Why Every Mom-to-Be Deserves a Maternity Session

Why Every Mom-to-Be Deserves a Maternity Session

Pregnancy is a fleeting and extraordinary time—a chapter filled with anticipation, love, and the miracle of new life. As a Lancaster Maternity Photographer, I believe every mom-to-be deserves to have this special journey documented with beautiful maternity photos. These images not only capture the glow and beauty of pregnancy but also preserve the emotions and memories that come with it. Here are a few reasons why investing in a maternity session is one of the best gifts you can give yourself and your growing family.

Celebrate Your Incredible Journey

Carrying a new life is nothing short of remarkable. Your body is doing something truly amazing, and that deserves to be celebrated. Maternity photos allow you to pause and embrace the beauty of this phase, highlighting your strength, grace, and the love you already have for your baby. At Angie Englerth Photography, I specialize in creating timeless, elegant portraits that showcase the beauty of motherhood in a way that you will treasure forever. My mission is "Capturing your journey to and through motherhood," ensuring every stage is beautifully documented.

Preserve Precious Memories

Pregnancy may feel long, but in hindsight, it is a brief and precious season. Once your baby arrives, those nine months will seem to have flown by. Maternity photos give you the chance to freeze this incredible time and revisit it for years to come. Whether it's the first flutter of kicks or the anticipation of meeting your little one, these moments deserve to be remembered.

Connect with Your Baby

A maternity session is more than just a photoshoot—it is an opportunity to reflect and connect with the new life growing inside you. Taking time to celebrate your pregnancy through professional maternity photos fosters a sense of closeness and allows you to cherish this intimate bond. It is also a beautiful way to document the love and excitement you feel as you prepare to welcome your baby.

Include Your Loved Ones

Maternity sessions are also a wonderful way to involve your partner or other children. Capturing the joy and anticipation your family feels can make your maternity photos even more meaningful. At Angie Englerth Photography, I encourage including loved ones to showcase the shared excitement and love surrounding your baby’s arrival.

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience

Every pregnancy is unique, and each one deserves to be remembered. Whether it's your first child or your fourth, this journey is one of the most significant and transformative experiences of your life. Having professional maternity photos taken allows you to celebrate this chapter and creates a visual legacy that your child can one day cherish.

You Deserve to Feel Beautiful

Pregnancy can be challenging, and it is easy to forget just how radiant and powerful you are. A maternity session is a chance to pamper yourself, feel beautiful, and embrace this moment in all its glory. I work with each client to ensure they feel comfortable, confident, and stunning in front of the camera. My goal is to provide a stress-free, empowering experience that leaves you with images you'll love forever.

Book Your Maternity Session Today

Every mom-to-be deserves to have their pregnancy story told through beautiful, professional maternity photos. If you're ready to celebrate and preserve this special chapter, I would love to help you capture these priceless memories. Contact Angie Englerth Photography today to schedule your maternity session and let’s create images that you and your family will cherish for a lifetime.

Rachel & Weston | Lancaster PA Maternity and Newborn Photographer | Angie Englerth

Rachel & Weston

I first met Rachel and Ryan for their maternity photo session. They were busy with new puppies and snuck away for the session. Rachel looked beautiful in every shot and we talked in anticipation of their newborn session. Fast forward a bit and it was time to come back for their newborn session. Weston was wonderful and his session went flawlessly! Ryan and Rachel and their families are big college football fans! Scroll through the favorites to see which team they wanted to feature with Weston’s photos!

Just for fun…here’s some Q&A with Rachel herself:

How did you prepare for our photo shoot? How was your experience? Were you nervous or worried before? How did it turn out?

We didn't do much in preparation for the newborn photos besides venture outside the house. We had a great experience; Weston was totally comfortable with her and all the props and outfits. We could not have been happier with the end results!

What would be your advice to someone considering booking with AEP?

Do it! We did maternity and newborn and very thankful we did so we have those memories forever.

Have we done a session together before? If so, why did you decide to book another?

We originally booked as a package but if we didn't we would have definitely rebooked for newborn shots after our fun experience getting maternity shots done in some not so ideal weather.

What have been the most memorable parts of this pregnancy?

My pregnancy wasn't easy but having maternity shots done highlighted such a monumental time in our lives as a married couple about to welcome a new family member.

Did you have any pregnancy cravings?

Chick Fil-A everything

And now for the part you’re really here for….here are some favorites from their sessions with me!

