That one time at band camp. The funny phrase everyone used back in high school sort of became reality for Abbey and Sean. Sort of. Not at band camp, but as band instructors. Let’s rewind to a couple of years ago at OJR HS, where Abbey and Sean’s love story quietly began amidst the chaos of indoor percussion. They were both teachers and secretly crushing on each other. Then life threw them a curveball called COVID. But distance couldn’t dim their connection. When they finally reunited, it was like no time had passed at all. Sean’s invitation to a band’s gig in Phoenixville turned out to be the ..read more

On March 14th in 1993, PA had a blizzard that left over two feet of snow. On March 14th in 2024, PA had 72 degree weather and was filled with sunshine. Which would you rather have? Megan and Brady were thankful for the latter for their elegant Longwood Gardens engagement session. As I type this, we are back down to 43 degrees and windy. The luck of the weather working so beautifully for their session can only be thanks to Him! Brady and I have known each other since we were little. We grew up at the same church. Seeing each other weekly in our Sunday School class. As the years went on, our pat ..read more

“Oh, the places you will go!” For me, it’s “Oh, the people you will meet!” Since starting my business six years ago, I couldn’t even tell you how many people I have met. Couples, seniors, families, bridal parties. The list goes on and on. There is one thing that is my favorite when meeting someone. Finding out what they do for their job. I love hearing about someone’s career. There are so many jobs you don’t think about until someone says that’s what they do. Like a mechanic specifically for turnpike vehicles or developers for artificial intelligence. The list goes on and on. So many of these ..read more

When I got home I checked my phone and saw a message from one of my brides. I had just gotten home from one of the coldest engagement sessions I have done in my career. The couple absolutely crushed it and didn’t let the cold affect them one bit. Even though inside I am sure they were freezing! I surely was! I wasn’t sure that the text was going to be about. The text read, “Despite the cold weather, we got blizzards at Dairy Queen!” If you have been around here ANY length of time you know if I could only eat ice cream for the rest of my life I would! So seeing this instantly made a smile hit m ..read more

Engagement sessions are the best, in my opinion, when they highlight a couple’s relationship. To the point that if you removed the couple, you could still guess the session was for them. Kristin and Colin’s outdoor brewery engagement session did just that. When she reached out asking if a brewery was a good idea for their location, the answer was a quick YES! Then the ideas started flowing instantly. She wrote back asking if it was okay if their pup joined, too. Again, an absolute YES! This brewery had an outdoor area, so it would be so fun to document them hanging out with their pup enjoying ..read more

“I’m hesitant.” This is not a normal text I send out, but for Courtney and Trevor’s fall foliage engagement session, it is one that I did. As we were past noon on their session date, the skies slowly turned to dark. It seemed as though a rainy afternoon was rolling in. The skies showed it. The radar showed it. It actually showed it lasting into the evening. But oddly enough, the rain wasn’t falling. Hour after hour, I kept holding out on saying if we were good-to-go out or if we should reschedule. I knew they were traveling over two hours for the session, so I didn’t want to have to make the d ..read more

Fall is back in PA and we are…. HERE. FOR. IT! Lexi and Jason’s Lake Redman fall engagement session really felt like the kick off for the peak fall season. The leaves were starting to change to the beautiful reds, oranges, and yellows that we are used to this time of year. The air was starting to have a little crispness in it. Perfect conditions to cozy up to your loved one for a romantic session. That is exactly what Lexi and Jason did. Plus they made it extra cuddly by bringing their adorable pup Moe along to join in some photos. We will never get old of puppy cuddles. He was so well behaved ..read more

Imagine your favorite romantic movie. The couple is holding hands walking through the streets. The biggest smiles on their faces. Madly in love. They just so happen to come across a musician serenading those that walked by. The couple stops for a slow dance together, sharing a kiss at the end, before continuing their walk. A moment so many of us dream of having. For Kayla and Devyn, it sort of came true at their fall engagement session at Overlook Park. As they pulled into the location, panic initially fell across their faces. The spot they were supposed to meet Emily, from the HMP Team, was b ..read more

When you have been in business for over five years you feel like you have seen all the things. Especially at an engagement session when it is pretty controlled and planned out for the shoot. I stand corrected though! My Lake Redman engagement session with Madison and Nick was a surprise I never saw coming. What I am about to share is no exaggeration. I still am laughing at the whole situation when I think about it. Here we go…. I send each of our HMP couples a portrait location guide. It lists some of my absolute favorite locations based on scenery to help give them some ideas on where they ma ..read more

Running hand in hand through a field. Piggy back rides at sunset. Snuggles on a cool evening. These are the memories you make at your engagement session. Our biggest goal is for our HMP Couple’s relationship and love to shine through their photos. Sure, we will help pose you and make sure you look incredible, but we really want your photos to be genuine and full of happiness! For Ziera and Stephen’s joyful Domaine Pterion engagement session, it didn’t take more than a couple minutes for these two to be comfortable in front of the camera. Especially with Frank Sinatra playing in the background ..read more