These two sessions I’d like to share with you were special because they were of mom and dad still deeply in love and then of their daughter with her fiance, a rather new love in comparison.  Mom and dad’s 21 years of marriage definitely shows in the fun they can have with each other and how you can tell they appreciate one another. They give their daughter something to aim for and look forward to! I wish both couples the best in the futures together :)

Quote for the day:

“A kiss makes the heart young again and wipes out the years.”

~Rupert Brooke





One of the things I aim to do in every session is capture the natural expressions of those that I’m photographing. Everyone wants that natural shot of their family looking carefree and happy. These are the moments that we want to remember and see in our homes everyday to give us some hope when things aren’t going smoothly or it’s just one of those rough days where your kids are driving you crazy. You look up at it and think, “Ahh how picture perfect we can be!” I want to share with you a session I loved to shoot and a family that definitely has that natural love for one another.

I especially love when nature works with you too! Isn’t the sun flare in this next photo just radiant?

In these last two photos, I used a vintage effect on the photos and it gives it this nostalgic quality that reminds me of finding old photograph from when we were kids. A little bit faded, but still so beautiful in its own way.

Quote for the day:

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

~Maya Angelou





It was an Indian Summer… Sort of.  It was 95 degrees on this day… in MAY.  Holy yikes!  I was on overheat, but had the best time with the Kennedy’s.  Isn’t Lucy the cutest thing EVER?

Child and Family Photography Hockessin, DE

Child and Family Photography Hockessin, DE

Child and Family Photography Hockessin, DE

Child and Family Photography Hockessin, DE

Child and Family Photography Hockessin, DE

Child and Family Photography Hockessin, DE

Quote for the day (for Lucy’s mom, Karen – who’s an avid runner):

“I don’t think jogging is healthy, especially morning jogging.  If morning joggers knew how tempting they looked to morning motorists, they would stay home and do sit-ups.”

~Rita Rudner





Spring has arrived, the flowers are blooming, the weather is amazing (albeit a tad bit moody and verging on PMS) – and I am beyond thrilled to be shooting outside! These are just a few of my favorites from a recent session. This is the sweetest little guy, and I think we’ll be friends for a long long time. We had a blast shooting at Gibraltar, and it warms my heart to see such genuine smiles, and unconditional happiness.

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For more information on our Special Needs portrait sessions, please contact the studio. I am thrilled to be able to offer complimentary portraits for any Special Needs family in the Delaware Valley. I believe it’s important that every family have the opportunity to see their child in a beautiful, artistic fashion – no matter what the condition, or situation may be.

I also work closely with an organization called The Littlest Heroes Project, and it is my honor to offer completely free sessions to families who have children with serious illness or life altering disability. For more information on this service, please visit the Littlest Heroes website.

Quote for the day:

“If instead of a gem, or even a flower, we should cast the gift of a loving thought into the heart of a friend, that would be giving as the angels give.”

~George MacDonald





Whew! It’s been a while since I’ve posted a new set of images!  My amazing husband and I just returned from a much needed vacation to San Juan, Puerto Rico – and I’ve got over 400 images to sift through!  I will post my favorites soon!  I am refreshed and ready for the insanity that the next few months will bring… by the looks of my calendar, I won’t be getting much rest!

In the meantime, I’m starting with two sessions that I shot right before I left.  This first session was so cute.  I felt so bad for this little guys dad – he was the target of every bodily function that could possibly come in to play – but dad took it in stride (dare I say, he might have actually had fun!)

Cute, cute!

Quote for the day:

“A sense of humor is a major defense against minor troubles.”
~Mignon McLaughlin, The Second Neurotic’s Notebook, 1966





When was the last time you had a portrait taken with your baby girl, or with YOUR mom?

We’re celebrating moms this year, and we think you should join us!!

To schedule your session for this event, simply use the contact form at the top of this site! We’ll hook you up!

Quote for the day:

“I love my mother as the trees love water and sunshine – she helps me grow, prosper, and reach great heights. “

~Adabella Radici





I can remember this guy when he was just a little peanut on his dad’s arm.. it’s always so amazing to me how different these kids look when they come back a year later.  They look nothing like that wrinkled, new baby I photographed – and it’s the most joyous thing for me to see them growing so vibrantly!

 

We shot at Gibraltar with a wandering child, chased by his parents, and all three of them chased by 4 grandparents!  So fun!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Quote for the day:

 

 “Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family.  Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.”

 

  ~Jane Howard





We were shooting at Gibraltar – about 10 seconds before the rain descended upon us – and it was a spectacular day! Two great kids who loved to explore, and LOVED to be photographed… it’s so great when I find that connection to a family, or to two kids, and it’s even better when it comes through  my lens just the way I intended for it to.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quote for the day:

 

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart.”
~Confucius





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