Rachel & Stella | Lancaster PA Maternity and Newborn Photographer | Angie Englerth

Rachel & Stella

Where do I begin? When Rachel and Jared told us they were expecting, I may have let out a scream! Rachel is Ben’s younger sister and we have been looking forward to this moment for so long! After their long journey to get to this point, we were all thrilled for them! Fast forward to being able to capture Rachel’s maternity photos as well as Stella’s newborn photos, I was honored! I may be biased, but my niece is the cutest!

We had a lot of fun incorporating Mark (their first baby/fur baby) into their maternity session! Then we included their favorite sports teams into Stella’s session! My kids took advantage of the session to sneak a few extra peeks at their cousin! Let’s just get right to it, shall we?! Here are lots of favorites from Rachel’s maternity session as well as Stella’s newborn session!

Leesha | Lancaster PA Maternity Photographer | Angie Englerth

Leesha | Maternity Session

Leesha and Mark came to see me back in the fall for their maternity session while expecting twins! (Yes, I am so behind in blogging!) Leesha was like a supermodel the whole time and Mark was so kind and encouraging to her! We were blessed with beautiful weather and the best fall sunlight! I have so many favorites from Leesha’s session, but I personally think she rocked the red gown! Take a look….what do you think?

What to Wear for your Maternity Photo Session | Spring Edition

What to Wear | Spring Edition

Deciding what to wear for your maternity photoshoot is stressful! One of things I pride myself on is offering a full wardrobe for my clients. Even still, I know it’s tricky to dress the whole family. Here is a guide to help you dress everyone else using some of the gowns in our wardrobe! All the links are included below!

Floral Fun

Sew Trendy Gown provided by AEP. Modern Khakis. Green Resort Shirt. Boys Dyed Pants. Boys Pink Slub Tshirt. Pink Denim Overalls. Girls Plain White Tshirt.

Feeling Blue

Sew Trendy Gown provided by AEP. Blue Mens Shirt. Mens Chino Pants. Girls Cream Dress. Boys Canvas Pants. Boys Henley Shirt.

Creamy Neutrals

Boys Pants. Boys Ecru Shirt. Sew Trendy Maternity gown provided by AEP. Mens Stone Shirt. Mens Pants. Girls Macy Dress.

Pretty in Pink

Sew Trendy Gown provided by AEP. Mens Chambray Shirt. Mens Khaki Pants. Boys Jeans. Boys Pink Shirt. Girls Pink Dress.

Very Violet

Sew Trendy Gown provided by AEP. Toddler Corduroy Dress. Mens Navy Pants. Mens Blue Top. Boys Purple Top. Boys Jeans.

COMING SOON | The 5th Annual Mommy & Me {Dream Lighting} Event | Angie Englerth

The 5th Annual Mommy & Me {Dream Lighting} Event

I can't believe it's almost here, (especially considering our 4th event was postponed until August 2020), but we are almost ready to open booking for our 5th annual Mommy & Me {Dream Lighting} Event! It doesn't seem possible to put into words how amazing this event is every year! The emotions are high and mommies are always feeling beautiful and loved! If you don't know what I'm talking about, let me loop you in!

The Mommy & Me {Dream Lighting} Event is a day of pampering for mommies and their babes. Each mom will get a two hour slot - one hour for hair and makeup (which is provided to you) and one hour for the photo session. Childcare will be available at the event so mommies can get pampered without having to worry about a thing! The wardrobe is also provided by AEP so all you need to do is get here and we will take care of the rest! This event has three custom product packages available to choose from all with different heirlooms that will be able to be passed down to your children (and their children) in future generations!

What you need to know:

When is the event?
Saturday, March 27

Where is the event? 
At my home studio in Reinholds

What is the cost?

The session fee is $275. You will have three product packages to choose from at your order appointment beginning at $425.

What is included in the session fee?
The session fee includes your two hour time slot, use of wardrobe, full hair and makeup as well as childcare during your hair and makeup session.

When can I book?
Booking will open February 1. My VIPs will have first dibs to book and then I will open up any remaining spots to the public. Join the event page on Facebook to stay up to date!  Or Sign up for the newsletter!

What products are included in the packages?
When you return for your order appointment, you will view the images and choose which you love the most and what you'd like to do with them. Product packages will be announced soon, but I can tell you that each package includes a beautiful 8x8 Keepsake book to pass down to future generations.
 

Here’s a little peek at some of the previous orders from the event. 

Don't want to miss booking when it goes live? Sign up for the newsletter and/or follow our Facebook page! You can also join our event page on Facebook here!

