Sunny senior pictures - Central PA photographer

I drove by this field of Queen Anne's Lace every week hoping it would still be in bloom. I knew that a nice field was one of the settings that this beautiful girl was hoping for. They are not easy to come by here, often being cut early in the season. The flowers were at peak on the day we came. I drove by just 2 days later and they had already started to fade. What luck!

These photos are just the beginning. She had so many great ones at two other locations we chose. I love helping a high school senior feel comfortable in knowing they'll get a portrait that truly reflects them.

Pretty in Pink (Baby) Elizabethtown, PA photographer

A few photos of a sweet little one and her proud, big brother.

Senior pictures - central PA photographer

Just a few from sooo many great photos. She is stunning.

Sports images - Central PA photographer, L Montgomery studios

Taking sports photos in the rain was fun and watching a young, fierce competitor was even better. I was so happy when they called to ask me to do this - something out of the norm. Documenting such a big part of the high school experience, in this case, Field Hockey, is just as important as the senior photo. So don't forget to take pictures! Someday they will look back on those photos and think, "Yeah, I was pretty good at that!" and be thankful there was proof.

Part two pictures will be in the post season - let's hope for better weather.

Not only is M. a good athlete but she is up for Valedictorian in the best school district in the area. She's a funny, terrific person whom I can't say enough good things about - she's just that great.

A few shots -

Oh, thanks to my friend, Panda, for helping me out. I owe you!

Beautiful Senior - Central PA photographer

When a session goes particularly well, I have a hard time deciding which photo is my favorite so I just pulled a few files at random. This girl is one of my favorite people. I've had the opportunity to get to know her over the past 4 years and she is always laughing and making others feel happy. It was a fun session and I look forward to the rest of our seasonal portraits.

Enjoy!

Vibrant - family photo session - Central PA photographer

This vibrant and beautiful family was a lot of fun and easy to work with. Each had individual shots taken along with the family portraits.

I am so thankful that the weather cooperated. Although it started off a little chilly under all of the trees, it turned out to be sunny and relatively warm which made for some great candid shots of the boys playing football.

All of these kids are so great and were up for posing and holding still for a moment without any hesitation. The shadow picture has become one of my favorites. It's a little unconventional for a portrait but I find it so endearing.

Little ones

It was a beautiful, sunny autumn day when I took pictures of adorable twins. You would think a mini session would be easy but this proved to be my biggest challenge. You can imagine there was no holding still and once they saw the open space and creek, they wanted to run and explore. The request of the day was to get some face shots suitable for framing. So we worked fast and luckily, I think we got it. Oh they are such cute little ones.

Covered bridge - family photo session, Central PA Photographer, Elizabethtown, PA photographer

This great family was referred by a friend. And since they are from another part of the country, a true area landmark was in order for their location. C. is a photographer so her kids were used to a camera in their face. And I must say, they photograph crazy good and talk about patient and sweet kids! What is in your water over there? You should market that stuff or at least share your secrets with me on raising such well-mannered ones. I hope your hubby enjoys these.

Thanks for letting me take them!

Canoes by the lake - family photo session

Yet another beautiful family in a great setting. A tranquil lake and lots of colorful canoes just begged to be a backdrop. When we drove up here by accident a long time ago, I saw the area and knew I had to get pictures. Luckily for me, this family was game and it just happened to be one of their favorite areas. We took a ton of pictures and laughed. Their affection for each other is not staged. I took many pictures of the kids hugging each other or just playing around together and I didn't even ask them to do that.

My bonehead remark was telling John to get comfortable on the canoe like how he would normally. My Jon said, "Yeah, you know, the way you always lie on canoes on the side of the road." or something to that effect. It made for some funny out takes though!

Too cute - Child's photo session

People ask if I really like to chase kids around and snap pictures of them as they wander and play. My answer: yes!
I expect kids to grow a bit weary when taking photos and because they are usually in a new surrounding, they like to go and explore. I get that. It's a busy job which requires a lot of energy but the outcome is always a funny and sweet shot. And what parent wouldn't want that? Especially when the subject is just too darn cute.
I mean, come on - look at those eyes, her pigtails and how she's sticking out her tongue!

Textures and tracks - children's photo session

A beautiful late summer day and the grounds of an old house made for a picture perfect setting. Train tracks, old, leaded windowed doors and break away plaster walls gave each picture unique looks. Even better and more unique was the subject matter; two adorable and incredibly well-behaved boys and their beautiful mother. I want to know what their secret is!

While this was a session set-up for the boys, I always plan and encourage the parents to jump in with them. And look what happens when you do that? A picture to warm the heart.