I met Brittany when she was a bridesmaid in her friend’s wedding – the day after I found out I was pregnant with Fitzy in 2010! ALMOST 7 YEARS AGO! It doesn’t even seem possible! She’s since been married and has the CUTEST little girl!

They added another little sweetie to their family in October – and she asked me to come take newborn pictures!

Her husband was a year ahead of me in high school and I was in his brother Ryan’s class. My sister was in his sister Megan’s class! In fact – almost every time I contact Brittany I always type Megan first! And let me tell you – the *M* genes are STRONG!

Brittany is a mom-blogger – check out her website – Backroads and Binkies!

She’s also a LuLaRoe consultant!

DARLING!

OH MY HEART!

OH MY GOODNESS! Look at how her tiny little head fits right in her momma’s hands!

STRETCH!!

Those two might be my FAVORITES!

LOOK AT THAT SWEET FACE!

THOSE SHOTS! OH MY WORD!

I love lifestyle photography – SO MUCH!

SISTERS!

SO SWEET!

And then – just like that – she drifted off to sleep!

Those last shots – moments you forget about all too quickly when they’re grown – so special!

Brittany – thank you SO MUCH for asking me to give you memories of this tired and beautiful time in your life!

I can’t wait to see you NEXT MONTH already!

I took Barbie’s senior photos – when Fitzy was just a little baby!

I was SO VERY excited when she contacted me about her ENGAGEMENT to Jared!

Barbie and I share the same birthday – May 26th! We married fantastic Jesus-loving men named Jared. AND they got married on my sister’s birthday!

Carrie Dinger – Captured by Carrie – was my AMAZING second shooter for the day!

If you see a photo here WITHOUT my logo on it – it’s one that Carrie took! I can’t thank her enough for shooting with me!

The BEST part about having a second photographer is capturing the guys AND the girls!

It doesn’t matter how awesome a photographer is – they simply cannot be in two places at once!

Getting ready photos are my FAVORITE photos!

LOVE THOSE SHOTS!

Those moments – unexpected – candid. My favorite moments!

A first look doesn’t need to be reserved for just the bride & groom! A father’s first look at his daughter in her wedding dress. BEAUTIFUL!

I LOVE THAT SHOT!

This was a LONG blog post – thanks for staying with me!

I can’t seem to figure out my 10 favorites to post – which is a GOOD problem to have!

Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3 of the Frank wedding!

Isn’t he ADORABLE!

OH MY WORD! Look at that little smile!

Brothers – such a special bond!

Michaelia & Travis – I LOVE photographing your family every year! Thank you SO much!

Lately my newborns have become family sessions – WONDERFUL!

Amanda saw the photographs I’ve taken for her friends over the years and scheduled a session for her family of four!

I LOVE those two shots!

OH MY WORD!

Isn’t he SO SWEET!

OH MY WORD! SHE IS SO DARLING!

Mothers and daughters. MELT MY HEART!

You know what I LOVE about newborn sessions. Sitting in a nursery – while a momma feeds her baby. And talking about the really really hard moments. And the really really lovely moments. And all the things in between.

And all too soon – because this sweet baby is close to 9 months old now – you forget how tiny they were. How they fit right in the crook under your neck.

Amanda – thank you so much for opening up your home and your heart to me!

Little *J* is now OVER 6 months old – but the GOOD thing about being behind on blogs – reminiscing!

And JUST wait until you see his SIX MONTH SESSION!

I’m so excited to watch your family grow!

I’ve taken photos for the Fitzsimmons family for quite a while! Chrissy messaged me and said that they wanted – NEEDED – an extended family session sooner rather than later.

GORGEOUS GIRLS!

HE IS SO ADORABLE!

All the grandchildren!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE those shots!

COUSINS!

Not long after the session – Chrissy’s dad passed away. They knew it was coming – but that doesn’t make it any easier.

I’m truly honored to have taken these photos. Thank you so much for asking me.

I’ve been taking pictures for Miranda and her brother Vaughn and their individual families for several years – but never all of them TOGETHER!

COUSINS!

It was COLD! And WINDY! And spitting rain off-and-on – so we came inside to warm up a little!

ISN’T HE SO SWEET!

You guys were awesome – it was FREEZING! But you stuck it out! I am so happy that you finally got family pictures TOGETHER!

ROUND TOP! Such a wonderful place with fond memories!

Extended family sessions hold a special place in my heart!

COUSINS!

SISTERS!

Sherry & Brandy – thank you SO much for asking me to capture your families again!

The last time we did this – there were only two little babies – I think!

I hope to see you all again soon!

Amy LOVED their session from last year and brought the WHOLE family in for the next one!

I was greeted by these smiling faces – I knew it was going to be AWESOME!

This little guy was NOT interested in me AT ALL! But I assured everyone that I win them over – eventually! Almost always!

They LOVED this part!

And I LOVED THIS PART!

Then the sillies started!

See – almost ALWAYS!

Little dirty faces! I LOVE THEM!

Amy – thank you SO MUCH for having the entire family together for a session! You guys were SO FUN!

I took Forrest’s senior photos – and his mom asked if I would come take pictures of his newborn little guy!

Little did I know that when Sadie walked in with Forrest – I had taken her senior pictures too!

I LOVE THOSE SHOTS!

OH MY HEART!

SERIOUSLY!

And those ones! LOVE!

In true newborn form – with me – he had NO interest in sleeping!

Forrest & Sadie – thank you SO much for spending the morning with me!

And – added benefit – Sadie comes to MOPS now – so I get to snuggle with this little guy and watch him grow!

You might remember Stephanie & Zack from their wedding – their first maternity session – and “just because” family sessions!

Another sweet baby boy on the way!

Well – I assure you – he’s here and approaching 6 months old at this point – but he certainly WAS on the way at one point!

Fall is GORGEOUS here in PA!

ADORABLE!

GORGEOUS!

SO BEAUTIFUL!

Stephanie – thank you SO MUCH for asking me to capture this BEAUTIFUL season in your family!