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A quick now and then of one of my favorite families

FALL IS ALMOST BOOKED! And I haven't even made dates public yet 🥹 I am SO grateful for my past clients literally filling up most of my calendar... but if you didn't grab your session yet, I still have a few spots left!

september: 3 sessions left (any kind)
october: 3 golden hour spots + 1 motherhood morning left
november: 7 sessions left (any kind)

I can only take on a select number of sessions per week/month, so if you've been watching that booking link thinking I still have tons left... please book it now!

https://breyphoto.17hats.com/p #/scheduling/sgtsprxkgtsksshdhcrwpzwcwdhgdgnh

Your session is not booked until your retainer fee & contract are signed!

Brianne & Justin ❤
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Venue: Osbornia Farm Wedding and Event Venue
Styling: cove beauty Co. / Glam by Gabby LLC
Florals: Expressions by Design
Gown: Mia Rose Bridal Boutique

Sparks are flying because it's National Kissing Day! Did you know that kissing relieves stress, burns calories and benefits your immunity? Kiss your loved one today, it's good for your health!

📸:

Kira-- actual woodland goddess.

There is nothing sweeter than a past bride asking if you will photograph her journey into motherhood. Except a past bride asking if you'll photograph her journey into motherhood in a glittery gown on a fallen log in the middle of the woods. Yeah. Except that.
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First time experiencing real rain? Pretty neat milestone to accidentally catch on camera when a "light drizzle" turns into a downpour at your 6 month session.
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Thanks for the tree coverage, Natural Lands!

Attention parents who love pictures, who cherish great smiles, who “just want ONE good photo!!”

Please keep the love of photos alive with your children. Don't force them. Don't yell. Don't ruin this gorgeous moment.

Celebrate the season of life that they are in.

Too often, I work with adults who dislike being in front of the camera. They can’t look at me straight on. They fidget. They’re uncomfortable. Every single time, the reason is *ALWAYS* “My parents were really strict about photos.” "My mom forced us to do photos so much when we were young." It makes me so sad as a family photographer to hear that some of my favorite people, as little ones, were made to feel so poorly about being themselves for the scrapbooks. And if this is you, I am so proud of you that you trusted me to start breaking that cycle.

I do my best to create an environment where we can all be awkward together and just relax and have fun, but sometimes that camera shyness is rooted in real trauma. I won't sugarcoat it— I have seen abuse at photoshoots, I have seen parents take away bedtime books, I have seen parents scream and storm off frustrated over their children’s “poor” behavior. And let me tell you, I never work with those families again, because I have too many families whose children actually look forward to playing with me, whose parents treat a photoshoot like just another Tuesday evening, celebrating with tacos and cupcakes afterwards.

This little guy really didn't like the camera. Although he was curious, he was uncomfortable. I keep a long lens in my bag at all times, so I photographed this session from 10-20 feet away most of the evening. And you'd never know. Rasmita & Bibek kept it cool, calm, and collected. They simply played with their son. They looked for birds. They popped bubbles. It was the quietest session I've ever had, and one of my favorites to date.

Photos are meant to capture who we are; not depict a life that doesn’t exist. When you're in front of my camera, be the type of person you want your children to remember.

"When a child calls to their mama and no mother answers, they are calling to you."
Here's a sweet baby face for your Tuesday evening.

Incoming badass.

So.. given the fact that Casey had her baby the day after our session, I'm convinced Casey was in labor while we trekked the trails to get to this location and she did not even flinch, so safe to say she's a BOSS and her pain tolerance frightens me. Like, I'm actually scared.

Every mama's story means so much to me, but Casey was such a light in my life when we were growing up and if you know her, you get it. When she asked me to document this new adventure, I literally dropped everything to do it. Casey and I hadn't seen each other for FIVE years, and when we met at the start of the trailhead, it was like we were in school again and I immediately felt my cup fill, not even realizing how much I had missed her until I got to see her again. She was the person you turned to when you needed someone to shoot you straight, someone to accept you for who you are, but take no bu****it. And nothing has changed. Motherhood has just made her 1000x more radiant, incredible, and kind.

Case, thanks for letting me do this for you and Leora. I love you both so much!

So grateful for these boys that made me Mama.

Late night edit update. If you're not in the Brey Photo VIP Client Group head on over there for a real time updated list!

Q: WHEN DO YOU BOOK A MATERNITY SESSION?!

With the exception of mamas carrying multiples, you should be booking your maternity session around the 28-36 week mark. During the third trimester, your baby bump rounds out as baby grows. This is the most photogenic period for your bump, no matter your body type!

