Going on Maternity Leave!

I wanted to go ahead and make the official announcement that I am now on maternity leave!

What does that mean?

I’m still working behind-the-scenes! I’m writing lots of blog posts, getting all of my tax-stuff together for early next year, working on updating my website, plus lots of other little business tasks. We’re about 1 month away from baby boy’s due date – and my goal is to get as much done ahead of time so that when he arrives, I can simply rest, relax, and enjoy this new little member of our family, all while my business still keeps on chugging along! That’s the beauty of working for myself and being able to prep things ahead of time! December & January are pretty streamlined as far as blog content goes anyways – I post a lot of fun posts! Behind-the-scenes, Abby’s Saturday bloopers, goals for the new year, our family Christmas letter, as well as all of my favorite images from 2018! So, even though I’m technically on maternity leave, I’m still working away behind the scenes, but also taking time to get ready for Christmas & prepare for this new little guy to enter our family!

For Weddings..

I am still actively booking weddings for 2019 & 2020!
My calendar is beginning to fill up for 2019 & the 2020 inquiries are beginning to come in as well! It’s so exciting! Even though I am “technically” on maternity leave, we are coming into “engagement season”! The majority of engagements happen between November – February, so if you are newly engaged & looking for a wedding photographer – I would still love to chat with you!! Depending on how close you contact me to my due date (and after baby boy is born), we might not be able to meet in person as quickly as is my normal practice, but we’ll work it out, I promise! I already have so many fabulous weddings booked for 2019 – but I definitely have room for a few more! Please, do not hesitate to contact me if you are in need of a wedding photographer! I’m seriously so excited to chat with you!

For Portraits..

I am no longer booking any portrait sessions for the remainder of the year 2018 (that includes engagement, family, newborn, senior, maternity, or headshot sessions – out of that list, I really only shoot engagement sessions anyways, but in the last week I have gotten a bunch of inquiries for other portrait sessions!). It’s pretty chilly outside to be out shooting portraits as it is! I also will not be booking any portrait sessions in January or February. With winter settling into South Western Pennsylvania, it’s not really prime photography season anyway. By March & April and with springtime rolling back in, I’ll be all rested up from having a baby in December & will be ready to get back into shooting on a regular basis!

If you find yourself in need of a portrait session over the next 3-4 months & are simply not sure who to turn to with me being “off”, shoot me a quick note! I’d love to refer you to one of my incredible photographer friends!!

For Past Clients..

As of tomorrow morning, I will have delivered all of the sessions & weddings that I’ve photographed in the last few weeks (Colleen & Phillip – your photos are uploading to your gallery as I write this!) The month of October was crazy busy for me & my little business, but I am now officially caught up! However! If you have any questions about your digital gallery or getting images printed (especially for the holidays) don’t hesitate to reach out to me!! I’m still here for you – I promise! If you were really hoping to order a wedding album & have it in time for Christmas, we could literally jump into the process today & get you your album within the next few weeks! So, don’t let the “maternity leave” status deter you from reaching out to me! Trust me, sitting behind my computer (and answering emails or designing albums) is so much easier than going out & actively shooting, so, let’s do it!

And if you want to keep up with us (and know when our little man arrives)..

The very best way to keep up with me & our expanding little family is on social media!! I’m the most active on Instagram. So, following me on there is probably the very best way to keep in the loop as to when the little guy arrives. Obviously, there will be photos on Facebook & an official birth announcement here as well, but Instagram is definitely the place to follow along if you want more “real time” updates (you know I won’t be able to hold back & will be posting lots of pictures of our new little man)!

I know so many of you feel like you are invested in my pregnancy – especially if I photographed your wedding or engagement session this year! You guys have been absolutely amazing this 2018 season! Everyone has been super supportive & loving toward me as I have grown this little baby boy over the last 8 months. I have been overwhelmed by your care & all the little gifts everyone has so graciously surprised me with!! This little guy is already so so loved, not only by his family but by my circle of amazing clients-turned-friends.

So, thank you so much! Thank you for your love & support. Thank you for your understanding. Thank you for everything. This business would be absolutely nothing if it wasn’t for you guys – so, from the bottom of my heart, thank you so so much!