{ Tyler, Zachary, + Lucas // Chester County, PA Family Photographer }

Hey friends!  I have lots up my sleeve to share with you now that I'm back from my summer journeys!

For starters, meet this trio of brothers and their awesome parents...

The boys had such distinct personalities and it was so fun to get to know them in such a short time.  The little one, Lucas, kept asking for "only one more picture" to which I would reply "ok, only one more" the whole shoot.

Somehow he lost count and I was able to get a whole session in. ;)

Enjoy!

{ Chloe + Isabel // Chester County, PA Family Photographer }

These ladies are pure light and sunshine!

Their sweet smiles, gentle personalities, and loving hearts for one another absolutely SHINE...

{ Peter + Catherine... + Puppies // Philadelphia, PA Photographer }

On an unseasonably warm afternoon in February, I had the pleasure of meeting Peter, Catherine (the girl of his dreams), and their two (very loved) puppies...

Like I often say, one of the reasons I love taking photos is because when we carve out time to enjoy and document those we love, it helps everything else fall into perspective.

In the midst of busy work and school schedules, Peter and Catherine had some time to stare into each others eyes like teenage lovers and remember how blessed they are to have memories together that date back to when they were too young to know what butterflies in their stomaches felt like.

But here they are, years later, and the butterflies have come. And I have a feeling they'll stay around oh, say, a lifetime...

{ Andrew, Elizabeth, + Joseph // Philadelphia, PA Family Photographer }

Do you believe in fairy tales?

My friend Elizabeth grew up with Andrew. As years passed, their hearts were knit together. There were probably picnics under old oak trees involved, I don't know, but somehow love for one another found its way deep into their hearts.

He finally asked her to be his, and this past fall they married. I don't call myself a wedding photographer, but somehow they talked in to photographing their wedding...It was absolutely exquisite and magical in every way. Just like them.

Well Andrew, Elizabeth, and their son Joseph drove from New Jersey to Valley Forge Park here in PA so I could spend some more time documenting their family in a more intimate setting.

It was a perfect day, and I left feeling absolutely refreshed from our time together. What a blessing they are...all together, forever.















































I love sun flare. It's kind of my favorite thing ever.





Joseph loves soccer...



And playing with his Dad...











There may or may not have been a George Washington look-a-like sighting right after these were taken...



Joseph... :)



There was this amazing little spot with fantastic light peeking thru so I asked Elizabeth to stand there. I was snapping away and was like, "Wow, you are beyond beautiful!!" Andrew quickly agreed...





I love those two together. I love their story. But I love the three of them together even more. ;)





The many sides of Joseph...









I said to him, "Joseph, can you sit here for a second? I want to get a couple last shots of just you."

This is what he gave me...



It was kind of awesome.

I love you guys so much, and you are so close to my heart. Thanks for this opportunity to spend time with you...Best wishes for all that's ahead this year!!