Don't believe me with how awesome this event is? Here are a few reviews from previous clients.

"She made it effortless! I walked in, picked my gown, sat down and got pampered with hair and make up, which by the way, I loved the make up artist! She truly made me feel beautiful. Then once it came to pictures, I had to hold back tears, because I could already envision the outcome of the photos and knew that Angie was capturing the magic that I felt! The slideshow was a perfect introduction to them!!! I had such anticipation for them and it was such a Special moment for me. I wasn't in Mason's newborn photos which I incredibly regret, and the bond that you can see in these photos have definitely filled the void of not having photos of the bond between newborn photos. I had been looking forward to this event forever, and had been talking about it to friends family and co workers and Angie had truly touched my heart in capturing these beautiful photos and moments of my best bud and I, thank you again!"    -Angilee

“This event was a milestone in my life. 2 years ago I decided to give it a go for the first year and trusted Angie when she encouraged me to do it even though I was very unsure. I was insecure about myself and had decided to start a journey into becoming healthier for myself and my family. She guaranteed that my daughters didn’t see the flaws that I did I myself. She captured the love that my daughters saw in me even though I had a hard time seeing it. Now 2 years later I was encouraged by my husband to have another mommy and me session after all the work I put into becoming healthier. And I am so glad I did another one. Because again I got to capture the “looks” and get all the “feels” that seeing how my girls look up to me no matter how I look.” -Jen 

"I was nervous about Wade in front of the camera since he is such a busy boy now at 6 months but Angie was perfect with him! I really loved that the time overlapped so we could share in the experience with other Moms, even if we didn't know each other, the energy was amazing. {At the order appointment, I was} Amazed! I was so glad to have such a beautiful experience and pictures to remember it by. It also meant a lot to my family to share in the ordering appointment."     -Jessica

 “{The products} are incredible! My favorite is the book! Nobody has time to sit down and make a scapbook anymore, so having the book is an awesome item to get! “ -Tiffany

"This event makes me feel like a mini celebrity... it's always nice to be pampered and feel 100% beautiful but then to share that beauty with my little girl next to me, who feels "so pretty" in her dress, just smiling, laughing and dancing, gives me such gratitude to share in these moments with her that she will be able to see as she grows up. A single picture can tell an entire story and reflect so much love, I only hope she sees, in these photos, all the love I have for her now, until forever."     -Lisa

“Just book a spot its something you won't regret! The event is a ton of fun getting your makeup and hair done with your child(ren) being taken care of during your pampering session. Angie works great with your children and is able to get wonderful shots even if your babies are being difficult! “ -Angie G.

“Definitely do it! Everyone was so inviting and it was great to be with other mommies. AND the pictures are perfection! “ -Andrea

”It was so special to have those moments with my baby and to capture this stage on film. Even though it's only been a few weeks, I'm already looking at the pictures and feeling nostalgic!” -Chelsea

Julie & Tim | Lancaster Maternity Photographer | Angie Englerth Photography

Julie & Tim

I would like to introduce you to my beautiful cousin Julie. When we moved to Lancaster in 2001, I didn’t know anyone and was so thankful I had cousins to hang out with and have fun with! Julie became like another sister to me growing up and the memories are endless!

Fun fact: I was hanging out in Julie’s room with her when Ben (my husband) called me and asked me out on our first date! She was cheering me on silently while I accepted the invitation and look at us now….9 years and 3 kids later!

Now for the fun part….we had the most beautiful weather for Julie & Tim’s session and an absolutely gorgeous sunset! Here are a bunch of my favorites!

(and of course some throwbacks to the good old days…)

COMING SOON | The 4th Annual Mommy & Me {Dream Lighting} Event | Angie Englerth

The 4th Annual Mommy & Me {Dream Lighting} Event

I can't believe it's almost here, but we are almost ready to open booking for our 4th annual Mommy & Me {Dream Lighting} Event! It doesn't seem possible to put into words how amazing this event is every year! The emotions are high and mommies are always feeling beautiful and loved! If you don't know what I'm talking about, let me loop you in!

The Mommy & Me {Dream Lighting} Event is a day of pampering for mommies and their babes. Each mom will get a two hour slot - one hour for hair and makeup (which is provided to you) and one hour for the photo session. Childcare will be available at the event so mommies can get pampered without having to worry about a thing! The wardrobe is also provided by AEP so all you need to do is get here and we will take care of the rest! This event has three custom product packages available to choose from all with different heirlooms that will be able to be passed down to your children (and their children) in future generations!

