Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Origin Photo Philadelphia Newborn and Family Photography ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://originphotoblog.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [BLOG](https://originphotoblog.com/blog/) - Welcome to the Origin Photo Blog, where I share stories, tips, and behind-the-scenes moments from my work as a Philadelphia newborn and family photographer. - [What to Expect During Your First Newborn Photography Session](https://originphotoblog.com/what-to-expect-during-your-first-newborn-photography-session/) - Wondering what happens during a newborn photography session? This Philadelphia newborn photographer shares exactly what to expect at your in-home session. - [Tips for Parents: What to Say to Your Child Before School Picture Day](https://originphotoblog.com/tips-for-parents-what-to-say-to-your-child-to-prepare-for-school-picture-day/) - Picture day at school can feel a little stressful—for both kids and adults. Whether it's the pressure to look perfect or the nerves in front of the camera, it’s completely normal to feel a little on edge. Here are five simple, reassuring things you can say to your child (and maybe remind yourself of, too) - [5 Tips for a Fun Family Photo Session](https://originphotoblog.com/5-tips-for-a-fun-family-photo-session/) - Family photo season is upon us - here are some ideas to make sure your smiles are real! 1. Choose a Relaxed and Natural Location Selecting the right environment is key to setting a fun tone. Go for a park or even your own backyard to help everyone feel at ease. A familiar place will - [Yoga Photography at Camaraderie](https://originphotoblog.com/yoga-photography-at-camaraderie/) - So far, 2025 has been filled with capturing images for organizations and businesses of all shapes and sizes, along with a few newborn/family sessions, portrait popups and my personal favorite - preschool portraits! Check out these images from a yoga class at Camaraderie in Ambler earlier this year. Owner and yogi Maura Manzo wanted to - [Five Things to Do with Kids in Philadelphia During Spring Break](https://originphotoblog.com/five-things-to-do-with-kids-in-philadelphia-during-spring-break/) - Spring break is the perfect time to slow down, soak up some sunshine, and make sweet memories with your little ones. If you're in or around Philadelphia and looking for creative, budget-friendly ideas to keep your elementary-aged kids engaged, I’ve got some ideas! From outdoor adventures to artsy afternoons, here are five fun things - [A Fun and Vibrant In-Home Family Photography Session](https://originphotoblog.com/a-fun-and-vibrant-in-home-family-photography-session/) - When it comes to family photography, there’s a certain magic that happens when you let go of traditional poses and take a more relaxed approach. I recently had the pleasure of photographing a fun, vibrant family of four, and let me tell you, their session was absolutely full of life, love, and color—literally! Check - [Capturing Compassion: A Photo Session with Reclaim Therapy](https://originphotoblog.com/capturing-compassion-a-photo-session-with-reclaim-therapy/) - I had the pleasure of connecting with Sarah Herstich and her team at Reclaim Therapy to capture headshot portraits. - [Fun Newborn Session with Pets Included!](https://originphotoblog.com/fun-newborn-session-with-pets-included/) - Philadelphia Newborn and Family Photography Fun Newborn Session with Pets Included! 😍 2026 - [Fishtown Newborn Photography In-Home](https://originphotoblog.com/fishtown-newborn-photography-in-home/) - It was an absolute delight to capture this beautiful family as they welcomed home their newborn baby girl. The love and genuine joy in the air were truly palpable. Older sister and brother couldn't kiss their new sibling's cheeks, nose, and tiny toes enough! Parents were beaming with happiness and radiating love. Being able to - [Pig's Alley Commissioned Painting Collection](https://originphotoblog.com/pigs-alley-commissioned-painting-collection/) - Paintings inspire me. For a long time, I've dreamt of offering clients a commissioned painting based on a photograph from our session. I'm delighted to share, this is the year I'll be making this dream a reality. Introducing ... Maura Matthews, a modern impressionistic painter based in Wyndmoor, Pa. and owner of Pig's Alley Art Studio - [Maternity Session in Ambler, PA featuring a preschooler, happy parents and a pup](https://originphotoblog.com/maternity-session-in-ambler-featuring-a-preschooler-happy-parents-and-a-pup/) - Nine months can feel like an eternity when you're expecting a baby, but in the grand scheme of your life it goes by in a flash. Especially when you already have a little one you're chasing after. Because of the way time seems to fly, I love capturing a few maternity images for clients who - [What are the benefits of hiring a Doula?](https://originphotoblog.com/benefits-of-hiring-a-doula/) - One way I felt more settled in the overwhelming transition to becoming a parent was hiring a doula for the birth of my first child. Knowing that I would have some extra support quieted my concerns of the unknown and gave me a feeling of control. My doula, Nikki Graham of Well Born Baby, was - [Newborn Photo Session In-Home](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-photo-session-in-home/) - Once we make sure there's room on my calendar for a newborn session around the time you're due and go over all the options for enjoying your photographs, the next step is to contact me as soon as your baby is born! These are my favorite emails to receive. I then share my availability and - [Hawaiian Print Family Session](https://originphotoblog.com/hawaiian-print-family-session/) - I can't get enough of this super cool family! Dogs - plural, snakes, extended family under one roof (I grew up with my Grandpop living with us, by the way, and it was wonderful), WALLPAPER, drive-way basketball, flora, fauna, tattoos of the family snake, archery, weight lifting, The Philadelphia Eagles. A palpable love and acceptance - [Adding a Baby Boy to the Family](https://originphotoblog.com/adding-a-baby-boy-to-the-family/) - Seamlessly, in a way it was always meant to be, this family recently welcomed home their baby boy. What a good year! - [Baby Girl and her Dog](https://originphotoblog.com/baby-girl-and-her-dog/) - What a wonderful morning spent with this sweet family. A 6 month old baby girl and her adorable doggie. So much love here. - [Love Makes a Family](https://originphotoblog.com/love-makes-a-family/) - Photographing these two awesome people as they welcomed home their beautiful baby boy was a highlight of my career! The love, joy and awe of these men for their healthy son was wonderful to witness. "Love makes a family" as Sophie Beer writes in her children's book... and this family is overflowing with love! It - [The Gang's All Here!](https://originphotoblog.com/the-gangs-all-here/) - First born newborns and their furbaby siblings will always melt my heart. I was a puddle after photographing this beautiful new family! - [Twin Babies](https://originphotoblog.com/twin-babies/) - When I first heard the news that this awesome couple had twins .... I yelped! I am so excited and happy for these two people to become parents. What a joy photographing them during their first few days together as a family of 4 (5 including the beloved dog). Get ready to smile ... - [Two Beautiful Boys](https://originphotoblog.com/two-beautiful-boys/) - This awesome family welcomed home their second baby boy earlier this year ... it is such an honor to be invited back to capture more images as your family grows. - [Family Photo Gallery Wall](https://originphotoblog.com/family-photo-gallery-wall/) - With all of us spending more time at home right now due to the pandemic, it's more important than ever to make our home a sanctuary of love and relaxation. I can't think of a better way to spark joy than creating a family photo gallery wall. This awesome family and I worked together via - [A Newborn Baby Boy to Make a Family of Five](https://originphotoblog.com/a-newborn-baby-boy-to-make-a-family-of-five/) - Two little girls and a brand new baby boy! What a joy to see this family grow. I just saw recently that this newborn is now ONE and walking! - [Newborn #3](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-3/) - I have a bunch of clients right now who are welcoming their third child. What a blessing to have three babies! Also, what a huge transition for the whole gang. All of you families out there in the thick of raising tiny people, I feel for you! It's the best, but also the most challenging - [Kristy + Pete](https://originphotoblog.com/kristy-pete/) - Kristy and Pete beamed happiness on their wedding day and were so easy to photograph as they celebrated their love with their family and friends last summer at the Flourtown Country Club. Congratulations to this awesome couple! - [Centre Bridge Inn New Hope Wedding](https://originphotoblog.com/centre-bridge-inn-new-hope-wedding/) - Tracy and Jeff's sun-filled, summer wedding in New Hope was a beautiful day. From the homemade flower bouquets to the thoughtful ceremony, Tracy and Jeff put a lot of care into planning their day and then knew how to really have fun and enjoy it. Congrats guys!! Click here for a look back at their Fairmount - [Newborn Rosalie](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-rosalie/) - This sweet baby girl just celebrated her first birthday! After a quick look back at my archives and I had to share her newborn session. What a beautiful baby girl. Keep scrolling for a curious cat sibling... - [The Leather Jacket Maternity Session](https://originphotoblog.com/the-leather-jacket-maternity-session/) - How cool does this expecting Mama look?! Amazing! This beautiful Mama gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, who I also had the pleasure of photographing. Meeting families at this wonderful time in life and photographing them feels wonderful. - [A Photo Session to Capture Your Baby Turning ONE!](https://originphotoblog.com/a-photo-session-to-capture-your-baby-turning-one/) - There is nothing quite like the whirl-wind first year of your baby's life. Looking back on it, it's hard to even remember how much they change! How special to have these images to look back on when you're perhaps marveling at your baby starting kindergarten next year, or you're getting ready to welcome another baby - [Luck of the Irish](https://originphotoblog.com/luck-of-the-irish/) - I don't know who hit the jackpot more - this sweet baby girl to get these amazing parents or - these parents to get this beautiful baby girl. Such a beautiful, love-filled session below ... thank you for checking out my images. - [Philadelphia Family Photography](https://originphotoblog.com/philadelphia-family-photography/) - That magical afternoon light in the Wissahickon gives me goosebumps. Scroll down to see a beautiful family enjoying Forbidden Drive together on a Sunday afternoon. Thank you for looking at my images! - [A Beautiful Baby Boy and Two Doggies Who Will Make you SMILE](https://originphotoblog.com/a-beautiful-baby-boy-and-two-doggies-who-will-make-you-smile/) - What a joy photographing this gorgeous couple as they welcomed home their beautiful baby boy. The dogs may have stole the show. Scroll down! Thank you for looking at these images. Go Phillies! - [Complimentary Maternity Session When Clients Book a Newborn Session](https://originphotoblog.com/complimentary-maternity-session-when-clients-book-a-newborn-session/) - Hi there! It's been a while! I'm back to blogging and would love to feature this beautiful family I had the pleasure of photographing twice last year. Once in the fall for their complimentary maternity session and then a couple months later just before Christmas once their handsome baby boy arrived. The only thing that - [Family Photos at Home](https://originphotoblog.com/family-photos-at-home/) - Hi! I can't think of a better way to dive back into sharing my work than sharing this amazing family right here. This is from 2017. Whoa. It's been a while since I've blogged. Thank you for reading this and looking at my pictures! - [Family Photos at Terrain](https://originphotoblog.com/family-photos-at-terrain/) - After photographing their first baby girl, I was thrilled to be invited back to capture more images of this growing family! Another baby - well, a toddler - and a pup! We wanted to include their rambunctious rescue puppy for some pictures at home - and then we set out to wonder around Terrain before enjoying a pancake brunch. - [Mount Airy Family Photography](https://originphotoblog.com/mount-airy-family-photography/) - Hans, just shy of 2 years old and in his denim blue bowtie and striped button down shirt, was a delightful little host as he showed me around his colorful home in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia. What a joy it was to photograph him with his mom and dad. Thank you for having - [Cape May Family Photos](https://originphotoblog.com/cape-may-family-photos/) - Last summer, my beach vacation overlapped with this lovely family's vacation and so we met up for some portraits! It was a perfect August summer day ... Do you want to meet me at the beach for a session? I’ll be in Cape May the week after Labor Day (September 4-10) and a few other weekends throughout - [A Special Announcement!](https://originphotoblog.com/a-special-announcement/) - Hi! I’m back from maternity leave and looking to work with new clients! Do you know anyone who would like to book a photography session? If you refer me to a new client who books a session, I will gift you a free session! What? If your friend or relative books a session with me, you - [New Jersey Family Beach Photos](https://originphotoblog.com/new-jersey-family-beach-photos/) - The warmer spring weather already has me dreaming about the beach. This session is from Avalon last year. Do you want to meet me at the beach for a session? I'll be in Cape May the week after Labor Day (September 4-10) and a few other weekends throughout the summer. Contact me now to set it up! Contact - [Family Easter Egg Hunt](https://originphotoblog.com/family-easter-egg-hunt/) - This time of year - when the magnolia blossoms start to open, the grass turns bright green and families gather to celebrate - I have this feeling like everything is going to be ok! This awesome family hosted an Easter Brunch Egg Hunt for their family and extended family. It was so much fun to photograph - [I had another Baby!!](https://originphotoblog.com/i-had-another-baby/) - I have been busy staring at this chubby face since January 7, 2017 when he raced into our lives! I'd like to introduce my son, Bryce James Miller. Named after my grandpop. Is he a good baby? As if there's such a thing as a bad baby... Come on. But let me tell you, he's - [Maternity Leave](https://originphotoblog.com/maternity-leave/) - Baby Boy Miller will be making his arrival any day now! I'm taking a maternity leave to be with my family from now until April 2017. Come spring, I'll be back up and running to continue doing what I love - photographing love-filled moments. I hope you have a restful, reflective and cozy winter. Thank you - [Newborn Cassidy](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-cassidy/) - Check out how this family welcomed home baby girl #2. With lots of snuggles, love and even a welcome home sign! Congratulations to this sweet family! - [The Thunderstorm Wedding](https://originphotoblog.com/the-thunderstorm-wedding/) - Every wedding I photograph holds a special place in my heart. That may sound