This Never Grow UP, Disney themed first birthday session won the title of Ultimate Cake Smasher. The title of "Ultimate Cake Smasher" was won when she sat on her cake! She was trying to walk away from the balloons and clouds and the cake was in her way. Thankfully mom was close by and able to catch her. She was also really interested in the cake stand as much as the cake itself. All of these little details are what make great pictures of fun memories. If you are considering f

Dilworth Park, Center City Philadelphia, Fall Wedding by Shannon Ritter Photography

Rehoboth's Salero in the Henlopen Hotel provided a Delaware beach wedding ceremony venue as well as an indoor reception with bar service. The Jolly Trolley added to the beach setting taking the bride and groom, as well as their bridal party, to the beach. Kate and Billy were married in front of their closest family and friends in the sand. DJ Bump brought guests to the dance floor and kept them celebrating throughout the reception. No beach trip would be complete without a tr

Bethany Beach was host to these Sea Colony guests who scheduled family photos while on vacation in Delaware. They chose to bring a kite to the beach as a reward for great behavior from their little ones. First up was family portraits followed by the kids looking for treasures. They then jumped some waves and ended with kite flying. When booking a photo session with me, please know that you are always welcome to bring activities big or small to the session with you. During the

Grain on the Rocks, at the Lewes Ferry Terminal, was the backdrop to where Tom was photographed asking to spend forever with his girl. Kaitlyn, Lauren's best friend since elementary school, hired us to photograph the proposal on the pier. The nice thing about Kaitlyn being the contact person was we didn't have to worry about messages being seen. Kaitlyn got Tom and Lauren to Grain for dinner and posed outside for a few cute photos. This is when Tom got down on his knee. It ma

This Magnolia, Delaware backyard session with Shannon Ritter Photography, showcased the two different personalities of these twins. I have worked with this family before. The time before I noticed one kiddo was more outgoing and the other one would quickly follow suit! This is one of mom's favorite photos! I also think that all moms can identify with the photo. I love this photo because it is worth it to allow your kids to be 100% authentically themselves! Let them run and be