Cory+Becca+7 :: Family Portraits

When I arrived at Cory and Becca's childhood home, I immediately knew this place was special. It's the kind of spot you imagine as a child in some fantastical tale where you're exploring and get lost for hours. The beautiful stone house, it's immense yard, the gardens which added bits of color everywhere, and the hidden pathways covered in ivy were almost distracting!

Their parents, Alan and Pam have lived here for decades, and Cory and Zack had their wedding in the yard. How lucky Lex, Dahlia and Charlotte are to get to run, play hide and seek and explore just like their Moms did when they were little girls...

Stacey, Travis & Vivian :: Family Portraits

I met Stacey and Travis briefly during a quick portrait at Stella and Chris's wedding. This past weekend I photographed them with their adorable little girl Vivian - who's turning one - and has a party this weekend! Aside from when I arrived and snapped a few photos of her napping, Viv was super energetic; she's a serious mover and shaker who doesn't sit still!

I managed to grab a quick shot of her chic shoes (and skinny jeans!) before she kicked them off...


And she's off!


Thank you so much Stella for getting us together... and Happy First Birthday Vivian!

Nicole, Carl & Kieran (and one on the way!) :: Family Portraits

Last year we headed out to some favorite Philly spots together, and this time we changed it up a bit and got our nature on at Wissahickon Valley Park. This lovely, little known spot off Lincoln Drive is a favorite of Nicole and Carl's; they've hiked and rode bikes there for years.

Kieran has gotten so big! He was enthralled by the sights and sounds as we walked through the woods - and after spotting a little chipmunk - kept calling out "Where are you Chipmunkie?" over and over. He's so stinkin' cute.

The biggest update (drum roll, please) is that a new baby is on the way! I can't wait to meet the newest member of the family!

Mindy, Rich, Cory + Luke :: Family Portraits :: Society Hill, Philadelphia

Today being Independence Day, I thought that this portrait session - a stone's throw from the birthplace of our nation - was a perfect pick! Mindy, Rich and the boys met me at the park across the street from Independence Hall and we explored old buildings, hidden gardens and even squeezed in enough time for a Dairy Queen break to relax and watch tourists and rollerbladers as they flew past. Cory and Luke were totally chill and up for anything... which was awesome. I can' wait for Cory's Bar Mitzvah this December!

Beach Family Portraits :: The More the Merrier!

Cristina – who's been my good friend since high school – asked me to visit the Jersey Shore to photograph her sweet little family. So we picked a date and met on an unseasonably warm Saturday afternoon. It was the very same beach where we took Cristina and Doug's maternity portraits two years ago!

I have to brag for a moment, as I shot this next photo while holding Colin... I was very impressed with my balancing ability!

Cristina's cousin asked if I could fit in a session with her family as well. Of course! So Jen, her husband Chris, and their adorable boys, Brian and Brandon, joined us on the beach in Point Pleasant too.

And As it turns out, Cristina's good friend from college – Colleen – was thinking of coming with her husband Chad and three kids. So they came too; the more the merrier!

I love this photo of Grace, Madeline and Luke, all snuggled together.

Thanks again everyone for a fun day at the beach!