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Extended family walking together during a winter family photography session at Valley Forge Historic National Park, with three generations bundled in neutral outfits near the historic cannons after Christmas.

Family

Extended Family Photos at Valley Forge Historic National Park

An Intentional Way to Gather After Christmas There’s something especially grounding about photographing families right after Christmas. The rush has slowed, everyone is still home and the focus is solely on being together. That’s exactly what made this extended family session at Valley Forge Historic National Park feel so special. The Ryan family lives spread […]

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A family sitting on a red blanket in front of the historic red covered bridge in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania; parents kissing while their two sons smile toward the camera during a relaxed outdoor portrait session.

Family, Maternity

Christmas Mini Sessions 2025: A Look Back at This Year + How to Join Next Season’s List

If you’re searching for Christmas mini sessions in Chester County or the Main Line, you’re in the right place! My 2025 seasonal minis are officially wrapped and if you missed it, don’t worry, I’m already planning for 2026! Below is a small round-up of what these sessions looked like. My favorite part? Every one feels […]

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Expecting couple sitting on the nursery floor during their in-home maternity session in West Chester, PA, smiling beside a ladder and paint cans with “Mom + Dad” painted on the wall.

Family, Maternity

Cozy and Trendy In-Home Maternity Session | West Chester, PA

There’s something special about photographing soon-to-be parents in their own home, especially when it’s filled with all the excitement of what’s to come! I had so much fun photographing Tara and Mark’s West Chester in-home maternity session and I am still not over how amazing it turned out. Tara (who I actually went to high school […]

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West Chester family photographer captures parents with three children, including a newborn, surrounded by wildflowers and a lake view at Struble Lake.

Family

Struble Lake, Chester County Family Session

A Struble Lake Family Session | Chester County Family Photographer Three years ago, I had the honor of photographing Sam and Anthony’s wedding day. This summer, I had the privilege of seeing them again, this time with their three beautiful children in tow for a family session at Struble Lake in Chester County. From Wedding […]

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Cherry blossom spring mini sessions at Everhart Park in West Chester PA by Kayla Aspen Photography with early bird pricing for family portraits

Family, Maternity, Newborn

2026 Cherry Blossom Mini Sessions at Everhart Park, West Chester

2026 Mini Sessions in Chester County & the Main Line If you’re looking for 2026 mini sessions in Chester County or the Main Line, you’re in the right place! I’m excited to officially share my 2026 Cherry Blossom Mini Sessions, taking place April 26 & 27 at Everhart Park in West Chester. Early bird pricing […]

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Overhead view of a mother carrying her newborn baby girl Sadie up the stairs during an in-home newborn session in Pottstown, PA, with dad standing nearby and their large black and white dog Dunkin waiting at the front door. Captured by Chester County newborn photographer Kayla Aspen.

Family, Newborn

A Spring Newborn Session in Pottstown, PA

Chester County Newborn Photographer On a beautiful spring morning in Pottstown, PA, I had the honor of photographing Rachel and Austin as they welcomed their sweet daughter, Sadie, into this sweet new chapter. And of course, their very excited pup, Dunkin, was there to proudly oversee it all! An In-Home Newborn Session That Felt Like […]

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