J+A Wedding 2021 | Three Gables Barn

Congratulations to the new
Mr and Mrs Overhiser!!!

They were married on September 25, 2021 at
Three Gables Barn in Carlisle, Pa. 


Not only was it a gorgeous September day…John and Ashton planned a day full of surprises for their family and friends! The first was they had everyone convinced that they were not going to have an officiant, and instead unite themselves on their own. Ashton wanted to surprise her mother by having her cousin marrying them in honor of her late Uncle who died at war (her Mom’s brother). Her Mother’s smile said it all as you watched him approach the Bride and Groom. She really had no idea, and the rest of the ceremony was filled with many more smiles and laughter all around! Their vows were so personal with fun stories of the journey together.

Next on the schedule was the formal family pictures, the bridal party pictures with everyone together, and lastly pictures of just the Bride and Groom. We do their pictures last to allow them some time to just have a moment for themselves. It’s so important for couples to step away from the crowd, and look at each other and say 
“We did it!”

When we got to the reception…the surprises continued!! John and Ashton told us they choreographed their own first dance and they did NOT disappoint! It was a whole compilation of different songs, but a personal fav is when their dance started with 
The Greatest Showman! Ashton and her Dad also choreographed their own dance that was hilarious with the “Welcome to the Griswolds” sign!

They finished their night by dancing with everyone which went strong until the night concluded!

Enjoy some of the highlights from their gallery. Congratulations again John and Ashton!

Stats

They booked 10 hours of coverage, and the final gallery had a little more
than 1000 edited images. Amount of images will vary from wedding to wedding.

Vendors
Venue: Three Gables Barn Carlisle, Pa
Hairstylist: Felicia Dupert
Makeup Artist: Alex Fol
DJ: Bob Foltz
Flowers: Bride’s Aunt
Cake and Cupcakes: Brides’ Mom
Videographer: JKM Productions
Caterer: Little’s Catering

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Hingework Styled Shoot | Lancaster Pa

I was so excited when my photographer friend, Katie MacDonald, invited me to also photograph a styled shoot she put together! The event took place in February 2021 at the Hingework in Lancaster Pa, and outdoor pictures were taken at a nearby park. Everything about the day was magical, and beautifully designed! Thank you so much Katie for this opportunity! I also got to meet 2 other photographers: Vanessa Martin and Caroline MacDonald! Their work so stunning!!

Hair and Make Up: Bardot
Stationary: Raesthetics

Photos in this gallery were taken by me

Faithful Grace Magazine Laughter Issue | Steelton, Pa

Laughter is contagious, and we all know we need that during this pandemic! I’m so glad to be part of this publication with my 2021 high school senior, Catelyn Shumaker!! This was a collaboration shoot with clothing/accessories from Hello Gorgeous Boutique, and hair/makeup done by Nikki Tabone. Catelyn’s laughter and energy lasted the entire session which made it feel like two girls having fun being creative!

Thank you Faithful Grace Magazine for the publication! Click here to view the magazine.
Check out this blog to view more from this session.

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

Babe Watch The Magazine #159 | Steelton, Pa

boudoir harrisburg pa

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_/

Hello Gorgeous Senior Session | Steelton, Pa

high school senior session

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

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!

Baby "C"
$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.

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

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

Tyler and Raven | Maternity Session

I’m so excited for Tyler and Raven as they prepare for the arrival of Baby “L”! Miss “K” is very excited about
becoming a big sister, and it was pretty funny when we were talking about who is taking care of the diapers.
Here’s to a new journey of sweet baby cuddles, smiles, and all the messes that come with it!

This gown is available for maternity, and non-maternity sessions!