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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

This is by no means an exhaustive list of the beautiful locations available in the south-central and south-eastern portion of Pennsylvania, BUT these are some of my favorites. It’s always a good day when we choose one of the following for your session! Read on below to see some of the best locations for photographing […]

I have a special place in heart for this Lancaster maternity session featured below. It feels like yesterday that I was photographing their wedding, but now they have been married for TWO years and they just had the most precious little newborn boy. These two chose not to find out if their baby was a […]

This is Emma’s second studio maternity session at Studio Illume, and yet again she looks absolutely lovely! I first met this sweet family while she was pregnant with her first son, Aiden. This time around Aiden is SO big and a big brother! It is so cute to see him running around as a toddler. […]