Why I am a Photographer.

In order to be a great photographer, I believe you have to have passion, set your goals, and aim higher than the highest goal.

At the top of my list of "goals" is to devote just as much dedication, creativity and love into each session as I did in my very first session.  I believe that everyone should have unique, memorable, naturally beautiful photographs to build the fondest of memories from.

I just want to let you in on a little sneak peek from the session I am currently working on.

This picture is EXACTLY why I am a photographer and why I love what I do!

It doesn't get any more genuine than this, and I am so thankful that my clients have chosen Bella Vita Photography to capture special little moments, like this one between Madison and her Daddy.  love it.

Be Blessed. 

Back to School Sessions

Wow, where has the summer gone??  Back to School is fast approaching!  With the return of school, comes the yearly school pictures.

Why not shake it up a little and have this year's memorable school pictures taken using our Back to School package?

Back to School Package:  $50 (plus tax)
1 hour session
20-30 pictures
On Location- your choice
Change of clothes (perfect for extracurricular activities!)

FREE with package purchase:
8 wallets & 5x7 (1) of your choice, various poses!

This package is a great way to commemorate your child's 2011-2012 school year!!

Email us at info.bellavitaphotography@gmail.com to schedule your Back to School session.

Free print offer valid through September 30, 2011.

Attention Seniors::

Don't forget we have a variety of Senior Portrait Packages, guaranteed to meet every Senior's needs.

Senior Sessions::
    Basic- $99 (plus tax)
    Includes:
    1 hour on location
    15-20 images
    CD of images
    Copyright release to reprint images
    1- 8x10 or 2- 5x7

    Premium- $120 (plus tax)
    Includes:
    1+ hour on location
    30+ images
    CD of images
    Copyright release to reprint images
    2- 8x10 or 3- 5x7

Seniors also have the option to order additional prints not listed in packaging.

Contact us at info.bellavitaphotography@gmail.com for more information or to schedule your Senior Session.

Be Blessed.

Jamie C. Penn State Harrisburg Doctoral Candidate | Headshot Photographer Harrisburg, PA

Jamie is currently enrolled in Penn State Harrisburg's American Studies program as a doctoral student.  She is one of my colleagues and currently is on an educational sabbatical- how adventurous, academic, and absolutely loads of fun!  She will also be teaching Public Speaking courses to incoming Freshmen this fall at PSU-HBG.  She contacted me recently, asking if I would shoot some headshots for her; shots which will be pictured in the Graduate Student Publication.  How cool!?!  (does this mean that I am published now??  wink, wink!)  I, of course, said that I would be more than happy to assist her!

Here are a few pictures from her headshot session.  Enjoy.

Be Blessed.

If you are interested in our headshot sessions, please contact us at info.bellavitaphotography@gmail.com for more information.

A Brave Little Boy | Children's Photographer CHOP Philadelphia, PA

This is a very special post, near and dear to my heart.  A couple weeks ago I was blessed to be able to travel to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to photograph Weston- the bravest 4 year old I know- in his hospital room.

I am very good friends with his mother and father (two of the strongest people I have ever known), and I just adore Weston and his five other siblings.  Yes, that is right, he has FIVE siblings, plus, they are the sweetest children.  This little guy's mommy has been my friend since my high school days- at this point I am thinking over half my life!

Weston has been at CHOP since June.  He has several heart issues, as well as low functioning lungs (my layman's terms).  He is currently listed as a 1A on the heart/lung transplant list, putting him amongst the top of the list.  Typically the wait time is approximately 2 years.  Hopefully he will sooner, rather than later, see a brand-spankin' new heart and lungs, so he can run around and be the coolest, healthy little 4 year old.

You can read more about Weston's story on his CaringBridge site, as well as follow along with the updates on his progress. 

Julie, Weston's mom asked me to come down and take some "feature pictures" after an especially difficult week for him.  I was honored that she asked me to capture these innocent, boyish little features, as well as document two brothers- the best of friends.

I hope you enjoy these as much as I was moved taking them.

  

Be Blessed.