There’s something magical about spring in Pennsylvania—when the orchards burst into bloom, and the air feels full of promise. This family session was set against rows of flowering trees, with soft sunlight pouring through the blossoms and green grass underfoot. It was the kind of evening that feels like it’s made for slowing down and […]

A Quiet Moment to Celebrate Your Journey Into Motherhood Pregnancy is full of changes — your body, your rhythms, your world. Taking time to pause and honor this season is something truly special. This studio maternity session, captured right here in Lancaster, PA, was all about keeping things soft, simple, and intentional. The focus was […]

Imagine this: You have booked a session with your dream photographer, but when you arrive to your session your toddler is just not having it. Your child cries, clings to you, and wants absolutely nothing to do with the camera. While the photographer tries to engage your child, they are just not responding. It’s all […]

One of the biggest questions that I am asked by clients is where to find a dress for their session. I want the process of styling your session to be as stress-free as possible, and your choice to make you feel absolutely beautiful during your session. That’s why the client closet exists, but I also […]

This newborn baby girl made her much anticipated arrival and her parents are absolutely in love, as they should be! Little Camryn was born the perfect little bundle and with a head full of long hair. Her mom, whose maternity session I shared not long ago, chose to bring fresh flowers to their session. I […]

I am honestly shocked that it took me this long to share more from Laura and Jackie’s wildflower pregnancy announcement! I first met this sweet couple for their wedding day, where Laura was dressed in the most beautiful red traditional gown. Fast forward to last summer, Laura reached out shortly after she found out that […]

Studio Illume is a natural light studio, which means your maternity, newborn, or family photographs are created in a space with a lot of natural light and typically no use of flash. When you first walk in, you will notice a large frosted window (for your privacy during the session) and a white blank slate […]

I may not originally be from the Lancaster County area (south jersey native), but the last decade has made it feel like home. It’s been a joy to put down roots somewhere so beautiful, rural, and yet with so much to do. Recently, I was asking by a Redfin marketing coordinator to give them a […]

Taylor and Peter are expecting a little baby boy so soon! I loved the dress that Taylor chose from the Studio Illume client closet for their maternity session. We started their session in their yard at their new home (pups included!) and then *fun fact* we found the second location on the way to another […]

As promised, part two of some very floral sessions! Raphaela is adored by her whole family, especially her big brother! He loves and takes of his baby sister so well. This lovely family came to the studio after the newborn session with little Brynna. I wanted to show clients that we can make their milestone […]