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Fall Mini Sessions: Capture the Magic of Autumn!

Fall Mini Sessions: Capture the Magic of Autumn!

Fall Mini Sessions: Capture the Magic of Autumn!

Fall is here, and I couldn’t be more excited to announce that my Fall Mini Sessions are officially open! 🍂 This is easily one of my favorite times of the year. The air is crisp, the leaves are turning into those gorgeous golden hues, and everything feels just a little cozier. It’s the perfect season to capture some special moments.

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Being a Photographer in South Jersey: Over a Decade of Capturing Cherished Moments

Being a Photographer in South Jersey: Over a Decade of Capturing Cherished Moments

Being a Photographer in South Jersey: Over a Decade of Capturing Cherished Moments

As a South Jersey-based photographer, I've had the privilege of capturing life's most precious moments for over a decade. My journey into the world of photography began with a simple passion for storytelling through images. Today, I specialize in family, children, and maternity photography, offering a blend of experience and creativity that transforms everyday moments into lasting memories.

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Dressing for Success: How to Prepare for Your Philadelphia Family Portrait Session
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Dressing for Success: How to Prepare for Your Philadelphia Family Portrait Session

Dressing for Success: How to Prepare for Your Philadelphia Family Portrait Session

Jan 20

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In the age of smartphones and social media, we're often caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, forgetting to take a pause and enjoy the beautiful moments that life offers. A family portrait is an excellent way to capture these special moments, creating lasting memories. However, preparing for a family portrait session may seem daunting. This blog post aims to guide you through the process, just like we did for Amber, who wanted a pastel-themed city session in Philadelphia. Her family truly shined in this session and the girls had a fun time too. (Mom dressed everyone Phenomenally).

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Starting Out As A Photographer In 2024
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Starting Out As A Photographer In 2024

Starting Out As A Photographer In 2024

You are about to embark in something that is HARD. If it was that easy, then there would be more small independent business owners. It’s much easier sometimes to work for someone else than sometimes working for yourself. Especially in the beginning, when you are 10 teams rolled into one. You are not just a photographer, but a marketer, designer, a blogger, a business owner, accountant, a set designer, customer service manager and a wardrobe coordinator. Things are going to go crazy that you never thought you may have encountered before. Like an unhinged client or an issue with your computer not working and need to complete a deadline, or golly forbid an SD card goes bad and you are doing everything to recover those images. It’s not going to be an easy journey and it never will.

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Fashion Forward Preteens| Teens Shine in Philadelphia Photo Shoot
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Fashion Forward Preteens| Teens Shine in Philadelphia Photo Shoot

Fashion Forward Preteens| Teens Shine in Philadelphia Photo Shoot

Capturing Teens and Preteens are our speciality. We know at this age, it is important that they have fun without being dragged out to a photo shoot because that's what mom wants! Haha! All of the teens we see, always ask to come back again after their shoot!

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A Beautiful Day in 2024: The Ultimate Beach Family Photo Session in Wildwood, NJ
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A Beautiful Day in 2024: The Ultimate Beach Family Photo Session in Wildwood, NJ

A Beautiful Day in 2024: The Ultimate Beach Family Photo Session in Wildwood, NJ

It was a beautiful summer day in 2024 when we ventured to the sun-kissed beaches of Wildwood, New Jersey, for a magnificent family portrait session. Let's take a stroll down the memory lane and explore this picture-perfect day.

Did any unique or interesting props or backdrops enhance the photoshoot experience?

Absolutely! We utilize a few backdrops at this location. From the ferris wheel, to roller coaster... then down to the beach. There's so many options available to us. Read on for more details!

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Little Lily's First Holy Communion Photoshoot in Philadelphia
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Little Lily's First Holy Communion Photoshoot in Philadelphia

Little Lily's First Holy Communion Photoshoot in Philadelphia

A First Holy Communion is a sacred rite of passage in many Christian traditions. For little Lily, it was an occasion to capture this momentous milestone among the lush cherry blossoms in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. Armed with a radiant smile and an infectious laugh, Lily transformed a simple photoshoot into a cherished memory. Join us as we take a stroll through this blissful day, capturing Lily's First Holy Communion with elegance and grace. Fairmount Park is a popular location to see cherry blossoms in Philadelphia

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