What you need to know:

When is the event?
Saturday, March 28

Where is the event? 
At my home studio in Reinholds

What is the cost?

The session fee is $275. You will have three product packages to choose from at your order appointment beginning at $425.

What is included in the session fee?
The session fee includes your two hour time slot, use of wardrobe, full hair and makeup as well as childcare during your hair and makeup session.

When can I book?
Booking will open January 31. My VIPs will have first dibs to book and then I will open up any remaining spots to the public. Join the event page on Facebook to stay up to date! 

What products are included in the packages?
When you return for your order appointment, you will view the images and choose which you love the most and what you'd like to do with them. Product packages will be announced soon, but I can tell you that each package includes a beautiful 8x8 Keepsake book to pass down to future generations.
 

Here’s a little peek at some of the previous orders from the event. 

Don't want to miss booking when it goes live? Sign up for the newsletter and/or follow our Facebook page! You can also join our event page on Facebook here!

Don't believe me with how awesome this event is? Here are a few reviews from previous clients.

"She made it effortless! I walked in, picked my gown, sat down and got pampered with hair and make up, which by the way, I loved the make up artist! She truly made me feel beautiful. Then once it came to pictures, I had to hold back tears, because I could already envision the outcome of the photos and knew that Angie was capturing the magic that I felt! The slideshow was a perfect introduction to them!!! I had such anticipation for them and it was such a Special moment for me. I wasn't in Mason's newborn photos which I incredibly regret, and the bond that you can see in these photos have definitely filled the void of not having photos of the bond between newborn photos. I had been looking forward to this event forever, and had been talking about it to friends family and co workers and Angie had truly touched my heart in capturing these beautiful photos and moments of my best bud and I, thank you again!"    -Angilee

“This event was a milestone in my life. 2 years ago I decided to give it a go for the first year and trusted Angie when she encouraged me to do it even though I was very unsure. I was insecure about myself and had decided to start a journey into becoming healthier for myself and my family. She guaranteed that my daughters didn’t see the flaws that I did I myself. She captured the love that my daughters saw in me even though I had a hard time seeing it. Now 2 years later I was encouraged by my husband to have another mommy and me session after all the work I put into becoming healthier. And I am so glad I did another one. Because again I got to capture the “looks” and get all the “feels” that seeing how my girls look up to me no matter how I look.” -Jen 

"I was nervous about Wade in front of the camera since he is such a busy boy now at 6 months but Angie was perfect with him! I really loved that the time overlapped so we could share in the experience with other Moms, even if we didn't know each other, the energy was amazing. {At the order appointment, I was} Amazed! I was so glad to have such a beautiful experience and pictures to remember it by. It also meant a lot to my family to share in the ordering appointment."     -Jessica

 “{The products} are incredible! My favorite is the book! Nobody has time to sit down and make a scapbook anymore, so having the book is an awesome item to get! “ -Tiffany

"This event makes me feel like a mini celebrity... it's always nice to be pampered and feel 100% beautiful but then to share that beauty with my little girl next to me, who feels "so pretty" in her dress, just smiling, laughing and dancing, gives me such gratitude to share in these moments with her that she will be able to see as she grows up. A single picture can tell an entire story and reflect so much love, I only hope she sees, in these photos, all the love I have for her now, until forever."     -Lisa

“Just book a spot its something you won't regret! The event is a ton of fun getting your makeup and hair done with your child(ren) being taken care of during your pampering session. Angie works great with your children and is able to get wonderful shots even if your babies are being difficult! “ -Angie G.

“Definitely do it! Everyone was so inviting and it was great to be with other mommies. AND the pictures are perfection! “ -Andrea

Rainbow Pregnancy | Angie Englerth Photography

Angie’s Story

Where to even begin. For those that have followed along with me for a while, you probably know much of our story already. Back in 2017, I organized a very special rainbow maternity project and shared a bit of my story there. To make a long story short(er), we found ourselves having trouble growing our family after Jackson. We lost a pregnancy in July 2014 and then struggled to get pregnant again until our first miracle baby (Sawyer) arrived in December 2015. I suffered some health issues in December 2016 which required surgery in May 2017. Once we received the all clear (I had a golf ball sized tumor in my sinuses that ended up being nothing of concern!), we decided we were ready to try expanding our family once again. (I share in a little more detail here). We were blessed immediately with a positive pregnancy test. Needless to say, we were thrilled! Sadly, we lost that baby a week after finding out in June 2017. Then began a painful waiting process. It wouldn’t be until October 2018 before we had another viable pregnancy (I had a chemical pregnancy as well in August 2018).

