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how to plan your dream elopement

Elopements are so special – Grant and I actually eloped in 2020 when we got married! With Elopements, you can toss all the traditional wedding planning out the window and create your own custom day. However, making those decisions can be overwhelming! From Pinterest to Instagram to blogs on the internet, there’s a lot of […]

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Kamrette camera bag

Hi friends! If you’re looking for Christmas gifts for the photographer in your life, this list of Christmas gifts for photographers is perfect for you! I wanted to compile a list of some of my favorite things that I use, in the hope that it would help someone else. This list will include everything from […]

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Couple kissing in a field.

This stunning fall mountain session is one of my favorites to date. When deciding where to do their engagement photos, we had several great options to consider. Kylie and Billy wanted to get their photos taken as quickly as possible, so they could send out save-the-date cards before the fall leaves dropped. As we were […]

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Clayton and Janae chose Cowans Gap for their engagement session, and it was a perfect choice for this beautiful fall session! We had heard of this incredible overlook, and I knew it would be gorgeous at sunset! These two are incredibly adventurous; Clayton proposed in Grant Teton NP, so I had to pick somewhere just […]

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travel to iceland

This trip had been a trip in the making for YEARS. Seriously. Since 2020, we’ve been dreaming of traversing the rugged and beautiful landscape of Iceland. We planned this trip three times – once in 2020, then again for 2023, and then again for 2024 – the third time was the charm, and we finally […]

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Aubrey is one of my many Boiling Springs Seniors. We had a gorgeous evening walking around The Children’s Lake in Boiling Springs a few weeks ago. It was a treat to meet Aubrey and hear about her plans for the future. She is the sweetest soul, and we had a great deal of fun discussing […]

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Every bride knows that wedding planning is tough, long and sometimes expensive. Especially now since COVID has hit, planning a wedding in the middle of a pandemic is life altering! However, there are a few things brides ALWAYS forget when they’re planning their special day. They forget to put themselves first. While you’re pursuing Pinterest […]

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Natalee and Trey have been dating for over five years and they’ve finally decided to tie to knot! Trey is cousins with my husband Grant, and Natalee and I used to work together. They are people who are so dear to us and are finally making it official. We cannot wait for their June 2021 […]

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pilin and Mark reached out to me about doing maternity photos way back in January when I was still on leave because of my back. Her simple inquiry of “I absolutely love your photos and want you to be our photographer!” had be super eager to get back into it. I’ve missed having people in […]

One of the main things that changed weddings in 2020 and now 2021 is wedding restrictions. And of course, COVID-19. Though it is not what anyone was expecting, and is still frustraing brides alike in 2021, there are a few ways to still have the wedding you were dreaming of. And it starts with hosting […]

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The week of the wedding is one of the most exciting weeks ever! It can be the fastest or the slowest week of your life as an eager bride. But here are ten things you should make sure you do the week of your wedding. Test drive the full look. Try on your dress, do […]

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When planning a wedding, it is a really stressful affair! So it’s no wonder when things get overlooked. Having gone through wedding planning myself, I understand and know what the thought process is! Having a guide to help me remember important details like lodging, transportation, and day-of details were super helpful. Here are fifteen really […]

Luke is my brother in law and when his adorable girlfriend Emily is over, I insist on taking their photos. Every single time! They met at college last fall at Penn State and became instant friends. In the words of Luke, “I wasn’t looking for a girlfriend and she just showed up. I knew I […]

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is one of the most heavily asked questions in the wedding industry for photographers. When I started, I relied on what I saw on social media. I paid super close attention to what other photographers were wearing, and tried to base my attire off of theirs. The outfit that I wore for my very […]

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Colin and Katie are some of my dearest friends. They started dating when they met in college three years ago, and have been madly in love since! Colin has been friends with me since high school, and he honestly is like one of my brothers. Katie is the perfect compliment for him, and I love […]

Samson is a good friend of mine from a few years back. He started dating Claire about a year ago, and I’ve been dying to get the two of them in front of the camera. So finally this weekend, I got to do just that! We had a great time walking around the Harrisburg Capital […]

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