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PA Family Photographer: Sheila & Mike’s Family

As a PA family photographer, one of my favorite things is creating unique imagery that captures the essence of each individual family. When Sheila & Mike reached out about updating their family photos at Greencastle Golf Club, I knew it would be a perfect fit. This beautiful setting isn’t just a backdrop for them. It’s part of their everyday life. Between busy schedules filled with dance, golf, and travel,  and family activities, they wanted photos that captured not only what this season of life looks like, but what it feels like, too.

The result was an evening full of laughter, meaningful moments, and one incredible sunset….

Two smiling tween girls with blonde hair lie in a grassy field filled with dandelions, facing the camera. One girl rests her head in her hands; both look happy and relaxed in the warm sunlight, making this a perfect moment for family photos. Captured by best PA family photographer at Greencastle Golf Club.

 

Why Rhinehart Photography?

Sheila shares, “Lisa’s work is unique, creative, and invokes so much emotion when looking at her photos. She has this ability to capture a moment and make it feel alive, as if you are in that very moment.”

“I loved working with Lisa for our wedding and was so excited to work with her again. Next to marrying Mike, Lisa was the second-best decision I made about my wedding day!”

Mike says, ” I love Lisa. I love what she did for her family. I love what she did for our wedding — capturing not just Sheila and I, but our kids, our family, and all of our friends that I came out to celebrate us.”

Family of four stands smiling in a sunlit grassy field. Two adults and two tween girls wear casual outfits in shades of white and blue, with tall grass and a tree in the background—capturing a warm moment by a talented Pennsylvania family photographer.

A family of four is silhouetted against a sunset sky; two adults hold hands while two children, including tween girls, play nearby in the grass—a heartwarming scene perfect for family photos by the best PA family photographer.

 

Meet the family

They are an active family of four!  From dance practice to golf outings and so much more, they have a very busy schedule! Greencastle Golf Course is actually in their neighborhood, so this place means a lot to them.

Two girls in blue tops and white skirts blow dandelion seeds in a sunlit grassy field, surrounded by blooming dandelions on a warm, bright day—a delightful moment beautifully captured by the best PA family photographer.

Smiling tween girl with long blonde hair wearing a light blue jacket holds yellow wildflowers, standing outdoors with greenery in the background—captured by the best PA family photographer.

A young girl in a blue and white dress does a cartwheel on grass in sunlight, with trees and tall grass in the background—capturing the joyful spirit that every Pennsylvania family photographer aims to preserve in memorable family photos.

Two tween girls lying in tall grass blowing on dandelion seed heads, with a sunny field in the background—an enchanting moment perfect for family photos by a Greencastle golf club photographer.

A smiling family of four poses in a grassy field at sunset, perfectly captured by the best PA family photographer. The father carries a young girl on his shoulders, while the mother and another girl—perhaps tween girls—stand close, all dressed in casual, light-blue and white outfits.

 

My Secret to Great Family Photos: Part 1

  1. Mix posed photos with fun activities, like golf, for this family! 
  2. Move! You’ll notice plenty of movement in these photos, whether it’s the girls doing a back handspring or Mike driving the golf cart. Movement is fun and makes for natural, candid, real photos.
  3. Have ideas: Sheila shared with me before this session that she would love photos on the golf cart and of the girls putting. Knowing this ahead of time meant everyone was on the same page, and I could make sure to capture those shots for her!
  4. Go with the flow: I always have a timeline to work off of, but I also allow room to breathe and follow the flow of the family. If everyone is feeling “done” in one area, it’s time to pivot and try something new!

A man and woman ride in a golf cart carrying golf bags on a grassy area near water, with another person standing in the foreground, houses and trees in the background—a perfect scene for a Greencastle golf club photographer capturing candid family moments.

Two girls with long hair, wearing blue tops, are outside on grass doing backbends and smiling at the camera with sunlight glowing behind them—capturing a joyful moment just as any Pennsylvania family photographer would treasure.

A family of four, holding hands and smiling, walks on a golf course with putters on a sunny day. Two adults and two tween girls wear golf attire and look happy together. Captured by a PA family photographer, this joyful moment at the Greencastle Golf Club beautifully showcases their close bond.