All of these dates may seem totally insignificant, but God’s timing is absolutely perfect. You see, Ben was working crazy hours for three years. I’m talking 7 days a week….swing shift….10-16 hour days….it was insane. It was beyond challenging on our marriage and our boys. Looking back, I can’t imagine juggling a third child in the midst of that chaos. Now go back to when we found out we were expecting in October 2018. We were so thrilled and knew we would just have to make it work whatever happened. Ben began job hunting more seriously to get out of his crazy schedule and we just prayed that something would open up. Eventually, in January, something did open up. At his current job, in a position he worked previously years ago. He made the switch and while his schedule is still a little unpredictable, we have him home! And we wouldn’t trade that for a minute. For those that know us on a more personal level, you know the struggle we went through to get here and what it means to have him around more now. Okay, that was a bit of a tangent, but all this to say, God’s timing is perfect. This baby will be joining our family at a time when Ben will be much more available and present in our home life.

When we found out this baby was a girl, well….I’m not sure I can put into words how we felt. Blessed. So so blessed. No matter what the gender, this baby was already so loved and so wanted. A girl just brings us something new and different and we are excited to see how she fits into our family. We decided on a name that mean’s God’s promise because that is truly what she means to us. God promises that He will make all things work together for our good….even when we don’t see it…..even when we have to go through a lot of bad to get to it. He is working things together for our good. This baby is such a sweet symbol of positive change for our family. An answer to years of prayers…not just to expand our family, but to be able to be a family. To be together and not just working all the time.

A lot of people ask if we are done since this is a girl. While I feel this is a pretty private question, I have been fairly public with my journey so why not answer this too. The answer is we don’t know. We want to fully enjoy our time with this baby and our time as a family of five (whether it stays that way forever or not). What I can tell you is this - I have never felt such a deep appreciation for a pregnancy than this one. I realize looking back how naive I was when I was carrying Jackson and not fully appreciating the miracle that it was. I definitely had more of an appreciation with my pregnancy with Sawyer, but this one has felt even more special. Maybe because it could very well be my last. Maybe because we waited so long for this sweet girl. Who knows.

I am very pregnant/hormonal/sentimental writing this so thank you for bearing with me! Maternity photos have always been on my mind, but when it came down to it, I just never felt like doing them. On this morning, the boys brought it up (Jackson did at least) and I warmed up to the idea. I decided to put my discomfort aside and just get it done! The boys helped choose my dresses and accessories and pushed the button on the camera for me. I am so glad I did it (and hopefully will still do some with the Mr). I am so grateful for the way God has blessed me and our family. Now for the fun part….enjoy some favorites from my session with the boys!

COMING SOON | The 3rd Annual Mommy & Me {Dream Lighting} Event | Angie Englerth

The 3rd Annual Mommy & Me {Dream Lighting} Event

I can't believe it's almost here, but we are almost ready to open booking for our 3rd annual Mommy & Me {Dream Lighting} Event! It doesn't seem possible to put into words how amazing this event is every year! The emotions were high and mommies were feeling beautiful and loved! If you don't know what I'm talking about, let me loop you in!

The Mommy & Me {Dream Lighting} Event is a day of pampering for mommies and their babes. Each mom will get a two hour slot - one hour for hair and makeup (which is provided to you) and one hour for the photo session. Childcare will be available at the event so mommies can get pampered without having to worry about a thing! The wardrobe is also provided by AEP so all you need to do is get here and we will take care of the rest! This event has three custom product packages available to choose from all with different heirlooms that will be able to be passed down to your children (and their children) in future generations!

What you need to know:

When is the event?
Saturday, March 30

Where is the event? 
At my home studio in Reinholds

What is the cost?

The session fee is $250. You will have three product packages to choose from at your order appointment beginning at $375.

What is included in the session fee?
Your two hour time slot, wardrobe, hair and makeup as well as childcare during your hair and makeup session.

When can I book?
Booking will open January 31. My VIPs will have first dibs to book and then I will open up any remaining spots to the public. Join the event page on Facebook to stay up to date! 

What products are included in the packages?
When you return for your order appointment, you will view the images and choose which you love the most and what you'd like to do with them. Product packages will be announced soon, but I can tell you that each package includes a beautiful 8x8 Keepsake book to pass down to future generations! 
 

Don't want to miss booking when it goes live? Sign up for the newsletterand/or follow our Facebook page! You can also join our event page on Facebook here!

Don't believe me with how awesome this event is? Here are a few reviews from last year's clients.