After 36 weeks, baby may start to drop significantly as you both prepare for birth. The home stretch of the third trimester can be uncomfortable and you may not feel at your best. Some mamas may experience an increase in prodromal labor pains around this time, and if medical conditions are present, interventions tend to happen once baby is full term. So, there you have it! This is why we shoot for that sweet spot at the beginning of the third trimester!

PS. Can y'all tell me if you like my new black and white preset? Made it by accident and rolled with it.
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In honor of all the rain and my washed out session yesterday, here's an old one that I still love

Delaware Maternity Photos | After a Storm - breyphoto.com Ari's Delaware maternity photos quickly turned from a golden hour session to a full on raging storm. And it was gorgeous!

Pro tip: if it rains on your wedding day, try to embrace it— it's going to mean gorgeous photos! And if you don't believe me, here's some proof. Rick & Aubrie weren't afraid to get a little wet and it was worth it!
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Venue: Riverdale Manor
Florals: Floral Design

3 Steps To A Successful Newborn Session:
✨ Full babies are happy babies.
✨ Babies like to be snuggly and warm.
✨ Mama knows best, always.

And that's it. It's really that simple. I'm a firm believer that baby belongs at home in mom & dad's arms whenever possible. As long as you have your baby with you and a cup of tea (or whatever you prefer!) you have everything you need to have a peaceful earthside sesh. Oh, and something to wear! But I can help with that too :)

Summer mamas, reach out! The calendar is pretty full and I'd love to see you!

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MOTHERHOOD SESSIONS ARE LIVE! ❤

These were a huge success last year! Floral Euphoria & The Bee and the Wasp are back to help me create an even better motherhood set up! All artwork proceeds for this year's Motherhood special will be donated to Women for Women International, a nonprofit providing women and children suffering in warzones with basic essentials needed to survive and rebuild.

✨ WFW has received a perfect score on Charity Navigator. ✨

TO BOOK:
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Delaware County Photographer and Doula | Brey Photo Best organic family, maternity, and wedding photographer and doula serving Philadelphia, Delaware County, Wilmington, West Chester PA.

Hey Delaware 🤘

You should check out Redfin's Top 8 Things to Do in Wilmington. You might see some tips from someone familiar! And while you're clicking random links, you should also go find Raichel and Ryan on the BP blog for photographic evidence of why the Wilmington scene is one of my favorites. ✨

https://www.redfin.com/blog/things-to-do-in-wilmington-de/

These babies just hit the email list! I have weekend mornings left!

✨ 🌸 BLOSSOM SESSIONS 🌸 ✨

20 min | 15 digitals | $350

Full golden hour sessions & motherhood morning sessions are available for these as well, just message me!

TWO LOCATIONS! :)

DELAWARE: https://breyphoto.17hats.com/p?fbclid=IwAR1ghEKKVOBA_fWSaPaK8o1F6EsLq4ixdzfz_JTISHAAXXSEoZNXS2fT3Rk #/scheduling/bbrcdzffgccdgdxfkccchbtfwpxfrhns

WEST CHESTER: https://breyphoto.17hats.com/p?fbclid=IwAR3zCj-2GVXRQEkXNDEr05ME1fVrF4wguScTqUlXhmUsCVboPpO_cCqJB2c #/scheduling/nfpkczzscpkdwsxzkvphspsxgnfbrwsr

Sharing some of my favorites from last year. I am SO EXCITED!

✨ 🌸 BLOSSOM SESSIONS 🌸 ✨

20 min | 15 digitals | $350

Full golden hour sessions & motherhood morning sessions are available for these as well, just message me!

TWO LOCATIONS! :)

DELAWARE: https://breyphoto.17hats.com/p?fbclid=IwAR1ghEKKVOBA_fWSaPaK8o1F6EsLq4ixdzfz_JTISHAAXXSEoZNXS2fT3Rk #/scheduling/bbrcdzffgccdgdxfkccchbtfwpxfrhns

WEST CHESTER: https://breyphoto.17hats.com/p?fbclid=IwAR3zCj-2GVXRQEkXNDEr05ME1fVrF4wguScTqUlXhmUsCVboPpO_cCqJB2c #/scheduling/nfpkczzscpkdwsxzkvphspsxgnfbrwsr

Sharing some of my favorites from last year. I am SO EXCITED!

Details coming soon y'all!

Oh hey, nice to meet ya 😘 just your local double denim queen popping on your feed with two truths and a lie. Which one is false? Guess the right answer and I might send you a cup of coffee on BP! 🤞🏻 will pick a random right guesser! 💕 👇🏻

PS I let my husband write these and I apologize in advance for the facts he thinks are cool about me.

1. On NYE in Nashville I got kicked out of a bar for stealing a man’s hat. No regerts.
2. I like to surf even though I’m not good at it.
3. I hate cooking but I’m a bangin baker. Sort of.