corny, but it’s totally true. I am way too much of an emotional person to not feel for my clients as they experience all the emotions that unfold on a wedding day. One wedding this year that will always hold an - [Flourtown Family Photography Session Featuring a Trampoline](https://originphotoblog.com/flourtown-family-photography-session-featuring-a-trampoline/) - Remember when it was warm last week? The weather during this photo session was like that. And the Black-Eyed Susans were still blooming. Summer ends so quickly, so thankfully we have these warm images to look back on as we dust off our winter gear. This family is so much fun to photograph. Someone is - [Race Street Pier Family Photography Session](https://originphotoblog.com/11926-2/) - Sweet little baby Olivia, who has the cutest bunny-inspired nursery, was ready for more pictures once she began comfortably sitting up just before her half birthday! Check out some photos at home followed by an adventure to Race Street Pier with the gorgeous Ben Franklin Bridge as a cool backdrop. - [A Couple in Love in the Wissahickon](https://originphotoblog.com/a-couple-in-love-in-the-wissahickon/) - Megan and Max are getting married exactly one year and one week from today! To celebrate, here are their engagement photos which we shot at their apartment in Philly and along the trails of the Wissahickon. Looking forward to working with this couple!! - [Philadelphia Maternity Session by the Schuylkill River](https://originphotoblog.com/philadelphia-maternity-session-by-the-schuylkill-river/) - Earlier this summer I photographed this family while they were still waiting on the arrival of their second baby at the historic Rittenhousetowne in Fairmount Park. It's a beautiful old building with pretty yellow accents and it worked nicely as a backdrop for the family -- they were dressed in blues and greens. Check it out! - [Kyra + Steve's Summer Wedding](https://originphotoblog.com/kyra-steves-summer-wedding/) - Kyra and Steve exchanged their wedding vows at Chelten Church in Dresher, PA and then celebrated with a beautiful reception at The Philadelphia Cricket Club this past June. Congratulations Kyra & Steve! - [Family Portraits While Everyone's In Town](https://originphotoblog.com/family-portraits-while-everyones-in-town/) - When family is in town for an important event like a milestone birthday, a reunion, or even a yearly vacation it's a great time to organize some family portraits. This family really wanted a nice group shot of everyone all together in one frame. It's so fun photographing all the in-between moments that lead up - [Newborn Lilly](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-lilly/) - Botanical prints, soft blues and gold hearts lining the walls made for an inspiring baby girl nursery at this newborn photography session. Big brother Dylan was adorably enthusiastic about his little sister, his super hero mask and his train set, all making for some family portraits to remember. And the best way to end a - [Newborn Baby Colin and his Two Loving Sisters](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-baby-colin-and-his-two-loving-sisters/) - When you ask a new sibling to hold the newborn baby or kiss him you get a wide range of reactions. Most kids aren't into it right away. These loving sisters however, were so quick to agree that both those things were good ideas! "They're like magnets to him," the dad said. Both talking to him - [Portrait Session Giveaway Winners!!](https://originphotoblog.com/portrait-session-giveaway-winners/) - The Ock Family won my first ever portrait session giveaway earlier this summer!! So I was excited to photograph them in their little town outside Philadelphia -- Glenside, PA! Here are a few images from their photography session. - [Newborn Baby Hayes](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-baby-hayes/) - Newborn Hayes arrived just as the lilacs and dogwood blossoms were in full bloom - such a magical time of year! Congratulations to this beautiful new family, especially to the proud silver lab who is excited to be a big brother. - [Newborn Sydney](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-sydney/) - Beautiful baby Sydney and her parents were a joy to photograph at their home in Center City Philadelphia. I loved the colorful silk blouse that Sally wore for the photography session. It's so hard to decide what to wear and you'll often hear me suggest neutral colors since they're timeless, but the more I do this the - [Newborn Baby Boy](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-baby-boy/) - It was a joy to see this sweet couple become new parents and welcome home their amazing baby boy earlier this summer. Their wedding in the Spring of 2015 was the first wedding I photographed after having my daughter Mae and so I'll never forget their wedding. It was hard being away from Mae that day, but their - [Engagement Session at The Belgian Cafe](https://originphotoblog.com/engagement-session-at-the-belgian-cafe/) - When Kyra and Steve had their first date at The Belgian Cafe in the Fairmount Neighborhood of Philadelphia, they probably weren't thinking about how one day they'd be getting MARRIED! Here's a look back at their engagement session shot earlier this spring. We started where their relationship began - The Belgian Cafe - and then wondered - [A Spring Wedding Celebration at The Philadelphia Cricket Club](https://originphotoblog.com/a-spring-wedding-celebration-at-the-philadelphia-cricket-club/) - Bria and Josh's wedding celebration at the Philadelphia Cricket Club was a perfect party! The couple wanted to celebrate their marriage with family and friends and for everyone to have a great time. Mission accomplished! Congratulations Bria and Josh (and their adorable dog, Pearl - short for Pearl Jam)! - [Baby Pickle](https://originphotoblog.com/baby-pickle/) - Kate, the Mom of this now family of FIVE, was interested in documenting this moment in her family's story while they were still expecting baby #3, a boy! So we met at their home in Conshohocken to look at ultrasound pictures of "Baby Pickle" (as he has been lovingly nick-named), which have been beautifully scrapbooked. After lots - [Newborn Anthony](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-anthony/) - It has been a newborn baby BOY boom over here at Origin Photo! Here is sweet and snuggly Anthony during his newborn photo session at home with his Rottweiler puppy-brother, Charlie. I don't think I've ever met such a big, friendly dog! - [Newborn Carson](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-carson/) - This Philadelphia couple welcomed home their newborn baby earlier this year. It was a joy photographing them as they settled into life as a family of 4 (including their dog, Isla). Congratulations!! Click here for a look back at their maternity photos shot in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia last fall. - [Newborn Baby Olivia](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-baby-olivia-2/) - Are you ready for a beautiful, bunny-inspired nursery and an even more beautiful newborn baby girl? Keep scrolling... - [Baby Photos at Home](https://originphotoblog.com/baby-photos-at-home/) - This baby girl was a star at her in-home family photography session. It was so fun taking pictures in her beautiful nursery and then walking around her colorful neighborhood. Her sense of style was on-point. Check out this adorable look featuring a corduroy birdie dress... - [Autumn Afternoon Light with a Family of 5](https://originphotoblog.com/autumn-afternoon-light-with-a-family-of-5/) - Here's a look back at a family session from last fall featuring 3 sisters and golden afternoon light! - [Chestnut Hill Maternity Session](https://originphotoblog.com/chestnut-hill-maternity-session/) - This beautiful and smart lady had a handsome baby boy a few weeks ago! Here's a look back at a session we did in November by The Chestnut Hill Hotel and the new Market at the Fareway. - [Parents](https://originphotoblog.com/parents/) - I'm starting this post off with the kind of photograph I'm always after ... the one that might be least expected. A family of 5 .... including 3 gorgeous kids and an adorable big dog, too, and a wife and a husband. Oftentimes the last photo parents can remember of just them (no kiddies) was taken - [Lauren + Andy's Maternity Session](https://originphotoblog.com/lauren-andys-maternity-session/) - Before I had a baby of my own, I would diligently try to imagine what my clients could be feeling as I photographed them preparing for the arrival of their baby. Now that I've experienced motherhood myself and my love for my baby seems to multiply everyday, I know how important these images are to my clients - [A New Family of Four](https://originphotoblog.com/a-new-family-of-four/) - I loved documenting this sweet family as they welcomed home baby #2 last fall. The leaves were in peak color so after we spent some time at home, we adventured down to Kitchens Lane in the Wissahickon for a hike (with a newborn, no less - this family rocks). - [Maternity Session Featuring a Quick Stop for Ice Cream](https://originphotoblog.com/10818-2/) - Congratulations to this couple who just gave birth to a beautiful baby GIRL! It was a beautiful day when we met last fall for a maternity session... - [Toddler Imaginations](https://originphotoblog.com/toddler-imaginations/) - Photographing a toddler can be really crazy, but if you let things roll like we did here with Penelope you can see a window into her wild imaginations! - [Welcoming Baby Leo Home](https://originphotoblog.com/welcoming-baby-leo-home/) - Since having my baby, Mae, almost a year ago I've enjoyed every newborn session that I've photographed this year even more than normal since I can appreciate the overwhelming love and exhaustion of it all. Congrats to these new parents who welcomed their baby Leo home this past fall. - [Newborn Baby Maya](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-baby-maya/) - When families call me again because I photographed their wedding and they are now expecting or when I photographed their first newborn and are expecting baby number two or three, my heart bursts! I love my job. Can't get enough of this gorgeous family? Check out the maternity photos we shot last fall! - [Family Portraits at The Willows](https://originphotoblog.com/family-portraits-at-the-willows/) - The Willows in Bryn Mawr made for the perfect backdrop for portraits of this family recently! The sun kept peaking out from behind the clouds spilling the most gorgeous afternoon light onto these shining happy faces... - [Fall Portraits in Lower Merion](https://originphotoblog.com/10670-2/) - Meeting up with this family for the second fall in a row is like catching up with old friends! Check out these fun portraits, which we shot near the Lower Merion Conservancy last October. - [Jackie & Pete's August Wedding at the Flourtown Country Club](https://originphotoblog.com/jackie-petes-august-wedding-at-the-flourtown-country-club/) - Jackie and Pete's beautiful August wedding at the Flourtown Country Club was an amazing day! This couple joyfully celebrated their love surrounded by their supportive (and awesome) family and friends. They really are a great fit and I'm so happy they found each other! Can't get enough of Jackie and Pete? Check out their engagement photos shot in - [Family Portraits at Home](https://originphotoblog.com/ortiz-family/) - “A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life.” ― Isadora James - [Sisters in Pink](https://originphotoblog.com/sisters-in-pink/) - These adorable sisters in their pink cardigans holding hands, munching on cheddar bunnies, running away from the camera and giggling up a storm... - [Newborn Baby John](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-baby-john/) - I love photographing families as they grow. Here's baby boy #2 for the lovely McGrath family... - [Ambler Family Photography Session](https://originphotoblog.com/ambler-family-photography-session/) - You can imagine my delight when a plane flew over head at the perfect moment and into my frame while I was photographing a landscape shot of this family at Prophecy Creek Park recently! We aimed for light-filled natural backgrounds at the Park and then drove into downtown Ambler, PA (one of Philadelphia's most adorable suburbs) for a few more textured - [Life So Far with Our Baby Girl Mae Magnolia](https://originphotoblog.com/life-so-far-with-our-baby-girl-mae-magnolia/) - Mae will be 9 months old soon so it's time for a little update on how things are going with some photos, of course! We've had the best months of our lives with Mae. Needless to say, we love her so much! In the summertime we went on a few fun trips up the Pocono Mountains, down the Shore - [An Adoption and A Wedding](https://originphotoblog.com/an-adoption-and-a-wedding/) - This couple made their love official in the eyes of the law at the Montgomery County Courthouse and then legally adopted their 4 month-old baby boy all in one extra beautiful August morning last summer. It was such a special day!! - [Woodsy Engagement Session with Gretchen + Alex](https://originphotoblog.com/woodsy-engagement-session-with-gretchen-alex/) - When Gretchen reached out about including her yellow lab, Hannah, in the engagement photos you know my reaction. Umm, YES! So on a chilly Saturday morning recently we met on the Andorra side of the Wissahickon Park off Northwestern Avenue and hiked around while laughing trying to corral silly Hannah. I loved hearing their story about - [Sophie the Dog](https://originphotoblog.com/sophie-the-dog/) - Sweet Sophie dog was a star for her in-home photography session. Her ears stood at attention for almost every "click" of the camera... - [Colorful Arlo](https://originphotoblog.com/colorful-arlo/) - With his colorful home as the perfect backdrop, 11 month-old Arlo really shined during his in-home family photography session! I had a blast photographing this family and I hope you enjoy these images as much as I do! The timing worked out well as I arrived juuust as the little one was waking from his morning nap... - [Three Brothers and their Two Dogs Elvis and Brutus](https://originphotoblog.com/three-brothers-and-their-dogs/) - When photographing kids AND animals TOGETHER there is a certain amount of luck involved. While the above photo is usually most sought-after by the parents. I have to say that the below images are my favorite because they feel real and only a kiss from your lab can bring out those kinds of smiles! - [New Hope Engagement Portraits](https://originphotoblog.com/new-hope-engagement-portraits/) - If you follow my work at all you may have heard me talk about how important I think it is to get to know the people you photograph! That's why I love meeting with my couples before their wedding for the engagement portraits. It's such a fun and important way for us to click (haha! - [In-Home Newborn Photography Session](https://originphotoblog.com/in-home-newborn-photography-session/) - One of the reasons I love offering a complimentary maternity session for clients who book a newborn session is that I get the chance to really get to know them during a wonderful time in their lives. This family welcomed their baby home earlier than expected and I watched them handle the whole scary experience liked - [Villanova Family Photography Session](https://originphotoblog.com/villanova-family-photography-session/) - Another great session with this beautiful family!! Check out these adorable kiddos... - [Mt. Airy Village Fair 2015 PhotoBooth](https://originphotoblog.com/mt-airy-village-fair-2015-photobooth/) - It