"She made it effortless! I walked in, picked my gown, sat down and got pampered with hair and make up, which by the way, I loved the make up artist! She truly made me feel beautiful. Then once it came to pictures, I had to hold back tears, because I could already envision the outcome of the photos and knew that Angie was capturing the magic that I felt! The slideshow was a perfect introduction to them!!! I had such anticipation for them and it was such a Special moment for me. I wasn't in Mason's newborn photos which I incredibly regret, and the bond that you can see in these photos have definitely filled the void of not having photos of the bond between newborn photos. I had been looking forward to this event forever, and had been talking about it to friends family and co workers and Angie had truly touched my heart in capturing these beautiful photos and moments of my best bud and I, thank you again!"    -Angilee

"I was nervous about Wade in front of the camera since he is such a busy boy now at 6 months but Angie was perfect with him! I really loved that the time overlapped so we could share in the experience with other Moms, even if we didn't know each other, the energy was amazing. {At the order appointment, I was} Amazed! I was so glad to have such a beautiful experience and pictures to remember it by. It also meant a lot to my family to share in the ordering appointment."     -Jessica

"{When I first saw the event, I was} Super excited!!! It's been too long since I had a session with my daughter and this was the PERFECT opportunity for not only updated pictures, but also, a day of mommy pampering that I have never had!! {At the order appointment,} I teared up, of course! There wasn't one photo that I didn't like!! Not only did I feel as if I looked beautiful with my hair and makeup done, but my daughter looked gorgeous and so grown up!! Sometimes I forget to just take a minute to really look at her among the daily chaos that takes place, so to stop and really see her in these images just made me realize how much of a little lady she is becoming and my heart was so happy. {What did this event mean to me?} Everything. It really puts into perspective the joys of being a mom and the special moments that you often forget to see or fail to see among the stress that a busy life can bring. Nothing means more to me than seeing the way my daughter looks at me captured in a photo. The sense of reassurance that of all the things I do wrong as a mom and all mistakes I make, she still sees me as this perfect human being who she looks up to and loves no matter what."     -Lisa

Magdelana | Lancaster, Berks & Lebanon Maternity Photographer | Angie Englerth

Magdelana

When Magdelana's session was rained out (thank you rainy summer), we rescheduled for just before her due date and crossed our fingers she would still be pregnant. When it came time for the session, a storm hit the area and it got really dark and windy out. We were bummed, but took it with a grain of salt and moved to the studio. She nailed it. Take a look for yourself! But first, here's a little Q&A we had about her session. 

What is the first thing that ran through your mind when you found out you were pregnant?
I was surprised, but anxious to be a parent again and watch my son be a big brother!

What have been the most memorable parts of this pregnancy?
This pregnancy flew by so fast, probably because I was chasing a toddler around too! My son called her "poo poo" and insisted on this being her name.

Did you have any pregnancy cravings? What were they?
I craved all things sweet (just as the old wives tales say with girls), specifically mostly slushies and anything over ice.

What was your favorite part about our session together?

I loved how beautiful it made me feel! It was so comfortable and easy to work with Angie. She gave direction well to capture images and help distract/keep my son busy!

How did you prepare for our photo shoot? How was your experience? Were you nervous or worried before? How did it turn out?
I did not really prepare for the shoot besides putting myself together with hair and makeup. The experience was so fun and enjoyable! Angie was so sweet and kind hearted, allowed me to relax and enjoy myself through the session. I was a little nervous but talking with Angie helped me to laugh and just be myself. They turned out so amazing!

Do you have other children? How do they react to the pregnancy? Feel free to share a little about them here.
My son, is 2 years old, at first he did not understand but he grew to be excited to welcome his baby sister into the world. We practiced what it would be like and how he could be a big helper! Lincoln, has such a gentle nature he was so great through the whole process.

Chelsea & Cody | Lancaster Maternity and Newborn Photographer | Angie Englerth Photography

Chelsea & Cody

Chelsea and Isaac came in for their maternity session on one of the hottest days of the summer. I mean, it was HOT! We did one gown outdoors on location and then moved to the studio for some relief! Fast forward a few weeks to when Cody arrived and we had an awesome newborn session with him! Here's a little Q&A I had with Chelsea and then some of our favorite images from both sessions. Enjoy! 
 

How did you hear about AEP?
I have known Angie for many years, and have followed her since she first started her business. I always knew that one day when I had children, I would want her to do their newborn photos.

