Krystan & Maddox | Lancaster, Berks & Lebanon Maternity and Newborn Photographer | Angie Englerth

Krystan & Maddox

Krystan contacted me for maternity and newborn photos. I got her booked and we began planning her sessions. To say her maternity session surpassed expectations would be an understatement. She showed up looking gorgeous and we got to town putting on the gowns she had chosen for her session. She knocked the whole thing out of the park! Then fast forward to when Maddox arrived....he was an absolute rockstar for his session too! Slept like a champ and we were able to get through a variety of setups within an hour! 

As always, here's a little Q&A so Krystan can tell you a little more about her experience and then of course the photos! Enjoy!

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

We couldn't believe it. I thought I had the stomach bug and had to call off work. I started calculating some timing and thought oh maybe I better check. We never thought we would get pregnant this fast or that we could. At first the second pink line took a while to show up as it was still very early. Then when it did I shouted to my husband "do you see that too?!" He asked me "what does that mean?" I said "I'm pregnant!"

What have been the most memorable parts of this pregnancy?

Feeling Maddox move! He was always a wild man in utero so it was so much fun for me to watch my belly move and feel him grooving inside. Maternity pictures also were one of my most favorite moments. I was not into them but boy I am so glad I did them. I felt so beautiful looking at the pictures Angie did!

Did you have any pregnancy cravings? What were they?

Fruit, corn on the cob and smoothies! I also craved a primo hoagie but resisted!

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

My favorite maternity photos are the ones with the pink gown and dream lighting. It's so ethereal.

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

Do it! Don't let your hesitation stop you. These are once in a lifetime pictures. I miss my pregnant belly but I always have the pictures!

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?

I was in prodromal (early) labor for almost a week before he finally decided to make his appearance. We visited triage 7 times before they decided to admit me. He was born at 2:02pm after 32 minutes of pushing. I shared the moment with my sister in law Brittni and my cousin Charity got to be the baby nurse. It was so special.

What was the first thing you thought when you saw your baby for the first time?

I said to my husband "he looks just like you!" He has my husbands big lips.

What was your favorite part about your newborn session with AEP?

There were laughs and teary eyes you may not have noticed. With all the chaos after delivery it was easy to lose sight of what is really important. The newborn sessions has helped keep things in perspective.

Just taking the time out to enjoy my baby. These first 2 1/2 weeks were very stressful and really tugged at my heart. I got time away from worrying about specialist visits or if I would ever be able to breast feed or have enough of a milk supply. Just being able to let my guard down and marvel in the child my husband and I created was so worth it. Angie was so encouraging too. She understood how I was feeling and offered support. Needless to say I pumped on the car ride home and it was the first time I had gotten a substantial amount of breast milk and it just made everything more perfect.

Do you have a favorite image from your session? Was there any favorite setups or props used?

The hunk hat! I loved the bean bag positioning aide. It was so cute to see them all snuggled in.

How did you prepare for your newborn session? How was your experience? Were you nervous or worried before? How did it turn out?

I showered. That truth is a feat for new moms. I washed my hair and put on makeup and a normal outfit and thought to myself wow okay this is good. I was nervous for my maternity shoot but once you put one of those gowns on you feel like a million bucks. Both sessions have surpassed outstanding!

Lancaster, Berks & Lebanon Maternity and Newborn Photographer | Central PA | Joanna

JOANNA

Joanna found me early on in pregnancy. She booked her newborn session and then participated in my maternity mini sessions in the fall. Working with
her and her family has been such a pleasure! I look forward to many more sessions in the future! Here's a little Q&A regarding her first two sessions with AEP and some favorite photos from each session! Enjoy!

About the maternity session...

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

What have been the most memorable parts of this pregnancy?
Having my son talk and kiss my belly! Being able to share the experience with my father and sister in law.

Did you have any pregnancy cravings? What were they?
Arbys Beef and Cheddar Sandwich! Deee-licious

What was your favorite part about our session together?
How kind and personable Angie was. I immediately felt comfortable. It was like I found a long lost friend.

How did you prepare for our photo shoot? How was your experience? Were you nervous or worried before? How did it turn out?The experience was great! I was very nervous before hand. I knew that there were gowns to put on when I got there and I was petrified that they wouldn't fit! I never should have doubted the process! Angie has MANY gowns in ALL different shapes and sizes. She made me feel beautiful.

Do you have a favorite photo from your session? If so, which one?
Love them all.

What would be your advice to someone getting maternity photographs taken?
Just do it.

Do you have other children? How do they react to the pregnancy? Feel free to share a little about them here. We have another son who's 4. He is all boy! To be honest, he really didn't care either way about having a sibling during pregnancy. 

