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Happy 1st Day of Spring! Mini sessions in the orchard are set for the evening of April 27th, comment below if you’re interested and I can give you a heads up when I have signups ready! #springtime #lancasterfamilyphotographer #springflowers #lancasterpaphotographer #livecolorfully #peonies
“Remember this, for it is as true and true gets: Your body is not a lemon. You are not a machine. The Creator is not a careless mechanic. Human female bodies have the same potential to give birth well as aardvarks, lions, rhinoceri, elephants, moose, and water buffalo. Even if it has not been your habit throughout your life so far, I recommend that you learn to think positively about your body.” These are the words of the wise Ina May Gaskin, author of my favorite book on natural childbirth “Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth. Words we all need to hear sometimes. I had a lovely time photographing my beautiful friend in the golden light this evening as she awaits the arrival of baby boy #2, due next month. #inspiredpregnancy #motherhoodunplugged #maternityphotography #lancasterpaphotographer #ringoffire #inamaygaskin
Tonight we walked around downtown in the rain and I’m reminded of how much I enjoy having no plans in particular on a Friday evening and can be spontaneous with my little family. I know this caption has no connection to this photo but I like it so I’m sharing. Happy Friday! #vintagefashion #peacockfeathers #beyondthewanderlust #lancasterpaphotographer #melissaenglephotography #makeportraits #liveauthentic #flapper #alwayslancaster
Here we go 36! My mother-in-law reminded me today that my husband and I have known each other half of our lives. Dave and I met as college freshman at 18 (though we didn't date until years later). That boggles my mind; we could potentially have a child who is a freshman in college! Today's birthday was celebrated with friends and butterflies at the @hersheygardens followed by @hersheyschocolateworld followed by a wonderful dress up date (flapper style) with my husband to @horseinn for some good eats and speakeasy cocktails. Life is good (though I could use a little more sleep)
I don't always get responses when I send out galleries, but when I get ones like these it makes my heart soar: "I have tears in my eyes looking at these! You captured our family perfectly and I cannot thank you enough!!!!" Getting feedback means a lot to me and makes me a better photographer so please don’t hesitate to share your thoughts (good or bad) on your experience. #lancasterpaphotographer #lancasterfamilyphotographer #melissaenglephotography #lifestylephotography #documentyourdays
Those little forehead wrinkles. ❤️