One of the things I love about my job as a Lancaster portrait photographer is the people I get to meet. I met Erin when I took her son's newborn photos a little less than 2 years ago and I knew we could be friends as soon as I saw all the amazing plants she had in her house! We reconnected when I learned she was opening her own in-home fitness studio called Mindful Movements with Erin and needed some professional photos of her new space.
As I learned more about her holistic approach to fitness coaching and passion for women's health, especially with pregnant and postpartum moms, I realized I could really benefit from her services myself! I've been a client for a few months now and I have learned so much; from breath work to properly engaging my core to deadlifting and feeling stronger than I thought was possible at age 42! She is so personable and with her background is social work she has a way of making you truly feel heard and seen.
Her studio space is painted in a calming shade of green and the various house plants scattered throughout the corners and vining up the walls make it feel fresh and alive. Though it is a small space, she has it set up in a way that there is plenty of room to move. All of the exercises I have learned from Erin can be done at home or adapted to my home space which is important for a stay-at-home mom like myself.
For her branding photos, I wanted to get a variety of images showing her working one-on-one with clients so she brought in volunteers and did assessments for them while I took pictures. Through a variety of angles and perspectives I captured the way she uses her space both for exercise and client interaction and as an office. I also tried to capture some close up images of equipment and design elements of her studio as well as some personality portraits of Erin in the space. The photo of her with the pelvis is my personal favorite.
One of my goals for this year is to do more collaborations with small local businesses & creatives here in Lancaster, PA (open to Lititz, Ephrata, Lebanon, York & Hershey areas too!). If you or someone you know has a need for branding photography in Lancaster that showcases their art, services, personality, & passions I would love it if you would help me connect! I am especially interested in anything related to my own interests and passions which include gardening & plants, dance, visual art, immigrants & refugees, jewelry making, kids fashion, vintage/thrifted/repurposed goods, social services, floral design, anything magical or fantasy related (mermaids & unicorns especially ;)
Melissa Engle Photography offers portrait, family and lifestyle photography in Lancaster, PA. Please contact me if you would like to make some photo magic together!
