play live music for us. And a shout out to all the lovely folks who came to get photos taken. The night would have been a flop without out you!!! ❤️❤️❤️ #makephotosfun

It was an in-home newborn session with seven kids and a dog… these friends get my life! 😂❤️🙌 I love that I got to snag some photos of the “happy chaos” and the big love they have for little Lincoln. ❤️❤️❤️ Side note: Those black and white photos…I can see why people fall in love with documentary style photography. The last image is one of my favorites! 🥹❤️ #happychaos #inhomenewbornsession

#babylips

Picking a perfect caption is hard. So is picking out sneak peeks, especially when there are so many good ones @k.a.t.h.a.r.i.n.a.j.o.y ❤️🥹❤️ #cspwoodlandsession #woodland #lancasterpaphotographer

Leave your worries on the doorstep and enjoy just being together on the sunny side of the mountain 😉❤️ Families that can laugh together are so fun to be with.

This beautiful newborn session is on the blog! Such a relaxed session full of snuggles as well as beautiful, rich textures. #whynothome #lancasterpa

The summer glow last night during this extended family session didn’t disappoint!!! What a blast it is to be invited into a family circle- even if it’s just for a brief moment in time. But that “moment” is now a concrete memory because it’s documented with these photos. My heart’s desire, my prayer before each session, “Lord Jesus, make it’s a good memory, of enjoying each other, for all involved.” ❤️ . #makeitfun #extendedfamilyphotos #lancasterpaphotographer

Twice the fun, but double the trouble! It’s been 6 years since my “twins” were as young as these little girlies, but it’s a season I won’t forget. Oh, the shenanigans that two little people can get into! 😅 It was a fun evening in the woods with @jodimartin27 and family. There were posed photos as well as some games. At one point, Dad’s ability to pick Mom up and swing her around left children amazed. One youngster commented- “I didn’t know dad could do that!” Kids make photo shoots fun. 😂🙌❤️ . #kidsarefun #twins #woodland

Running full speed into busy season! Every Tue night is blocked off for these Woodland sessions. Yes, there is mosquitoes, daddy long-legs, and scratchy grass. But there is also lots of smiles, hugs and laughter. I truly look forward to these Tue sessions. I love being a part of capturing families engaged and connected with one another. . . . @missmaria842018 🥰 #woodland #woodlandphotography #letthemplay #hugs #laughter #momlife #explorethewoods #lancasterpaphotographer

Oh darling boy…you are delighted in! “Don't feel alone now Little baby Do you hear me singing you a song I can't wait to show you Little baby How to crawl, how to walk And how to run I get to be the one to hold your hand I get to be the one Through birthdays and broken bones I'll be there to watch you grow I get to be the one” @jjhellermusic @nolt.bethany . . #whynothome #littleloves #igettobetheone #momlife #loveandmarriage #marriedwithchildren #lancasterpaphotographer

Nothing is more charming and sentimental, then photos taken at a location that has ties to family history… in this case, the back yard of a summer home in the heart of Mt Gretna. The lovely house has been in the family since the 1920s!? The connection and history goes deep. It was such an honor to photograph an extended family session in a place where years and years of family traditions and memories have been made. Beautiful. . . #familyhistory #summerhome #charming #mtgretna #familytradition

S’mores and coffee?! A fun night out at @tiffs_coffeebar Delicious coffee (yay for decaf!) and a fun atmosphere- campfire and swing set. . #summernights #coffee #lancastercounty

“The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, against such thing there is no law.” - Galatians 5:22-23 . . #lovelikejesus #whynothome #lancasterpa #inhomephotography #momlife

That golden glow!!! Here is a sneak peek into the “woodland minis” location. Summer nights are quickly fleeing, but this spot is going to be good for the next couple months. Had a delightful time with this family up in my woods last night.❤️ #woodlandphotography #letthemexplore #outdoors #lancasterpaphotographer

