A Kiss in the Park | Central PA Enagement Photographer

A evesdropping glimpse of a kiss in the park…

Young couple kissing in the park | Italian Lake Harrisburg | Harrisburg Engagement Photographer | Grace Lightner Photography

Duncannon Engagement & Wedding Photographer | Grace Lightner Photography

Heilman Family | Pride | York Family Photographer

The Heilmans came up from York on a warm summer evening to get their first set of Family Portraits.  This beautiful young family is the type of family that you find yourself wanting to invite over so the kids can play and the parents can relax and tell great stories over good food and cold drinks.  They are also the type of family that create unbelievably awesome family portraits!  I had a hard time narrowing this set down!

Humorous toddler boy taking off his cap sitting in front of parents legs | York Family Photographer | Grace Lightner Photography

Handsome little Henry recently turned the big *1*!  Happy Birthday!!!  And what a great new walker/runner this guy is!

And on a side note, let me tell you there is nothing better to entertain a child (at any age) than rocks.  There is something magical about them.  (Even my 4 year old loves rocks!) I wanted to get some shots of just Mom and Dad and all we had to do was sit him down next to a bunch of rocks and he was golden;) 

One of the biggest mini slideshows yet, for more beautiful Heilman Family & Handsome Henry photos, please click on the image below!

York Family Photographer | Grace Lightner Photography

nicki kilgore - September 2, 2010 - 3:25 pm

I just love the nostalgic black and white photos~ you capture the best moments :)

Reid | Wonder | Mechanicsburg Newborn Photographer

There is a heartfelt saying that graces the walls of this beautiful baby boy’s new home which is simply…

“Be patient, God’s timing is always perfect.”

A long awaited and deeply wished for piece of heaven…

Newborn baby in fire bucket with fire hat - Mechanicsburg Newborn & Baby Photographer - Grace Lightner Photography

With Dad being the Assistant Fire Chief at Upper Allen it was of course important to infuse some of that into some of baby Reid’s portraits.  The bucket above is what firefighters used back in the day to pass water to the fire (you know before hydrants and fire hoses became the norm).  So cute this handsome little guy!!!!

For more adorable photos of this sweet little pea, click on the image below!

nicki kilgore - September 2, 2010 - 12:26 pm

I absolutely love this photo, my hubby is on the volenteer Fire company where we live, and this would melt him heart! :)

Erin - September 2, 2010 - 11:24 am

These are some of the sweetest, most touching newborn portraits I have ever seen…your talents continue to amaze me, Grace. :)

Planning for the Holidays | Central PA Modern Portrait Photographer

This summer has been very busy for us here and we are so thankful for that and the awesome Clients that we have grown to adore and welcome into our “Family” of beautiful faces we get to enjoy admiring with each passing week.

The next week will be designated to my wonderful Family who have put up with my crazy schedule to celebrate the last bit of summer before the little one heads off to school and to get in a breather before the Holiday Season starts (yes it is starting already!!!).  So although I will be around, I’ll officially be off the clock for the next 7 days but will be returning e-mails, phone calls and will probably sneaking in a few hours of editing here & there ;) 

So I was asked about deadlines on booking portraits in time for the Holiday Gift Giving Season.  (Thanks Erin for the reminder!)

Some dates to remember:

  • Now through the Holidays is a busy time for Portrait & Wedding Photographers, if you are planning to get portraits done it is important to get them booked early or you may risk not being able to book at all.
  • Always dreamed of beautiful outdoor portraits with autumn colors?  Mid to late October is generally when the leaves are either starting to change or in full color mode.  Availability is very limited during this time so if autumn colors for your family, engagement, senior or children’s portraits are something you have your heart set on then call now to reserve an appointment before they are all gone.
  • November 15.  For portraits in hand in time for gift giving during the Holidays I’d recommend booking Regular Sessions by no later than this date.  Half & mini sessions have an extra week of leeway but for regular sessions anything later you may risk not getting your prints in time.

We hope you enjoy the last throes of summer!  Grab those kids and enjoy them while you can before they head back off to school.  We will be back to blogging more in about a week and a half with some more lovely eye candy for your viewing pleasure!

And here is a farewell shot in honor of our Summer of 2010 which we kicked off in Cape May on the 4th.  Couldn’t have asked for a better view of the fireworks =)

Shot of July 4, 2010 fireworks at Cape May New Jersey from the balcony at Congress Hall fisheye - Cape May, NJ Photographer - Grace Lightner Photography

Hugs!

Grace

Central PA Modern Portrait & Wedding Photographer | Grace Lightner Photography

Crushing on Henry | Central PA Baby & Family Photographer

This gorgeous and vibrant young family came up from York for a spectacular outdoor Family Session in celebration of Henry turning the big 1!

Grinning young Family of 3 with Toddler Boy sitting against aged wood door outdoors - York Family Photographer - Grace Lightner Photography

Okay so do you think Henry likes me???  Because he kept giving me these huge flirty smiles, oh gosh I have such a huge crush on him now!!!

Cute little grin from Toddler Boy outdoors - York Baby Photographer - Grace Lightner Photography
Toddler Boy outdoors, parents out of focus in background - York Family Photographer - Grace Lightner Photography
York Modern Baby & Family Photographer | Grace Lightner Photography

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