Jason and Lauren (Chester County Engagement Photographer)

I have been looking forward to this session for weeks because these two people are very special to me. This beautiful couple consists of my stunning sister-in-law, Lauren, and her awesome fiancee, Jason.
They are getting married next October and wanted their engagement pictures to reflect the same time of year so that they can use a picture or two for their save the date cards. They chose one of my favorite locations and we had a beautiful afternoon too!
Admittedly, Jason was not looking forward to the session as much as Lauren and I, but he had a positive attitude and did an excellent job getting comfortable in front of the camera. It wasn't hard to capture their love and joy. They truly are made for each other, and all of us that have had the pleasure of watching their relationship and love, develop and grow, are so very excited for them and all that the future will bring.

Jason and Lauren...enjoy this preview of your pictures. I love you both and was so honored to have the opportunity to capture some images of this special time in your lives.

Maxim Family (Chester County Family Photographer)

This is the second time this year that I have had the tremendous pleasure of photographing this wonderful family. The first time their youngest was just barely sitting up and now he is in motion! It is so much fun to see and photograph the changes in my little clients as they grow.

It was a cold afternoon the day of our session but the boys did so well. We played in the leaves, discovered sticks and even ran around to stay warm. The love this family has for each other made getting these shots an easy task. What a great afternoon!

Maxim Family...enjoy your preview and thanks again for trusting me with these beautiful moments in your lives.













I love this shot! It reminds me of the E-Trade commercials :)

Baby Jameson (Chester County Newborn Photographer)

About three months ago one of my friends from college, that I hadn't seen since our college days, moved onto my street. She and her husband moved in the weekend that I was in the hospital after delivering Jaxon, and when we finally saw each other I noticed that it wouldn't be long until she was delivering a sweet babe of her own.
Well, that baby finally arrived after much anticipation and he is the sweetest thing. Jameson tipped the scales at 9 pounds, 3.6 ounces on his birthday and he has a set of cheeks that are SO kissable.
What a joy it was to go and hang out with an old friend while I photographed her firstborn!

Kia and Joe...enjoy the pictures of your sweet little boy!

Morraye Family Preview (Chester County Family Photographer)

I had the sincere pleasure of working with the Morraye family again this year. They have truly been fortunate to get some vibrant leaves in their pictures the last two years. They are such a joy to work with, because the love they have for each other is undeniable and it translates so well in the captured images. It was fun to see the girls a year older and get to know them at this age.

It was a chilly day, but everyone did a great job despite the temps.

Thanks again Morraye family! Enjoy your preview!

Bridge Newborn Preview (Chester County Newborn Photographer)

Last month I had the pleasure of taking maternity pictures for the most adorable couple and now they are new parents to the most precious little boy. He was enjoying quite a bit of wake time during our session, but eventually he fell asleep and I was able to capture his utter sweetness.
His parents are totally and completely in love with him....and so is his big "sister". (She is in the last picture.)

M and P, thanks for sharing your little man with me! I hope you enjoy your preview.

Announcing Holiday Card Mini Sessions

Today marks 2 months until Christmas. Can you believe it? I certainly can't.

If you haven't already started thinking about what to do for your Christmas or holiday card this year, now is the time to make a plan. We all know how busy this time of year can be, so why not eliminate the stress that comes with trying to get the perfect picture of your little one(s) and let me take care of it for you by booking a mini session. To make life even easier, your mini session will include 25 custom designed Christmas/Holiday cards!

Here are the details:

* Date: Saturday, November 6th (raindate: Saturday, November 20th)
Location: Valley Forge National Park
Times:
8:30 - 8:50 am
9:00 - 9:20 am
9:30 - 9:50 am
10:00 - 10:20 am - Szigeti
10:30 - 10:50 am
1:30 - 1:50 pm
2:00 - 2:20 pm
2:30 - 2:50 pm
3:00 - 3:20 pm - DeMarco
* Mini sessions will be 20 minutes long and will focus on getting only the types of images you want for your card whether that is a family shot, individual shots or a combination.
* You will receive 5-8 custom edited images on CD.
* You will receive 25 custom designed Christmas/Holiday cards. (Additional cards available. Pricing depends on style of card chosen.)
* Mini session fee: $135 (due at the time of mini session)

Other important information:
* Bookings are limited, but if enough interest is generated I may add an additional date.
* The style of photography will still be mostly candid with a few posed shots unless you choose to have all posed shots.
*Please come dressed and ready for action as time will be limited. No need to dress in fancy clothes if that is not your style. In fact, some of my favorite cards each year are the ones that truly show the personality and style of the family based on their card and clothing choices. Get creative!
* Custom designed cards are high quality cards printed on 80 - 100 pound cardstock. A pdf catalog of styles is available via email.

Want a discount on your mini session? Here's how:
* Tell your friends about the mini sessions and if one of them books a mini session, you will get $20 off.
* If you are on Facebook, share the link to this blog post and you will receive $5 off. (Be sure to let me know)
* Not on Facebook? Email the link to this blog post or create an email with the details. Send it to your friends and copy me on the email (susanfordphotography@gmail.com) and you will also receive $5 off.

For bookings or questions please contact me at: 610-212-4798 or susanfordphotography@gmail.com

The Haltom Family (Chester County Family Photographer)

Saturday was a beautiful day at Springton Manor Farm. In fact, it was their Family Fun Day and there were tons of fun things to do. But, before all of that started I had a terrific session with the wonderful Haltom family.
They came dressed in their Fall attire (though it ended up being a bit warmer than expected) and the kids were eager to begin exploring having never been there before. Another family member ready to explore was their dog, Darby. Unfortunately, her exploring led her to a very pungent smell from another animal, which she promptly rolled in, leaving the rest of us wishing she had not been so adventurous :)
Despite that, we had a wonderful time checking out some of the area, seeing some of the animals and capturing the essence of them as a family and individuals. Thank you Haltom family for a beautiful morning! Enjoy your preview.