About the newborn session... 

What is your baby's name? Birthday? Birth weight? Height? Any other birth stats you'd like to share?Jaxson. 2/28/17. 6lb 12oz. 20inches. 

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?
I had a scheduled c-section at Women's and Babies Hospital. Unfortunately,  there were multiple emergency surgeries that needed to happen that day and we were delayed 8 hours!! The wait was worth it though.... 

What was the first thing you thought when you saw your baby for the first time?
Peanut! 

What was your favorite part about our session together?
The patience and interaction that Angie had with our 4 year old. She got him involved and her calm demeaner allowed him to relax! She even let him take a picture! 

Do you have a favorite image from your session? Was there any favorite setups or props used?
Although I love ALL the pictures (not kidding, I picked them all), my favorite pose is with my husband and I looking down at Jax. Angie caught him staring right at her! 

How did you prepare for our photo shoot? How was your experience? Were you nervous or worried before? How did it turn out?
Per Angie's recommendation I arrived at the studio with our newborn for his solo shots before my husband and our other son arrived. It was the best advice anyone could have given! I was nervous with an active little 4 year old man how the pictures would go. We've been thru the sessions before where he would scream and flail- an experience that you never want to do again. But. This time it was different. Everything went perfect. 

What would be your advice to someone getting newborn photographs taken?
Don't go in with a certain photo pose in your head. Sometimes your little one won't cooperate. Allow Angie to do her thing and you'll get an even better picture than you imagined. 

An Exclusive Mommy & Me {Dream Lighting} Event with Angie Englerth

Mommy & Me {Dream Lighting} Event

WOW! What an amazing day this ended up being! How do I even begin to share about it with you? Well, let me start by giving special shout outs to those who helped make this day possible. We had the pleasure of working with Kristen from Unfading Beauty by Kristen. There are not enough words to describe how wonderful she is to work with AND how talented she is at what she does! Just spectacular! Another special shoutout to my girl Miss Jacque who was in charge of childcare for the day and not only played with all the kiddos, but also helped with getting dressed for pictures and diaper changes! She is the best!! I can't share on this day and not give a shout out to Valerie of Sew Trendy Accessories who designs and creates all of these beautiful gowns!

First, let me share some behind the scenes of Kristen in action!

MOMMY & MASON

"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

MOMMY & FINNEGAN

"I loved this event.  Even though Finn was unhappy everyone was so helpful in doing whatever they could to comfort him. Everyone was so friendly and enjoying the event.  I am so glad I did this. These pictures will always be a part of my family now! *tears*"    -Emily

MOMMY, SYDNEY & SAMUEL

"It felt good to allow myself to get a little pampered and look pretty for the mommy and me event. Initially I was hesitant to participate, but I'm so glad I decided to do it! The beautiful moments Angie captured between me and my two children is something I'll always treasure. The funny thing is I felt like that kids weren't even cooperating for the photoshoot, but the end result proved otherwise! Thank you, Angie!"    -Holly

MOMMY & HER GIRLS

"Loved the event. It went smooth in my opinion. When I got there I didn't mind waiting and enjoyed talking with other mommas. I loved hair and makeup. {When I saw the pictures,} I cried. To see how beautiful I looked in them along with how my daughters look at me. {What did this event mean to me?} It meant that for those two hours and even into the night I felt like a princess! And I got to see the way my daughters look at me when I don't normally see that."     -Jen

MOMMY & JUDE

"This event was a beautiful day set aside to cherish motherhood and capture the beauty of the mother-child bond! It was extra special to me as it was the last day I had on maternity leave."     -Jenna

MOMMY & WADE

"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

MOMMY & KEANA

"{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

When I asked the moms what they would say to someone contemplating booking a spot at the next event, this is what they had to say:

"Don't hesitate, you won't be sorry!!" -Jessica

"This is well worth the investment! Something that you can cherish with your little ones forever." -Angilee

"Book now! You will cherish these photos forever!" -Jenna

"Just do it. You will not regret it at all." -Jen

"Do it. A million times over, do it. Take advantage of a chance to feel beautiful, look beautiful and see your children light up when they look at you." -Lisa

"Do this! It's a bit pricey for a lot if people but it will be something that you can treasure forever." -Emily

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

Mariana

Mariana contacted me about doing an outdoor maternity session back in November. It was definitely quite chilly, but I thought it would be nice! I was wrong...it was way better than nice! Mariana looked stunning and the winter light was so perfect! I asked Mariana a few questions about her pregnancy and our session together.
 

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

I was very happy. The first thing that I thought of was if it's going to be a girl or a boy.