What is your baby's name? Any birth stats you'd like to share?
Cody
9 lbs, 4 oz
21.5" long

Please tell me some small details of your birthing process. When did you go into labor? Time of birth? Who all was at the hospital with you?

It was a dark and rainy night- or early morning might be more accurate. We went to the hospital about 1:30 am, and Cody was born at 1:55pm. My husband was the only one in the room with me when he was born, but my parents came to wait in the lobby. Cody was born on National Grandparents Day, and he is my parents' first grandchild- they were too excited to wait at home.

What was the first thing you thought when you saw your baby for the first time?
I couldn't believe that he was finally here! For so many months, I'd wondered what he would look like, and what he would be like. I watched my stomach move and tried to picture him. When I first saw him, I thought he was just perfect.

What was your favorite part about our session together?
My favorite part was seeing how Angie worked with Cody to keep him calm and comfortable during the shoot. She spent time shushing him and wrapping him, and you could tell she really cared about making it a good experience for all of us.

Do you have a favorite image from your session? Was there any favorite setups or props used?
I loved all the images, but I think my favorite is the one that Angie took of Cody and our puppy Shepard. She made sure that we could get the shot safely and she did an amazing job with the composite picture.

How did you prepare for our photo shoot? How was your experience? Were you nervous or worried before? How did it turn out?
I didn't really need to do much to prepare. I filled out the online survey about what colors/themes we were interested in. I wasn't nervous, because I have seen Angie's work before, and knew she would do a great job- and she did! The pictures turned out great.

What would be your advice to someone getting newborn photographs taken?
Take the time to think through if there is a specific shot or outfit you really want captured. You don't want to miss out on getting that one picture that you really wanted.

Do you have other children? How do they react to the new baby? Feel free to share a little about them here.
No other children, just our puppy, Shepard. He is very interested in his "little brother." Every time Cody makes a noise, Shepard's ears perk up, and he  goes over to make sure the baby's okay. It's really cute how interested and caring he is. We had Shepard for 3 years before Cody was born, so it was important to us to have a picture of them both, since Shep is also part of the family.

Anything else you'd like to add about your session and final images?
I could not have asked for a better experience. It was wonderful, and the pictures are perfect- I love that we can look back and remember how little he was! (Well- relatively little, anyway. lol)

Adelaide | Lancaster Newborn Photographer | Angie Englerth Photography

Adelaide

This summer was the summer of girls and Adelaide was one of them! She was a rock star and slept through the majority of her session. Her big brother and sister were excited to be a part of it all as well. I had the privilege of photographing all three of Nate and Alyssa's beautiful children and I can't even put into words how much that means to me. To be trusted with anyone's newborn pictures is an honor I do not take lightly. I can't believe I waited so long to blog Adelaide's session because there are just so many to share! Take a look for yourself! 

Nischinta | Lancaster, Berks & Lebanon Maternity Photographer | Angie Englerth

Nischinta

When Nischinta came in for her dress fitting, I knew we were going to have a good session. She looked awesome in every gown. We decided on three gowns and our location. When it came time for the session, we were losing light much faster than we would've liked at our first location (the creek). It forced us to improvise and we made our way to a second location about five minutes away. What could've been a not so nice thing (running out of light) turned into a gorgeous second location with the most beautiful light peeking through the trees. Scroll down to see the images from both locations. 
 

Did you know?!

I get asked often if dads and siblings can participate in a maternity session. The answer is YES, always yes! Of course! I would never say no to that! 

T-rex Maternity Session| Lancaster, Berks & Lebanon Maternity Photographer | Angie Englerth

T-Rex

Sometimes, when life gets crazy busy, I just need to be creative and have a little fun. My husband and I teamed up to welcome a very special guest in for a maternity session this summer. Fitting a t-rex was a little tricky, but with the awesome variety of sizes in our AEP wardrobe, we were able to fit her in a few different gowns. She looked stunning if I do say so myself ;-) 

Felicity | Lancaster Newborn Photographer | Angie Englerth Photography

Felicity's mama reached out to me (when I was at the zoo of all places!) soon after bringing Felicity home. Last minute newborn sessions don't always work out, but I was so glad I was able to fit them in. Felicity gave me so many wonderful faces as well as those cozy sleepy smiles. The whole session was a surprise to her daddy who just so happens to be a star wars fan. Felicity's mama mentioned before her session that she loves pizza. I mean, is there someone out there that doesn't? Anyway, we just had to incorporate these things into her session. Now enough of my rambling! Here is the good stuff! 

