Nicole and Jason were absolutely beaming when I met up with them at Peace Valley Park early last week.  I love asking couples about their “origin story”.  Nicole and Jason told me of their meeting at West Chester University and the courtship that followed.  Now, you could think that I ask this just to be […]

The weather was absolutely perfect.  Patrick and I had decided to go apple picking before an afternoon engagement session.  As we set out for Linvilla, it was hard not to feel a perfect sense of relaxation.  The day could not have been more perfect.  Crisp blue skies and just a hint of autumn in the air. […]

Samantha Jay Photography has had one heck of a year! I can’t believe 2014 is over!  This past year has been such a labor of love.  I am just so unbelievably happy that I have found something I am incredibly passionate about to pursue long term.  I have always been someone who has easily found […]

We met up with Dave and Jules in the East Village for this amazing engagement session.  Dave and Jules used to live in East Village and we began their session in the park where they used to spend their weekend mornings.  From there we wandered the city and found a community garden and a really […]

We met up with Jaclyn, Robert and Billy at Marsh Creek State Park for this gorgeous fall engagement session.  Their energetic pup Billy was absolutely adorable with his excitement over his parents getting hitched!  Can’t wait for their May wedding at the Mendenhall Inn !

Bill and Jackie are good friends, and I could not be more honored to be capturing this special time in their life.  I first met Bill and Jackie at one of Patrick’s first company happy hours.  They are so obviously meant for each other.  Bill and Jackie are tying the knot at Normandy Farms next […]

We met up with Ellen and Nick at Peace Valley Park for an evening engagement session.  The trees were just beginning to really change their color in these amazing fall bursts of color.  Although they were a bit nervous, Ellen and Nick were total naturals!  So excited for their wedding next fall in Cape May!

Our first engagement session of the fall could not have been more gorgeous!  The sky was so incredibly clear and we had the amazing Amy & Irvy!  We headed out to the big rolling fields at Brandywine Creek State Park and just wandered.  The wildflowers, the sky, the lush green grass.  Check out these two […]

Laura and Brandon are getting married next week! Can’t believe that their big day is almost here!  We really enjoyed this sweet engagement session with them at Ridley Creek State Park.  They are two people who are so in love and so calming to be around.  So so excited to capture this gorgeous bride and very handsome […]

These two are getting married tomorrow!  Christina and Jeremy are two people who are absolutely perfect for each other.  Their laughter is infectious and their love for one another is so apparent.  I cannot wait to celebrate with them tomorrow as they tie the knot!