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  

The S Family | Tree Farm Storytelling Session West Chester, PA

As much as I love doing tree farm mini sessions, it doesn't come close to as much fun I have at a storytelling session :)  During this family lifestyle session with the S family, I documented them cutting down their Christmas tree!  We started the moment they hopped out of their car and ended with them packing the tree to go home.  We captured some lifestyle portraits along the way too.  This year, I will be offering two packages for Documentary Sessions: a half day "storytelling" session and a full "day in the life" session.  If you are interested in finding out more about these packages, feel free to send me an email or submit a question on my contact form :)

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.

Tree Farm Sessions Day 2 | West Chester, PA Family Photographer

We had our second day of Tree Farm Minis mid November and we had amazing weather.  It was so warm we were actually glowing ;)  I love doing these tree farm sessions and look forward to doing them every year!

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 :)

Celebrating One... times two! | Fort Washington, PA Lifestyle Photographer

Our goal for this lifestyle/documentary session was to capture life at one!  Making it through the first year is something to celebrate - both for the baby and for the parents!  This sweet family wanted to remember what life was like with two one year olds running around because these ordinary, often simple moments are the ones that make life extraordinary.  I arrived and the twins were waking up from nap and we captured everything from bath time to dinner time.  I always like to include pets in my sessions... after all, they are family, too <3

Lifestyle Newborn Session | West Chester, PA

I went to high school with Esther and we have keep in touch over social media for the last several years.  I was so excited to hear she was expecting her second baby and coming home to deliver him :)  After, I'm sure, what seemed like a whirlwind, he arrived safe and sound and we set up a newborn session over Labor Day weekend.  It was so good to see Esther again and meet her beautiful family.  I loved using the spaces they had in the home they were renting to create some of my very favorite black and white images <3

Zooey One Year | Longwood Gardens Family Photographer

As I sit here sipping hot tea and debating about plugging in my space heater, I thought it would be fun to look back at a session from August.  It was SO hot this day and the heat index was over 100.  These guys were such troopers and we embraced the heat, enjoyed the morning, and cooled off at the end in the children's garden.  I love working with this family each year!  They have been with me since I first opened and am so happy to have connected with them.  I've loved watching Dylan grow from a toddler into a preschooler, capturing Zooey when she first entered their family, and now her one year old pictures :) 

Vera One Year | Ridley Creek State Park Photographer

I've known Vera's mom since we were seven.  We did summer swimming together, went to school together, and now are moms together.  I am so thankful to have the opportunity to photograph my friends - new and old <3 I don't take that lightly.  I loved spending the afternoon at Ridley Creek State Park with these five (!) to capture some images for Vera's first birthday.  Vera adores her big siblings and always has her eye on them.  Pretty soon, she will be able to keep up with them too :)  Thank you for trusting me to capture these memories and fleeting moments for you!

Downtown West Chester | West Chester, PA Family Photographer

I absolutely loved this documentary family session.  We spent the morning walking around the borough of West Chester.  The Q family lived in West Chester when they met and it was fun to share some of their favorite spots with their soon to be one year old!  The brick sidewalks and beautiful town were a perfect backdrop for this session and I loved how it had a more urban feel.  At the end of our session, we stopped by D'Ascenzo's Gelato for N's first taste of gelato.  I think she loved it :)

The S Family | Longwood Gardens Family Photographer

I always love when I get to work with this family.  I went to high school with these cuties' parents and I am so honored that they have chosen me to capture these memories for them.  It's amazing how much their girls grow up between each session.  I've loved being a part of this chapter in their lives.  For this session, we explored Longwood Gardens early one morning.  The girls love going here so we made sure to find some new locations for them to explore.

Finn Newborn | Bryn Mawr, PA Newborn Photographer

It was a super cloudy day when I met Finn and his family back in May.  We spent most of the time in a bright downstairs bedroom, but we found a few pockets of light in other areas of the home too :)  Finn was alert during most of our session but was so calm and easy going.  I absolutely love these black and white conversions and the emotion they portray.  It was a great day for a relaxed, lifestyle newborn session!

