Family Photography

Once upon a time, in a life before receiving the title of "Mommy," I had a specific vision for family photos. Everyone smiling. Everyone looking at the camera. No rogue hair strands. No boogers. No wrinkled shirts. I wanted magazine-cover level perfection. (This was also the early 2010's when these photos were in fashion!)

But then—I had kids.

I tried. All I wanted were "a few good photos" (sound familiar?!) of everyone smiling and looking (after all, isn't this the style of family portrait we all grew up with?)

Somewhere in between the chaos, the snack bribes, and the meltdowns, I noticed something magical: the best photos weren’t the ones where everyone was frozen in a flawless pose.

It was the in-between ones.

The giggles after a tickle attack.
The snuggles when someone was feeling shy.
The way little fingers wrap around your neck when you scoop them up.
The not-so-perfect, can’t-believe-these-kids-are-mine, totally real kind of moments.

Now, don’t get me wrong—I still love a beautifully posed photo. I will still fluff your hair and fix your collar like a bossy cousin at a wedding. But I’ve learned that the heart of a session isn’t just in the “everyone say cheese!” It’s in the messy, lovely, spontaneous stuff that actually tells your story.

As a Chester County, PA family photographer, I’ve seen it all—from toddlers launching into full ninja moves mid-photo to moms whispering bribes with the intensity of hostage negotiations. And guess what? Those are the sessions that end up being everyone’s favorite.

So if you're looking for a family photographer in Landenberg, PA who will absolutely get that perfect posed shot and encourage a full-on pillow fight right after—you're in the right place!