This mama’s Delaware maternity session had me on my toes the whole time, y’all! We had a perfectly sunny day that very quickly turned to super dark clouds. I had stalked the weather and we prepped for light rain at the tail end of our session, everyone agreeing that a little rain was better than baby coming before we could get photos done! I loaded up the car, brought my umbrella… just in case, you know? And I was about five minutes out from the location when then the skies opened up completely. Y’all, this day turned so fast and it hit us with a metric ton of water before we reached the beach ..read more

Hey Wilmington, the spring cherry blossoms have arrived! Y’all, Delaware is in full bloom and it is beautiful! Every year, this sneaks up on me and I’m surprised spring has sprung so fast. You know?! Like I’ve barely gotten my Christmas lights down. BUT! This year, I was prepared! And thanks to that false spring action earlier in the season, I had enough warning to prep some incredible spring mini sessions to highlight our blossom into warmer spring days. Not only did I not miss the boat on the cherry blossom trees, but I actually was able to catch the most lovely yellow magnolia trees over in ..read more

Hellllooooo internet! I am so excited to share Raichel and Ryan’s engagement session at the Quoin Hotel! As a Delaware native, I have passed by the Quoin probably fifty times… and might’ve kept walking past it had things gone according to plan! Raichel and Ryan’s engagement session was originally scheduled at Longwood Gardens. Some of you might know that I have a love hate with that place for a multitude of reasons I won’t bore you with. Just days before we were scheduled to shoot, Longwood revoked their previous photography policy and decided to no longer allow indoor photoshoots. This left u ..read more

Emily and Alex’s Parque at Ridley Creek wedding was definitely a highlight of the season as we clung to the last bit of summer. Right on the cusp of fall, Ridley Creek State Park was absolutely humming with September magic. Let me tell you a little something state park weddings y’all: they are incredible wedding venues. If you’ve never visited our local state parks, do that. Immediately. One breath of that fresh forrest air and you won’t need to read the rest of this blog post. You’ll already know exactly what I’m talking about. Why a State Park Wedding? Hidden gems like Ridley Creek State Par ..read more

Most of my work is in green fields with wildflowers, sandy brooks, and tall grass— but when Jason reached out to me about scheduling engagement photos at Race Street Pier, I was SO excited to try something a bit different. South Philadelphia has a vintage charm that is super unique to the city, something I love to try to incorporate at all my Philly sessions! We froze our booties off for these, but Race Street still allowed for incredible golden light. We even got a little bit of a sunset over the river! There are a few things you should keep in mind when shooting engagement photos at Race Str ..read more

I trekked out to the White Cliffs of Canoy for an adventure engagement session with Erica and Forrest last month! We were expecting some killer views. I don’t know that I was expecting it to be quite THIS beautiful. If you’re not familiar with this beautiful place, The White Cliffs of Canoy in Lancaster, PA are rock formations that jut out over the Susquehanna River. The hilly landscape provides incredible opportunities to explore. A short hike via a paved path along the river makes it just enough adventure for any newly engaged couples looking to enjoy an epic sunset… with a third wheel (me ..read more

Ailee & Barry’s incredible boho-inspired West Chester KOA campsite wedding was EVERYTHING! When we got married, my husband and I tossed around renting out the same campground where we adventured on our fourth— yes, fourth!— date. Campgrounds can be rented for long periods at cheap rates, guests can easily stay the night, and we could have a safe afterparty without needing to provide shuttles. Plus, some campgrounds, like Ailee and Barry’s family’s in West Chester, are hidden gems. We ended up going in another direction, but still sometimes I dream about that campground wedding! I ..read more

It’s the time of year when folks pop into my inbox searching desperately for a spring mini session. They want quick, easy smiles in those oh-so-cute Easter Sunday outfits of pastel pinks and greens. They’re the kind of pictures Grandma loves for her refrigerator. But… as cute as that sounds, is a spring mini session the best fit for your family? What is a mini session? Mini sessions are typically themed, promotional type photo sessions offered by photographers typically around holidays. They are very fast, usually 15 minutes or less. It’s our way of getting new clients in the door. They can be ..read more

Cheyanne and Greg’s Old Mill Rose Valley wedding was published in Shutter Up Magazine! Y’all, Old Mill Rose Valley is straight out of a fairytale. Tucked away in a snug nook of Media, PA, the Old Mill at Rose Valley deserves 10/10 stars, friends! I’m a firm believer that your wedding day should be exactly as you are in all the ways. There should be no rules. Cheyanne came down the aisle completely barefoot which added so much magical, summery feeling to their already charming day. Cheyanne and Greg’s entire family and friends embraced them in prayer, led by Greg’s dad up at the alter. It was m ..read more

Dropping this maternity portrait session at Styer’s Peony Festival on the blog because… DRUMROLL PLEASE! The final tallies for Brey Photo’s Mother’s Day portrait events are rolling in! After two rounds of motherhood portrait sessions…I finally get to make our donation to Philly Birth Fund! Every year, I try to give back at least in some small way to the community that has made this incredible little life possible. If you know me, you know my children are my why. My oldest is not only the reason I’m a photographer, but my continued inspiration for creating maternity photos that honor womanhood ..read more