Take your guess and lmk what you think about going into 29 by getting bangs 😅🥹
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There's a post going around some wedding websites asking, “Are photographers able to change their filter?” It's great question! I get asked this a lot. And the short answer is.... yeah, but I don't want to.

So back up. What IS a filter?!

In film days, a filter used to be a tangible piece of glass on the lens of a camera, thus *filtering* the light. Some of us still use filters— I love my UV filter and y'all know I love taping random trash and fabrics on my lens. A filter allows you to manipulate light to create a certain effect. That's really it.

Nowadays, a “filter” is digitally applied after the photo is already taken. The effect is applied to the entirety of an image and stays the same regardless of the image... but if you’ve ever struggled finding the right filter for your photo, you know using the same filter for everything means all the images may look entirely different!

Professional photographers do not use filters to edit.

While we may use filters to produce a photograph, every single setting is meticulously decided upon both in camera and in post, with a specific vision in mind. Rather than clicking a button and using the same digital filter on each image, we break down every element of each photograph to make it look similar. Professional photographers (typically) try to edit consistently to perfect their vision and to ensure new clients know what to expect.

I edit photos in a way that reflects the vision I have, to the best of my ability. I’m constantly growing and changing my patterns. But, I literally cannot edit differently and be happy with it on command— if I wanted to and if I could… then… I would. But I wouldn't be BP anymore.

When you are looking for your photographer, look at their work closely. If it doesn’t speak to you, keep looking. Nail down the style that you like and then find photographers that create images you enjoy. And if you’re looking for warm, organic, natural images.. hello, it’s me. :)
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Never doubt the power of a really good rock.
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This was a cold, wet, icky day and you'd never guess. I came into this session thinking we would capture a glorious golden hour peeking through the last little bit of foliage... and then the skies opened up and said, NOPE! But it was okay. We didn't melt. We laughed. We played. There is something about letting go of your expectations and just existing together. Forever grateful for Nicole & Joe for letting their kids be, freely. Even in the rain.
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If you didn't know, all BP sessions include access to 40+ wardrobe pieces as well as a full style guide to help you bring your family photos from "meh" to magical ✨ My Client Closet ranges from size 2 - 20.

I'm looking for 4 specific pieces in a few different sizes to accommodate a wider range of body types. If you purchase a dress off my list, I will reimburse you with a gift card towards any BP session, rounded to the nearest $100. So, if you purchase a dress that's $150, you'll receive a $200 gift card. You do not need to wear the dress to the session! Gift cards are 100% transferable.

DM me if you want the list!

If you are curious about who I am, I had to call our fuel company to refill our oil tank and when he answered the phone I said, "Can I place an order for pickup?" And when the guy said..."Excuse me? It's 300 gallons of oil..." I realized I order pizza way too much.
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MUA: katreboh.com

A NEW DIRECTION ✨

Over the last six years, I've worked hard to create a client experience that is as easy as possible for new families. Newborns with BP include wardrobe, professional hair and makeup, and a casual experience for healing parents.

Yesterday, I officially finished the classroom requirements to earn my postpartum doula certification. Just a few more things to check off my to-do list and I'll be ready to provide doula care to families in their own homes, and make that knowledge and holistic practice part of the Earthside experience ✨

Y'all I am so excited with where this journey is taking me. I feel such a strong pull in this direction and while the destination is still unclear, I can take this wherever it needs to go to serve new mothers in our community better and in more impactful ways. This year I'm going to be transforming BP into something more than just a photography business. The ability to provide vulnerable families with doula care means that I can do my part in helping mothers rebuild their village. ❤
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Only took me six months to get this up on the blog, but it's fine, right?!

Parque at Ridley Creek - State Park Weddings - breyphoto.com Emily and Alex's Parque at Ridley Creek State Park wedding shows just how much Pennsylvania state parks can offer.

❤ GREENHOUSE MINIS! MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND! ❤

Motherhood Week was a huge success last year and I am READY for another! SO many people asked me to hold more dates since they couldn't make it last year, and I heard ya! But I'm making it even better this year!

Come join me on Saturday, 5/10 in West Chester at this cutie pie greenhouse. Session includes 15 minutes, 10 digital images & a print release. You also of course get access to my Client Closet, a style guide, and access to the BP Print Shop.

TO BOOK: ✨ Click the link below ✨
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Can't pay in full? Don't miss being in the frame over money. Times are tough, payment plans are available, just reach out. We'll figure it out. ✨

These spaces have already gone out to the Brey Photo VIP group, so there are only a handful left! This event is rain or shine.

Extremely grateful to Taproot Photography for hosting us and allowing us to use her beautiful space! Greenhouse photo by Taproot Photography ❤
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