"The pictures are amazing! I love the poses and especially the candids! Thank you for all of your work and quick turnaround!" - from a delightful client​​​​​​​​​ A fast turnaround... that is all thanks to my amazing editor! She makes me look good and I'm not ashamed to admit it. With the amount of sessions I'm taking on and the ages of my children, there is no way I could keep up and still be a homemaker for my family. It would take me WEEKS to deliver a gallery without Ali. She's the secret sauce to my fast delivery. Some people might wonder what it looks like to have an editor. I still edit every single gallery! But instead of editing 100 plus photos, I only do a handful of the images. After that, I send them all off to @alizurschmiede who edits the rest of the gallery based off of the images that I already edited. Say what?!? Yes, it's the best. Feels like Christmas every time I see that gallery pop into Lightroom with all the edits completed. When the gallery is returned to me, I review all the images and can make changes if needed before sending it out to my clients. Hiring an editor has saved me HOURS of time in front my computer. I now use that time to be with my family, keep up on household jobs and take more photos. ❤️ Delegating is releasing some of my control over the photo process, but it has been the best thing I've done to help my business grow and keep my sanity. p.s. Like every other small business owner: I absolutely LOVE when clients take the time to tell me that they are happy with their photos! Warms my heart every time. It's super encouraging! Kind words (or a positive review online) is the best "tip" a client can give. . . #smallbusinessowner #delegate #familyphotography #lancasterpaphotographer #bizmom #momlife

I don’t know what love and marriage look like in your home, but if you invite me to take your photos, you better believe it will be highlighted with some hugs and kisses! 😘👏❤️ @jansensenig Enjoy your sneak peeks, can’t wait to get you the rest!. . . #marriage #loveandaffection #marriedlife

Summertime glow… A beautiful warm and sunny evening in the meadow with this sweet family. It was hard to narrow it down for a sneak peek! . . #summerglow #meadowphotography #familyphotography

Who sees the human face correctly: the photographer, the mirror, or the painter?​​​​​​​​​-Pablo Picasso

A Mother's Prayer.​​​​​​​​​ Oh, sweet child, the Father above loves you even more than Mommy and Daddy. He has a plan for your life. I pray you will hear his pursuit of your heart and receive his good gift of salvation. . . Mamas, bring your children to Jesus. Tell them daily how much God loves them. Encourage them to love God. Speak words of blessing and life. Does your little 3 year old say they love Jesus? Bless that! Say yes, I see you do, and He loves you. As parents, lets daily be inviting our children into the goodness of God. And keep doors open for daily conversations about eternity. Remember we can not lead a child to a place of healing that we ourselves have never been. Read the Word, worship and pray! #parenting #momlife #mothersprayer #littleone #jesuslovesthelittlechildren

Ah, summer nights in the meadow. So magical. . . #familytime #familyphotographer #whimsicalphotography

This was such a dreamy in-home session with @kim.cassel19 , so much light and all those white walls really helped to bounce the light. But even if you have small rooms and dark walls, no worries! As long as you have a window we can get beautiful intimate photos.​​​​​​​​​Three of the most common rooms for photos: Living room Master Bedroom Nursery No need to clean the whole house! . . . #windowlight #lifestylenewbornsession #lancasterpaphotographer #inhomenewbornphotos

"He satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things." Psalm 107:9​​​​​​​​​#motherhood

Connection. A turning towards one another. A wink and a smile from across the room. A hug and kiss every night before bed. A prayer, daily, for protection of heart, body and mind. Connection in the little everyday choices of intentionally moving your heart towards your husband - even when you don’t “feel” like it- reaps such good rewards in your marriage. . #marriedlife #newborn #lifestylenewborn #connectionoverperfection #lancasterpaphotographer #marriagegoals

FEAR....​​​​​​​​​ Psalm 103:13: "As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him." FEAR: in this verse, what does it mean? Here are two types of fear: 1: an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger 2: profound reverence and awe especially toward God Which camp do you find yourself in as you think of fear and it's association with God the Father? Remember, if you have proclaimed Jesus as God's son, repented of sin and asked him to be Lord of your life then you are his child! There is delight and joy and communion with God. As his child, this next verse about fear (def #1) applies to you... "There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love." 1 John 4:18 If you find yourself living in fear of God, pursue him through his Word. Get to know him! Knowing him brings peace to fearful hearts. But if you have rejected, and continue to reject, God and his son Jesus- there is a good reason to be full of fear! If your heart yearns to be in good standing with him, ask him! He is not like an earthly parent who might struggle to forgive. He is perfect and Holy. He word says he will forgive those who repent. (1 John 1:9) Do you believe his word to be true? #godswordistrue #salvation #godthefather #trust #fear

Magical summer light. ​​​​​​​​​ #summertime #letthemplay #childhoodunplugged

In-home newborn session giving me all the feels. ❤️🥹❤️ #inhomesession #lifestylenewborn #whynothome

The delight of meeting the little soul that you've all been waiting for for so long... she's here! And she couldn't be more precocious or more loved. So honored to capture these moments for my dear friend. Welcome to the world Felicity, we've been waiting for you!