was a beautiful day at the Mt. Airy Village Fair. We had fun meeting lovely families and enjoyed catching up with friends. Thank you for stopping by our table to say hello! Click on this link to browse the Origin Photo Booth pictures and download your own! - [Connecticut Family Photo Session by The Beach](https://originphotoblog.com/connecticut-family-photo-session-by-the-beach/) - Earlier this summer we shot this in-home family photography session by the beach in Connecticut. These brothers love each other AND like each other and it's really sweet to see. Check it out! - [Philadelphia Maternity Photos with an Adorable Family of 3 (soon to be 4)](https://originphotoblog.com/philadelphia-maternity-photos-with-an-adorable-family-of-3-soon-to-be-4/) - I have to say that the entire time I edited this session I gasped for air because each photo of this adorable family perfectly captured their adorableness even better than the last photo did. They are just that adorable. I love this family! Can't wait to photograph the new addition this fall. - [An Adoption Story: Liz, Frank and Baby James](https://originphotoblog.com/an-adoption-story-liz-frank-and-baby-james/) - I am delighted to feature another adoption story! This ongoing project is such a joy for me. Photographing newly adopted babies and their loving new parents doesn't get much better. It's a precious time in this family's history and, well, just look at the love and happiness... From Meghann Chiappa, Haven Adoptions Case Manager: Liz - [Tracy + Jeff Are Getting Married Tomorrow!](https://originphotoblog.com/tracy-jeff-are-getting-married-tomorrow/) - Since these two are getting married in about 24 hours, I am using today's nap-time to post some of their engagement photos which were shot down in Fairmount Park in late May when the leaves were just bursting with a brilliant fresh new green. I'm so excited to document this celebration tomorrow! - [Kelli + Matt's Villanova Wedding](https://originphotoblog.com/kelli-matts-villanova-wedding/) - Kelli and Matt's Villanova Wedding this past spring was a total stunner! After first meeting with Kelli and her sweet parents last year I remember thinking how wonderful it would be to photograph this wedding. They are such good people! Kelli requested that the band learn how to play "The Mary Ellen Carter" song, which clearly struck - [Engagement Photo Session at The Curtis Arboretum](https://originphotoblog.com/engagement-photo-session-at-the-curtis-arboretum/) - These two lovely women are getting married a year from now at The Curtis Arboretum under the wisteria vines surrounded by their two awesome kids, their families and friends. I can't wait to photograph it! - [The Tulip Family Photo Session](https://originphotoblog.com/the-tulip-family-photo-session/) - Tulips, a yellow lab, baby #5, the backyard swing set, plenty of make-believe and a trampoline. SO. MUCH. FUN! - [Winter Maternity Session ... Spring Newborn Session!](https://originphotoblog.com/winter-maternity-session-spring-newborn-session/) - This Mama and I share a special bond since we were pregnant and due at similar times. I photographed her while I was huffing and puffing at 38 weeks and then marveled at her newborn when my own was tucked in at home with Dada. Congratulations to this beautiful family!! - [Newborn Daphne](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-daphne/) - Daphne's due date was Valentine's Day! How cool is that? She was a little too excited to wait though, so she arrived a few days early on February 9th. You want to know something else that's really cool? When wedding clients become newborn clients. Congratulations, Beth and Ben!!! - [Happy Camper, Coming Right Up!](https://originphotoblog.com/happy-camper-coming-right-up/) - Inspiration was everywhere in this couple's Mt. Airy home (one of my favorite Philadelphia neighborhoods), which they welcomed me into for a maternity photo session recently. I enjoyed learning about them, their jobs, and chatting about the excitement of waiting for baby to arrive, new parenthood and decorating the nursery... Looking forward to photographing their - [Sister Love](https://originphotoblog.com/sister-love/) - These sisters just know how to rock a photo shoot ... - [Newborn Rubie Mae](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-rubie-mae/) - Rubie Mae is such a beauty! This baby girl was very smiley during my time photographing the new family. Her parents were, too. We bonded over pregnancy stories and new parenthood (I was super pregnant at the time). Check out this gorgeous baby girl ... - [Toddler Twins and a Baby Too ...](https://originphotoblog.com/toddler-twins-and-a-baby-too/) - I love photographing families at home. There's always interesting backdrops and challenging lighting situations to tackle. Coaxing kids into pretty light can be impossible so I always bring my light-stand just in case. It's also a good way to engage kids since they usually want to know more about how it works and why I am - [Portraits of the Family Dog](https://originphotoblog.com/portraits-of-the-family-dog/) - I always jump at the chance to photograph dogs! Especially black labs since I am in love with mine. This lovely family wanted to surprise their dad with some portraits of the family dog, Wilson, for his birthday. What an awesome present!! "Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or - [Mae's Birth Story](https://originphotoblog.com/maes-birth-story/) - I love hearing birth stories, and since I photograph and share them and other really intimate times in people's lives I feel like I should challenge myself to share with the Internet Mae's entrance to the world. So here goes! It started with an exciting visit to my midwife on Thursday evening when we found out I was - [A Home for Generations](https://originphotoblog.com/a-home-for-generations/) - I spent a morning photographing this awesome family in the home that Lisa's grandparents once owned. My nostalgia meter shoots to RED when houses are bought and sold through generations. Just love it. They were getting ready to put it up for sale and wanted to document this special time. We looked through old snapshots of - [Move Over Business Books, Makin' Room for BABY BOOKS!](https://originphotoblog.com/move-over-business-books-makin-room-for-baby-books/) - I’m a big fan of curling up with a good book of any kind -romance novels, business books, biographies, and now most recently ……. pregnancy/baby books! I haven’t had a chance to read all the books I wanted to, but here’s a list of a few that I really enjoyed and would recommend. Girlfriend’s Guide - [Adamson Family Session](https://originphotoblog.com/adamson-family-session/) - Including the grandparents in the family session is always a good idea ... especially when they're visiting from out of town. I have a special spot for playful grandfathers who bring out the giggles in everyone (including me). They make my job easier and remind me of my late grandpop who lived with us growing - [James & Dara](https://originphotoblog.com/james-dara/) - My brother is getting married this summer!!! Let's take a look back to last June when I photographed them all around their Fishtown neighborhood as a newly engaged couple. We're so excited for Dara to become an official part of our family. Way to go James!! - [Newborn Anaavi](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-anaavi/) - This sweet family welcomed their gorgeous baby girl home earlier this winter. - [Maternity Photos in Iceland](https://originphotoblog.com/maternity-photos-in-iceland/) - While we were traveling in Iceland recently, Steve and I hired a photographer to capture some images of us (particularly my baby bump)! It's so good to have some photographs taken of you while you're pregnant since your baby will grow up and LOVE to see them one day. Halldora and Hobie from Arctic Weddings did an incredible - [Weekend Update](https://originphotoblog.com/weekend-update/) - This time of year things slow down and I usually spend time planning like crazy for the upcoming year and setting lots of goals for my business. This year, I did all of that already because I wasn't sure if I'd still have a baby in my belly or if she'd be in my arms! Plus - [Kelli & Matt](https://originphotoblog.com/kelli-matt/) - This awesome couple is getting married at the stunning Cathedral at Villanova University in MAY! So we had fun meeting up this past Fall for some engagement photos on a chilly, overcast day in Chestnut Hill, where they lived before settling into their beautiful home in Oreland. I promise to bring my Polaroid Land Camera to the wedding and - [Jack and Abigail Update!](https://originphotoblog.com/jack-and-abigail-update/) - These kiddos keep growing and changing and it's so fun to see their personalities unfold. During this shoot Jack was really pumped to catch up on some firefighting YouTube videos while I focused on photographing his adorable little sister. Once it was his time to shine in front of the camera though he flashed his - [Iceland 2015](https://originphotoblog.com/iceland-2015/) - After Steve and I found out we were pregnant, we knew we wanted to plan one last big adventure before the baby arrived and timing-wise this was the only time we could manage to get away for about a week. We're so happy we chose Iceland! If you're ever planning a trip over to Europe and - [Avery & Charlie](https://originphotoblog.com/avery-charlie/) - Avery loves her little brother Charlie SO much that her hugs sometimes resemble chokeholds, but she just can't help it! I love photographing this family! - [Maddie is Headed to College in the Fall!](https://originphotoblog.com/maddie-is-headed-to-college-in-the-fall/) - Maddie is headed off to college this fall 2015 so she wanted to have some portraits taken before she takes this next big step in her life. It was awesome getting to know her -- it brought back some memories of high school. Gosh, remember all those long days that started at 6am and continued to well - [Julia on her Grandparent's Swing](https://originphotoblog.com/julia-on-her-grandparents-swing/) - Earlier this winter I photographed this pretty girl enjoying the swing on her Grandparent's property. Her Mom won the photography session from an auction fundraiser for Mt. Airy USA, which is coming up again soon - check out this great community organization! - [November Wedding at Cairnwood Estate](https://originphotoblog.com/november-wedding-at-cairnwood-estate/) - Cory and Moira's sunny November wedding at the gorgeous Cairnwood Estate in Bryn Athyn was an incredible wedding day filled with glasses clinging, nervous giggling, and heart-felt toasts from dear friends and family. And lots of dancing. Congratulations Moira and Cory!! Thank you for hiring me to document your wedding day, Moira and Cory! And thanks to Inna - [Newborn Callum](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-callum/) - These parents are pretty stoked to have such a perfect baby boy. Introducing newborn Callum... - [February Business Book :: The Power of Habit Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business](https://originphotoblog.com/february-business-book-the-power-of-habit-why-we-do-what-we-do-in-life-and-business/) - I first heard about this book referenced in a This American Life podcast while driving up the mountains last year. I remember being blown away by a particular story about a stay-at-home mom from Iowa who slowly, overtime, developed a seriously devastating gambling addiction. By 2006 she lost $900,000, then moved to Tennessee to live - [Newborn Mila](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-photojournalism/) - You may have seen Lana's baby bump photos on the blog last month ... it's about time Mila makes her debut!! Check out this cuteness ... - [The View + Choose Appointment](https://originphotoblog.com/the-view-choose-appointment/) - After your shoot we meet again for your View + Choose appointment at my office in East Falls. This is when 3 exciting things happen! 1. I show you the images from your shoot! 2. I show samples of my products! 3. We talk through custom ideas of what to do with the images from your - [Complimentary Maternity Session](https://originphotoblog.com/complimentary-maternity-session/) - New this fall 2013! So often I hear from moms that they wish they had photographs taken while they were still pregnant. The experience of being pregnant is not permanent (thank goodness) and so it's important to capture images of this amazing and relatively fleeting time in your life! When you book your newborn photography - [Lace Up Your Sneakers...](https://originphotoblog.com/lace-up-your-sneakers/) - A few weeks ago I spent a steamy afternoon *running* after these two lovely sisters at the Moravian Tile Works near Doylestown. It's crazy how much these girls have grown (and gotten faster ... or me slower?) compared to last year! - [New Year, New Look!](https://originphotoblog.com/new-year-new-look/) - Finally, finally, finally. Here it is! A new web site to go with a new, all-inclusive pricing model and a new direction for me and Origin Photo. Something I've always sort of danced around was how my style is documentary-based, real and focused on those "in-between" moments that are not staged or overly posed. Sometimes - [Party of 6 (7 including the dog)!](https://originphotoblog.com/party-of-6/) - This family was a BLAST to photograph. I fell in love with the 4 kiddos (and the yellow lab, too, obviously). Their energy was contagious, which is easy for me to say because after the shoot I went home and took a nap. Not sure how this momma does it! Amazing family!!! :) - [Bradway Family's Homebirth Story](https://originphotoblog.com/bradway-homebirth/) - Once again I had the absolute honor of documenting an incredible home birth! This momma impressed me with her relaxed and calm energy as she was in early labor. Putting away the dishes, playing with her kiddos, moving about, completing the tasks of her morning routine. Big brother Xavier and big sister Willow welcomed their - [Oliver's Home Birth Story](https://originphotoblog.com/a-home-birth-story/) - At 4:15am two Friday mornings ago I awoke to the bingbing of a text message. I quickly put on the clothes I had laid out just in case for the past several nights and ran out the door with my camera swinging around my neck. The moments that unfolded over the course of the next - [Fries Family](https://originphotoblog.com/fries-family/) - [Grant](https://originphotoblog.com/child-photography-grant/) - I've SO enjoyed getting to know this family while watching Grant grow bigger and bigger every time I see him. I love his energy!! Before we met, I took a moment to take in the gorgeous light and surroundings down in Valley Green ... Then I started running after this guy!! You keep me on - [The session with 5 kids!](https://originphotoblog.com/the-session-with-5-kids/) - This family shoot was filled with kids and babies ranging in ages. They tired me out, but it was so worth it... - [Yes! Bring the family dog!!](https://originphotoblog.com/yes-bring-the-family-dog/) - Another adorable family featuring another adorable dog. It never gets old! Pets have a way of bringing out truly happy expressions in kids and adults, too. Just this morning I was taking Chase Humphrey (I don't talk enough about him, do I? Hah!) for a walk and he insisted on bringing his bright pink Piglet - [Baby Reese and her Puppy Sister](https://originphotoblog.com/baby-reese-and-her-puppy-sister/) - [It's the sparkly boot-wearing, headband loving, LIPSTICK GIRLS!](https://originphotoblog.com/its-the-sparkly-boot-wearing-headband-loving-lipstick-girls/) - Once again, I've had the DELIGHT of photographing another pair of ADORABLE sisters! I can't tell you how many times during this shoot I had to get-it-together and stop laughing so that I could compose a sharp image! These girls are SO CUTE... just wait until you see them applying their lipstick..... - [The Year of Business Books ... a look back to 2013](https://originphotoblog.com/the-year-of-business-books-a-look-back-to-2013/) - Last January I set a personal goal for myself to read one business book per month for one whole entire year, and I actually did it! According to my blog data these posts were not my most popular (haha! shocking!), however having this blog as a place for me to report about the monthly books helped - [Family Photos at the Farm](https://originphotoblog.com/family-photos-at-the-farm-2/) - Watching this little guy grow SO much has been such an awesome experience for me! He has an impeccable style (thanks to his Mom) and the most delicious baby curls. We had fun exploring Maple Acres Farm... - [Origin Photo's New Wheels!!](https://originphotoblog.com/origin-photos-new-wheels/) - The Barkley's must have subconsciously had an effect on me because last week I became the proud owner of an Outback! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyK1OO8Z48c Saying goodbye to the Aveo was harder than I thought it would be. Right before this photo was taken, I sat on the hood of the car to say my goodbyes and the - [The gift that keeps on giving...](https://originphotoblog.com/the-gift-that-keeps-on-giving/) - These siblings surprised their mom with an amazing gift: professional photographs! It doesn't get more thoughtful than that. :) - [Sadie, Ella, Jack and Henry](https://originphotoblog.com/sadie-ella-jack-and-henry/) - I've watched this awesome family grow from one baby and a dog to THREE babes and a dog while still being as loving, fun, calm and real as ever. LOVE THESE GUYS!!! - [Introducing the Amazing Emily!](https://originphotoblog.com/introducing-the-amazing-emily/) - You may have already heard me singing her praises on Facebook or Instagram, but it's time to feature the amazingly talented Emily Carp on the blog!! Emily contacted me late last year to see if I needed any help with my photography business. I was so overwhelmed at the idea of having to explain anything - [March 2014 Business Book : Rework by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson](https://originphotoblog.com/march-2014-business-book-rework-by-jason-fried-and-david-heinemeier-hansson/) - This month's book was a refreshing change of pace! Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson really boiled things down to very specific and digestible bits of advice. One of their points was that lots of things get better as they get shorter. Can you relate to this? I CAN! They cut their book in half between - [Brothers (4 of them!)](https://originphotoblog.com/brothers-4-of-them/) - Twins?! Yes! Twins make this a family of 6 now. FOUR boys. FOUR! I'm so thrilled to be this family's photographer. Although these shoots are challenging, I also have so much fun documenting the excitement. Congratulations, Bartos family!! Here's a link to the last time I photographed them. Congrats, again!!! - [Joon and Remi](https://originphotoblog.com/joon-and-remi/) - Big sister Joon and her lovely family recently welcomed a new babe into their beautiful and inspiring home. Get ready to melt... - [April 2014 Business Book : UnMarketing by Scott Straten](https://originphotoblog.com/april-2014-business-book-unmarketing-by-scott-straten/) - UnMarketing by Scott Stratten This book reaffirmed my beliefs about outstanding customer service and reminded me that at the end of the day I need to know that I did all I could to 1.) Capture real life and 2.) Create an enjoyable experience for my clients. From the initial email asking about my prices to - [Sisterly Love](https://originphotoblog.com/sisterly-love-2/) - I spent a lovely Saturday morning with these giggly, hand-clapping sisters recently. Love them so much I wanted to take them home with me in my camera bag.... - [Barnwood Frames](https://originphotoblog.com/barnwood-frames/) - My husband, Steve, and our dog, Chase, took a drive out to Allentown last week to pick up more barnwood for our frames. It's always a beautiful ride out and back so I try to bring my camera along on most trips! - [Yellow Labradors Who Will Make Your Heart Skip a Beat](https://originphotoblog.com/yellow-labradors-who-will-make-your-heart-skip-a-beat/) - Teddy and Henry are a couple of the best behaved dogs I've ever photographed! Check out their sweet faces...good boys. This one likes to shower! - [Baby Matthew's Birth Story](https://originphotoblog.com/baby-matthews-birth-story/) - After about 2 straight weeks of thinking this momma was going to go into labor at any second, it was a pretty awesome phone call to receive the news that active labor had begun and this baby was on his way! Baby Matthew was born at The Bryn Mawr Birth Center and welcomed by his big brother, - [Origin Photo Changes in 2015](https://originphotoblog.com/origin-photo-changes-in-2015/) - With a baby on the way (coming March 2015!), there's no doubt that the new year will bring lots of changes for me and my business so I've tried to imagine how I'm going to run things going forward. I love my business so much and as much as I'm elated to become a mom in March, I'd be lying - [Nautical-Inspired Nursery & Handsome Newborn](https://originphotoblog.com/nautical-inspired-nursery-handsome-newborn/) - Watching this new mom with her newborn made me want to cry happy tears. Both Emily and John are so excited to welcome their baby boy and take on the adventure of parenthood together. While also being very stylish! Check out the gorgeous nautical-inspired nursery they whipped up together. Congratulations Emily and John!! - [Sea Isle City Family Photography](https://originphotoblog.com/sea-isle-city-family-photography/) - It's hard to believe just 8 weeks ago I was barefoot on a beach in Sea Isle, New Jersey photographing this beautiful family! Especially since as I write this, I'm drinking tea and wearing a big sweater... - [Baby Xander](https://originphotoblog.com/baby-xander/) - Aubrey and I went to grade school together, so it was extra special for me to spend some time with her just two weeks after giving birth to her beautiful baby boy. Also, check out the proud dad.... - [There's a New Girl in Town](https://originphotoblog.com/theres-a-new-girl-in-town/) - Baby Clare is here!! Her parents patiently waited to meet her and they are so in love. Before we know it she'll be joining her mom at Christina Aguilera concerts singing along to all the words... And a look back at some of the maternity photos ... - [Labrador Puppies](https://originphotoblog.com/labrador-puppies/) - Oh boy. I recently photographed this litter of black lab puppies and it was absolutely amazing as you can imagine. Check out their adorable, little baby lab features .... And now I'm going to go snuggle Chase Humphrey (my black lab!). :) :) :) - [Bonjour!!!](https://originphotoblog.com/bonjour/) - I LOVE THIS FAMILY!!!!!!!!! And very soon I'll be photographing their newest addition, Vivian Elizabeth!! In the meantime, check out big sister, Eva, as she brings out her adorable inner-French girl. - [Welcome Baby Connor!!](https://originphotoblog.com/welcome-baby-connor/) - I love watching families grow. This family recently welcomed a newborn baby boy in the midst of moving out of Center City Philadelphia to the suburbs. Whoa! Welcome Baby Connor!! - [This blue-eyed charmer had me at first giggle...](https://originphotoblog.com/this-blue-eyed-charmer-had-me-at-first-giggle/) - His family is so lucky to have him, and he's so lucky to have them! I could not get enough of this little guy!! Counting down the days until his one year photo session. Follow Origin Photo on Facebook to see this baby's first your shoot later this year! - [Family Photos before a Big Move](https://originphotoblog.com/family-photos-before-a-big-move/) - I had so much fun getting to know this family before they moved away to the West Coast. Hopefully I'll photograph again them again once they realize how much they miss Philadelphia and move back!!! (fingers crossed) - [Two boys and a Baby Girl On the Way](https://originphotoblog.com/two-boys-and-a-baby-girl-on-the-way/) - It will be hard to ever top this maternity session since it featured these two spirited brothers. They were the good kind of wild and totally in love with their momma who is expecting a baby girl this time. SQUEAL!!!!!!!!! OH MY, what an awesome family, right? I'm looking forward to photographing this much anticipated - [June 2014: The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss](https://originphotoblog.com/june-2014-the-4-hour-workweek-by-timothy-ferriss/) - June 2014's Monthly Business Book: The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss I almost threw this book out of the window a couple times. I'm not sure if my enthusiasim waned because of this book itself or because all these business books I've been reading are starting to sound the same. I like to hear personal stories - [Melissa + Sean Welcome Baby Branson](https://originphotoblog.com/melissa-sean-welcome-baby-branson/) - I enjoyed getting to know this couple as they prepared for the arrival of their beautiful baby boy. It's amazing to look back at the maternity photos now since Baby Branson is here and thriving. Congratulations Melissa and Sean!! - [Aldie Mansion Wedding: Stacey + Boomer](https://originphotoblog.com/aldie-mansion-wedding-stacey-boomer/) - Boomer and Stacey's Aldie Mansion wedding was a dream to photograph. From the low-key moments getting ready at the hotel to the gorgeous light during their ceremony under the canopy of a big, twinkly-lit tree. Congratulations to this beautiful couple! - [Hello, Baby Abigail Jo!](https://originphotoblog.com/hello-baby-abigail-jo/) - Could this family be cuter? The answer is no way!! I loved working with them so, so much. Here are some photographs of them just before they welcomed their baby girl home and then a few more once she arrived. Bonus cuteness: I had another budding photographer following me around during the session... - [Did Your Baby Outgrow Some Clothes?](https://originphotoblog.com/did-your-baby-outgrow-some-clothes/) - Of course he or she did! Consider donating gently used (or new!) baby clothing 0-12 months to The Baby Bureau. They're a wonderful volunteer organization working to provide families in need with a bundle of baby clothes, shoes and books for a baby's entire first year. AWESOME, right?? The Baby Bureau is led by Fran Wasserman, - [Safari Inspired Nursery](https://originphotoblog.com/safari-inspired-nursery/) - Oh baby! Check out this gorgeous nursery and even more gorgeous baby boy and his loving family... - [BABY RYLIE IS HERE!!](https://originphotoblog.com/baby-rylie-is-here/) - As the first grand baby on both sides, Rylie was welcomed with wide open arms by many loving family members. Congratulations parents and grandparents!! - [May 2014 : The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle](https://originphotoblog.com/may-2014-the-power-of-now-by-eckhart-tolle/) - The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle It's so easy to get caught up in the past or to worry about the future. This book is a guide to living in the moment since that is all that really matters. I first read this book back in 2011 when I was struggling with some serious - [Mountain Paper](https://originphotoblog.com/mountain-paper/) - I love stationary. So when my studio neighbor, Kristin from Mountain Paper, asked me to do some product photography of her work I freaking loved every second of it!! She recently wrapped up a busy week launching her brand new line at the National Stationary Show in NYC! I'm sure you were awesome, Kristin, you're so talented! - [Claire and Corey](https://originphotoblog.com/claire-and-corey/) - This awesome family just welcomed their second baby, Claire, to the world! The sweetest part is that I think big brother Corey is the most excited about it. Congratulations Breish Family! Love you guys. - [Babies and Boxers](https://originphotoblog.com/babies-and-boxers/) - Keep scrolling to see some adorable boxers, too. As if this newborn isn't ADORABLE enough!!! OMG. While commenting on how well-behaved their dogs were during this newborn session, I learned about how this family hired Krista and Jeremy of the The Philly Pack to help them get their two boxers acquainted to life with their new baby brother. You can read - [Newborn Aubree Mae](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-aubree-mae/) - I loved capturing this family as they grew from 4 (mom, dad, 2 dogs) to a family of 5 with the addition of newborn Aubree Mae this spring. She's a cutie... check out her baby cheeks! - [Chilly Maternity Session](https://originphotoblog.com/chilly-maternity-session/) - This couple just welcomed their baby to this world earlier this week!! Here's a look back at their wintry maternity photographs. Looking forward to photographing their newborn baby boy next week! - [Chestnut Hill's Home and Garden Festival 2014](https://originphotoblog.com/chestnut-hills-home-and-garden-festival-2014/) - It was a rough start, but once the sun came out this year's Home and Garden Fest was once again a smash hit! Thanks to Steve who constructed the pallet wall to hang the barnwood frames and also to Chase Humphrey who drew people in to our tent with his adorable-ness. Congratulations to all those - [Rolleiflex Film Photos of Utah](https://originphotoblog.com/rolleiflex-film-photos-of-utah/) - I freaking love film. It's where I started -- by learning about the magic of photography in a darkroom, and with painfully slow trial and error. When I got my first "professional" digital camera I was blown away at the ease of use but I've always missed the nostalgic side of film. The excitement of finally - [Another newborn and her puppybrother!](https://originphotoblog.com/another-newborn-and-her-puppysister/) - To rebound off of yesterday's post about bringing your baby home to your fur-child, I'd like to share Baby Maci and her adoring yorkshire brother... Congratulations!!! - [How to Prepare your Dog for the Arrival of your Newborn Baby!?!](https://originphotoblog.com/how-to-prepare-your-dog-for-the-arrival-of-your-newborn-baby/) - It's pretty evident in my photography portfolio and in the way my Instragram feed consists mostly of my black lab, that I'm an animal-lover! Many of my clients share this same view. It makes perfect sense to me when a client requests capturing their first, furry, child and obviously their newborn or child, too. I totally - [Katie's Beautiful Baby Bump](https://originphotoblog.com/katies-beautiful-baby-bump/) - Katie's due very soon!! A few weeks ago when it wasn't 70 degrees outside, we captured her beautiful baby-bump. I remember thinking by the time you have this baby, Katie, we won't have to scrap ice and snow off our cars anymore. That thought seemed so far-fetched and yet, here we are! Can't wait to meet this - [Utah](https://originphotoblog.com/utah/) - We went away for a while and the time away, outside and semi-unplugged was incredible!! Here's a link to my personal blog, where I posted more photos of the gorgeous Utah landscape! Thanks for indulging me in another personal post :) - [A snapshot of this young family's life....](https://originphotoblog.com/a-snapshot-of-this-young-familys-life/) - Lots of love! - [Baby Sized Philadelphia Sports Fan](https://originphotoblog.com/baby-sized-philadelphia-sports-fan/) - Pierce