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Voir Clair Photo

Welcome to the heart of Voir Clair — a space where art meets life, and stories unfold in soft light. Here, you’ll find journal entries from behind the lens, confessions from the kitchen table, and lessons for photographers walking the same winding path. Whether you’re here for inspiration, information, or a kindred voice, you’re in good company.

When you pair an old stone chapel, autumn’s golden hour, and two people deeply in love — you get magic. Amanda and Elijah’s engagement session at Lockridge Park in Alburtis, Pennsylvania was tender, joyful, and sun-soaked in all the right ways. With the trees blazing in amber and rust, their love stood steady and sweet […]

Amanda & Elijah: A Golden Engagement at Lockridge Park, Alburtis PA

There’s something magical about the way the sun kisses the hills at Trexler Nature Preserve — and Tiffany and Nate’s engagement session captured that golden-hour glow in the most romantic way. Nestled in the heart of Lehigh Valley, this breathtaking nature preserve set the stage for a session filled with movement, emotion, and timeless light. […]

Golden Hour at Trexler Nature Preserve: Tiffany & Nate’s Engagement Session

(From the Farmer’s Wife Journal) Let me be clear—I married him. Not his great-grandfather’s dresser. Not the cracked casserole dish from 1962. Not the mountain of mismatched towels and chipped mugs passed down like relics from some sacred farmhouse vault. I married his heart. The one that beats a little faster every time the soil […]

Kitchen Table Confessions: I Married Him, Not the Heirlooms

Because it’s never just “a day” when the land calls you Mama too. Sunrise isn’t a soft invitation here—it’s a firm knock at the door, and I answer it with sleep still in my eyes and one hand reaching for the coffee. The floor’s cold, the baby monitor crackles, and the smell of toast means […]

Kitchen Table Confessions: A Day in the Life

Photography is often described as painting with light, and mastering your camera’s exposure settings and lighting techniques is like learning to mix colors on a palette. In this guide, we’ll unravel the exposure triangle – the trio of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO – explaining how they work together and how you can adjust each […]

Balancing the Exposure Triangle and Lighting – A Comprehensive Guide for Emerging Photographers

The Farmers Wife

Before the eggs are cracked, before the coffee’s even poured, before the sun stretches herself across the hills—we are already in motion. Not we as in the collective farm, not even we as in husband and wife. I mean me. The Farmer’s Wife. And if you know, you know—being the farmer’s wife isn’t just a […]

Kitchen Table Confessions: When the Farmer’s Wife Comes First

Let’s bust a myth right out of the gate: editing is not your style. Sure, a preset might enhance a photo—but it can’t rescue a weak image, and it certainly can’t define your artistic voice. A true, lasting photography style starts in camera. It’s shaped by the decisions you make before the shutter clicks. After […]

What Actually Creates a Signature Photography Style (Hint: It’s Not Editing)

Blush tones. Garden florals. Vintage charm. On a golden April evening at The Farm & Bakery Events in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, time seemed to slow. Within the soft white walls of this elegant barn venue, love stories were told through florals, textures, and tender glances. The Whispers of Pink styled shoot—hosted by BridalbyBecki and Stephanie Lynne […]

Whispers of Pink: A Romantic Styled Shoot at The Farm & Bakery Events | Quakertown, PA

Golden hour maternity session

There’s something utterly timeless about a woman becoming a mother—whether it’s her first baby or her fifth. The glow, the strength, the anticipation—it deserves to be captured with intention and tenderness. But when, exactly, is the best time to book your maternity session? Let’s talk timing, mama. Because these fleeting weeks deserve more than a […]

When is the Ideal time to Schedule My Maternity Photos | Lehigh Valley Maternity Photographer

Extended Family session in Lehigh Valley

There’s magic in a photograph that feels effortless—where everyone looks both comfortable and coordinated, not like they stepped out of a department store ad, but like they stepped into a story. If you’ve ever stood in front of your closet wondering what on earth to wear for your family photos, you’re not alone. But friend, […]

5 Easy Outfits for Your Family Photoshoot