Family.❤️ Sons and Daughters. We’re all in this together. Take off your shoes and dance! #largefamilylife

That last photo though … ❤️ It was so fun to have Tim and Bess and their growing tribe in front of my camera again.

"A person is a person no matter how small."- Dr. Seuss​​​​​​​​​#maternity

Family Hug...it's a favorite.

Extended family sessions always make me feel like I’m at a big party, people laughing and talking…I just love it. (What a fun role I get to play at that party!) And the icing on the cake is the mini sessions. 👏❤️ Thank you Nolt family for inviting me to the party! Can’t wait to get the full gallery to you all. #extendedfamilyphotos

The lighting and angles matter…but so does that Lightroom editing! 🤩 Its not everyday you get to photograph such a lovely mama to be…🥹❤️ It’s true, I don’t often do maternity sessions, but these two were a delight to photograph. And they were so patient with me as I be-booped my way through their mini session, working to get the best angles and poses to showcase the blessings that are on the way…yes- you heard that right…twins! ❤️😭❤️👏 #beforeandafter #maternityshoot #lightroom

Don’t forget mom and dad! 🥰 I love to snag some pictures of just the two of them, because their love for each other is how this party of kids got started! ❤️ It was a fun evening spent with this family. I still remember little Livia as a newborn! So fun to watch the children grow up. #lancasterpaphotographer

A whimsical newborn session of three charming little girls and their new baby brother. The love within the home was evident. It’s my favorite…photographing families who enjoy being together. And that last image…it’s a favorite! Big sisters holding hands and giggling as mommy and daddy sneak in a quick kiss 😘 #lifestylenewborn #loveandmarriage #whynothome #baby

Impromptu photo shoot with the ones who willingly agreed to test out the woodland mini location. 😅❤️ Sadly the lack of rain has severely stunted the growth/blooms of the flower field. But thankfully the light is still gorgeous. And yes, Grammy’s baby ducks made an appearance. It was hard to tell who was the main attraction, the baby ducks or the baby of our family. But I do know which is clearly loved more. 😉 #caboosebaby #letthemplay

What could be better then a family session… a maternity/family photo shoot. 👌 When my dear friend (and fellow adoptive mom) asked about a wheat field session, my heart soared with delight. I’ve always wanted to try a wheat field. It did not disappoint. Neither did this fun-loving, crazy family! So fun to celebrate their love for each other as well as the new life God gave them. Can’t wait to meet this sweet babe! As Dad said tonight during the session, Baby is already photogenic…just like mom. 😉 #wheatfield #maternity

So. Much. Joy. Who would have thought it would be SO fun to photograph the wedding of “matured” lovers? But love has a way of bringing out the youthful spirit. The moment I met Henry, I knew why Darlene (Joel’s aunt) fell in love with him. She herself has such a beautiful soul that it should not have surprised me. Together they make a beautiful picture of Christ and his Church. As we celebrated their love and commitment today, two not only did they have a youthful spirit about them, but also a Jesus loving one. It was a double whammy of joy and delight! Today I felt God’s blessing and grace over this relationship. The adult children, who lost a mother, so lovingly embraced their father’s bride by giving her the name “mother” in the presence of us all. What a gift to love and be loved. . #marriage #maturedlove

Extended family session with lots of little people is a blast! Takes on a whole new level of celebrating the roles of Grandma and Grandpa. ❤️ Also, I just love the unhindered joy that children bring to a session. #extendedfamilyphotos

Baking with children is not for the faint of heart but it reaps such good rewards! Teachable moments, memories made, and competency is built. So much to love about this kitchen photo session. See more on the blog. Link in bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #momlife #bakingwithkids #lancasterpa

Love when I get a chance to photograph this dear family of boys! Lots of running and playing during this mini session. So much potential in all that energy and zeal for life. 🥹❤️ Last night we got to document the newest addition to the family as well. Perfect summer vibes for this sweet newborn/family session. #newbornoutdoor #lifestylephotography #letthemplay #lancasterpaphotographer