is destined to be an outstanding Philadelphia sports fan! His awesome parents are raising him in true South Philadelphia fashion as a Fightin' Phil and Flying Eagle. Check out his beautiful blue eyes and adorable baby teeth... - [Happy St. Patrick's Day!](https://originphotoblog.com/happy-st-patricks-day/) - Thinking of my Irish grandfather, James Walsh, today. He was a such a loving, kind and patient man. This is a photograph of his brother, my Uncle Frank, who lives in Gort near Galway. Uncle Frank has a contagious laugh. I love this portrait of him because I feel like I can hear him laughing - [Welcome Baby Nicholas!](https://originphotoblog.com/welcome-baby-nicholas/) - I photographed this family before they moved to the suburbs last year and then again this year to document baby #2. It's awesome being able to tell a more complete story by capturing some maternity photos before the newborn session! Check out this gorgeous mom and her beautiful family. Welcome Nicholas!! - [Center City Maternity Photography Session](https://originphotoblog.com/center-city-maternity-photography-session/) - Philadelphia is a beautiful city, filled with amazing families living in it. Like this growing family... Congratulations, Greenbergs!! Here's a link to a story about this awesome family featured in The Jewish Exponent. - [February 2014 Business Book: Uncertainty by Jonathan Fields](https://originphotoblog.com/february-2014-business-book-uncertainty-by-jonathan-fields/) - Jonathan Fields writes in last month's business book, Uncertainty: Turning Fear and Doubt into Fuel for Brilliance, that creativity and the fear that develops as a result of uncertainty are intertwined. We cannot have one without the other. So his point is to try and learn how to live with the fear even though we have - [Wintry Maternity Shoot](https://originphotoblog.com/wintry-maternity-shoot/) - The countdown to meet baby is on for this beautiful mom-to-be.... looking forward to documenting the love and emotion once she arrives! - [Try to keep a straight face while jumping on a trampoline. It's impossible...](https://originphotoblog.com/try-to-keep-a-straight-face-while-jumping-on-a-trampoline-its-impossible/) - After we got some photos like this made and out of the way... We hit the trampoline... They forgot I was there and had a blast, and it was one of my favorite family photography moments to date. I hope these siblings keep jumping on the trampoline together well past their childhood!! - [Me, Chase and Local Flowers in July Afternoon Light](https://originphotoblog.com/me-chase-and-local-flowers-in-july-afternoon-light/) - OMG. This glimpse back to summer just did my heart so good. Coming from someone who loves snow, this winter has been a bit too much. Thankful to my Valentine for taking the photos of me and Chasey, which were shot on July 2, 2013. I gasped when I saw these this morning... These gorgeous - [Boomer and his Bride to Be](https://originphotoblog.com/boomer-and-his-bride-to-be/) - These two lovely people are getting married this summer. Look at how cute they are together... - [Arizona Sunshine](https://originphotoblog.com/arizona-sunshine/) - Would you like to pretend that it's warm outside? Scroll through these photographs of my recent trip to Arizona and feel the sunshine!! 49 days 'til spring... - [January 2014 Business Book: Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg](https://originphotoblog.com/january-2014-business-book-lean-in-by-sheryl-sandberg/) - Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg Everybody should read this book -- both men and women. In just over 200 powerful pages, Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, lays down the facts about the inequality that still exists between men and women in our world today. Through her personal stories (she was also a VP at Google) Sandberg challenges - [Newborn Babies!](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-babies/) - Benny, the adorable dog, was such a rockstar during this newborn session (and so were the babies, phew)!! Congratulations Anna and Sean (and Benny)! - [Imaging USA 2014](https://originphotoblog.com/imaging-usa-2014/) - Every year my Mom and I travel to the Professional Photographers of America's annual conference, Imaging USA, to get inspired and learn even more about the art, craft and business of photography. This year it was held in sunny Phoenix, Arizona! I had no idea how much I was going to enjoy the southwestern landscape - [Newborn Baby Brian](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-baby-brian/) - Baby Brian is here!! Congrats Julie and Brian -- you make a beautiful family! - [Baby Charlie](https://originphotoblog.com/baby-charlie/) - This handsome boy is getting SO Big! Take a quick look back at his newborn session to check out his little squishy newborn cheeks. Can't get enough! - [Baby on Board](https://originphotoblog.com/baby-on-board/) - I think this couple is so cool. Jeannette was such an incredibly beautiful, calm pregnant lady. If you live in Center City you may have spotted her cycling along on her bike, you know, 9-months pregnant. Now Jeannette is an incredibly beautiful and calm MOMMA since her baby girl was born a just few weeks - [December -- The Last Business Book of 2013!](https://originphotoblog.com/december-the-last-business-book-of-2013/) - What It Is : The Formless Thing Which Gives Things Form By Lynda Barry This book was recommended to me by Austin Kleon who wrote, How to Steal Like an Artist (my October book). I had no idea what I was getting myself in to when I cracked open this book, and was honestly confused - [Christmasy Things](https://originphotoblog.com/christmasy-things/) - While growing up, my parents (ok, it was all my dad really) made a BIG DEAL about Christmas. My dad still makes a VERY BIG DEAL about Christmas and has fully engrained my total L-O-V-E for all things Christmasy. He's also taught me everything I know about exterior illumination. Here are some recent personal photos - [Danielle, Joe and Some Bubbalicious Boxers](https://originphotoblog.com/danielle-joe-and-some-bubbalicious-boxers/) - I love these people (and dogs)!!! And scroll down to see Danielle pull off a "serious face" even though she didn't think she could! - [Family Photographs](https://originphotoblog.com/family-photographs/) - I have been photographing this family since I first started my portrait business so I'm always thrilled to hear from -- I've enjoyed watching the babies as they grow! - [Family Photos at the Farm](https://originphotoblog.com/family-photos-at-the-farm/) - These twin sisters remind me of the sisters I photographed in the spring. So giggly and adorable together... - [November 2013 Business Book: Outliers By Malcolm Gladwell](https://originphotoblog.com/november-2013-business-book-outliers-by-malcolm-gladwell/) - Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell After reading Malcolm Gladwell's The Tipping Point, I knew that I'd most likely enjoy reading this book, too. And… I really did! After reading the many examples of successful people in this book, I am once again feeling SO thankful to my parents for all that they've - [December 2014 What to Wear](https://originphotoblog.com/december-2014-what-to-wear/) - I love the way yellow, grey and black work together beautifully for this little girl's ensemble… and the family scheme below mixing in a dark shade of emerald green in subtle ways looks great! December 2013 Where to Buy - [Baby Camilla](https://originphotoblog.com/baby-camilla/) - Baby Cam is here and she couldn't be cuter! Congratulations Brendan and Carley!! - [Back to Babies](https://originphotoblog.com/back-to-babies/) - Even though I am always honored to photograph a wedding or a newly engaged couple, today's blog post brings us back to my absolute favorite subject (drumroll please)… babies. Especially when they're this age, and this expressive... - [Nan + Tyler](https://originphotoblog.com/nan-tyler/) - These two lovely people are getting married soon and wanted to take some photos to celebrate that. So we visited the restaurant where they had their first date --Amada, wondered around Old City and watched the sunset on the South Street Bridge near their house in Naval Square. Congrats friends!! - [New Origin Photo Office in East Falls!](https://originphotoblog.com/new-origin-photo-office-in-east-falls/) - On November 1st, I signed a lease for a small office/studio in an old Church that has been converted into office spaces in East Falls. I'm getting to know my neighbors(a commercial photographer and a children's book illustrator), and so far I'm delighted with my decision to move in to East Falls. The goal of this - [Newborn Baby Harper](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-baby-harper/) - This healthy baby girl was such a joy to photograph! Her parents are over-the-moon. Congratulations Kristin and Danny! - [Welcome Baby Bradley](https://originphotoblog.com/welcome-baby-bradley/) - This handsome baby boy is so loved. Congratulations Claire and Chris!! - [November 2013 Style Guide](https://originphotoblog.com/november-2013-style-guide/) - Get inspired for your November and early December shoots with these THREE new style guides. The color scheme is blue, pink and green for this expressive family photo shoot example… Are the bold polka dot stockings a bit too much for your taste? You can tone it down with the more classic ivory stockings... All - [October's Business Book: Steal like an Artist by Austin Kleon](https://originphotoblog.com/octobers-business-book-steal-like-an-artist-by-austin-kleon/) - October's Business Book of the Month: Steal Like an Artist 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative by AUSTIN KLEON A quick read that I'll leave by my bedside table for inspiration. The main thing I will take away from this book is the obvious: Being open to inspiration is the biggest step toward - [The Golden Hour in Ocean City, NJ with a Beautiful Family and Handsome Black Lab](https://originphotoblog.com/the-golden-hour-in-ocean-city-nj-with-a-beautiful-family-and-handsome-black-lab/) - I don't even know what to say about this shoot... the light, the family, the ocean, the BLACK LAB! - [Mike and Jessica](https://originphotoblog.com/mike-and-jessica/) - These two love birds are getting MARRIED!! We had a fun shoot by Boat House Row to document their engagement over the summer. Congrats Mike and Jessica! - [September Business Book : The Tipping Point, How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell](https://originphotoblog.com/september-business-book-the-tipping-point-how-little-things-can-make-a-big-difference-by-malcolm-gladwell/) - Last month's business book, which I'm just getting around to blogging about today, was Malcolm Gladwell's The Tipping Point. Through interesting stories and studies of the human condition, Gladwell examines the tipping point of various things. The spark that made something go from good to great. My favorite example was about a nurse beginning - [2013 Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts Festival](https://originphotoblog.com/2013-chestnut-hill-fall-for-the-arts-festival-2/) - As usual this year's Fall for the Arts Festival was a fun-filled day of meeting new people, and catching up with past clients and friends. Thanks for stopping by our booth to say hello! This year I finally had some official Origin Photo balloons made! Due to the helium shortage though, I don't think I'll be doing - [An incredible playroom and an adorable family ...](https://originphotoblog.com/an-incredible-playroom-and-an-adorable-family/) - This session started off with some music time in a lovely, light-filled playroom featuring this brother-sister music making team. We rounded everyone up for a family photo outside, and then wrapped it up back in the playroom where this family spends most of their time. :) - [What to Wear :: October 2013](https://originphotoblog.com/what-to-wear-october-2013/) - October's style guide is really stylin'!! See how mixing it up with bold patterns can totally work for this cute brother/sister combo... Mom's floral shirt is the show-stopper here. Love it! October 2013 Where to Buy - [Chase Humphrey at the Belmont Plateau](https://originphotoblog.com/chase-humphrey-at-the-belmont-plateau/) - Last week I scouted out some locations by the Belmont Plateau and brought along my favorite model... Looking forward to shooting a family session here this fall! - [семья :: Russian for Family](https://originphotoblog.com/семья-russian-for-family/) - With relatives visiting from Russia for the summer, this family contacted me for a fun-filled family photo session that even included a newborn!! It was so awesome getting to know this loving, kind and joyful family. - [What to Wear :: September 2013](https://originphotoblog.com/what-to-wear-september-2013/) - The September Style Guide is still holding on to summer a bit... September 2013 Where to Buy - [Mac and Cheeeeese](https://originphotoblog.com/mac-and-cheeeeese/) - Look at this adorable face!!!!! This first photo looks like Baby Evelyn is holding court at a board meeting. She makes eating Annie's Organic Macaroni and Cheese look like serious business. She was checking me and my camera out while finishing up dinner before our summer shoot. Scroll down to see her bright, beautiful smile... - [Baby Wylie](https://originphotoblog.com/baby-wylie/) - This family is so special to me!! They started out as neighbors and have become friends. Baby Wylie continues to amaze us at her beautiful growth and blossoming personality. This shoot was interrupted a few times by some summer rain-showers, but we rolled with it and still had fun. - [This time last year ...](https://originphotoblog.com/this-time-last-year/) - I was packing my bags for an action-packed European adventure! Here's a link to my personal blog with tons and TONS of photos of that trip. One of my favorite things about traveling is being able to look back at the photos captured, reminiscing and appreciating the experience. - [Manayunk Maternity Session](https://originphotoblog.com/manayunk-maternity-session/) - Jon and Tahnee's happiness and excitement clearly shows in these photos. My heart melted when Jon contacted me to book a surprise maternity session for his super pregnant wife. Eventhough Tahnee gave birth a mere 3 weeks or so after this shoot, she looks as radiant as ever. Congratulations to the new parents!! - [Family of 3](https://originphotoblog.com/family-of-3/) - The happy subjects, afternoon light and magical location all came together perfectly for this family shoot. When I look back at these photos, I want to enjoy a deep soothing breathe and take in the cool, refreshing air that you can always count on down on Forbidden Drive in Valley Green. - [Online Store!!](https://originphotoblog.com/online-store/) - Isn't it refreshing when you visit your favorite restaurant, and order something spontaneously from the Specials Menu? There's usually something seasonal, fresh, or adventurous. Inspired by that, here's where you can find new and exciting products featuring photos from your photography session... Since the holidays are just around the corner, why not get a jump - [Sisterly Love](https://originphotoblog.com/sisterly-love/) - These adorable sisters have something special. I love to think about the relationship that they'll continue to grow. The secrets they'll confide in each other, the silly arguments, the late night chats, most importantly the defenders they'll hopefully always be for each other. - [August 2013 Business Book :: Do Cool Sh*t by Miki Agrawal](https://originphotoblog.com/august-2013-business-book-do-cool-sht-by-miki-agrawal/) - This