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!"

Logan | Lancaster Berks and Lebanon Newborn Photographer | Angie Englerth

LOGAN

Logan's mom and dad found me just in time for his newborn session. Logan's session had it's share of hiccups, but we ended up with so many beautiful captures of his sweet little face....even if they were catching him on a blink ;-)

Here's what Logan's mom had to say about her pregnancy and session!

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

I feel blessed when I first found out I was pregnant. Kinda curious n wonder how I am gonna grow another inside of my belly.

- What have been the most memorable parts of this pregnancy?

His first kick and his first hiccup.

- Did you have any pregnancy cravings? What were they?

I craved for sour during first trimester. But then I craved sweet after that.

- What was your favorite part about our session together?

How patient and professional Angie is to my son.

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

I tried to follow the newborn session guide but he was still an unhappy kid when we got to the studio. I had such a good and positive experience with Angie. I was nervous that he wouldn’t have good pics because he was too fussy. But thank God for Angie and her talent.

- What was the first thing you thought when you saw your baby for the first time? I can’t believe he’s here and I cried. It’s hard to explain the emotion that ran thru my mind at that time.

- What was your favorite part about our session together?

Angie was so patient and being so nice and kind to us.

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

Yes the eagles outfit. His dad is an eagles fan so we love that post the most.

Caden | Lancaster Berks and Lebanon Newborn Photographer | Angie Englerth

CADEN

Can you believe this guy is almost 6 months old already?! I'm a terrible aunt for taking this long to blog his session, but trust me, it's worth the wait! Now, I have a history of tough sessions with nieces and nephews (and my own kids for that matter) so I was prepared to be put to work. Caden surprised me though by being fairly laid back! I asked Bri some of the usual questions about her pregnancy and the session itself. See what she says and check out some favorites from the session.

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 went into labor the morning after my due date. It was about 2am Wednesday morning. We went to the hospital around 5am and they admitted me. I was in labor for about 12 hours and toward the end of my labor I got an epidural. The incredible thing about my delivery was that I only had to push for about 15 minutes. After that he was born at 3:28 pm on November 15. He was perfect.

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

So many things were happening that I don't really remember the exact thought. They set him down on my chest and I just stared at him. It was amazing.

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

My favorite image is where my husband is holding our son. Seeing him as a first time father is heartwarming.

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

I don't think I prepared too much. Other than talking about some colors and outfits we wanted to use we just let it up to Angie.

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

Make sure you get pictures with you and your child together.

Cooper | Lancaster Berks and Lebanon Newborn Photographer | Angie Englerth

COOPER

When Kelly first told me she was pregnant, she also told me I was the first to know. Wow! What an honor! We did a fun pregnancy reveal session for her husband and then later a maternity session you can see here. When everyone came in for Cooper's newborn session, it was smooth sailing from the start. Big sis and big bro were so well behaved and Cooper slept through everything like a dream! Kelly brought a few sweet and meaningful items along including a little boat with the number three for their third child, a fun message board for the perfect announcement and a blanket that she made herself. Enough of the chit chat though, here are the images!

Jacob | Lancaster Berks and Lebanon Newborn Photographer | Angie Englerth

JACOB

When Jacob came in for his session, he let us know pretty quickly he wanted to remain awake the whole time. I know this may not be ideal for every newborn photographer, but I proceeded as usual and we ended up with some amazing eye contact pictures. My absolute favorite is with him looking right at me. I won't even make you scroll down, here it is! Isn't he the cutest?! 

What if my baby is awake the whole time? | Lancaster Newborn Photographer | Angie Englerth

What if my baby is awake the whole time?

As a newborn photographer, this question gets asked of me often. What if my baby is awake the whole time? What if my baby doesn't calm down? What if he/she doesn't cooperate? I know this can be a daunting task. You're given a two hour time frame to capture the precious newborn stage, but newborns are the least predictable. I totally get it! Let me preface all this with saying that I absolutely understand a needy newborn. My second child Sawyer, well he has been "needy" from the start! He had reflux and colic for the first year of life. Now as a toddler, he is our wild child! I can totally relate and have plenty of experience interacting with high needs newborns.

