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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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mom in long pink dress and dad play with toddler in a field at sunset

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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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Toddler brother and sister hugging and kissing each other on the head in front of a beige backdrop

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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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A mom and dad looking at their three sons on a grassy hill in the fall while smiling all together

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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. 

A mom and dad looking at their three sons on a grassy hill in the fall while smiling all together

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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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Apple Picking in Lehigh Valley PA | Lehigh Valley + Bucks County Child Photographer

September.. the month where summer and autumn collide. People always want to book sessions in October but I have to say September is just as lovely a month for portraits. The air is sweet and warm.. it’s crisp and fresh in the morning, warm in the afternoon… and most importantly the gnats aren’t out in […]

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3 reasons to book a sunset session | Bucks County PA Family Photographer

Do you worry that a sunset session would be past your child’s normal bedtime? It’s normal to worry about your children’s normal routine when planning a portrait session. After all, who wants a cranky toddler for picture day? I appreciate the investment, time, and effort involved in planning for family portraits so I wouldn’t ever […]

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Life Stories Documentary Session: Summer Living | Lehigh Valley Family Photographer

Introducing Life Stories Sessions.  your life. my lens.  Often times my clients comment that they love they way I capture my family’s everyday chaos, the tiny moments throughout our day. How do I make such simple things look so magical?  I want to create more client work that mirrors my personal work. My heart is […]

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A girl and her puppy | Frenchtown NJ Family Photographer

My client contacted me about a childhood session in Frenchtown NJ with her 5-year old girl and asked if it would be ok to include her french bulldog puppy, I was super excited. I love the documenting the connection between children and their pets, their lovies, and their families, so including her new best friend […]

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Amongst the Wildflowers of Early Spring

This beautiful mama and daughter spent a cloudy spring evening with me last week enjoying this delicious golden yellow field. I just adore little Natalie’s pigtails and her dark hair amidst all the bright flowers. So much tender connection between the two of them as they wait in anticipation of baby brother’s birth this summer. […]

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Winter Adventures | Warren County + Clinton NJ Child Photographer

We took a little road trip today and had some fun hiking and exploring. Gathering treasures of tiny shells, fossils, driftwood, and just climbing around nature’s jungle gym made for the perfect homeschooling morning after our bookwork was finished. I can’t wait to get back here for a sunset family session!  I am currently booking Spring […]

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Snap Love Grow Feature | Lehigh Valley PA Child Photographer

I am grateful for another feature this week in the Snap Love Grow 10 Ten Weekly Favorites! There is so much beautiful imagery created weekly and I am thrilled to be a part of this community of artists.  Check out the other beautiful work that came in the Snap Grow Love Top 10 this week! 

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Late September Golden Hour Family Session | Harleysville, PA Family Photographer

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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The wind in the willows | Rose Garden of Allentown Extended Family Session

What better way to capture the carefree nature of childhood than to let these 9 cousins swing in the willow tree branches during their extended family session. We captured all the formal posed family shots and let the children play in the garden and the creek. It was a lovely way to spend Labor Day […]

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