Heather & Jon – Hotel Hershey Engagement

Heather & Jon – Hotel Hershey Engagement

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The weather was absolutely perfect for an evening engagement session with Heather and Jon at The Hotel Hershey. The grounds of The Hotel Hershey are absolutely impeccable and really provide a great backdrop for any couple. Heather and Jon are big Eagles fans and came dressed to the nines in their gear. Little did we know that the Eagles were actually staying at the hotel that evening! Philadelphia Eagles President Don Smolenski actually made an appearance at the engagement session and it’s certainly something that we won’t forget anytime soon! Stay tuned for more from these two when they get married at the Phoenixville Country Club in October!

Laura & Dex – Harrisburg Engagement

Laura & Dex – Harrisburg Engagement

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Dex is a fellow photographer (and Nikon shooter) so I’m always a bit nervous when working with other photographers. However, Laura and Dex couldn’t have been sweeter and easier to work with. The joy and passion that they have for life is contagious and my cheeks hurt by the end of their engagement session from smiling and laughing so much. I truly can’t wait for their wedding in September at the Vineyard at Grandview!

Dixie & Lucas – Gifford Pinchot State Park Engagement

Dixie & Lucas – Gifford Pinchot State Park Engagement

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Dixie is NOT a morning person but you would never know based on how much fun she was at the crack of dawn on a frigid Saturday morning in February. Lucas brought his best game as well and it made for a phenomenal time with these two. We really lucked out with a beautiful sunrise and some gorgeous natural light at perfect locations. Stay tuned for more from these two when they get married in September at Ironstone Ranch in Elizabethtown!

Stephanie & Bobby – Codorus State Park Engagement

Stephanie & Bobby – Codorus State Park Engagement

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Stephanie and Bobby were true champions for getting up crazy early on a Sunday morning and meeting up at Codorus State Park for their engagement session. The lost sleep was certainly worth it though as we were treated to one of the most amazing sunrises I’ve ever witnessed. While it was freezing out at first, it warmed up as we went along and ended up being quite nice actually. Stay tuned for more from their big day at the York Outdoor Country Club in June!

Leigh Ann & Alex – Ridley Creek State Park Engagement

Leigh Ann & Alex – Ridley Creek State Park Engagement

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This engagement session started off when it was freezing (in the low 30’s) but it ended in the high 60’s. Talk about a bit of a difference in weather! Leigh Ann and Alex brought along their dogs which were so much fun to work with! I always enjoy it when my couples bring along their pets because they always make for great candid moments that you just can’t get otherwise. Stay tuned for more from these when they get married in April at The Patio!

Stephanie & Jeff – Marsh Creek State Park Engagement

Stephanie & Jeff – Marsh Creek State Park Engagement

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You never know what the weather is going to be like in the fall in Pennsylvania. The day started off absolutely beautiful and it continued that way until later that afternoon when it looked like a hurricane was about to arrive. Thankfully, Stephanie and Jeff were awesome and adjusted along with me so we could squeeze their session in. I’m so glad we did because the weather was perfect and Stephanie and Jeff were one of the cutest couples I’ve ever worked with. Stay tuned for more from their big day at Harvest View Barn next October!

Kim & Chip – Philadelphia Engagement

Kim & Chip – Philadelphia Engagement

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Working with family is always tricky due to the nature of photography and mixing personal and business. However, I felt very confident working with Kim, my cousin, and her fiance, Chip, because they valued my work for what it is. We woke up early for an epic Philly sunrise at Race Street Pier and then made our way back to their place for some photos with Stanley, their adorable dog. We ended the shoot by heading to the Italian Market where there were all kinds of interesting things going on.

Cara & Matt – Fells Point Engagement

Cara & Matt – Fells Point Engagement

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I was in Baltimore for a wedding on Saturday so I decided to make the most of my trip and do two engagement sessions the day after a wedding. Exhausting? Completely! Worth it? Absolutely!

Cara and Matt were superstars for a very early and chilly sunrise session at Fells Point. It was my first time shooting in the area and I can now see why it’s so popular. The lighting was perfect throughout the entire session and these two were so much fun to work with. I had to stop and pinch myself a few times because things just worked perfectly with them and it felt so natural. Stay tuned for more from Cara and Matt when they get married at Excelsior next June!

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