What we do continues long after the wedding day ends
While many know us for weddings, our purpose has always extended further. Our greatest privilege is often continuing to document the chapters that follow: growing families, milestones, celebrations, and the legacy that unfolds over generations.
Lovely Portrait is where we hold space for those chapters, engagements, newborns, maternity, family portraits, and headshots, photographed with the same eye and the same care as every wedding we shoot.
Engagements
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Beach
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For every season of your story
The sessions
The Beginning
Newborn portraits
The first days of your family's story are filled with quiet wonder, overwhelming love, and moments that pass far too quickly. Available in your home or our Wayne studio, these sessions preserve the beauty of new life with a gentle, natural approach focused on connection, comfort, and timeless heirlooms.
The everyday
Family portraits
The moments you'll treasure most are often the ones that feel the most ordinary today. Our family sessions celebrate genuine connection, allowing children to explore, laugh, and simply be themselves while creating timeless portraits that reflect the love you share every day.
The promise
Proposals & engagements
Every love story begins with a promise. Whether you're planning a surprise proposal or celebrating your engagement, these sessions preserve the excitement, anticipation, and joy of one of life's most unforgettable chapters.
The beach
Coastal portraits
There's something timeless about summer by the sea. Bare feet in the sand, salty air, golden light, and the people you love most. These relaxed coastal sessions preserve the traditions and memories that make every season at the shore unforgettable.
The IDENTITY
Branding & professional portraits
Your portrait should be as authentic as the work you do. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, creative, or influencer, we'll create refined, natural imagery that reflects your personality, builds confidence, and elevates your personal brand.
What our clients are saying:
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“Year after year, you capture our family so beautifully & effortlessly.”
“Thank you for being there for every milestone in our lives. From our wedding to our newborn photos, and now our family portraits every year, we couldn't be more grateful to have you photographing our sweet family. You make every session feel easy and fun, even with little kids, and our boys absolutely adore you. These are memories we'll look back on forever, and we are so thankful that you've been there to preserve them every step of the way.”
— Kristen & Luke
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“Our session with you was one of our favorite days this spring.”
“Looking back at the photos now, of course she looks so tiny to us. But I’m so happy we were able to capture her at that size. We feel very blessed to say Tory has been doing great and growing wonderfully. You’d never know she was a preemie! Our session with you was one of our favorite days this spring. We can’t wait to do it again soon.”
— Carly & Dan
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“The photos are complete magic every time!”
“We first met Sarah when we were planning our wedding. Fast forward twelve years, we now have three children and every year Sarah captures our family in that moment in time. The photos are complete magic every time! No matter the circumstances of the day (flies, heat, rain), her ability to capture our personalities, joy and love is something I am forever grateful for. She is so deeply talented!!”
— Tara B.
Life moves faster than we ever expect. The seasons we think we'll always remember become the ones we miss the most.
As both a photographer and a mother, I know these photographs become far more than pictures. They become daily reminders of the people we love and the moments that shaped our lives.
More than a portrait session
The Lovely Portrait Experience
Every season of life deserves to be remembered. From the first days of parenthood to family traditions, professional milestones, and life's most meaningful celebrations, each portrait experience is thoughtfully designed to preserve what matters most.
Before your session
Every experience begins with a personal consultation to plan your location, wardrobe, and vision. Whether in your home, at the shore, outdoors, or in our Wayne studio, every detail is thoughtfully considered.
During your session
Our sessions are relaxed and unhurried. Children are encouraged to laugh, explore, and simply be themselves while we gently guide your family into natural, timeless portraits filled with love and connection.
The reveal
Rather than simply delivering a gallery, we invite you back for a private Reveal Appointment where you'll experience your portraits for the first time and select the artwork that will become part of your family's home.
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Heirloom artwork
From handcrafted albums and custom wall galleries to fine art prints and our signature Glass & Gold Heirloom Boxes, every piece is created to be enjoyed every day and passed down for generations.
Our greatest hope is simple: that you leave with tears of happiness, reminded that true beauty has always existed in the everyday.
Nestled in Wayne, we’ve called this community home since opening our first studio in 2004. In 2020, we opened our Cottage Studio, a warm and welcoming space that holds a special place in my heart and feels more like home than a studio. Here’s a little glimpse inside.
Our cottage studio
Frequently asked questions
What happens after our portrait session that makes your experience different?
Unlike most photographers, we invite you back to our studio for a private Reveal Appointment. Instead of simply viewing a digital gallery, you'll hold your photographs in your hands for the very first time. As you turn through fine art prints and explore handcrafted albums, your memories become tangible, something to touch, experience, and truly appreciate.
Together, we'll select the artwork that will become part of your home because we believe photographs are meant to be held, displayed, and enjoyed every day, not forgotten on a hard drive.
How long will my newborn photography session take?
Your session will take between 30 minutes to 2.5 hours, depending on the type of session you book. Pausing to allow time for feeding and changing. The atmosphere is very relaxed and comfortable and the pace of our session will be determined by the baby.
My baby is already born, am I too late to schedule a newborn session?
If I have an opening in my calendar I am happy to accommodate. Most often, however, I am booked out months in advance. With that being said, anytime you can capture your portraits is the perfect time.
What is the turnaround on my images?
You will receive your images around a month after your session date.
Where do the studio sessions take place?
Your session will take place in our private and cozy studio cottage in Wayne, PA. Just bring yourself and your little bundle of joy and rest assured that the studio is fully stocked with all the necessary props, toiletries, and snacks to keep you comfortable throughout your session.
The perfect time is now
There will always be another busy week and another reason to wait. But this version of your family only exists right now. Let's make something beautiful from it.
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