West Chester, PA At-home Lifestyle Documentary Family Photographer

What is lifestyle documentary photography? Good question. My style of photography isn’t quite documentary, but it’s also not the typical lifestyle look. My style is capturing you and your children, just as you are… but in the best light I love capturing playful moments as they naturally unfold, but I will also guide you if you suddenly find yourself thinking… what do I do with this hand?! It’s truly the best of both worlds and I can create photos that are truly you and full of great memories. Even when (especially when) we spend a good part of your session in your pantry and closet!

Fall and Holiday Outdoor Mini Sessions in West Chester, PA

It's that time again... mini sessions!  Tonight, I will be posting the signup for Mini Sessions.  Hopefully everyone will be home from activities and have the little ones in bed! 

The sessions are $325 plus tax, 15 minutes, and include 5 digital images. This year, I will have 4 sets of outdoor minis:

Early Fall Minis:
Saturday 10/3/26
Stroud Preserve - West Chester, PA
(Rain Date: Sunday 10/4/26)

Holiday Greenhouse Minis:
Tuesday 11/3/26 (Election Day; no school for West Chester!)
West Chester, PA
(Rain Date: TBD)

Tree Farm Minis:
Saturday 11/7/26
Yeager's Tree Farm - Phoenixville, PA
(Rain Date: Sunday 11/8/26)

Last Chance Fall Minis
Saturday 11/21/26
Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden - Villanova, PA 
(Rain Date: Sunday 11/22/26) 

The signup will go live WEDNESDAY, September 23rd at 8:00 pm.  I will send an email to my newsletter subscribers with the link! 

I will also post the signup to my Clients & Friends Facebook group.  If you are a past client and not in that group, let me know!

I am using a new-ish booking system this year (it's the same one as last year).  You will choose which session you would like to book and then select your time.  It will prompt you to enter your contact information, sign the contract, and pay a deposit (via credit card).  Once the deposit is paid (50% of the session fee) and your contract is signed, your spot is reserved. 

The past few years, the spots have filled really quickly so make sure to set yourself a reminder!  If they look sold out, keep checking back incase a spot opens up.

I have a few more spots for my regular Petite and Classic Sessions.  If you are hoping for a full session this fall, make sure to send me an email!

I will also be doing some studio, daytime mini sessions and I'll send those out soon!  Some will be for your favorite little athletes (think dance, sports, etc portraits), some will be simple portrait sessions, and as we get closer to the holidays I am planning Holiday PJ Minis and a simple Christmas set!

I'm looking forward to seeing many of you this year!

Sunflower Mini Sessions - West Chester, PA

We squeezed these sweet mini sessions in between rainstorms and had the most beautiful rainbow at the start of this one 🌈☔️ I’m so thankful for families who go with the flow and embrace the weather chaos. It’s always worth it ❤️✨🌻

I loved doing these local sunflower mini sessions at Bailey’s Dairy Farm. It was the sweetest little patch and a perfect size for these two little ones.

Do you have an idea for a mini session location? I’m always excited to mix it up and try new spots… but I definitely think I will be back here again next year. It was amazing!! 🌈🌻

Baby Sam | Bala Cynwyd, PA Newborn Photographer

This was my second time working with this family and I was so excited to meet Sam.  Sam loved to be curled up next to his mama.  I love photographing those moments where they prefer that to anything else... because I really miss them with my own little ones.  I loved how much his big siblings loved him.  They kept sneaking little glances and touching his tiny hands off and on throughout the session.  Siblings always add an element of real life to the newborn session, and I think that's perfect.  There is nothing better than when a little real life sneaks into a family shot <3 They are my favorites to look back on. As much as I love getting a nice family posed shot, there is something extra sweet about having one like this to smile at as the years go on.  

Baby James | Philadelphia, PA Newborn Photographer

When Katie inquired about a newborn session, she mentioned that it was, "just us and our newborn and our small dog who we hope can make it into a few pics." Big sister Hershey wiggled her way into most of the photos and it was pretty adorable.  I loved working with this family and hearing about all of the details that went in to making the nursery such a special place.  When you first have a baby, your are so overwhelmed with your love for them and I just love to capture it so you can hold on to that feeling forever <3

Rosa | Phoenixville, PA Newborn Photographer

It's rare that I meet siblings who are as infatuated with the newest addition as the parents are.  These sweet kids just adored their new little sister and were so genuinely sweet with her it just warmed your heart.  I truly enjoyed spending my Sunday morning with this family of five and capturing the things that meant so much to them <3  

Samantha | Phoenixville, PA Lifestyle Newborn Photographer

I was introduced to this family through a friend of mine and I'm so happy I was connected with them!  I love doing newborn sessions with siblings.  I think they add so much to the session and really help make the sessions your own.  They keep things real :)  This family of four was so fun to work with and we had a great time playing too ;)

Eden | Conshohocken, PA Lifestyle Newborn Photographer

Anyone who has spent more than one hour with a newborn knows, it's not peaceful and sleepy all the time; they sure do have their moments.  My style walks the line between lifestyle and documentary. As much as I love to capture beautiful shots of a newborn sleeping in their crib and cuddly, family shots on a bed... I love the truly, real-life moments - like the ones of you walking up and down endless flights of steps because that is what comforts your baby. That is the kind of love that years from now, you and your baby will want to look back at.  This family of three recently built their dream home and it was especially meaningful for them to have the session at home as opposed to a studio.  For most of the session, we worked in one room that was bright and airy and another room that had deep shadows.  I love how their gallery had images with a combination of light… it really helped captured all the various emotions that go with having a newborn at home.  It also helped to create some beautiful, high contrast black and white images.  I usually shoot for black and white intentionally and I knew the deep shadows would create some beautiful conversions.  This sweet family was amazing to work with and their daughter was as beautiful as the come <3