When at your session, we will try a number of things to settle your baby. From extra feedings, to burping to gas kicks and stretches...trust me when I say I have a whole bunch of tricks up my sleeve! We may not always get your baby to sleep and that is OKAY! We can still get lots of great awake images and I can catch blinks in between our staring contests. 

If we have tried everything we can and your baby still will not calm down, we will call it. We will reschedule for a different time and try again. That said, I have only had that happen three times in almost 4 years now so it's unlikely! 

Rest easy, your session will go as smoothly as I can make it for you! Come, relax and enjoy this sweet milestone in your life! 

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

Kelly

Kelly has been a client of mine for a while now. When I was the first person she told about her pregnancy, I can't even explain to you how special that is! We pulled off a successful reveal session to her husband and just recently finished her maternity session. She mentioned never having done a studio session or anything like this before so I was excited to wow her with a beautifully styled studio maternity session! Here is a little from Kelly about her pregnancy so far and her experience at the session. Now we just wait for baby!

What is the first thing that ran through your mind when you found out you were pregnant?
I️ couldn’t believe we were expecting our third child! After 2 years of infertility treatments and experiencing our first loss of our first pregnancy. we didn’t think any pregnant was possible let alone 3. I️ was surprised!

What have been the most memorable parts of this pregnancy?
Seeing our oldest daughter understand what’s happening to mommy and love on my belly. Listening to her talk about her baby brother to be and seeing her excitement brings us so much joy! And how could I️ not mention keeping my known positive pregnancy test a secret for a few weeks so Angie and I️ could plan a surprise reveal to my hubby! He was so surprised! And it was such a perfect memorable time!
 

Did you have any pregnancy cravings? What were they?
A few! I’ve always craved sweets, but I’ve also enjoyed salty cravings like cheese curls and I️ love Golden Grams cereal!

What was your favorite part about our session together?
How simple and easy it was! I️ truly loved everything but I️ really enjoyed the studio session! I️ loved being able to change into many of the gowns. Feeling comfortable and relaxed made everything so easy and smooth!

How did you prepare for our photo shoot? How was your experience? Were you nervous or worried before? How did it turn out?
I️ prepared by doing my hair and makeup for something special! My experience was amazing! I️ was nervous doing a studio session because I had done an outdoor session for my last two pregnancies. However, I️ loved the change of atmosphere! It was so relaxing and the pictures turned out better than anything I️ had envisioned! I️ was so extremely happy with the decision to do a studio session and would do it again in a heartbeat!

Do you have a favorite photo from your session? If so, which one?
I love all of our photos and found it hard to just pick one!

What would be your advice to someone getting maternity photographs taken?
Embrace your pregnancy beauty! It is a beautiful time and feeling beautiful in the body your are in carrying that miracle baby is something that should be embraced! I️ have always felt self conscious! However I️ haven’t felt that beautiful since our wedding day! Even though my husband tells me everyday, there was something so special about our session that helped me embrace my pregnancy curves and appearance!

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

We have two other children. Our daughter is 3 and she loves on my belly every single day! She understands better this time what’s happening to mommy. She asked everyday is baby is ready to come out yet! Her excitement is so contagious and such a joy to watch! Our son is 18 months currently and will be 20 months when the baby is born. He kisses my belly and likes pulling my shirt up! He points and says baby to my belly. I️ am so anxious to see the bond he develops with his brother! Him and his sister share such a close bond being 19 months apart and I pray that carries through!
 

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

We loved everything about our session! We were both so pleased with our images and session. It was relaxing and easy to do with our two young kids! I️ haven’t felt that beautiful in a photo since our wedding pictures! I️ honestly can say there isn’t one thing that we regretted or didn’t like.

COMING SOON | The 2nd Annual Mommy & Me {Dream Lighting} Event | Angie Englerth

The 2nd Annual Mommy & Me {Dream Lighting} Event

I can't believe it's almost here, but we are almost ready to open booking for our 2nd annual Mommy & Me {Dream Lighting} Event! It doesn't seem possible to put into words how amazing this event was last 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's new this year is we will have TWO artists for hair and makeup so we can stay on schedule and no one should have to wait around at all. I can't wait to see who joins us this year!

