Best of 2019

Well, here we are again. Not only at the end of a year, but at the end of a decade. It is also time for one of my favorite types of blog posts, “Best Photographs of 2019”! These are my own personal favorite photos that I took during the year.

In May I photographed my sister Katie’s wedding in Colorado. I don’t usually shoot weddings, but doing Katie and Jesse’s intimate family-only wedding has made me consider adding elopements and intimate weddings to my offerings. Look forward to a full blog post from this wedding sometime in the new year!

Also in May, I took some prom pictures for the classy Malorie.

Summer was the time for lush outdoor family sessions.

Winter has seen new babies arriving into the world - I’ll also be blogging about this sweet baby sometime next month.

A few more favorites from the year:

Unfortunately, 2019 was not a big year for personal projects.

Besides taking pictures of my siblings and working at a photography studio in the mall (oh boooy), shooting self-portraits was how I learned about photography. I really got to work on lighting, posing, creative ideas, and photo editing. I basically lived in my bedroom, listening to music and scrolling Flickr for inspiration. I don’t have nearly the same amount of free time as I did in my high school/college days, but I still plan to make time in 2020 to make some concepts a reality.

A Cozy Session At Home • Lehigh Valley Lifestyle Photographer

Love it or hate it, winter is cozy season! I am a warm weather girl for sure, but the cold air has its benefits:

1. Stylish layered outfits

2. Snuggling without getting overheated

When I heard that my friend Brianna was expecting a baby in December, my mind jumped to cozy cuddles by a Christmas tree with a swaddled baby. I was honored when she reached out to me to have me take pictures in their home of their precious new baby boy, Hayes.

I have been honored to take Mat and Brianna’s pictures since they were pregnant with their first baby. They are loving parents who absolutely adore their children. It’s been so fun to watch their little family grow!

It was difficult to “force” big sister Piper to interact with Hayes, but she actually gave us several very sweet spontaneous moments of loving on brother. Mat & Brianna were very relaxed about the session, which helps to get those perfect in-between moments!

Mat & Brianna - enjoy this cozy winter season with your sweet boy! Looking forward to our next session together. :)