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Time for a getaway. Last year this time I was preparing to go to Utah for @photonative (excellent conference btw) Now that I’ve got an infant means a big trip across the country isn’t going to happen this year but I’m itching for a winter trip of some sort. Of course I’m always behind with planning a cabin weekend and all the reasonably priced Airbnb’s within 2 hours drive of Lancaster are pretty much booked. If anyone has ideas for a family friendly getaway this month or next, I’m all ears! I also hope to participate in some sort of in person creative photography workshop this year and affordability and driving distance is key. Hit me up with ideas! #risingtidesociety #motherhoodunplugged #candidchildhood #communityovercompetition #familyphotography #lancasterpaphotographer

First photo session of 2019 is in the books and I’m feeling excited for what is in store this year as I think about my goals. I think intentional is going to be one of my words of the year for my business. I want to be more intentional about connecting with my clients and preparing them for the photo shoot experience (especially first time clients). This means creating a “Welcome” guide is one of my goals. Basically a nicely designed printable PDF that talks about what to wear, how to prepare, when to expect photos, etc. along with some photos to show my work/style. If any fellow photogs have pointers on where to begin with something like this, I’d love to have your input and advice! Side note: I hope I get to shoot more maternity sessions in 2019! #doubleexposure #communityovercompetition #clickinmoms_new #maternityphotography #inspiredpregnancy #honestmotherhood #beyondthewanderlust #lancasterpaphotographer #melissaenglephotography

Finishing up the edits on my last photo shoot of 2018 today with the lovely Claire! Can't decide if I like this image of her in color or black and white better. Opinions? I love how her eyes pop with the green moss in color but I also love how the black and white shows the shape and texture. Also, side note, she reminds me a bit of a young Demelza from the TV show Poldark (my latest obsession). Anyone else watch it? #poldark #demelza #seniorsession #liveauthentic #lancasterpaphotographer #seniorportrait #melissaenglephotography #centralpaphotographer

Every winter I like to choose one family to gift a "day in the life" type of session. The approach is a little bit different than a regular family session outdoors in that it's less directed and consists of me being a fly on the wall taking photos of life as it happens. Documentary style. That means we can do some favorite activities, whether that be baking cookies or building pillow forts or playing dress up. If you know of a family in the Lancaster area with young kids who would enjoy this type of session, feel free to tag them below! #lifestylephotography #clickinmoms #letthembelittle #lancasterpaphotographer #melissaenglephotography

Fo real you’d think we live in Seattle with all the rain we’ve been getting. Let the sun come out already or at least let it snow! I need a mood boost! #globalwarming #whereareyousunshine #letitsnow #boldemotionalcolorful #lancasterpaphotographer #lifewellcaptured #dearphotographer #melissaenglephotography #familyphotography

I’m feeling the gray clouds floating over my head, both figuratively and literally, and missing the sunshine. It feels like winter has barely begun! I’m still processing my ER visit from a few days ago, replaying it over in my mind. Laying on the bed with the IV in my arm, not knowing when the world would fade away, heart pounding. It was never anything serious but I was not anticipating an endoscopy (I believe I swallowed a bone and thought it was stuck in my throat so they had to put me under anesthesia to look down my pipes). Thankfully it was nothing (the X-ray was inconclusive, hence the endoscopy) and I felt a little silly putting myself through the whole ordeal. The main reason I went in to the ER was bc my insurance expired after the 31st and urgent care said it was my best option. Now feeling a little nervous about all the hospital bills rolling in...We are trying one of the non insurance shared Christian medical plans this year. Anyone else on one of those? Hoping it works out better for us than the marketplace health insurance. #lancasterpaphotographer #familyphotography #melissaenglephotography #livecolorfully #wildflowerfield