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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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Black and white wedding photo of a newly married couple waving to their guests from outside a barn-style wedding venue after the ceremony.

Marriage Advice, Wedding Advice

Why More Couples Are Choosing Intention Over Trends in 2026

If you’re planning a wedding in 2026, more than ever, you’re probably drawn to what feels right over what instagram is telling you to do. After years of comparison and perfectly curated feeds (Psychology Today), many couples are stepping back and asking a different question: Does this actually feel like us? That question matters more […]

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Rhianon & cj

Venues, Weddings

Getting Ready Spaces at The Mill at Manor Falls in Lancaster, PA

The Mill at Manor Falls brings together Lancaster history and thoughtfully restored details to create a space that feels both grounded and elevated from the moment you walk in. While the entire venue is worth exploring, the getting-ready spaces really stand out! Especially if light, space and an effortless wedding timeline matter to you. I […]

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Flat lay of Christmas wedding details including bridal shoes, invitations, vows booklet, and holiday-inspired styling for a December wedding in Haddonfield, New Jersey.

Weddings

An Intimate Christmas Wedding in Haddonfield, NJ

This December wedding in Downtown Haddonfield was a special one! It actually wasn’t the first time Sara and Henry were in front of my camera. I photographed Sara’s brother’s wedding a few years ago, and one of the photos I took of Sara and Henry that day became her phone background. When they decided to […]

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Bride and groom sharing a dip kiss down the ceremony aisle at Running Deer Golf Club while guests applaud in Pittsgrove, NJ.

Venues, Weddings

Fall Wedding Photos at Running Deer Golf Club

Riane and Luke’s wedding at Running Deer Golf Club in Pittsgrove, New Jersey was so genuine and fun! They’ve been together since high school, and that history shows. From the way their families look at them, in how their friends talk about them, in the familiar comfort they share. Spending the day with them at […]

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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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