What you need to know:

When is the event?
March 31

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

New Year, Same Mission | Print Your Photos | Angie Englerth

New Year, Same Mission

My mission for 2017 was to encourage more of my clients to print their images verses letting them sit on a drive. I am so thankful to have clients that share the same sentiment of printed images and something tangible to pass down to future generations. I thought it would be fun to share some words about the products that AEP offers straight out of the mouths of those who have purchased some this year. Here are just a few testimonials on AEP Products. To see more about the products we offer, visit the product guide here. 

"We adore the {16x20} size as it is perfect for our home! The quality is worth every penny! It has a beautiful finish and built to last years of display on our wall! We have only purchased smaller size canvases in the past but we are so happy we went with a bigger size this time! Having our photos printed and displayed makes us so happy to not only preserve the memories but to also look at them daily and remember the love we have for our family.  We currently have a barn wood collection on order and can not wait to receive it because we love how our canvas turned out so much!"

- Kelly, 16x20 Canvas

"This is a 16 x 20 canvas that I have in our living room! This was part of my very first canvas order (I ordered a smaller size as a gift for my parents) so I wasn't sure what to expect but I absolutely love the product I received! I love how the canvas looks on the wall, I have mostly photos in frames so it's nice to have something different on the wall too. I was very impressed with the quality and have since ordered other canvases as well!  I love walking into my living room and seeing this canvas, it's beautiful to look at and the image of my two children makes me smile! I'm excited to add to my canvas collection after my daughter's next session!"

-Tasha, 16x20 Canvas

"We love canvases and choose the 16 x 20 size for most of our photos because it makes a statement and really is a work of art.  We really wanted to capture the first year of our precious little gift. I love looking at the photos every day it reminds me of how amazing and how precious every moment has been with him. He as well has grown to love looking at himself. He really is the center of our world and has brought us together from two families to one. The quality of the canvases is great! The photo was very crisp and clear and has just the right Matt finish. We couldn't be happier with everyone of our photos and we are hoping to get more done in the future!"

- Brett, Multiple Canvases

"We purchased a collection of barn wood frames - three 11x14s and a 16x20. While we love canvas prints, we decided on frames because they are more practical for us. It will allow us to update our photos year after year without a huge cost each year. The rustic look of the barn wood frames fit perfectly in our home as I love country decor. The frames are very well made and will be enjoyed for many, many years. I catch myself looking at them so often throughout the day. They are just gorgeous and I am so glad we invested them. I love showing them off to our family and friends."

- Jennifer, Multiple Barnwood Frames

"We chose a canvas medium for our family photo for many reasons. I am not the best at hanging photos- the 3 nails in the dry-wall before I get it right kinda girl. Large canvases can be hung with command strips and are husband approved. The canvas takes up an entire wall- no other decal needed. With the canvas we can also see the photo at any time of day no matter where the sun might be peeking into our room with no glass to show a glare. I was initially nervous that we might lose details or textures in the photo but the high quality we received was amazing! I love that this piece of artwork is our family. A moment in time that none of us want to forget."

-Joanna, 20x30 Canvas (and 8x12 Barnwood Frame)

"Every time we have a photography session with Angie Englerth Photography we know the quality of the photos will be top notch so we decided early on to go with something more than the basic flat photo in a regular frame. We've purchased at least 10 canvas photos from AEP in the last several years and don't have a single regret. The canvases themselves are of excellent quality and finish and accentuate the quality of the photography excellently. We've seen other brands that almost "over do it" and make the photos appear somewhat "grainy" or rough. These canvases are a perfect balance of canvas feel and shine and have a very high resolution. We have a high ceiling in our stairway and have them mounted on the walls. Nearly everyday I catch myself stopping to admire the beautiful ladies of my life and the photographs that will undoubtedly last a lifetime."

- Jason, Multiple Canvases

Kennedy | Lancaster Berks and Lebanon Newborn Photographer | Angie Englerth

KENNEDY

Kennedy's dad Troy works with my husband and so I was thrilled when they contacted me wanting to book their newborn session with me. We patiently waited for Kennedy to make her grand appearance and when she came in for her session, she did not disappoint! Here's a little Q&A with Jennifer and some favorites from their session! 
 