What have been the most memorable parts of this pregnancy?

The most memorable part was when I first felt my baby move. It is absolutely amazing!

Did you have any pregnancy cravings? 

Up until 14 weeks, I craved fresh cucumbers. Closer to the end, I would crave sour cream and bread.

What was your favorite part about our session together?

My maternity session was absolutely amazing. Angie directed my posture, which made my pictures look great!

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

I was very nervous about the session, because it was the first time I had such experience. The pictures are amazing and very professional. I did not expect such a great outcome.

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

All the pictures are great. Quality wise, all of them are amazing, but there is one picture that gives me goosebumps. It's the one where me and my husband are looking down at my belly and I wear a blue gown.

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

I would tell them to go to Angie, because for me to advice anything would be too much talk. Angie would do the work for you.

Landon | Lancaster, Berks & Lebanon Child Photographer | Central PA

Landon Turns One

When it came time for my newphew's first birthday, we all pretty much knew we would need to incorporate the airport. My brother, Landon's dad, is the owner of Smoketown Helicopters and Landon has spent many days of his first year hanging out at the airport. When there is a sound of a helicopter or plane, Landon will point up and say "dada!" with lots of enthusiasm. It was only fitting we work in at least part of his session at the airport. 

The timing of his session was perfect since Jen's parents were in town visiting from Florida. We decided to work in some family photos as well and we had one of the most beautiful fall evenings!

Q&A with Jen, Landon's mama

Tell me something interesting or unique about each of your children.

Landon spends his days at the airport with Dad.

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

Yes, AEP has done all of our sessions. AEP always captures the most perfect images of my family. She provides such a comfort during the session.  

What was your favorite part about our session together?

The memories that were created during the session. It was so much fun!

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

Yes, the one of Landon on the runway is my favorite. This was an impromptu shot that Angie thought of on the spot.

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

I was not nervous at all. Having used AEP I knew everything would run smoothly. Once again it turned out better than I could have imagined.

What is your best advice to other moms regarding this age?

Do not over think the session. Do not stress!

Sister Session | Lancaster, Berks & Lebanon Child Photographer | Angie Englerth

Emma & Lillian

I am spoiled to have friends with daughters (since I only have boys!) and I get to play around with them every once in awhile. When Lisa asked me to update her girls' photo, I immediately knew what I wanted to do. So we got these matching rompers from Country Couture & Co and took the girls to the creek. Lily was not super into it, but it definitely didn't translate into *most* of the photos. (Anyone with a two year old knows how that goes!)

Lisa said, "I love how you went with the flow because Lillian was not buying it that evening. You still captured great photos and we love them all. I obviously love the pictures when you see the sister bond, but I like the individual ones of the girls by themselves. Thanks again for capturing the little girlies!!!

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

Brett

Brett approached me a little while ago about a baby plan. We got her all set up and squared away when I offered a maternity session add on. Wow am I glad she did it! She is gorgeous and I can't wait for her baby to look back and see these some day! I asked Brett a little about her session. Here's what she had to say...
 

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

Excitement!!! We were thrilled to find out, a little shocked it happened so fast but overjoyed!

What have been the most memorable parts of this pregnancy?

It's all been an experience we'll never forget. Seeing James's love and affection grow for me and our child has been the best part for me. You know you love each other but sharing the gift of baby is such a blessing and we have just grown so much together threw this chapter of our lives.

Did you have any pregnancy cravings? What were they?

Yes milk and cereal threw my first 12 weeks of  nausea. Since then I'm craving ice cream and peanutbutter cups.

What was your favorite part about our session together?

Being in the woods, I love nature and just putting on all the amazing gowns and feeling beautiful. I think it's important for women to feel beautiful during pregnancy especially near the end  and what a better way then doing a photo shoot like this.

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

I had no expectations, I went there with an open mind and was very excited for my shoot.  They didn't do this stuff 10 years ago when my son was born so for me I couldn't wait! Angie was  awesome to work with and very down to earth. I loved every minute of it!

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

I do not have a favorite one  but more like a bunch.  I love all my photos making it hard to pick which ones we would want.

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

My advice to someone getting maternity photos taken for the first time would be you won't regret it and to have fun with it! It's a fun experience!  

Do you have other children? How do they react to the pregnancy? 

We both have children he has a daughter that is 7 we don't have her much but she seams to be excited. I have a son he is 10 and for 8 years it was just us, he was excited then went through a phase of not wanting the baby, but now he is just as excited as us.

Anything else you'd like to add about your session and final images?

I loved this experience and would recommend it to all  mamas expecting a little one.