>> The Faust Family

I love this family.. and their two-year old. She's kind of my best friend. I took their family photos on a sunny Saturday afternoon at the Museum. I've about wrapped up family shoots for the year, but I'll start booking for the spring soon! :)

^^ Personal favorite.

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Sunday Spring Hike

On a nice & sunny Sunday afternoon, the five of us headed out to check out a new hiking spot and just be outside. It has been a long and cold winter, but I've found the best fix for cabin fever is time in the woods with friends and sunshine on our faces. The hills are slowly but surely starting to come alive again with spring.
It. is. wonderful.

I wore my toe shoes. I love those shoes.

These are the roots of a fallen tree.

Grace, my little buddy :)

We relaxed at the top of the hill, ate some snacks, and enjoyed the sun starting to set in the valley.

Is she not the cutest? She's my favorite little person.

This is the view from the top of the hill. The big field in the background is part of the Daniel Boone Homestead. Believe it or not, that's where Daniel Boone himself was born and lived for many years as a child. The house is still there as are many of the other historic buildings. But that's a story for another day.

Bonus: video of the salamander.

Happy hiking friends! :)

The Red Bridge and the Valley

Is there a location you find yourself coming back to time and time again to try and get a new photograph? For me, that spot is our red covered bridge. Every winter I end up here.. trying to find a new and interesting angle that I haven't captured before. There is just something about the red contrasted against the white snow and blue skies that I can't pass up. Here are a few of my favorite photos of the snow-covered valley I love so much. 

 This hex sign on the bridge was painted by the father of a family I know. Hex signs are part of Pennsylvania Dutch history and heritage and can be found all over my area. The different designs have different meanings, this one (which has an eight-pointed star in the middle) has origins with the Star of David. 

 Animal tracks in the snow..

 ..and my tracks in the snow!

The shot above was my winner from the day. A very different and unique image from what I have shot in the past. I love the two Mersangers swimming down the creek with the red bridge and snow covered branches. I might frame this one. :)