8 Tips to Prepare Toddlers for a Family Photo Session I’d like to offer 8 helpful tips for how you can prepare your toddlers for a successful family photo session. One of the common concerns clients have when considering a family photo session is how will their children behave in front of the camera. This […]
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When you have a child with a birthday in the cooler months, it can be tricky to hold 10 or more children in your home. Choosing a birthday venue that will keep your home clean and the kids very entertained is a win-win for any parent! I have gathered for you 4 birthday venues around […]
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Today, I am hoping to provide you with some useful styling tips as a Philadelphia portrait photographer to make your outfit selections for any upcoming photo session simple & do-able! From whom to dress first, the colors that will photograph beautifully, and how to create some additional visual interest in your portraits for your next […]
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Best Activities Near Rehoboth Beach Rehoboth Beach is an incredibly beautiful beach located in coastal Delaware. From the white sandy beaches to the family fun packed boardwalk, there is so much that Rehoboth Beach has to offer. I want to share with you the top 5 best family activities near Rehoboth Beach that are sure […]
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Philadelphia Maternity Photographer I met with the Wertz family at Wildflower Lookout in Ronks, PA for a maternity session during golden hour. As a Philadelphia maternity photographer, Wildflower Lookout did not disappoint for this end-of-summer session! I can’t wait to photograph more families here! It was so fun capturing these beautiful and treasured moments for […]
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Winterthur Gardens is one a wonderful location for family photos near Wilmington, DE. Winterthur Gardens is a Dupont estate, and is like a cousin to Longwood Gardens, which is just 10 minutes away. Strolling though the expansive gardens feels a bit like walking through a scene from Downtown Abbey. If you live near the Brandywine […]
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Lifestyle Photography for Families and Newborns in Greater Philadelphia, Delaware, and Maryland.
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I am a mother to three children, and a full-time family and newborn photographer serving the Philadelphia and Delaware regions. I have been in business since 2008. I'm a country girl at heart and love capturing families in beautiful natural spaces. I bring my warm personality and energy to every session, and truly love what I do.
Together we rise. This is a visual love story between a mother and child, of their bond that is as certain as the sun rising and setting day after day. This truly was the kind of Life Story session that I dream about. It was authentic, full of raw emotions and universal expressions of motherhood. This […]
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This is totally how I feel after taking the three kids to Costco. She laid down right after giggling away, “I SOOO tired.”
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She was mad because I wouldn’t let her bring her scooter inside the house. Then she called me a “bad mommy” Ouch. If this is two I don’t want to think about twelve.
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Reflection. Today we enjoyed some much needed outdoor playtime at “The Castle” Playground in Quakertown. We were the only ones there and it felt so good to get some fresh air and just MOVE. Anyone else sick of these dark, dreary days?
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I decided to create a new page for this year’s 365 project so I can blog about it periodically. In January alone I have shot more than 1200 images for my family. There is something so tremendously powerful in practicing your craft daily and learning to see through all the images captured to find the […]
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I received such a lovely review from the B Family after our session last week at this beautiful location in Montgomery County, PA. I had so much fun playing with their one and three-year old boys in the golden light of this late-September day. “I can’t say enough good things about our experience with AnneMarie! […]
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It is our favorite time of year, and our fall family traditions include apple picking on the weekend of my husband’s birthday. We’ve been going as a family since our oldest was just 3 weeks old! This year we checked out a small mom and pop farm in Coopersburg called Hamilton Orchard. They have a […]
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I just love when a family “gets it” when they come to one of my sessions. They came prepared to play- picnic packed, classic books to read with the kids, and were totally cool with spinning and playing with their little ones in the deep meadow of goldenrod. This location is one of my favorite […]
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They are only little for a short while.
