I have a Starbucks problem - I need at least one "venti no water chai" each day or I can't function properly. While feeding this addiction and becoming a Starbucks regular, I had the honor of meeting Hillary. When she asked me to photograph her upcoming wedding to Eric, I was ecstatic!! Fast forward to a few weeks ago -- Hillary and Eric got married in their backyard in Sinking Spring, PA and threw an incredible party to start their marriage off properly! I had such a great time documenting their day, tasting incredible food, and laughing along with their friends' fantastic stories!

This was one of the most intimate, casual weddings I have ever attended, and I loved every second of it! I enjoy photographing all types of wedding ceremonies, but my favorites are the ones that really reflect the couple and their unique relationship and love for each other. Everything about Hillary and Eric's wedding day did exactly that - from their DIY decorations to their self-uniting marriage to their iPod music playlist to Eric's blue velvet sport coat. Everything was about them and their personalities and their loved ones, and it was perfect.

I hope you enjoy a few photos from their Day #1! I'm so honored that I was able to celebrate with them!

Berks County Pennsylvania Backyard DIY Wedding Photographer

Catering: H20 Kitchen (Jason Hook)

Cake/Cupcakes: Secrets Bakery

DJ: Spotify and bluetooth speaker ;)

Hair and Make-up: Hillary did them herself!

Bride's wedding dress: Kimono purchased on Etsy!

Groom's suit: Velvet sport coat purchased from Kohls!

Xavier and his mommy were some of my very first clients when I just started chasing after this photography dream of mine. It has been such a joy watching Xavier grow up, and seeing his personality develop over the years. He is such a character (I mean that in the best way), and always keeps me on my toes! I always take way too many photos during our time together, mostly because he is so expressive, so full of joy, and he's always on the move! Our session a week ago was no different!

I was looking forward to our fall session for weeks! But, the forecast that day was looking ominous. Xavier's mom found a perfect location for us that would allow Xavier's personality to shine through, and where we could take cover if Mother Nature had different plans for our session that day. When we arrived, the skies were cloudy and gray, and there was intermittent rain... that turned into a full downpour right at the end of the our session. The location ended up being perfect, though. It was landscaped beautifully, provided us cover when we needed it, and even offered up some interesting props that Xavier was crazy about! You'll have to check out the photos to see for yourself!

Thank you, Audrey, for trusting me to capture these moments for your incredible family. And thank you, Xavier, for providing me with countless smiles when I photograph you and again when I edit all of the photos from your sessions! I love reliving these moments over and over again when I look through your photos.

I hope you enjoy a few of my favorite photos from our time together.