Category Archives: documentary

01.30.20

Paoli Family Photography

In home documentary family session on the main line

Within my pending post archives, I found this gem of an in home documentary family session that I had to share. I photographed this family for the first time when their oldest son was a newborn. And I have been lucky enough to get them in front of my camera many times since then. Mom’s sense of style is incredible. Just, legitimately amazing. Their home is the perfect mix of beautiful decor and comfort and frankly, I want to live there. I mean, they have beautiful art and textiles and design, but also let their kids drive around the house in their Jeep Wrangler Power Wheel. Perfection.

Their previous sessions had mostly been at parks (other than the most spectacular first birthday party) and for this one, mom suggested we do it at their house instead. That is something that I am always on board with. I know I’ll sound like a broken record here, but little kids are almost always at their best at home. They get to play, and show me their favorite things; have a snack if they need it. But while the amenities are unbeatable, even more importantly, being at home means I can…well…document your family at home! The walls and furniture and toys will all add to the richness and depth of your photos and the story they tell. So when you look back at them, you can relive a little bit of what life was like at that moment in time. And that feels like a little bit of magic to me.

If this sounds kind of magical to you too and you’d like to schedule your own in home session, contact me and let’s chat!

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03.13.19

Wynnewood Documentary Family Photographer

The magic of everyday moments at home

Last year, as winter was giving way to spring, I photographed this sweet family at their home in Wynnewood. They are the owners of the company Obvious Choice Sports, which runs camps and after school programs for kids in the area, and they are just the nicest people. Their little girl was 13 months old and just getting really steady on her feet. I loved chasing her around and capturing all of her smiles. One is such a great age to photograph little ones, as they turn from babies into toddlers. Their personalities really shine as they figure out how to communicate what they want and need. It’s also an age at which I still find even tantrums to be unbearably cute and pretty darn funny. Anyone with me on that?

This little lady was so full of personality and had the best expressions…which definitely came through in all of the photos. Also, her relationship with the family dachshund was adorable. She loved feeding him, playing fetch, and insisted on holding the leash when we went for a walk. But I also loved the quieter and simpler activities that we captured – her snuggling with her favorite lovey, drinking a bottle, and just toddling around the house – all of these things that, as parents, we witness our kids doing every day. Then one day, they aren’t drinking from bottles and they’re tearing around the house rather than toddling, and the memories of the “before” become so precious. To me, there is nothing comparable to having the honor of capturing those moments.

If you’d like to have your family photographed in your home, Contact me and let’s chat!

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02.26.19

An In Home Family Session

I photographed this in home family session on a strangely warm and foggy day in early December. I had so much fun hanging out with them and documenting these girls’ sweet little personalities. There were princess dresses, a tea party, and driving in a play car through the living room. How fun is that?! Honestly though, my favorite part was just talking to the girls. Big sister told me some stories and oh my goodness, I almost died from the cuteness. I don’t know if I like anything more than hearing a story as told by a three year old.

I still have so much to share and I am on it! It makes me so happy to go back and reminisce about these sessions that I loved shooting. It’s funny to think about how much these little faces have probably changed in the few short months since I met them. Hopefully these photos will help them hold on to the memories – when dressing up in princess dresses and making up stories about monsters in the backyard were the best ways to spend a day. Time just goes too fast with kids, doesn’t it?

If you’d like to have your family photographed in your home, Contact me and let’s chat!

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02.12.19

Documentary In Home Family Fun

Have I mentioned that I love nothing more than a documentary family photo session? I think I have. I seriously think there is no better way to capture candid moments and kids’ genuine personalities. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good posed photo, but these are the sorts of photos that feel like true little treasures to me – day to day, mundane life, frozen in time. In ten years, when so much has changed, these photos will be like little windows into the past. How amazing is that?

I photographed this family of five on a rainy day in September. I arrived in the early morning hours, in time to photograph the kiddos getting out of bed. It felt warm and cozy in their house, eating breakfast, playing games, and cuddling under the covers. After everyone was dressed and fed, we ventured out into the rain to explore the woods surrounding their house and an awesome tree house! With our little Conshohocken backyard, I had major yard envy. It seemed like an incredible place to grow up. I’m so glad we braved the rain to capture a bit of that.

I have so many more wonderful sessions to share from a busy fall session, but this feels like a really good place to start.