month's business book was a departure from last month's How to Win Friends and Influence People since this book is HOT off the presses and just came out this month. I found it to be a quick, easy and enjoyable read. The author, Miki Agrawal, is a fascinating young person (the kind who makes - [A New, Awesome, Funny and Inspiring Children's Book!!](https://originphotoblog.com/a-new-awesome-funny-and-inspiring-childrens-book/) - I don't normally blog about children's books, but I have to take a second to tell you about my friend Daniel Kaye's new children's book, Never Underestimate a Hermit Crab. It's SO GOOD!!!! In his first children's book, Daniel Kaye tells a heart-warming and hilarious story of a hermit crab who can do amazing things. - [Newborn Baby Olivia](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-baby-olivia/) - Olivia was such a joy to photograph. Her adorable brother, Augie, quickly picked up his own camera to help me document this special occasion of welcoming home Olivia. I so love this family!! Congratulations Leah and John!! I've tried to make a habit out of capturing something that reflects the season in which the baby - [Newborn Baby Saanvi](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-baby-saanvi/) - Who is this gorgeous baby with the incredible hair? Sweet baby Saanvi. Other than the first photo here, she enjoyed her newborn session so much that she didn't want to miss any of it by sleeping like many other newborns do. Perhaps she's a budding photographer and wanted to take some notes. Her parents are - [August Style Guide](https://originphotoblog.com/august-style-guide/) - Some suggestions this month for what to wear to your family photo session! Enjoy :) August 2013 Where to Buy - [Welcome Packet](https://originphotoblog.com/welcome-packet/) - I've been working on a new client Welcome Packet that I'm so excited to share! I really enjoyed working on this project because stationary, stamps and the romance of mailing a package to someone via snail mail all highly appeal to me. :) My goal is to create an awesome client experience from start to - [July 2013 Business Book :: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie](https://originphotoblog.com/july-2013-business-book-how-to-win-friends-and-influence-people-by-dale-carnegie/) - Holy moly, it's already August 7th! During the month of July, I read Dale Carnegie's classic book, How to Win Friends and Influence People. It has been on my reading list for years, so I'm pretty pumped to finally cross it off. I highly recommend it! There are so many useful passages in this book. - [Newborn Baby Madison](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-baby-madison/) - Madison's parents are so in love with her it's a beautiful thing to see. As florists their job is to help people design and decorate their most important celebrations. Now it's time to celebrate one of their own miracles. Congratulations Brittany and Mike!! - [Newborn Baby Tucker](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-baby-tucker/) - Back in May when the tulips were in full bloom, I photographed brand new baby boy, Tucker. Isn't he sweet? His parents are awesome. I was delighted to introduce them to another young family I photographed who live down the street from them. Even though most of my days are spent in my home office - [Recent Projects](https://originphotoblog.com/recent-projects/) - This is the second summer I've been gifted a Love 'n Fresh Flowers cut-flower share, and I LOVE it. Every Tuesday I walk about two blocks (usually with Chase Humphrey), and pick up a big bucket of beautiful flowers. They're different every week. I've been trying to find the time either that night or - [A Photo to Help You Beat the Heat](https://originphotoblog.com/a-photo-to-help-you-beat-the-heat/) - For more Chase Humphrey photos (um, who doesn't need more Chase Humphrey in their life?) and even more baby photos of baby Allie (my niece) check out this post over at AlfieWalsh.com (my personal photo blog)...and have a cool weekend! - [Kara + Pete](https://originphotoblog.com/kara-pete/) - When you have a pup as cute as Bickley, then they quickly become the star of the shoot... OK, now get ready for the cutest bow-tie wearing cat named Brennan you've ever seen. Meow! Congratulations Kara and Pete! I love you guys. - [Front Porch Cocoon](https://originphotoblog.com/front-porch-cocoon/) - GUYS. This happened. On my front porch. I noticed this gorgeous caterpillar several weeks ago munching away at a Love'n'Fresh cut flower I had set out by my front door. I marveled at the gorgeous yellow and black pattern that stripped her back, photographed her and then almost forgot all about it. And then I - [Newborn Baby Lauren Sue](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-baby-lauren-sue/) - It was an extra hot, spring afternoon when I arrived to met sweet little Lauren Sue. During the shoot she alternated between happily sleeping or curiously looking around. She was a dream to photograph! Congratulations Lisa and Jason!! - [July 2013 Style Guide](https://originphotoblog.com/july-2013-style-guide/) - In step with the slower pace of summer, here is your super late July style guide! Loving those pants... July 2013 Where to Buy - [Baby Allie Elizabeth Cofone is here!!!](https://originphotoblog.com/baby-allie-elizabeth-cofone-is-here/) - On Friday, June 7th (one month ago yesterday!) I became an aunt!! My sister-in-law, Julie, gave birth to a beautiful, healthy, ADORABLE baby girl. Uncle Steve and I are so delighted to be apart of Allie's life as her aunt and uncle!! I think I've shot 6,000 photos of her already. Whoops! I love her - [June 2013 Business Book :: The Paradox of Choice Why More is Less by Barry Schwartz](https://originphotoblog.com/june-2013-business-book-the-paradox-of-choice-why-more-is-less-by-barry-schwartz/) - Origin Photo's June 2013 Business Book: The Paradox of Choice Why More is Less by Barry Schwartz I know you're not supposed to judge a book by it's cover, but I have to say that first off I LOVE the cover of this book! It's so simple and clever -- an open egg carton with a dozen - [An Awesome Erdenheim Family](https://originphotoblog.com/an-awesome-erdenheim-family/) - We started out at Hillcrest Pond ... wondering around, exploring the bridge, enjoying snacks, sharing the snacks with the ducks. Then we walked back home to relax in the nursery for a while and run around in the garden. I love this family!! - [Newborn Baby Charlie](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-baby-charlie/) - This family exemplifies LOVE! And this newborn continues to just kill me every time I see him. Seriously, Charlie, you're so handsome! I'm looking forward to photographing their new cousin as soon as he or she arrives in a few weeks. - [:: Newborn Baby Girl Named Ruby ::](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-baby-girl-named-ruby/) - Right around Christmas time I had the pleasure of photographing a gorgeous newborn girl named Ruby Catharine. Don't you love her name? - [My Take On Postponing Shoots](https://originphotoblog.com/my-take-on-postponing-shoots/) - I'm supposed to be photographing a beautiful family of four outside in Horsham, PA right now. Instead, it's pouring rain and I'm typing this post. This rain, in fact, has been gracing our region off and on for basically the entire month of June so far, and it looks like it's going to continue for - [What to Wear :: June 2013](https://originphotoblog.com/what-to-wear-june-2013/) - This month's style inspiration is for the family since I have quite a few family shoots coming up in the next several weeks! Look at those awesome pants that mom is wearing!! PoW! Here's an example of YOU (mom) choosing what YOU want to wear first, and then styling your family around it. I also - [Baby Rolls and Caffeine](https://originphotoblog.com/baby-rolls-and-caffeine/) - [May 2013 Business Book :: The Fast Track Photographer Business Plan by Dane Sanders](https://originphotoblog.com/may-2013-business-book-the-fast-track-photographer-business-plan-by-dane-sanders/) - "To dare is to lose one's footing momentarily. To not dare is to lose oneself." - Soren Kierkgaard Even though I've been in the photography business for a while now, I chose this book for May because I heard it was really good (thanks Mum). The major thing I've taken away has been the importance - [Villanova Grad](https://originphotoblog.com/villanova-grad/) - My beautiful, talented, smart, and lovely cousin, Katie, just graduated from Villanova so I met up with her and her roommates for a few portraits around campus to capture this special time! - [The Six Month Marker](https://originphotoblog.com/the-six-month-marker/) - This family hired me for their newborn shoot so I was delighted when they invited me to come back for a 6-month shoot! I love seeing the personality developing inside the little ones. I also love seeing parents hit their stride and revel in their now playful, smiley and loving babies. Baby Sarah was finishing - [Cailin + Doug :: Wedding](https://originphotoblog.com/cailin-doug-wedding/) - Doug and Cailin are really cool, interesting, beautiful people so photographing their wedding was SO fun for me. There was so much love in the way that Doug just looked at Cailin!! The weather was gorgeous thanks to Cailin's dad ordering such a perfect, sun-filled happy wedding day. Congrats friends! - [Philly to DC Bike Trip!](https://originphotoblog.com/philly-to-dc-bike-trip/) - My brother and I recently rode our bikes about 170 miles from Philadelphia to Washington, DC! Click here for the link to my personal blog post all about the experience! Here's the link to Alfiewalsh, my personal blog. - [LOVE](https://originphotoblog.com/love/) - Lately I've been photographing my baby, child and kid clients while holding or somehow interacting with their favorite possession. If the kiddos are too young, like the babe in this shoot, then I just ask mom or dad to tell me what they love best at the time. I find it so interesting what the - [:: Laura's Baby Bump ::](https://originphotoblog.com/lauras-baby-bump/) - My beautiful friend (inside and out) Laura, is having a BABY. She'll be a natural momma, and I can't wait to meet her baby!! - [Chestnut Hill Home + Garden Festival 2013](https://originphotoblog.com/chestnut-hill-home-garden-festival-2013/) - We had an awesome time last Sunday at the Home and Garden Fest! It was a busy weekend for me, and I couldn't have pulled it off without the help of my babe, Steve Miller. Thanks Steve! My day started off with an early (but beautiful) morning drive back home from a lovely wedding in - [April 2013 Business Book :: Give and Take : A Revolutionary Approach to Success by Adam Grant](https://originphotoblog.com/april-2013-business-book-give-and-take-a-revolutionary-approach-to-success-by-adam-grant/) - I have to give another thankful shout out to my local NPR station, particularly Radio Times hosted by the one-and-only Marty Moss-Coane for introducing me to another great business book. Last month I read, Give and Take : A Revolutionary Approach to Success by Adam Grant and I highly recommend it. I enjoyed all of the - [What to Wear :: May 2013](https://originphotoblog.com/what-to-wear-may-2013/) - Clearly I'm excited about SPRING as you may have noticed from yesterday's post. So in an effort to keep the excitement about warmer weather going, here's your May guide for what to wear. It's a month full of exciting events like baby showers, wedding showers, graduations! Hopefully this will inspire your style, even if you - [Happy May Day!](https://originphotoblog.com/happy-may-day/) - Here's to the end of a long, cold winter and to the beginning of warm weather seasons! Is it just me, or do days like this MAKE YOU FEEL ALIVE! - [Origin Photo presents another Photography 101 Class!](https://originphotoblog.com/origin-photo-presents-another-photography-101-class/) - I'm excited to announce another photography 101 class scheduled for Friday, May 17th at 7pm! This time I'll be teaching at Hatch, a children's clothing store in Ambler! I'm keeping the class size small again (max 6 students) so that I have time to answer your questions.What to Expect?This photography 101 class is designed for - [:: Happy Earth Day 2013! ::](https://originphotoblog.com/happy-earth-day-2013/) - In celebration of Earth Day this year, I spent Saturday morning taking photographs for the Lower Merion Conservancy's annual Children's Earth Day Forest! If you've never been to the beautiful Rolling Hill Park location in Gladwyne, I highly suggest a visit. I love how Earth Day is a great reminder every year to appreciate our - [When clients become friends](https://originphotoblog.com/when-clients-become-friends/) - I'm not going to lie, I love these people! It's times like these that I marvel at how fortunate I am to have this business and to make photographs of awesome families. As you can see, I'm still catching up on my blogging from before Christmas. Sorry about that! As promised, I am trying to - [Photographs of What You Will Want to Remember](https://originphotoblog.com/photographs-of-what-you-will-want-to-remember/) - I'll never forget this shoot because of this first shot .... At the time of this shoot, Grant's after-nap ritual was (maybe still is) to happily (and enthusiastically) jog from one end of his nursery to the other while swinging his arms. It's just his thing. This morning when I was teaching my first Photography - [{ April 2013 Style Guide }](https://originphotoblog.com/april-2013-style-guide/) - Happy spring!!! Here's to bright colors and warmer weather! I'm loving this dress from DownEast Basics! Polka dots? Yes please! Click here for the Where to Buy guide ... APRIL WHERE TO BUY - [March Business Book: Let My People Go Surfing the education of a reluctant businessman by Yvon Chouinard (founder and owner of Patagonia)](https://originphotoblog.com/march-business-book-let-my-people-go-surfing-the-education-of-a-reluctant-businessman-by-yvon-chouinard-founder-and-owner-of-patagonia/) - March Business Book: Let My People Go Surfing the education of a reluctant businessman by Yvon Chouinard (founder and owner of Patagonia) I so enjoyed reading this business book. As a fan of Patagonia clothing, I was looking forward to learning about the history of the company, since I emulate it with my own business. - [Haircut!](https://originphotoblog.com/haircut/) - I got my haircut yesterday!! Here's a before shot .. in case you forgot how LONG it was!!! It was a total impulse. I called a dozen places yesterday (Easter Sunday) and finally found a place right in Flourtown (Siro's Beauty Salon) who could do it! Here I am moments before the big snip, - [Photographs of a Growing Family](https://originphotoblog.com/photographs-of-a-growing-family/) - When this family bid on an Origin Photo family portrait session at the Chestnut Hill Black & White Gala last fall, they told me they had heard of my work and were hoping they would win! I loved hearing that since I often feel like I'm spinning my wheels trying to get the word out - [Two Boxers + Danielle + Joe = A Very, Very, Very Happy Family](https://originphotoblog.com/two-boxers-danielle-joe-a-very-very-very-happy-family/) - [Photography 101 For Moms (and Dads)](https://originphotoblog.com/photography-101-for-moms-and-dads/) - As a baby, child and family photographer I really, REALLY understand the importance of documenting your family! It's awesome hiring a professional photographer once a year to capture the love, excitement and growth that a family experiences throughout the year, but what about