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Hanover, PA Family Photo Session at Long Arm Reservoir - Family Photographer Hanover, Pennsylvania

Updated: Sep 15

July 3, 2025


I had the pleasure of photographing this amazing family of 3: mom, dad and this adorable 2 years old girl. This photoshoot took place at Long Arm Reservoir, in Hanover, PA, at golden hour.


I used my Canon 50mm f1.4 lens the entire session, and aperture on f2.8 most time.


My assistant and I started the session by posing them sitting by the lake since the light was still a little harsh at that moment, so we found a special plant that helped shade them while they were sitting.


Family sitting on a blanket by a lake, smiling. Mother, father, and child in matching outfits. Sunlit field with flowers in the background.

Family of three sitting on a blanket in a sunny grassy field by a lake. The child has a yellow flower in her hair and wears a floral dress.

After that, we moved to an amazing backdrop with the lake itself. The sun was still harsh, so my assistant helped me by holding the reflector and shading them for me, so I could photograph this beautiful backdrop!


Family of three embracing outdoors by a river. Woman in a green dress holds a smiling child. Bright, sunny day with lush greenery.
A family stands in a sunny field. A woman in a green dress holds a smiling child, while a man in a white shirt looks on. Bright, joyful mood.

After these shots, we moved to another part of the reservoir where the lighting was beautiful. The little girl was a real model, and these turned out to be some of my favorite pictures ever taken. I used my aperture at f1.8 for these pictures.


Woman and child in floral dresses in a sunny field. The child holds a flower, while the woman kneels beside her. Bright, warm setting.
A child in a lemon-patterned dress holds an adult's hands, smiling in a sunny grassy field. The mood is joyful and serene.
Woman and child in floral dresses enjoying a sunny field. The child holds flowers, smiling brightly. Bright, cheerful atmosphere.
Young girl in lemon-patterned dress holds hands with adults in a sunny field. She wears a yellow bow, creating a joyful mood.
Woman in floral dress hugs laughing child in sunny meadow, surrounded by green trees and grass. Bright and joyful scene.

Her dress matched so well with the backlighting that it's almost as if her dress was made for this moment. It complemented the picture so well. I also wanted to give her something to do, so I told her to hold these white flowers, which made the pictures even more perfect!


Young girl in a lemon-patterned dress holds flowers, standing in a sunny field. Emotional, serene mood with a vibrant, grassy backdrop.
Young girl in a lemon-pattern dress holds wildflowers, standing in a sunny field. She appears thoughtful, with soft summer light around.

This family was amazing to work with, and I hope to come back to this place more times for other photoshoots.


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