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Tag: family

On Being a Trans Family

March 29, 2022
non-binary parent and child

Being a trans parent of a trans child is beautiful and liberating. But, when others try to dim our light, there’s a collective pain that is soul-crushing. There is a…

posted in: Education
tagged with: family, genderfluid, non-binary, photographer, photography, trans child, trans parent, trans rights, trans youth, wedding photography

The Punderson Family | Bartram’s Garden | Lifestyle Photography

May 5, 2021
Family session in Philadelphia at Bartram's Garden

I had the pleasure of being reintroduced to Betsy and Sarah last weekend, along with their newest addition, Cora and her grandmother, Montie. I’m so grateful when previous clients recommend…

posted in: Families
tagged with: Bartram's Garden, family, lifestyle photography, philadelphia, photography

Mommy & Me Session | Morris Arboretum | Philadelphia Lifestyle Photographer

June 1, 2017
Morris Arboretum, family, photography

It’s so nice reuniting with families, especially when they’ve added a newest member.  Watching Ronan’s older brother being protective and snuggling up against him was so sweet. I loved sharing stories about Mickey Mouse,…

posted in: Families
tagged with: family, mommy & me, Morris Arboretum, philadelphia, photography

Philadelphia Family Photographer | A Fishtown Family Session

January 15, 2014
Fishtown, family

When you photograph weddings, it’s not uncommon to hear back from past couples about their growing families. I remember when I was initially asked about photographing family sessions years ago.…

posted in: Families
tagged with: baby, family, Fishtown, four-month-old, Kensington, lifestyle, philadelphia

Newborn: Baby Paul

July 23, 2013
newborn, philadelphia

I love spending time with the newest member of the family: my nephew Paul.  He was born just three weeks ago at 7 pounds, 12 ounces and he couldn’t be more perfect. My…

posted in: Families
tagged with: baby, family, newborn, philadelphia, philadelphia newborn

Three Generations: Philadelphia Museum of Art Family Session

April 17, 2013

When my brother-in-law’s girlfriend reached out to ask if I could take photos of her with some of the ladies in her family who were visiting from Virginia and New…

posted in: Families
tagged with: family, generations, Philadelphia Museum of Art

Philadelphia Family Photographer: Session at Home

January 7, 2013

One of my favorite parts of photographing newly-engaged couples is hearing from them years later when their family sprouts a new addition. I photographed Whitney, Tim, and their shih tzu…

posted in: Families
tagged with: 3-month-old, baby, family, newborn, philadelphia

Family Photographer Session: 6-month-old Asher

December 10, 2012

In the spirit of end-of-the-year reminiscing, I’ll be sharing some backlogged shoots from the summer to give you a dose of sunshine before 2012 comes to a close. I’ve been…

posted in: Families
tagged with: 6-month-old, baby, bucks county, family, philadelphia, toddler

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