Author: Melissa Altland

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Courtney | Chiffon and Milk Bath Maternity Session

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This session was a dream! I love when I’m contacted about doing not just one, but two looks!! Currently I don’t have a studio (but I’ll have one someday), but when it comes down to it…almost anything is possible with the use of a family room. The backdrop is 2 black sheets, and her red dress is only 6 yards of chiffon. Check it out on my TikTok!

The milk bath, ah major swoon on this set too! My car smelled amazing when I was on my way to Lancaster! She wanted a lace dress when I had in my Client closet. It was perfect! All of my wardrobe is cleaned after every use with a sensitive, fragrance free detergent. Anytime you have a milk bath session, you want to use REAL flowers so they float If you’re allergic to flowers there are so many alternatives like fruit, and cereal for some ideas.

Thank you Courtney for choosing me to create this for you! I had so much fun working with you, and congratulations as you welcome your baby boy!

Model IG @court.models93

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Shutter Up Magazine, Issue 184 | Goldsboro, Pa

Ring shots!! Photographing the rings of the soon to-be husband and wife is one of my most favorite details to document. It’s about tying together the details of the day, and what their rings symbolize. This set was from the wedding of Dan and Tiffany out on Shelley Island!

Thank you Shutter Up Magazine for the publication! You can click here to view all the great photographs in the issue.
If you’d like to see more from the Diehl’s wedding, click here.

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Revolution Beauty Bar | Mayfield, Pa

Working with Shelley, the owner of Revolution Beauty Bar, and her ladies was a BLAST!!! I also never thought I’d be so obsessed with doing a shoot at a roller rink that we had all to ourselves! Shelley and I connected over Facebook about wanting to collaborate with photographers. It’s an amazing tribute on how social media can bring great new connections, and opportunities! Anyways, Shelley sent some inspiration for both shoots, and honestly we all rocked it! The tans, the hair, the girls…PERFECTION!
Please enjoy the work we all created, and I absolutely recommend contacting these ladies for their services.

Tans and Makeup: Revolution Beauty Bar
Hair: Nichole of Salon Joy
Models:
Jessie Mierzejewski
Bry Gresh
Valerie Weston

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Babe Watch The Magazine #159 | Steelton, Pa

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How exciting is it to be published with a NEW to me magazine!! I love with working with the model, Alanisa. She is so much fun, and loves to be creative. This took place in Steelton as a shoot-out event at Studio 157 North. There’s more from this event in the Boudoir section of my website.

Magazine: instagram.com/babewatch_themagazine/
Model: instagram.com/alaniisafaiir_/

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Hello Gorgeous Senior Session | Steelton, Pa

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Katelyn is a 2021 High School Senior that is full of energy, giggles, creativity, and seriously just a light in this world! I believe her energy shines
through these images! Thank you to everyone who helped make this styled senior session come to life!!

Clothes and earrings: Hello Gorgeous Boutique
Hair and Makeup: Nikki Tabone from Lavish Salon
Photographer: Woven by Legacies, LLC

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Diehl Wedding | Shelley Island

I love the uniqueness of every wedding I have the opportunity to document, and this one was a DIY masterpiece! Dan and Tiffany planned their backyard wedding out on Shelley Island in Goldsboro, Pa because water is an element that is close to them both, and their first dance was even to “Islands in the Stream”. The connection they have for one another is undeniable! Please enjoy the pictures of their day that was filled with so much love! Huge shout-out to the Bride’s Mother for the gorgeous decor!! 

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Miss “M” | 1st Birthday Cake Smash

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My goodness sweet little Miss “M”! Her expressions are something else. She was definitely more “eh” while doing the family part of her session, but it progressed from the crunchy leaf to cake smash time! I think my favorite part was when she would bend forward, and let out a big grunt of excitement! 2020 changed her parent’s plans for her 1st birthday, but I’m so glad we were able to still celebrate this huge milestone! Also something else that’s really cool is that the image below was published in The Photograp.her Magazine for their Out With a BANG Issue #15, Family!

the photograp.her magazineClick HERE to view the magazine

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Courtnie | 30th Birthday Shoot

When you get an inquiry for a “Funeral for my youth” themed session, you say Yes! I got approval from a cemetery that was the most perfect background for Courtnie. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect fall day too. It was fun getting to do something different, and all for her 30th birthday. It’s far too often that people don’t get pictures taken of just themselves and their own milestones. Kudos to Courtnie for wanting to celebrate herself! Happy 30th Birthday!

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Importance of Giving

We feel that it is our duty as a small business to give back whenever possible. It’s important because we understand how great it feels to be supported, and having that sense of community. Yes, we’re a sucker for Hallmark like movies where you see everyone pitch in together to help the one another! It’s so true that we NEED each other.

This blog will serve as an explanation of different things that we offer, and do to support this cause.
We’re thankful the art of photography allows us to do this!

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$100 off session rate

Adoption + Surrogacy Sessions

We are so happy to help families celebrate their adoption or surrogacy story! To use this promotion for an adoption, please contact us within 2 months finalized adoption date. We recommend to those who are adopting a baby, to schedule as soon as possible to document their itty-bitty features!

For surrogacies, each situation is unique. This offer can be used to photograph the couple with the surrogate, and another session later to celebrate the new family! Please contact us so we can provide you more information.

NICU Session

We know the NICU can be hard no matter how long your baby(ies) has to stay, or what complications there are. None of it is easy.  This session can be taken place at your home, outside, studio, or at the NICU if the hospital allows it.

Only valid to families with a baby(ies) currently in the NICU, or are a recent NICU graduate. Session must take place no later than 2 months after being discharged.

Adoption, Surrogacy, and NICU sessions can’t be combined with additional offers.

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Local non-profits

We started making charitable donations through our business in January 2019 after going through some very difficult times. We went through a lot of losses between 2018 into 2019 that had us really depressed. Being able to give back to the community has brought back a lot of excitement 

How does it work?
Throughout the year we will raise funds for different local organizations, or open it up to allow our Clients to pick where we should send the funds! A charitable donation is always made with weddings and events.

Below is a list of local non-profits that we love to support, but we’re always open to learning about others.

LeAnn’s Make-A-Wish
Dover, Pa
Website | Facebook

Perry County Animal Rescue
Millerstown, Pa
Website | Facebook

Sweet Pea Project
Lancaster, Pa 
Website | Facebook

Young Professionals of Color
Harrisburg, Pa
Website | Facebook

Join Hands Ministry
New Bloomfield, Pa
Website | Facebook

Harvest of Blessings
York, Pa
Website | Facebook

NAACP
Website | Facebook

BARk
York, Pa
Website | Facebook

Local Fire Department, EMS, VFW, or Police Station

Small Businesses
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Small businesses

We love to work alongside fellow business owners. Tim Ort of Restorations and More llc is a fantastic craftsman who makes some of what we offer! He even gets most of his wood from local mills. Every piece is unique and varies slightly which is the beauty of working with local artists.

We’re also a giver, and just love giving our Clients gifts that we feel they will love. We created a questionnaire that helps us get to know our Clients so we can find something we believe they’ll love!

Some of our favorite local businesses:

Hazel & Harriet – Earrings
No Common Scents – Soaps, Bath, Self Care
Bronya Schmoyer Ceramics – Mugs, and more
Penney Holler – Art and Cards
Kammi’s Kreations – Crochet
Bearly Paper Florals and Events – Sola flower arrangements and more
Hello Gorgeous Boutique – Clothing and gifts
Asheunoia- Artisian Jewlery
Forever Etched- Custom glass engraving