Hanover, PA  Wedding, portrait & Sports Photographer

Parks, fields, and water locations like Codorus, Sheppard-Myers, and Long Arm usually look best around sunset when the light is soft and the sky starts to color up.

Wear something you can move in and feel like yourself in. Neutrals and solid colors usually photograph best, but one person in a bolder color or pattern can look great too. Avoid big logos or graphics if you can.

For families and seniors, think coordinated, not matching.

For sports sessions, bring your uniform, warm-ups, and any gear you want in the photos.

It’s also helpful to bring: comfortable shoes for walking, water, and a jacket if it’s cold we can always set things down between shots.

Most simple sessions around town or at local parks don’t need a formal permit, but schools, private properties, and some park locations do have rules about professional photography. Once we pick locations, I’ll check what’s allowed and, if permission is needed, we’ll sort that out before session day.

If the forecast looks rough heavy rain, storms, or dangerous heat we’ll talk a day or two before your session and decide whether to adjust the time, switch locations, or reschedule. I’d rather move things than force a session where everyone is miserable.

That said, if it’s just rain or snow with no lightning, that can actually make for some really fun, moody photos. If you’re up for it, we can lean into the weather instead of running from it and plan a session that embraces the umbrellas, snow, and puddles.