Lancaster, PA Maternity Session | Maci + Michael

The ever-so-lovely Maci is a long-time friend from high school who is recently married and just so happens to be the most beautiful pregnant woman ALIVE. I have proof below - just see for yourself! She is also extremely brave...because we took a few bare belly photos in the FORTY degree weather.

I think we both know that it was completely worth it.

Maci, her husband Michael and even their puppy Ollie tagged along for the session and, honestly, I wish that we could do it all over again! 

FLOWER CROWN thanks to the sweetest florist I know - Lancaster Flower Co. 

Jonathan + Rebekah

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I am so blessed. Because of meeting people across the globe in missions, I've been given connections that are unheard of. I've met friends from, literally, all over the world and this time I got to photograph a stunning couple, inside and out, in the beautiful land of South Africa. If you aren't aware, South Africa is the southern most country in Africa and yes, it is a country. It is not just a general term for the southern part of Africa. It is its own country. And it's wonderful.

South Africa.

This is my most favorite country on earth. If you haven't taken the trip - please do. (Actually there are some discounted sales happening on flights right now - so you COULD go.) This country is full of so much life and beauty. I met Rebekah, the bride, in Kona, Hawaii while I was doing a missions school. We bonded, became friends and...well, next thing I know I'm photographing her wedding in Cape Town, South Africa. 

Rebekah and Jon - love you both tons and tons. 

Enjoy their wedding photos. :)

-Sarah

LOCATION: Sacred Mountain Lodge <--click here to see more!

Forrest + Mandy

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Here's the deal...when you're friends get engaged and you're all together on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean...you take photos to prove it all happened. Mandy + Forrest have been living on the big island of Hawaii working with the same missions organization that I am with - YWAM (Youth With A Mission). They are so in love it's adorable. But, you don't need me to tell you that...the photos will speak for themselves. 

Prepare yourself for some Hawaiian beauty from the big island. 

And without further adieu, here are Mandy + Forrest's engagement photos.

Bethany + Tim

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Prepare yourself for a dreamy woodland wedding. And, as always, thanks to Maddie Broderick for being such a wonderful second photographer. Bethany + Tim were by far one of the most laid back, chill couples that I've ever had the pleasure of working with. They intentionally made time in the schedule of their day to ENJOY IT...and it made the day so joyful for everyone involved.

Couples - make the same choice for YOUR wedding day!  

These two even had a tender, private moment as they chose to wash each other's feet before their ceremony. It was an all around beautiful, life-giving day to be a part of. ALSO, it's rare that you attend a wedding when almost EVERY guest in attendance is on the dance floor.

To Bethany + Tim's friends and family...ya'll know how to celebrate. 

***looking over notes I took of all of your dance moves

Taylor Noll

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Taylor has to be one of the sweetest women that I've ever met! She is so dear and we meshed instantly. 

I love photographing seniors for so many reasons. But, one of my all-time favorite reasons HAS to be that I get to meet so many new people. I love people - I really, really do. 

So, for all of my clients who have given me full creative permission to make art of your families, children, weddings, engagements, and so on and so on...THANK YOU. Thank you people. Thank you friends. 

I feel so blessed, because I am.

Jenny + Lucas

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I went to high school with Jenny. Yes, she is the stunning red head in all of the photos below.

Her (soon to be husband) Lucas, Jenny and I met at Eastern University where the both of them graduated. We had such a lovely time and the lighting was beautiful, as were my subjects. 

I'm so honored to be their wedding photographer next May in Pennsylvania!

Which are your favorite photos? 

Bailey Brubaker

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Bailey is such a darling woman and I'm so glad that we got to meet up and capture her senior photos. She's adorable and her smile is so contagious. My jaw was sore by the end of our session as proof of the contagiousness from her smile! 

Bailey, I'm a fan of you AND I love how your photos turn out.

Have the best school year yet, girl!

Source: www.sarahgehmanphoto.com

Edie + Ian

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Listen up, friends. I had the joy of shooting a destination wedding on the Oregon coast last weekend and let's just say that it does not disappoint. That whole "west coast, best coast" phrase is really starting to make sense. Pssst - don't tell the east coast I said so!

Please enjoy these photos of Edie + Ian's destination wedding! 

Also, thanks so much to the one and only  Emily Timmer for second shooting!

Rilynn + Christian

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While I was recently in Texas, shooting Eric + Shelby's wedding, I had the joy of visiting my sister and her adorable little family. Two of my (many) sister's, my grandma I hopped on a plane and made our way to Dallas, Texas for a visit! And I think it's safe to say that I'm a tad obsessed with my niece and nephew. 

They. Are. Precious.

They also have more energy than four adults combined. #TRUTH

Now...I know you are going to look at these photos and think, "Oh, that little girl is a baby model, right?" Because, let's be real, she's just that perfect. HER EYES ARE CAPTIVATING! 

Please enjoy their adorable little baby-sized faces.

Eric + Shelby

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Hey y'all - I started my 2016 wedding season off with some southern charm last weekend.

(Yes, I did just say "y'all")

          I had the honor of shooting a true, southern wedding, in the great state of Texas! I connected with Shelby through a wedding referral Facebook group - how random, right? Shelby's wedding was the perfect excuse for a visit to Texas to visit my sister, niece and nephew - so I made a trip of it! Eric + Shelby's wedding was located on Shelby's family's horse farm and... It. Was. Stunning. The guests were greeted by the horses as they walked into the stable and found their seats in the aisle - I've never seen a wedding like it!

