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Easter Events Near West Chester PA

As the Easter holiday is quickly approaching, there is much family fun to be had. I have gathered for you for kid-friendly Easter events near West Chester, PA that the entire family is sure to enjoy. Four Easter Events near West Chester, PA Hayrides to Bunnyland at Linvilla Orchards Take a hayride with the kids […]

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8 Tips to Prepare Toddlers for a Family Photo Session

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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Birthday Venues Around West Chester PA

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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Styling Tips From A Philadelphia Portrait Photographer

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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Mother embraces her toddler boy during a candid moment on Rehoboth beach with family photographer AnneMarie Hamant

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Best Family Activities Near Rehoboth Beach

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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maternity session with family in wildflower field playing by Philadelphia Maternity Photographer, AnneMarie Hamant

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Philadelphia Maternity Photographer

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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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. 

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365 Round 2 | Lehigh Valley + Bucks County Family Photographer

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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365 Project Week One

We’ve made it a week into this year’s 365 project! It’s that time of year for lots of shadows and isolated indoor light. I’m hoping we get some more snow soon so we can really get out and play! This week I challenged myself to get IN the frame and start practicing self-portraits. It is HARD. […]

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Making Milkshakes with Grammy | Day 2/365 of 2017

Josephine has been loving the extra attention and treats from Grammy during our visit. My mom has been keeping her out of trouble (mostly) by involving her in the cooking and cleaning the past few days. I just knew when she looked at my mom with this smile that it was THE moment of the […]

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Day 1/365 of 2017

I am committed to completing another 365 project this year and will continue to approach it without stressing about shooting and sharing daily. But I will start this year off with this image- to remind me of the road ahead. I can’t wait to look back at the end of this new year and see […]

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