Mommy and Me | Chester County, PA

I loved doing a few Mommy and Me sessions this spring so that moms could get in the picture.  It's easy to take pictures of your kids, but sometimes life is so busy that you have to make a point to get in the photos with your kids.  We had a fun time at this quick morning session and lucked out with some beautiful trees.

Mommy and Me | West Chester, PA Family Photographer

I love, love, love sunset sessions.  In addition to the gorgeous light, I just love that during these sessions, I can let kids be kids.  They can stand (let's be honest...run!) any direction they want and face any direction and the light just works.  I don't have to be as careful with lighting because I can get gorgeous images from any direction.  I love mixing backlight, sidelight, and the unique shadows and warmth that this time of day gives.  I end up with so many more natural moments and a few more cuddly ones too!  Of course, sunset coincides with bedtime... but kids really do great.  We play, we run, we are silly.  They are outside in a new location and after a late nap and a good snack they forget all about sleeping to just have fun and explore.

This is us | Family Documentary Photographer West Chester, PA

I recently joined a "This is Us" blog circle and I'm excited to share bits and pieces of our family life here on this blog.  I fell in love with photography soon after my first daughter was born.  I loved watching my family grow and capturing the little "stories" and milestones along the way.  Lately, I've been getting so caught up in everything that needs to get done each day, that I've been picking up my camera less and less.  I sometimes forget that this is where my passion lies. 

On the Thursday after Easter, Leah remembered that we never actually dyed Easter eggs.  We had a kit and lots of eggs, so during Sophie's nap, we had some fun.  Now, clearly, this is not all of "us."  In fact, it's just one of "us."  :) But it's a start!  It was fun to do a little documentary photography session in my own home and I'm hoping this project inspires me to start capturing more pictures of all of us... doing the things we love to do together. 

Up next is Elaina B. Photography.  I am always inspired by her photography.  I love her rich tones and the way her lighting always draws you right to the subject.  I hope you enjoy Elaina's posts as much as I do :)


The photographs that are close to my heart are ones that happen between posed portraits. These ordinary moments are the ones that make life extraordinary.

I’d love to hear from you if you are in the Chester County or Main Line area and looking for a lifestyle newborn, child, or family photographer.  I would be honored to capture these fleeting moments for you and your family. 

Baby B | Lifestyle Photographer, West Chester, PA

I met this family during my Christmas Tree Farm sessions last December.  B didn't have a newborn session, but they still wanted to capture all things "baby" about him and photograph his adorable little nursery.  So, we set up a lifestyle session once B was sitting comfortably (and since he's a mover and a shaker, he said, enough of this sitting business... I'm ready to crawl!).  It was a lot of fun to see how much B has grown since December and capture little details about him and their life as a family of three :)   

The K Family | Lifestyle Maternity Session, Chester County, PA

We had a gorgeous "winter" evening for this session.  Yes, this was February!!  We had a few warm days that month and we totally lucked out for this session.  That morning, we decided to push the session back a half hour so we could be sure to catch sunset and I think it was worth it.  Colleen is one gorgeous mama.  She absolutely adores her son and he is so sweet.  I really love working with kids and their endless energy.  They really help give sessions a natural feel.  I love taking a more documentary approach... and so do kids :) 

Baby Henry | Philadelphia, PA Lifestyle Newborn Photographer

I had the best time working with Henry and his family for his "newborn" session.  He was technically nearly 12 weeks old, but he was the most relaxed baby ever!  He was so content during his session and while he loved being held by both of his parents, you should see the eyes he had for his mama <3.  My photography sessions are a mix of lifestyle and documentary.  I do a little bit of posing, but the moments that really mean the most to me are the ones that happen between the more "posed" images.  Years later, when you look back at the images from your session, I want them to take you right back to that day.  Because, these days sure do go by too quickly. 

Cousins at Longwood Gardens | West Chester Family Photographer

At the end of last fall, I did a secret "cousins" session. We wanted to surprise their grandparents so I didn't post any of the images from that session yet. These three were so cute together!  It was fun to explore the warm conservatory and splash in the water a bit.  It was also really fun to make the big kids laugh for a change :)