 

Part 2: Have Fun

Have fun, embrace individual personalities and inside jokes– what makes you you!   This is what you’ll want to remember in family heirlooms, not just what people looked like, but how it felt to be a part of this young family!

Four people, two adults and two children—including tween girls—stand together smiling outdoors on green grass with leafy trees in the background. They are dressed in casual, coordinated light blue, white, and beige outfits. This joyful moment is beautifully captured by a talented Pennsylvania family photographer.

Three smiling people pose on a black golf cart outdoors; one woman sits at the wheel, a man sits beside her, and another woman sits in the back, turning away. Golf bags are attached to the rear. Green grass and trees fill the background, perfectly captured by a Greencastle golf club photographer.

Four people stand outside in front of green bushes, smiling and playfully covering their faces with their hair or hands. The group, which includes tween girls, appears to be a family enjoying a lighthearted moment together—perfectly captured by a talented Pennsylvania family photographer.

 

Why Greencastle Golf Club?

Sheila shares, “I was feeling a bit stuck on finding the ‘perfect’ spot. I’ve had a long wish list in mind (water, open sky, an organic/natural backdrop), but then something clicked. While walking through our neighborhood at sunset, I realized the golf course right in our backyard might actually be the perfect setting to capture our family.”

A family of four poses outdoors on grass, smiling. The man and woman stand behind two girls. They all wear light blue and white clothes. Trees and blurred houses are in the background on a sunny day, perfectly capturing the warmth and joy that a PA family photographer is known for in their beautiful family photos.

 

Part 3: Create Meaningful Memories

I used this time for the family to say some of the things they appreciated most about their girls. It’s really sweet to see how they each took all the compliments!

A family of three sits on grass by a pond, smiling and relaxing together in the sunlight. The parents flank their daughter, who leans affectionately against her father—capturing a heartwarming moment that any Pennsylvania family photographer would cherish.

A family of three, including their tween girls, sits on green grass by a pond, smiling and interacting with each other on a sunny day—captured beautifully by a Pennsylvania family photographer.

A family sits on grass by a lake, with two adults kissing a laughing child on the cheeks. All three are dressed casually and appear happy, enjoying a sunny day outdoors—capturing the genuine joy found in candid family photos.

 

Part 4: Save the Challenging Poses for the End

Once you guys are feeling like total pros, that is when I bring in the tough stuff... check out these posing skills!  Models!

Four people, two adults and two tween girls, smile and pose on and near a black golf cart by a pond on a sunny golf course, with golf bags attached to the back—perfectly captured by the best PA family photographer at Greencastle Golf Club.

 

Love, energy, and the beautiful sunset

Sheila says, “Our family session was so incredible. We had a great time! It was laid-back, fun, and we were just being ourselves. Mike was in his element on the golf course! Lisa’s eye just captures all of the perfect angles and the right spots. We are so grateful.”

Silhouette of two adults kissing and two children holding hands, playing in a grassy field at sunset with a colorful sky in the background—an idyllic scene captured by a Pennsylvania family photographer, perfect for timeless family photos.

 

Thoughts about their wedding album

Every wedding package includes a custom, heirloom-quality wedding album. I want my clients to have something that can become a part of their family history, no matter how technology changes through the years. I want them to have archival-quality artwork that they can touch and experience with all of their senses. For them, their family, and the generations to follow.

I carefully distill hundreds of digital files into a tangible book.  I personally custom-design the albums to tell their unique stories. During a design consult, my clients get to make any changes they’d like before we send it off to print.  There are so many different cover options from Italian leather with iron branding, to Japanese silk with a cameo cut out, to gold foil on Vegan linen… and in dozens of beautiful colors, too!

Mike shares about their wedding album, “I couldn’t have put it together better myself (I never would’ve even tried first and foremost), all the way from the cover, to the etching in the leather, to the centerfolds — everything about the album was absolutely amazing. I couldn’t have asked for anything better.”

A smiling family of four poses on a porch holding their wedding album—captured perfectly by a Pennsylvania family photographer. Two tween girls, seated, hold a large brown wedding album, while a man and woman stand behind them. All appear happy and are dressed in light blue and white shirts.

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