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How I Create Playful Family Photo Sessions Through Movement and Prompts
Tea for Two Summer Photo Session in the Rose Garden at Buchanan Park
Tea for Two Summer Photo Session in the Rose Garden at Buchanan Park
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Best Lancaster Locations for Family Photos
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A Fall Family Photo Session by the Susquehanna River in Columbia, PA
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Willow Trees and Wildflowers One Year Session at Greenfield Park in Lancaster, PA
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Early Fall Family Photo Session at Longs Park
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Lancaster Family Photography: A Colorful Fall Family Photo Session with the Trains at Red Caboose Motel
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A Summer Family Session at Harvest Lane Farm and Overlook Park
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A Spring Cherry Blossom Family Photo Session at Lancaster County Park
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Lancaster Family Photography: A Snowy Winter Family Photo Session at Overlook Park
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A Narnia Inspired Winter One Year Session with Luna in the Evergreens
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York Family Photography: A Sunny September Family Session at Samuel Lewis State Park
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A Summer Family Session by the Susquehanna River in Columbia, PA
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A Spring Mommy and Me Session in the Flowers at Buchmiller Park
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Lancaster Family Photography: A Sunny Fall Session in the Evergreen Field with the Gehman Family at Lancaster County Park
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Lancaster Family Photography: A Playful Light Hearted In Home Family Session with the Hostetler Family
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Lancaster Family Photography: A Winter Session in the Evergreens at Roland Park with the Smith Family
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Lancaster Family Photography: The Edwards Fall Family Session at Long's Park
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Lancaster Family Photography: A Summer Session with the Hernandez Family in the Wildflowers
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Lancaster Family Photography: A Sun Soaked Winter Family Session at Overlook Park
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Lancaster Family Photography: A Vibrant Fall Family Session at Landis Woods Park
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Lancaster Family Photography: Colorful Wildflower Summer Sessions at Buchmiller Park
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Lancaster Family Photography: Creek Stomping One Year Session at Lancaster County Park
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Lancaster Maternity Photography: Conestoga House and Gardens | Sandra and Oscar
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Lancaster Portrait Photography: Christmas Mini Sessions for a Cause at Frey's Greenhouse
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Hummelstown Family Photography: Sullivan's One Year Session Among the Peonies
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Lancaster Family Photography: The Smith Family at Wolf's Hollow County Park
Lancaster Family Photography: Spring Session with Janet & Kai
Lancaster Family Photography: Spring Session with Janet & Kai
Lancaster Family Photography: Natalie One Year Session at Stauffer's Greenhouse
Lancaster Family Photography: Natalie One Year Session at Stauffer's Greenhouse
BlogPosts
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A Spring Blossoms Maternity Photo Session in Lancaster County Park
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An Intimate In Home Maternity Photo Session in Lancaster, PA
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A Late Summer Maternity Session at Wildflower Lookout in Lancaster, PA
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A Fall Lancaster Maternity Session at the James Buchanan's Wheatland Home
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A Summer Maternity Session at Pinnacle Point Overlook
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A Spring Maternity Session in the Weeping Cherry Trees at Lancaster County Park
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A Spring Milk Bath Maternity Session at Renew On Walnut Airbnb in Lancaster City
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Lancaster Maternity Photography: A Fall Maternity Session at Muddy Run Park with Drea and Dani
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York Maternity Photography: A Summer Sunflower Session at Gray Apple Market
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Lancaster Maternity Photography: A Fall Maternity Session at Chickies Rock
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Lancaster Maternity Photography: Conestoga House and Gardens | Sandra and Oscar
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Lancaster Maternity Photography: Ryan and Andrea's Spring Maternity Session at Kauffman's Orchard
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Lancaster Maternity Photography: A Winter Maternity Session at Overlook Park
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Lancaster Maternity Photography: Sam & Taylor's Fall Maternity Session at Historic Rock Ford Plantation
BlogPosts
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A Sweet Baby Girl Newborn Session in a Harry Potter Themed Nursery
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How to Prepare for a Newborn Lifestyle Session
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A Colorful Newborn Lifestyle Photo Session with Baby Marino
Personal: Home Birth Story of Jonah Eugene
Personal: Home Birth Story of Jonah Eugene
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York Newborn Photography: Baby Aliyah
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Harrisburg Newborn Photography: Baby Naomi
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Lancaster Birth Photography: Eliora's Natural Hospital Birth Story
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Media Newborn Photography: An In Home Newborn Lifestyle Session With Baby Henry
Lancaster Newborn Lifestyle Photography: Baby Jameson
Lancaster Newborn Lifestyle Photography: Baby Jameson
Personal: Nolan Avery's Birth Story
Personal: Nolan Avery's Birth Story
BlogPosts
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A Personal Branding Photo Session with Artist, Designer and Illustrator Laura Gandy in Lancaster, PA
Lancaster City Senior Portraits with Murals and a Rooftop Dancer
Lancaster City Senior Portraits with Murals and a Rooftop Dancer
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A Summer Senior Portrait Session With a Horse in Lancaster, PA
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A Creative Celestial Branding & Lifestyle Photo Shoot with She Was Blue Jewelry in Lancaster, PA
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Lancaster Senior Photography: A Winter Downtown Lancaster City Portrait Session with Mekai
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Lancaster Lifestyle Photography: Move It Studio Fitness
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Lancaster Portrait Photography: Spring Peeps Backyard Tea Party
Lancaster Branding Photography: Fringe by J macrame art
Lancaster Branding Photography: Fringe by J macrame art
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Lancaster Portrait Photography: Spring Butterflies and Blooms Creative Portraits
Lancaster Portrait Photography: A Vintage Peacock Flapper Inspired Glamour Session in Lancaster City
Lancaster Portrait Photography: A Vintage Peacock Flapper Inspired Glamour Session in Lancaster City
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Lancaster Senior Photography: Lexi's Snowy Winter Narnia Senior Session at Tucquan Glen
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Personal: A Mermaid Dreams Jewel Toned Fantasy Styled Shoot
Lancaster Senior Photography: Ava's Fall Senior Session in the Pine Forest at Overlook Park
Lancaster Senior Photography: Ava's Fall Senior Session in the Pine Forest at Overlook Park
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Personal: Freelensing with Cora in the Lititz Wildflower Field
Personal: Nolan Avery's Birth Story
Personal: Nolan Avery's Birth Story
The New Brand and Making of Melissa Engle Photography
The New Brand and Making of Melissa Engle Photography

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“There is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.” Amanda Gorman, poet Just wanted to say that I am taking a break from this app/my scrolling addiction for the remainder of the
Hello fall! I absolutely love when I get to document families as they grow. I photographed this family’s maternity session, newborn session, and now their daughter at one year. It is a joy to see how much their baby has changed in a year. Las
Here are some of my favorite ways to create movement during family photo sessions with young children. Most of these are prompts or games you can play. When I’m photographing I try to document the movement from various angles. In my experience,
One year milestone sessions are a favorite of mine and this little cutie was a pure delight, and so adored by her family. It won’t be long until it’s too chilly for creek stomping and I’m so glad we fit in a few creek photos at the
My fall schedule has completely booked up BUT there is one last opportunity to snag a mini session for your holiday cards on November 9th afternoon at Historic Shady Lane! Details can be found at the link in my profile. The setting is a beautiful gl
A little dose of sunshine for a rainy day! 🌻 Remember September still has sunflowers as well as goldenrod! I know many of us are eager to jump right into fall once September hits (I’ve already enjoyed some pumpkin chai) but there are still bea