Evalynn | Lancaster Newborn Photographer | Angie Englerth Photography

Evalynn

Mark and Stephanie have been through quite the journey to get to where they are. I can't say enough how honored I feel to be even a small part of it. When Steph contacted me about this pregnancy, I screamed with excitement so loud my husband asked what it was all about. I could not wait for both her sessions! First came her maternity session which of course was full of love and excitement! Then came time for their newborn session. Parker was on his best behavior and little miss Evalynn did wonderful! Now for the good stuff - some favorites from both sessions! 

Alyssa | Lancaster, Berks & Lebanon Maternity Photographer | Angie Englerth

Alyssa

Alyssa is the first client who I've been blessed to photograph through three pregnancies. She was one of my first clients when I opened shop and has been so sweet to return to me anytime she needs a milestone photographed. She is the best at taking direction and trusting my vision. We have had a lot of fun over the years and this session was no exception. Just for fun, I'm flashing back to her previous maternity sessions and then please enjoy the most recent session as well! I can't wait to meet her newest addition!

Michelle | Lancaster, Berks & Lebanon Maternity Photographer | Angie Englerth

Michelle

When Michelle walked in the studio, I couldn't wait to get started. When she said she was up for anything, I was even more excited! Needless to say, we ended up with a beautiful and very full gallery of images! You'll see them below, but first, here is some of what Michelle had to say.

What is the first thing that ran through your mind when you found out you were pregnant?

Thank you God..... I hope it’s a boy!!

What have been the most memorable parts of this pregnancy?

Finding out it was a boy!!! The excitement from our girls and family trips we’ve taken while being pregnant.

Did you have any pregnancy cravings? What were they?

Meat!! And lots of it!!! Bacon, burgers, pulled pork etc. any kind!!

What was your favorite part about our session together?

Feeling very comfortable, talking and feeling relaxed.

Do you have a favorite photo from your session? If so, which one?

I don’t have a favorite I love them all!

What would be your advice to someone getting maternity photographs taken?

Go see Angie!!

Do you have other children? How do they react to the pregnancy? Feel free to share a little about them here.

I have two daughters ages 6 and 9. My oldest daughter was very excited and ready to have another younger sibling. My youngest on the other hand was very dramatic.... to the point she was on the floor crying. But now she is very happy and ready to be a big sister.

Moms, Be IN The Picture | Lancaster Portrait Photographer | Angie Englerth

Mother's Day Challenge - Be IN The Picture

I am challenging moms everywhere to take a moment to be in the picture today with your kids (big or small)! It is so important to not only capture them at these ages and stages, but to capture you with them. You are their mother. If your kids are little, you are their everything. You are their whole world. Do them the honor of capturing that so when they grow, they can look back and remember how much you loved them. If your kids are grown, your role may have shifted a bit, but you are still and will always be their mom. Jump in the photo with them! Life is too short and we simply don't know how much longer we will be on this Earth. Give your kids the gift of photos with them. It is something they will treasure forever.

Instead of staying on my soap box, I enlisted the help of a few other mamas to show just how important being in the images can be!

Lisa

"[I love] being able to capture the way my child looks at me, smiles at me, laughs with me and it makes me feel like I am the most perfect person in her world. And it makes me so proud to be her mommy. I have everything from maternity to newborn to milestones to family sessions [displayed in my home] and I cherish them all. Having photos that my child can look at and see will reassure her that she is loved and appreciated since before we even met her."
"The Mommy & Me event makes me feel like a mini celebrity... it's always nice to be pampered and feel 100% beautiful but then to share that beauty with my little girl next to me, who feels "so pretty" in her dress, just smiling, laughing and dancing, gives me such gratitude to share in these moments with her that she will be able to see as she grows up. A single picture can tell an entire story and reflect so much love, I only hope she sees, in these photos, all the love I have for her now, until forever."

Yuliya
"I was in a mommy & me session with my five precious children recently. What a great experience it was. As a homeschooling busy mom I rarely can get all of my kids together for pictures. But when I do I am usually not in them because I am the one taking them. So having this opportunity to dress up, have some tickle and laughter time with my fast growing children while have our pictures taken was priceless to me. Angie captured lots of sweet moments that will be cherished for a long time by me and my kids as they grow up."

Tiffany
"Being able to actually see the happiness and love in my sons face when he looks at me is a precious memory! A memory I will get to share with him for many many years to come thanks to the Mommy and Me event! [These pictures] mean a lot! I don’t get to do many mother son things, but I’m so glad we were able to do this together! I will treasure these photos forever!"