Erin & Colin: 10 Year Anniversary Photos in Mars, PA

Erin and Colin have been married for 10 years, and they decided to celebrate a decade of marriage with a photo session on their own property in Mars, PA!

These two bought a farm last year where they also run their own business, The Berkley Creek Pet Retreat, where they have daycare and boarding for dogs! They also have a few furry friends of their own, who of course needed to be included in a few family photos!

Congrats to you, Erin & Colin, on 10 years, on your farm, and on your successful business! It was a joy to take these photos for you!

PITTSBURGH FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER: FAMILY PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS 2022

One of the best parts about being a Pittsburgh family photographer is getting to work with so many families with so many different dynamics! This year, I had a mix of immediate family sessions, extended family sessions, and some mini sessions! Specifically, I hosted Spring mini sessions at Moraine State Park in April, and Christmas mini sessions at Lake Forest Gardens in November. Both mini session events were so much fun and allowed me to work with so many families who I’ve had the privilege of photographing previously!

Enjoy some of my favorite images from this year’s family photos!

Fall McConnell's Mill Family Photos

Every year, it feels like a bit of a guessing game to figure out when the best fall color will hit Western Pennsylvania. For this family's session a few weeks ago, we truly had some of the prettiest fall color I've photographed yet this year! (or maybe any year!)

We spent the prettiest fall evening exploring McConnell's Mill together - and this family even climbed out onto some gorgeous rocks just to get the most beautiful backdrop! (And they brought their dog with them out there - major props!)

Thank you again to this sweet family for letting me take your photo... again! (Click here to see their last family session at Hartwood Acres!)

Extended Family Photos in a Flower Field

Getting 17 people together for a family photo is no easy feat (and neither is getting everyone so perfectly coordinated!).

Besides the “usual” hurtle of getting everyone in the same place at the same time for photos, we were faced with a last minute location change, when we found out that a last minute wedding was scheduled at our original location. So, we quickly switched locations. Then we started looking at the radar… and found that a large rain storm was supposed to hit just before our start time!

Even after we made the call to continue on with the session, I drove to our location in a huge downpour, just praying that it would stop when we got there! And I can hardly believe it… but it did! It was definitely a gamble, but it ended up paying off. Even though the ground was wet and the clouds loomed around us, we were able to continue on with our session as planned!

I want to give a HUGE thanks to this family for giving me the honor of photographing them. I had such a wonderful time getting to hang out with you all!

Check out a few of my favorites from our time together below!

Introducing Spring 2018 Mini Sessions!

I am SO EXCITED to share something I've been hoping to do for quite a while now. Over the last couple years, I have been so blessed with an increased amount of seniors, couples, and families to serve. In the interest of providing more people with photos, this year - for the first time, ever - I'm so excited to announce the first ever JHP Mini Sessions (Spring edition)!

These mini sessions will take place in Cranberry Township at the Cranberry Township Community Park, featuring a gorgeous green background and (God willing!) some beautiful light! These sessions, in particular, are perfect for:

• Families who need an updated photo
• Seniors who don't want a full senior session (perfect for guys, especially!)
• Couples who would like a few anniversary or engagement photos
• Parents who want a few updated photos of their kids
• PETS! (Bonus points if your pet is a llama!)

Bring your parents, grandparents, cousins, uncles, aunts, and whoever else you can think of! If you are interested in joining us, check out the details below - can't wait to see you there!