Celebrating 3 Months | Belmont Hills, PA Family Photographer

I loved spending a cozy morning with the M family while they celebrated their daughter's 3 month milestone!  We did a family lifestyle session with a newborn session feel and I loved how we were able to capture how special it is to have a little one at home with you.  So many details from the nursery nook were handmade and such love went into each and every one of them <3

Baby J | Wallingford, PA Lifestyle Newborn Session

I worked with two super tiny babies in a row.  Meet baby J!  He is one strong little guy :)  He was about two months old at this session, but the session was done right around his due date.  He had such a loving big sister and it was fun to capture some photos of them together.  I have a soft spot for sibling photos and I always try to get a couple posed ones as well as a bunch of more candid type shots <3  This was my last session of 2016 and I can't wait to start sharing more of my current sessions!  

Meeting Rose | Chester County Lifestyle Newborn Photographer

I was so honored to meet sweet little Rose in her home so soon after she was delivered.  Rose was the tiniest little girl because she surprised everyone a bit early!  I've known Rose's parents for what seems like forever, and they make just as amazing parents as they do friends.  Rose's nursery was designed with such love and thought.  Every item in there had sentimental value and I enjoyed capturing those details as much as I did the newborn details.  Thank you for sharing your early days with Rosebud with me!  <3  

The M Family | Extended Family Photography Session Phoenixville, PA

This was the second time I had the opportunity to work with the M family and both times we did extended family pictures.  It's so fun to include grandparents in the session and I love that we can still have a more casual lifestyle session.  This year, we decided to walk around Phoenixville and we ended up at Steel City to warm up at the end.  If you haven't ever stopped by there - it's worth checking out!  We had a great time being goofy while still giving lots of hugs <3 Thank you for choosing me to capture these memories, M family!

The H Family | In-home Lifestyle Session West Chester, PA

I spent a frigid November afternoon with the H family next to their cozy fire.  I love in-home sessions so much. They work so well for all ages... not just newborns.  When we initially were email about the session, Erin said that she wanted to have a session that captures a day in their regular life - no fancy clothes, no fancy posing.  It was wonderful and we captured so many great moments.

The O Family | Longwood Gardens Family Session

Longwood Gardens is my absolute favorite place to shoot in the winter.  It's always gorgeous and always changing so it never gets old.  You also can't beat the weather :)  I did a family session for the O family to document baby Prim's 6 month milestone.  We took plenty of family shots too and had fun doing a mix of posed, documentary, and more lifestyle photos.  Enjoy! 

Tree Farm Sessions Day 1 | Main Line Family Photographer

I did two days of tree farm sessions last year and they were so much fun!  A tree farm is a great, casual backdrop for Christmas cards and the kids always have so much fun.  We started mid day and I wrapped up right after sunset.  I can't wait to do these again this year :)

The A Family | Newtown Square, PA Lifestyle Family Photographer

I am vowing to never get behind on blogging again, but I will say, I love revisiting these fall sessions and I am finding new favorites for each session as I look through the galleries again :)  We had a beautiful night for the A family... perfect temperature (which was a nice surprise for November!) and a beautiful sunset.  I absolutely love working with this family.  I knew I could take them to this location and that they would be up for a little hike ;)  They totally go with the flow and give their kids endless love.  We captured lots of fun and lots of love.... which is always my favorite <3

Baby L | Lansdale, PA Lifestyle Newborn Session

I was so excited to meet Miss L.  And she was the sweetest little baby with the most curly hair I've ever seen.  She was welcomed into the most loving family and joined her family weeks... if not days... after they moved into their new home!  It was an exciting few weeks for sure!  Her big brother was still mesmerized by her tiny fingers and little toes <3 I loved capturing this time for this family and had fun looking back at all of the images from their session :) 

The G Family | Bryn Mawr, PA Lifestyle Photographer

I met the G family at their home for a family lifestyle session.  They wanted to capture the kids playing and enjoying a Saturday morning together.  It was nice outside, so we were able to play outside for a bit too.  During my sessions, I don't stop shooting very often.  While we were getting ready to go outside, I was taking pictures of Mom putting on her daughter's shoes.  She said to me, "Why are you taking a picture of my mom tying my shoes?"  And I said, "Because one day, you will tie them on your own." <3

The T Family | Haverford, PA Family Session

I met up with the T family at Haverford College for a Family Lifestyle Session.  It was a beautiful night with perfect weather.  I especially loved some of the Mommy and Me shots we captured <3Little B sure was a snuggler with his mom but he loved flying high with his dad!

The M Family | Longwood Gardens, PA

I met up with the M family at Longwood Gardens to do a casual extended family session.  We had a bright and sunny day and we had fun exploring and catching up since our last session together.  I really love capturing grandparents and their grandkids and it adds so much to your session when they are included.  There was lots of tickles and lots of laughter at this session :)