Katelyn is One!

You may have seen Katelyn on the blog before... I photographed her about a year ago when she was just born (and just a teenie little babe) and also this summer in LBI. With Christmas was upon us, we got some shots of Katelyn in her Christmas pjs near the tree. Then we ventured outside for sunlight and playtime. There was a gorgeous blueberry farm behind us and her favorite two pups running around us. It was the perfect backdrop! Enjoy!

2012 Behind the Scenes

2012 has been a wonderful year for me. Styled Pink was born, it was years in the making and I'm so happy that it's really happening and official! I have shot so many wonderful families this year and was lucky to witness nuptials of 20+ couples behind the camera this year. I have met so many people that have become close friends and have learned so much. I cannot wait to see what 2013 brings. Tomorrow I'll be writing my goals for the year. In the meantime, here are some behind the scenes shots of 2012.

Shooting on a Philadelphia rooftop was a highlight of this year... and a little scary!

Where's Waldo... I mean Diana

Five tips for amazing Christmas photographs

Let's face it, the holiday season is hands down, the best ever! So we've gotta capture it! Read below for five tips for amazing Christmas photographs.

1- Choose a versatile location.. This season I chose to hold holiday mini sessions at Smithville Mansion. There are so many different textures and backgrounds, I could shoot there all day!

2. BYOF (bring your own flair) We came prepared with tinsel, ornaments, and Christmas lights.

3. Get sweet. It's cold outside! If you have a cutie in need of some bribing- a candy cane always helps ;)

4. Santa hats. It's okay to get silly for a couple of shots in a santa hat!

5. Sneak in a couple of non-holiday pictures. So the shots you took in your Santa hats probably won't make the cut for a canvas on the wall. Make sure you get a couple of shots sans decorations.

Penns Landing: Fall Family Session

We were so happy to greet Meghan, Dave, and baby Sophie on Black Friday for a long weekend. The Z family is one of our closest friends, but they live too far away... in Massachusetts. Our relationship has been a long-distance one from the beginning, when I first met Dave and Meghan in Aruba (my husband's family vacationed with their family throughout their childhood). Dave and Meghan might look familiar from their maternity session shot in Aruba, or baby Sophie's newborn pics seen here or even Sophie's baptism. We went to Penn's Landing in Philadelphia, and Smithville Mansion the next morning. This is just a portion of the blast we had that weekend. Miss you already Z family!!!!

Smithville Mansion: A Very Ahern Christmas

I may be somewhat partial to this session... it is my fabulous family. Meet my sister-in-law, Lisa, and her husband, Dave, and their two adorable children <3 I feel like I have been documenting their lives for the past two years since they moved back to New Jersey. We also had Pete (Dave's brother) and his son come to hang out at Smithville Mansion. I had a great time chasing around three small children in Santa hats and trying to make them smile... let's just say there was lots of bribing involved. Enjoy! <3

Red Bank Battlefield Park Engagement: Kristin & Jameson

On an overcast Sunday afternoon, Kristin and Jameson met me at Red Bank Battlefield Park. Jameson, interested in history, picked the perfect place for their engagement session. Let me backup, they met me in NJ... Kristin and Jameson live in Virginia, and frequently travel NJ and PA to visit family. They are a totally adorable jet-set couple, and might I add, they certainly travel well. Kristin was gorgeous in her red dress, and did I mention I love the way they look at each other- clearly so in love <3 I cannot wait to shoot their wedding next October at the Bradford Estate!

Smithville Mansion: Christmas with the Kervicks

On a chilly Saturday morning, I met the Kervick family at Smithville Mansion in Eastampton (one of my favorite places) for some Christmas pictures. They came in coordinating jackets, practicially stepping out of J.Crew. Did I mention this is one of my favorite families to photograph? I've shot their wedding photographs and Holden's first birthday photographs, and it's undeniable, they are one of the most photogenic families ever! Holden, I hope Santa brings you all the presents in the world!