the every day? What's the solution? Learn how to take better pictures of - [:: Barnwood Run ::](https://originphotoblog.com/barnwood-run/) - On Sunday Steve, Chase and I drove out to Trumbauersville to pick up another load of barnwood, and I decided to bring my camera this time! Over the last couple weeks I've been preparing for the spring festivals coming up and another barnwood run was one of the things on the list. This time we - [Lots and Lots of Love](https://originphotoblog.com/lots-and-lots-of-love/) - This sweet family shoot was filled to the brim! top - [Villanova Family Photo Session](https://originphotoblog.com/villanova-family-photo-session/) - I met up with this beautiful family at Villanova University last fall ... Isn't she adorable? Somewhere between home and Villanova, she lost one of her shoes. They were too cute not to be photographed though ... Those cheeks!! Even though this couple didn't meet at or attend Villanova, I suggested the location because - [{ March 2013 Style Guide }](https://originphotoblog.com/march-2013-style-guide/) - The session is booked, the date is selected, the next question is .... "Regina, holdup, what should we wear!?!". I LOVE talking about this stuff! I do find, however, that it can be a source of stress for many clients. So in an effort to alleviate some of that, every month I'm going to feature - [:: belly laughs, bugs, birds, hide + seek ::](https://originphotoblog.com/belly-laughs-bugs-birds-and-runs/) - This shoot is another from fall last year, and while I was preparing the files for this post I couldn't help but smile and even laugh out loud remembering how much fun we had! I love this sweet family! - [:: A Family at Home ::](https://originphotoblog.com/a-family-at-home/) - As my photography style and philosophy continues to evolve, I find myself *always* coming back to lifestyle photos that tell stories. This family embraces that kind of image, too. Enjoy! - [:: Family of Four ::](https://originphotoblog.com/family-of-four/) - This beautiful family of four contacted me last fall and we met at Peace Valley Park on a crisp, clear autumn day for a family photo shoot. I loved watching the big sister interact with her little brother. At one point she gently nudged his hand away from his mouth because he was trying to munch - [The Happiest Baby on the Block](https://originphotoblog.com/the-happiest-baby-on-the-block/) - I met this little guy when he was still growing in his sweet moma's belly, and I've watched him grow from a sleepy newborn to a giggly baby. I hear he's already turning girls away. Total heart-breaker. Love you Blake!! - [:: Snowy Family Portraits ::](https://originphotoblog.com/snowy-family-portraits/) - This time last year I met this awesome family down in Valley Green for a wintry family photo session that they organized as a gift for their mom. The snowy setting nicely complimented the rustic barnwood frames they chose! I love taking portraits outside this time of year because the muted colors of winter bring - [I love when dogs are invited to the Family Portrait Session ...](https://originphotoblog.com/i-love-when-dogs-are-invited-to-the-family-portrait-session/) - Like this family. They asked if their K-9 companions could ride along. My answer? An enthusiastic YES OF COURSE! - [{ Imaging USA 2013 }](https://originphotoblog.com/imaging-usa-2013/) - Last week I traveled to Atlanta, Georgia for PPA's annual Imagining USA conference. The PPA (Professional Photographers of America) is an awesome organization that has helped me organize my business tremendously from the beginning. Last year it was in New Orleans, and I really hope to be able to make the trip every year while - [January Business Book: Start Something That Matters By Blake MyCoskie](https://originphotoblog.com/january-business-book-start-something-that-matters-by-blake-mycoskie/) - I mentioned last week that one of my goals for 2013 is to read a business book and blog about it every month. It seems easy enough, right? I hope so! Part of the reason I'm blogging about it, honestly, is because if I've said I'm going to do it on here then I'll probably - [:: play date ::](https://originphotoblog.com/play-date/) - Even though I'm not a new mom myself (I've had Chase Humphrey for 6 years now), I realized mid-way through last year how new moms could definitely benefit from meeting the other new moms I was meeting as clients through Origin Photo. I finally had the chance to introduce some local new moms to each - [Beautiful Family of Three](https://originphotoblog.com/beautiful-family-of-three/) - Another fun fall 2012 session with these two spirited sisters ... - [:: Winterberry ::](https://originphotoblog.com/winterberry/) - I'm trying my best to find beauty in this cold, dark time of year! It's a slower time for my business, which is a good thing since I can catch up and plan. I am very excited about beginning my second official year of Origin Photo. One of my goals for 2013 is to read - [:: Valley Green Morning Light ::](https://originphotoblog.com/valley-green-morning-light/) - [Photography + Ice Cream](https://originphotoblog.com/photography-ice-cream/) - How do you sweeten a family photo shoot? Stop for ice cream! We hit up Bredenbeck's Ice Cream in Chestnut Hill towards the end of this fun family shoot and the baby tried it for the first time (and loved it). - [:: Doggie House Guest ::](https://originphotoblog.com/doggie-house-guest/) - We had this adorable yellow lab with us over the weekend. More photos on my personal blog: alfiewalsh.wordpress.com! - [Family Photography](https://originphotoblog.com/family-photography/) - I seriously wanted to take this little baby boy home with me after this shoot! He stole my heart!! - [RittenhouseTown :: Philadelphia Baby Photography](https://originphotoblog.com/rittenhousetown-philadelphia-baby-photography/) - On a warm autumn Sunday, I met up with this lovely family by RittenhouseTown, which is the site of the first paper mill in the entire British North America (you gotta love Philadelphia history ... it's everywhere, and it's amazing!). I met them during the Chestnut Hill Home and Garden Festival so I was delighted to - [:: Ocean City Family Photography ::](https://originphotoblog.com/ocean-city-family-photography/) - [Philadelphia Maternity Photographer :: Lana's Baby Bump](https://originphotoblog.com/philadelphia-maternity-photographer-lanas-baby-bump/) - I met the beautiful and kind Ulana on the rowing team at Temple U. We spent many, many cold early mornings together on the water and I grew to deeply admire and respect her because of her compassion, generosity and simultaneous ability to be *fierce*. She has a calm way about her and her new - [Looking back at Late Summer ...](https://originphotoblog.com/looking-back-at-late-summer/) - When I was looking through some images of a maternity session I shot back in September, I came across these photos. I probably shot them because I was bored while waiting for clients to arrive. Now I look at them and feel like I took this late summer day's warmth for granted! I'm already feeling - [NYE Wedding :: Joe + Danielle](https://originphotoblog.com/nye-wedding-joe-danielle/) - I love these two!!! Here are a few favorites from their beautiful New Year's Eve Wedding at the Belle Voir in Bensalem. Thanks to Melissa at MKP for second shooting, and to Del's Groove for providing such awesome live entertainment! - [Philadelphia Newborn Photography :: Baby Reese](https://originphotoblog.com/philadelphia-newborn-photography-baby-reese/) - I met this couple through another client at a wedding I shot last year. Little did we know that we'd be meeting again several months later to photograph their beautiful newborn baby girl. Introducing Reese ... - [Baby Brady](https://originphotoblog.com/baby-brady/) - This lovely family lives in an amazing old house in Old City with fireplaces everywhere and wide-plank floors. It's the kind of house with a feeling of history where you can imagine Benjamin Franklin sitting by a fire and dreaming up his latest invention. - [In 2013 ... I'm going to be a Better Blogger](https://originphotoblog.com/in-2013-im-going-to-be-a-better-blogger/) - This fall has been busy, and I've fallen majorly behind in my blogging. Keep a look out for waaay more consistent blogging in 2013. In the meantime, enjoy some photos of my office and my dog. - [Ben + Beth's Greenville Country Club Wedding](https://originphotoblog.com/ben-beths-greenville-country-club-wedding/) - They wanted their big day to be simple and fun, including their dear family in the most intimate ways while celebrating with all their amazing friends and cousins. Beth was blessed to have her paternal grandmother and both maternal grandparents present to help them dance the night away! It was beautiful, truly love-filled and genuine. Congratulations Beth - [Bryn Athyn Cathedral Photo Shoot](https://originphotoblog.com/bryn-athyn-cathedral-photo-shoot/) - These cuties and I had a fun-filled session at Bryn Athyn Cathedral. It was a beautiful, crisp, early-Autumn morning ... - [{ Nick + Darla }](https://originphotoblog.com/nick-darla/) - I met up with Nick and Darla at Solesbury Orchards last week for an engagement session. This fun couple were quick to laugh and so clearly in love. Congratulations Nick and Darla!!! - [Chestnut Hill Fall for the Arts Festival :: 2012](https://originphotoblog.com/chestnut-hill-fall-for-the-arts-festival-2012/) - Yesterday was such a GREAT day!! The weather gods were smiling down on all of us artists at Chestnut Hill's Fall for the Arts Festival. Except for one or two freakish bursts of wind that literally picked up everything on my table and took it about 5-20 feet away, the day went off without a - [The Flour Pot Cookie Photo Shoot](https://originphotoblog.com/the-flour-pot-cookie-photo-shoot/) - Mmm. A few months back I had the pleasure of shooting some delicious product photography. What was the subject you ask? .... COOKIES! I met Abbey, co-owner of the cookie boutique The Flour Pot , when I took some portraits of her beautiful babies this spring. It was SO fun organizing this shoot and coming up - [{ alfiewalsh.com }](https://originphotoblog.com/alfiewalsh-com/) - Hello! I'd like to officially make an announcement about my blogging and how it will be organized. I take a lot of pictures. Most of the pictures I take are for my job, but a WHOLE bunch of them are just personal photos of my friends and family that I love and want to share - [Hospital Tags](https://originphotoblog.com/hospital-tags/) - I have had the privilege of photographing quite a few newborns lately (they'll be up on the blog as soon as possible!), and this family really inspired me! They decided to keep their baby girl's hospital wrist tag on so that I could take a few frames of her with it still on. Then, her - [Abington Art Center Family Photo Shoot](https://originphotoblog.com/abington-art-center-family-photo-shoot/) - I met this family through a cool organization called One Fit Mama. It's an exercise group centered around mama's and their babes. Once I saw them running along Forbidden Drive doing Indian Sprints with their strollers. Pretty impressive!! Anyway, this adorable family just moved to another state and wanted to have some photos taken to - [Avalon Family Photo Session](https://originphotoblog.com/avalon-family-photo-session/) - I met Jennifer Curry around this time last year. We started out as strangers and over the course of this year, even though I've only seen her in person maybe 3 times, I have grown to really admire her. She is incredibly generous, supportive and POSITIVE! I love her! Thanks for your kindness Jen. We - [{ Springfield Township Community Day Festival 2012 }](https://originphotoblog.com/springfield-township-community-day-festival-2012/) - Yesterday I had the pleasure of spending some time at the annual Springfield Township Community Day Festival! There were tons of happy babies, excited doggies, beautiful mommies, and delighted daddies all hoping to make it home for the second half of the Eagles game. The weather was BEAUTIFUL, and I loved spending the entire day - [Origin Photo Featured at Campbell's Place!](https://originphotoblog.com/origin-photo-featured-at-campbells-place/) - Hi friends. This past Labor Day Steve (the frame-maker), me and my mum installed about fifteen -16x20- barnwood framed photos on the walls of Campbell's Place here in Chestnut Hill! They'll be there for the entire month of September, so go grab a drink and check 'em out! You might see one of your babies at - [Newborn Photo Session Props ...](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-photo-session-props/) - Oftentimes, I get questions from clients about newborn session props. "What do I have? What looks best for my baby? I want a long, blue hat, should I buy one? Where should I buy one? I have an important quilt from my grandmother, can you use it during the session? I don't want any pink - [Bamboo Bam BAM!](https://originphotoblog.com/bamboo-bam-bam/) - Every time a client orders a bamboo mount, it feels like Christmas in my heart! I LOVE these things! Today, when I saw a package sitting on my front porch from my photo lab ... I thought to myself, mmm, candy (because not only are they the greenest lab in the country, they also pack - [Does it get more exciting than TWIN newborns?](https://originphotoblog.com/does-it-get-more-exciting-than-twin-newborns/) - I don't think so! These babies were such a pleasure to photograph. I told their parents that I could sense their lovely personalities even though they're so brand new. Looking forward to seeing you two grow. - [:: Philadelphia Portraits ::](https://originphotoblog.com/philadelphia-portraits/) - When it came around to celebrating her 30th birthday, this client had her sights set on a portrait session. She's a fellow early-riser so we soaked up some beautiful early-morning light last month. Happy birthday beautiful! - [:: E komo mai Maggie ::](https://originphotoblog.com/e-komo-mai-maggie/) - "E komo mai" is Hawaiian for welcome! This little girl is loved from all over the world. Congratulations Randy & Brooke! - [::: Mid-Summer Instagram Updates :::](https://originphotoblog.com/mid-summer-instagram-updates/) - This summer has been uhhh-mazing. Thank you so much to all of you out there who follow my blog. I really appreciate it beyond words. If I could make you all homemade cookies, I would. And I'd drop off fresh flowers on your doorstep. That's how much I love you. Thank you! Summer concerts, house - [Please Touch Museum Wedding :: Jenna and Collin Part II](https://originphotoblog.com/please-touch-museum-wedding-jenna-and-collin-part-ii/) - As promised, here is Collin and Jenna's Wedding: Part Two!! There was so much emotion during their ceremony. Thank goodness for auto-focus, because the tears were flowing while they were exchanging vows. The love they have for each other shines SO much more than any other wedding ceremony I've ever photographed. It was a beautiful experience! - [Jenna + Collin Get Married :: Please Touch Museum Wedding](https://originphotoblog.com/jenna-collin-get-married-please-touch-museum-wedding/) - You've met Baby Jack before. Well a couple weeks ago I had the privilege of photographing his parents' wedding day at the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia, PA. It was AWESOME. Jenna AND Collin both have fabulous families. I loved every minute of their wedding. They're a fun bunch to be around. I couldn't contain my - [:: Brotherly Love ::](https://originphotoblog.com/brotherly-love/) - These guys were such great friends! It was very endearing to watch them play ... OK, seriously. The eye-lashes! It's unfair. I love when symmetry happens by accident like this ... - [{ Photos Help Make it a Home }](https://originphotoblog.com/photos-help-make-it-a-home/) - This family recently moved into a beautiful new house and wanted photographs taken to help make it their home. We met in the late afternoon to capture the golden light. Enjoy! - [:: sweet family photos ::](https://originphotoblog.com/sweet-family-photos/) - Dana is a fantastic photographer so I was over-the-moon when she asked me to take some photos of her, the kids and their dogs! We met at Fort Washington State Park and had a hilarious time thanks to dog treats and kids who are very accustomed to having their photo taken (they take direction incredibly - [:: just words ::](https://originphotoblog.com/just-words/) - This blog is mostly a picture blog of portraits of my awesome clients with a few of my personal photos thrown in here and there (you all know Chase Humphrey by now I’m sure). Are you bored already since you know I won't be showing any pictures? Hang in there with me! I had a - [{ Baby Corey }](https://originphotoblog.com/baby-corey/) - This little man may only be a few weeks old here, but he is a budding Penn State and Philadelphia Phillies fan (see bottom). Enjoy! - [:: Beth + Ben ::](https://originphotoblog.com/beth-ben/) - Beth and Ben are getting married!! We met up at Longwood Gardens last month for an engagement session to get to know each other, and to capture this special time. They are both members of Longwood, and it's where Ben proposed to Beth so it was the perfect venue for our shoot. If you've never - [:: Photographer Friends ::](https://originphotoblog.com/photographer-friends/) - Melissa Kelly is a talented photographer and friend. We met at Temple University, and have been friends for nearly 10 years! She's awesome. We recently met up to take some professional shots of each other. Enjoy! - [:: Cool Carrie Keplinger ::](https://originphotoblog.com/cool-carrie-keplinger/) - Gosh, I love this gal! Carrie and I worked together at Montgomery Media several years ago. She was the editor of Art Matters (one of the monthly publications), and I was one of the photojournalists for the weekly newspapers. Our relationship flourished when I fled the editorial section of the papers to get away from - [:: Early Summer Instagram Update ::](https://originphotoblog.com/early-summer-instagram-update/) - Can you tell I'm slightly obsessed with Instagram? I find it to be an incredibly convenient tool to document my life. Isn't it fascinating to imagine how people 30 or 40 years from now will be documenting their lives? Veeery interesting (especially because I'm reading Steve Jobs' biography by Walter Isaacson right now and I've - [:: The Tremendous Tara Gentile ::](https://originphotoblog.com/the-tremendous-tara-gentile/) - I met Tara Gentile through a friend last fall and I'm so happy I did! She was looking for some updated portraits for her website and promotional materials. Tara is a business coach, academic, entrepreneur and all-around money-making guru. Check her out here: www.taragentile.com. We started the shoot by knocking out some formal headshots, and then - [{ Cool Cape May }](https://originphotoblog.com/cape-may/) - Steve and I recently spent a few heavenly days in cool Cape May, New Jersey. Here's a look at our get-away through the lens of my iPhone via instagram. - [::Parents are Awesome ::](https://originphotoblog.com/parents-are-awesome/) - Earlier this month I met these adorable kids & their momas at Fort Washington State Park and we got our giggle on. They (the sister-in-laws) wanted to come up with a creative gift for their parents' 40th wedding anniversary, so they contacted me for a photo shoot! I was so impressed with the thoughtful idea. - [:: Playing with Light ::](https://originphotoblog.com/playing-with-light/) - It's important to continue learning and trying new things, so last week I visited New York City for a lighting workshop led by rockstar wedding photographers Zach and Jody Gray. It was very educational and inspirational! Here are a few frames that I shot during our walk around Manhattan, and specifically around Washington Square. You'll - [:: Toby the Dog ::](https://originphotoblog.com/toby-the-dog/) - In addition to kids and families, I also LOVE to photograph PETS. Here's a recent shoot with a 16 year-old golden retriever named Toby. We met at a park here in Chestnut Hill and I brought treats. Toby was a good boy! Enjoy. - [:: Baby Jack ::](https://originphotoblog.com/baby-jack/) - Meet Jack. In less than a month, I'll be photographing his parents' wedding day! Last week we all met up for a BBQ to hang out and discuss the final wedding details. It was fun having a baby around the house! I know the bride-to-be, Jenna, from grade-school and recently got to know her husband-to-be, - [:: Philadelphia Maternity Photography ::](https://originphotoblog.com/philadelphia-maternity-photography/) - Erin & Ryan already had their baby(!), but I realized recently that in all the excitement lately I never posted their maternity photographs! We had a fun session that started at their home in Chestnut Hill. I love the way they designed their nursery. Check it out towards the bottom of this post. Erin is - [:: Chase Humphrey ::](https://originphotoblog.com/chase-humphrey/) - I recently photographed an adorable 16-year-old dog, and it made me realize that I need to pick up my picture-taking-game of my nearest and dearest with more than my iPhone camera. Here are a few quick portraits of my favorite canine, Chase Humphrey Miller I. - [:: Instagrams of Late ::](https://originphotoblog.com/instagrams-of-late/) - Here are a bunch of Instagram photos I've taken recently. Lots of Chase Humphrey, gardening, hanging with friends, framing and stonewall building. It's been a great spring! - [:: Newborn Baby Anne Rosemary ::](https://originphotoblog.com/newborn-baby-anne-rosemary/) - I've introduced this beautiful baby to my blog before! Here she is making her second appearance -- the newborn shoot. She is the most beautiful baby I think I've ever met. (And that has nothing to do with how I'm bff with her parents.) Enjoy! - [{ Creative Family Photos }](https://originphotoblog.com/creative-family-photos/) - When you schedule a shoot with me, it will not be your typical family photo shoot. We laugh, play, get dirty and have FUN. Here are a few more from the recent Mother's Day Mini Sessions. If you would like to see more from this action-packed day of mini sessions, click on this, as well as - [{ Valley Green Family Photography }](https://originphotoblog.com/valley-green-family-photography/) - Here are a few more photos from recent photo shoots that took place in Valley Green by Forbidden Drive in Fairmount Park. Enjoy! The other photos from this beautiful day can be seen here. - [{ Maternity Photography }](https://originphotoblog.com/maternity-photography/) - Here are a few frames of a GORGEOUS mom who is expecting her second baby at the end of this summer. She is a natural mother, not to mention naturally photogenic! We met recently on Forbidden Drive in Valley Green. A maternity shoot is a great way to capture this special time. Enjoy! - [{ Philadelphia Photography: Valley Green Family Photos }](https://originphotoblog.com/philadelphia-photography-valley-green-family-photos/) - Here are some recent photos from the Mother's Day Mini Sessions. It was a great day! - [:: Father's Day Mini Sessions ::](https://originphotoblog.com/fathers-day-mini-sessions/) - Mother's Day Mini Sessions were great, so I decided to do Father's Day Mini Sessions too! These will be a little different then the Mother's Day Sessions ... Who? Anyone! It doesn't have to be just dads and granddads and great-granddads (although that would be AWESOME). Moms, couples, aunts, uncles, pets, love-birds, babies, cousins, whoever! This deal is - [Philadelphia Baby Photographer :: Baby Dylan](https://originphotoblog.com/philadelphia-baby-photographer-baby-dylan/) - This family is so gorgeous! When my sister gave her friend a gift certificate for a newborn shoot, I eagerly waited for their phone call when I knew they had their baby. I LOVE waiting to hear that news!!! I especially like to meet my babies sometime during their first two weeks – as - [{ Baby Blake }](https://originphotoblog.com/baby-blake/) - Some how I am able to quiet babies long enough to get some photographs of them sleeping usually. I have a handful of tricks (most of which include me going "sshhh sshhh sshhh" rapidly), but this little guy gave me a run for the money! I didn't mind it one bit since I got to - [:: Home & Garden Fest 2012 ::](https://originphotoblog.com/home-garden-fest-2012/) - For those of you who don't know (which I think I've told everyone already!), this past weekend Origin Photo had a booth at the Chestnut Hill Home & Garden Festival. Woot! It was awesome meeting new and potential clients, as well as seeing friends who stopped by to say hello! Here's a photo of me - [{ Springfield Family Photography }](https://originphotoblog.com/springfield-family-photography/) - I LOVE these kids!!!!! They are the nicest, sweetest, most athletic, funny, intelligent, caring, inquisitive, spiritual, down-to-earth kids I've ever met. Their parents are AWESOME, and so it all just makes sense. I met them in their backyard the Friday before Easter so they could sport their Easter outfits and so we could document this - [::Happy (belated) Earth Day!!! ::](https://originphotoblog.com/happy-belated-earth-day/) - In honor of Earth Day, which was yesterday, I'd like to talk about my efforts to make my business as eco-friendly as possible. Once it really dawned on me that I'm the boss of this biz (even though I do sometimes wish someone would tell ME what to do), it hit me how scary, sexy, - [:: LOVE IS IN THE AIR ::](https://originphotoblog.com/love-is-in-the-air/) - {Greg & Mary Kelley get hitched!} This past weekend our good friends got married in Naples, Florida. It was a beautiful wedding with lots of light, love and laughter. I took a few photos to help them remember their wedding day. Enjoy. :) - [6-month-old baby shoots are possibly my favorites!](https://originphotoblog.com/6-month-old-baby-shoots-are-possibly-my-favorites/) - [Baby Annie's First Photo Shoot](https://originphotoblog.com/baby-annies-first-photo-shoot/) - Our dear friends Erin and Ryan just gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Anne Rosemary Stava! I took a few photos of the new born babe on her birthday, March 30. Erin and Ryan are going to be awesome parents. Steve and I already look up to them and can't wait to be apart - [Origin Photo :: New Sign!](https://originphotoblog.com/origin-photo-new-sign/) - I've been preparing for my first Chestnut Hill Home & Garden Festival this May 6, 2012 so I ordered this 2x4foot sign from BuildASign.com, and I can't wait to hang it by my table! It's a bit bigger than Chasey. :) - [{ What to Wear? :: Spring Inspired }](https://originphotoblog.com/what-to-wear-spring-inspired/) - Have a session booked for this Spring, but you're not sure what to wear? Here's a fun little guide from Inspire Me Baby that will surely give you some ideas! The wardrobe question is always a good one and it's something that I think is an important component to a successful shoot especially for a family - [: : Mother's Day Weekend Mini Sessions : :](https://originphotoblog.com/mothers-day-weekend-mini-sessions/) - Origin Photo presents ... Hooray! I'm SOOO excited to announce this! Origin Photo's first Mini Session! Who? Anyone! It doesn't have to be just moms and grandmas and great-grandmoms (although that would be AWESOME). Dads, couples, aunts, uncles, pets, love-birds, babies, cousins, whoever! What? Mini Sessions are different from my typical photo sessions because - [{ Bridgewater, New Jersey Maternity Shoot }](https://originphotoblog.com/bridgewater-new-jersey-maternity-shoot/) - This mom-to-be was so graceful and comfortable during her maternity session! Even though we had never actually met prior to our shoot, her warm and loving-spirit opened up and allowed me to help document this incredible time in her life. Her and her husband have an adorable cat who was curious about our photo-taking, especially - [Monday Morning Inspiration](https://originphotoblog.com/ee/) - I'm going to dive right into here people. Tara Gentile is a genius! I met her through a friend this past fall to do some headshots for her business. She is a business coach, and she's brilliant. Check out her inspiring work here. In the meantime, enjoy this photo from the top of the Palomar - [New Orleans Inspiration](https://originphotoblog.com/new-orleans-inspiration/) - Earlier this year I traveled to New Orleans with my mom (a.k.a. the best business manager everrr) to attend the Professional Photographers Association's annual conference, which is called Imaging USA. It was AWESOME. I learned so much. I couldn't sleep the whole time I was there (no, Mom, not because of your snoring, don't worry!) because my mind raced - [Philadelphia Baby Photographer ... yeeehaw!](https://originphotoblog.com/philadelphia-baby-photographer-yeeehaw/) - Last week I blogged about this hat, which I was testing out on Chase Humphrey. Well, here it is on a baby!! This gorgeous red-haired little one made his very first outing to my home studio here in Chestnut Hill late last week. He was a great sleeper and especially enjoyed this blanket, which I - [Introducing ... Origin Photo Frames](https://originphotoblog.com/introducing-origin-photo-frames/) - I am so excited to announce that Origin Photo will now be offering custom, re-claimed barnwood frames made right here in our basement by my incredibly good-looking and equally talented husband, Steve Miller! Steve's been making things since he was a baby. He's a mechanical engineer by trade, however his dad, Garry, is a contractor - [Philadelphia Baby Photographer ... and Prop Scout](https://originphotoblog.com/philadelphia-baby-photographer-and-prop-hunter/) - I went to Build a Bear the other day in the Willow Grove Mall and found that it's a prop treasure trove! Can't wait to use this little cowboy hat on an itty bitty baby (instead of Chasey). Thanks anyway Chase Humphrey! - [Philadelphia Family Photographer: Local Addition](https://originphotoblog.com/philadelphia-family-photographer-local-addition/) - How many of you suburbanites out there, when asked where you're from, have conveniently said: "Philadelphia"? I grew up in Flourtown, PA and said it all the time! This shoot, though close to Philadelphia, took place in good old Oreland, PA. Enjoy. :) - [How to ... Tutu](https://originphotoblog.com/how-to-tutu/) - On a recent trip to New Orleans for a photography conference, I was shopping around for some new photo props (this is one of my favorite parts of being a baby photographer). There I was standing wide-eyed in the middle of a million square foot convention center lined with every photography-related product that you've ever - [{ Brian & Julie }](https://originphotoblog.com/brian-julie/) - I don't mind if it's freezing, raining and/or wildly windy. I still love being by the ocean anytime of the year. That's why it made it EVEN more amazing to photograph Brian and Julie's Stone Harbor, New Jersey wedding this past Friday at the Yacht Club of Stone Harbor since the temps were in the - [{::Happy New Year::}](https://originphotoblog.com/happy-new-year/) - Here's to 2012. You have to admit that the sound of 2012 has a magical ring to it. Any resolutions?? One of mine is to blog WAY more often! 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