          You know the phrase that says it's good luck if it rains on your wedding day? Well, these two lovebirds should have LOTS of luck for their marriage!  After the first hour or so after I arrived, it down poured the rest of the night. But, that didn't stop their guests from celebrating! 

Thank you for trusting me, Eric + Shelby! Your love is beautiful.

-Sarah Gehman

Marvin + Amanda

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How great are these two?! Marvin, Amanda, the sun and myself all met up at the Lancaster County Park for their engagement session. The light was lovely, as were Marvin + Amanda. Also, be sure to look at the very last two photos to see the sunset that we had during their session! #ALLTHEHEARTEYES

Marvin + Amanda, thank you for trusting me to capture such a beautiful moment in time for the two of you.

I'm thrilled to be a part of your October wedding this year!

-Sarah 

Which ones are your favorites?

The Berts

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I wish that everyone had the honor of knowing the Bert family!

Please enjoy a few photos from the Bert's family photo shoot from the fall.

Aren't they beautiful?!

-Sarah Gehman

Aryn + Anthony

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It's that time of the year - mini-sessions!

thirty minutes / $150.00 / 25+ images

Let's get together and get snappy!

I gauruntee quality snaps of you, your family, dog(s), baby, snuggie or whatever you dream / wish  to be beautifully photographed! This is a magical time of the year - let's capture it together.

 

Enjoy some of my favorite photos from Aryn + Anthony's mini-session in Lancaster, PA.

The Bernhardts

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The Bernhardt Family

Kind. Hospitable. Witty. Creative. Beautiful (as if that needed to be said).

          Most of the wednesdays of my junior high years were spent at the Bernhardt's home and I'm thankful for every single one of those Wednesdays. They so kindly welcomed me and my wild self into their home, weekly. Madelyn was and still is one of my closest friends from high school - I love her dearly. 

          It was time for this beautiful, well coordinated family to finally be in front of the camera! We walked around Steinman Park (where Mr. + Mrs. Bernhardt were engaged) and then finished our time off at Buchanan Park in Lancaster City. 

Enjoy the Bernhardt family photos!

-Sarah 

Charlie + Rachel

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Rachel and I went to the same school for basically our whole lives and became close friends when we played sports together in high school. She's one of those girls who is the "full package" and has got it all going for her, so...Charlie, you picked a good one! I'm so glad that I got to meet Charlie and see how well the two of them work together. I can't wait to be a part of their wedding in Lancaster next July! 

Enjoy Charlie + Rachel's engagement session and have the best day ever, please!

-Sarah 

Graham + Sarah

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Graham and I were on a team together for three months in the ever so beautiful country of South Africa. We bonded over singing and chocolate - like any normal humans do, right? Right. But, unfortunately, I have not been able to see Graham SINCE our time in South Africa together...over three years ago. So, if you were wondering, YES I was super excited to see him. I also met Graham's bride, Sarah, in my time with YWAM Kona, Hawaii and she is lovely as they come.

I made my way up to Toronto, Canada to capture Graham + Sarah's wedding...the day after I shot Travis + Ariel's wedding. It was a WWW (wonderful wedding weekend)! Their wedding day involved Indian food, a hilarious bridal party, beautiful worship to Jesus (that was led by Graham + Sarah) and vineyards - vineyards EVERYWHERE! 

Thank you Graham + Sarah for letting me be a part of your day. I love you both.

-Sarah

Travis + Ariel

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I have been looking forward to shooting Travis + Ariel's wedding for one to many months. So, when the time finally came for me to hop on a jet plan and head on over to Michigan...well, you could say that I was pretty excited. And, as always, I made a few friends on the way there. (I really love making friends in airplanes and airports).

I know the two of these lovely humans from my time with YWAM and I'm so thankful that I got to be a part of their wonderfully organized barn wedding - and in their own family's barn!

Please enjoy the Mello's wedding photos and I hope you are so full of joy today.

-Sarah

Miles

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          Miles' mother, Janelle, contacted me about booking a newborn session quite a few weeks ago. But, little did we all know that this shoot would come weeks before we had expected! Miles came four weeks early and is perfectly healthy - he just wanted to surprise everyone. I think he did JUST we he set out to do. He is a stunning little creation and I'm honored to have welcomed him into the world by doing what I do best - giving good quality profile photos! KIDDING - who know's what social media will look like when he grows up.

I always love to hear your favorites! My favorite shot of Miles is the very first one!

Tyler + Ashley

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          I met Ashley in April of 2012 in Kona, Hawaii (of all the places, right?). We were both doing a school with YWAM  that changed our lives forever, but...that's a whole other story. Ashley and I got to reunite at the joyful occasion of her wedding. I hopped on two little jet planes and made my way down south to Nashville, TN to photograph Ashley + Tyler's wedding day. Other than the good ole' southern heat, I have nothing to complain about! There were loads of detailing, planning and creativity that came together to make this wedding magic happen!

Side note:

This wedding was so beautiful that even the butterflies came to watch!

See if you can find them. ;)

          Tyler + Ashley met each other while studying film at Liberty University and the rest was history. They both, clearly, fit so well together and I couldn't be more excited for the two of them AND to have been a part of their day! The ceremony was so meaningful for two major reasons because Tyler's father, Guy Penrod, was the officiant, and because the entire wedding was dedicated to glorifying Jesus. What a joy to see a young couple who have given their marriage to the Lord! 

Please enjoy these photos and let me know which ones are your favorites!

And big thanks to my second shooter, Melanie Siegrist, for her wonderful photos

AND for letting me crash at her house.