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Valley Forge Park Family Photography | Ciarocchi Family | Philadelphia Family Photographer

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It is so hard to believe that this is year 3 photographing the Ciarocchi family! How time flies! They are always one of my favorite clans to snap pictures of as they are very down to earth and open to letting the session flow naturally. Plus the 4 kiddos are pretty cute and incredibly funny in their own way.

Despite this being our 3rd year working together, we can’t seem to plan too well in advance as far as location goes, and each year we have used Valley Forge Park for our shoots. I can’t complain because there are so many wonderful spots at Valley Forge for family sessions. But next year—- Maybe we will go someplace new!

This was actually my first time photographing by the barn and chicken coop and I am in love! It was such a quiet fall day at the park, with picnics and a plein air festival. We hit the jackpot with amazing lighting and peak colors and cooperative kids! I don’t think we could have asked for anything more! Check out some of my favorites 🙂

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Valley Forge Family Photography | Ciarrochi Family | Chester County Family Photography

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I am so so in love with this family and their photos.  Everything just felt so natural and clicked.  The weather was amazing, the late fall colors were dreamy, and there was just the most perfect sunset.  Isabel, Jeffrey, and Matthew were such fun children to photograph, reacting to my jokes even when they weren’t very funny, and enjoying the experience.  If I heard correctly, some yummy hot cocoa was waiting for them post session as well.

As with every growing family, our session was relaxed and focused on real moments.  I know I’ve mentioned it before, but my absolute favorite photos of my family are the real ones- boogers and all!  I may have edited out the boogers form this shoot, but 1992 didn’t have that luxury 🙂

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Chester County Family Photography | Raup Family | Valley Forge Park Family Session

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family hugs in a field at valley forge park during their family photo session

Repeat families are so so special to me.  I love seeing how the kids grow and how their personalities become more defined.  I love watching the bonds and relationships within take on new meaning.  And I love, selfishly, the way it makes me feel when a family choose to come back again 🙂  I’m always excited when they do because in the year or more since I last photographed them, I’ve learned new techniques, honed my skills, and evolved my style.

I photographed the Raup family a couple of years ago, at a time when I was just starting to photograph families after taking a hiatus.  At the time, Everett, the oldest, was in Kindergarten where I teach, and now, Asher is in Kindergarten.  Violet still has her golden curls and is still doted on by her brothers.  We somehow managed to pick the most beautiful evening this November and spent it in the fields at Valley Forge Park.  The colors and sunlight were more than I could have ever dreamed!

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Valley Forge Lifestyle Family Photography | The Stedjan Family | Chester County Family Photographer

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Y’all, family sessions this year have been on point.  I have been having SO MUCH FUN working with families, especially since this Autumn has been pretty mild.  I have photographed the Stedjan family a few times over the past 12 months, catching some of their most important moments, which, with a new addition, there are plenty of.  Fun fact, the last time we shot at this location in Valley Forge Park, Henry was just 2!  And before that, it was for Katie’s maternity session for baby #1!  Time sure does fly.

This particular night was unseasonably warm, but we waited the weather out until the sun settled over the hills in the most beautiful sunset.  Henry and Grant both enjoyed being tossed in the air, exploring the woods, and watching me act silly with their stuffed monkey.  It’s so exciting being able to spend such beautiful evenings with amazing families.

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