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 started having contractions on a Tuesday. We went to the hospital Tuesday night only to be sent back home because I wasn’t dilated enough. My water broke Wednesday morning at 8:30 and Kennedy arrived a little over 12 hours later. My mom and mother-in-law kept my husband and I company all day until it was time to push.

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

It was just so surreal. I couldn’t believe I was finally meeting this little girl who I only knew by her movements. She stopped crying as soon as she was put on my chest and it was just the best feeling in the world.

What was your favorite part about our session together?

I loved how easy and laid back the whole session was. It was so nice to literally sit back and watch Angie work her magic at capturing some beautiful moments of this newborn stage.

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

I have several favorites. But I think my absolute favorite is one of our family photos. It captures so many emotions and will forever have significant meaning to me as our very first family photo. And I loved all the props Angie used.

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

I took a look at Angie’s work online to see what preferences I had for colors, props and backdrops. I was a little worried about not looking my best as a tired, new mom in our family photos. But the family photos turned out beautifully and I will forever treasure the moments Angie captured of our new little family.

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

Don’t worry over it and trust your photographer. We knew Angie knew what she was doing so we were able to just sit back and enjoy watching her work.

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

We are so very pleased with the final images. They are gorgeous, and we have received so many compliments on how beautiful all of the pictures are.

Rainbow Baby Isla | Lancaster Berks and Lebanon Newborn Photographer | Angie Englerth

DANIELLE & ISLA

Isla's mommy and daddy were first in the studio as a part of my Rainbow Maternity Project (See more here). I was thrilled when Danielle told me she wanted to bring Isla back for her newborn photos. She is a very special miracle so we  had to incorporate some rainbow baby elements into our session.

What is the first thing that ran through your mind when you found out you were pregnant?
We were skeptical when we had our first positive pregnancy test. We had been trying for months to get pregnant and had a miscarriage in November.

What have been the most memorable parts of this pregnancy?
This pregnancy was tough for me. I was sick the whole time. While it was challenging, I loved feeling movement. It was my very favorite thing about being pregnant!

Did you have any pregnancy cravings? What were they?
The only food I craved was grilled cheese with ketchup.

What was your favorite part about our maternity session together?I loved being part of the Rainbow Baby Maternity project. Angie gave me and other mommies a voice for our experience with loss and our journeys to motherhood. I felt so comfortable having my pictures taken, which I was very nervous for. I loved the dresses and Angie couldn’t have been any sweeter!

How did you prepare for our maternity photo shoot? How was your experience? Were you nervous or worried before? How did it turn out?
I was very nervous to do my own makeup, as I am not typically one who wears it frequently, but I felt good about how my hair and makeup turned out. I also was nervous about how my pictures would look because I always thought I was “too big” to look pregnant. Angie and my husband got me to feel so beautiful that day and I love how my pictures turned out and would definitely do it again.

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?
We had to be induced at 36 weeks due to complications with my Lupus. Our induction started on Sunday afternoon and Isla was born Tuesday morning at 10:09. Josh, my husband, was with me for the whole hospitalization. I couldn’t have done it without him.

What was the first thing you thought when you saw your baby for the first time?
When she was born I cried “oh my God she’s so beautiful!” I couldn’t stop looking at her. I thought “she’s finally here, and she’s gorgeous!”

What was your favorite part about our session together?
Isla was so cooperative and quiet throughout our session so it was easy for Angie to try new things and get multiple poses, which was so fun to see. I also loved that Angie incorporated a handmade blanket that Isla received from my Aunt. It made those pictures so special.

How did you prepare for your newborn photo shoot? How was your experience? Were you nervous or worried before? How did it turn out?I was very nervous that the baby would be fussy, but she did great! We followed the newborn guide Angie has on her website and she did a super job once she was swaddled.

What would be your advice to someone getting newborn photographs taken?
Feed your baby right before and make sure you have things that are important to you in the pictures, like our blanket.