The Martin’s // Pine Cradle Lake, Rome, PA // Family Photographer

Remember these guys?! How can you not, with that adorable little red-head? Except, the last time you saw him, he was teeny tiny! I’ve said it before & I’ll say it again: I LOVE reconnecting with families over and over again – especially when our relationship started back at their wedding! It’s my absolute favorite & just goes to prove that so many of my clients become my friends! Seriously! It isn’t just something I say – “clients turned friends” – it really does happen! Especially when I work with people thru some of the most amazing and memorable moments of their lives! There’s nothing I love more than photographing a bride & groom on their “Day 1” and then getting the message that they’re having a baby & they want maternity pictures & family pictures after that! THE BEST!

And with Shannon & Zach – we have gone back to Pine Cradle Lake in Rome, PA, to document the most important moments of their lives! I love this series! From wedding day, to expecting a little babe, and with Quaid as a 1 year old! I wish I had a photo like this that I could re-create! The staff at Pine Cradle Lake better never move this bench!

Back in the fall, before the days got shorter & the snow started falling, we got together to take some family photos & to celebrate Quaid’s 1st birthday! He’s such a little ham & has such a huge personality! It was so fun because he’s about 10 weeks older than Braelynn, so it was fun to get a little “sneak peek” at what was around the corner for her!

After some time at Pine Cradle Lake, we rode back up over the hill to their house, and the sun came out! The angels were singing for Shannon – since golden hour photos are her favorite and she was wishing so hard for the sun to shine for their session!

We ended it all with a cake for Quaid! He wasn’t quite sure what to make of it & after a few bites, didn’t want anything else to do with his cake!