Hello and welcome to my little space on the web. I am just a normal girl striving everyday to live her best life and to give back to this beautiful world any way that I can. I say ‘About Us’ because AKP is not just me…it is me and my family. I’m blessed with both a daughter and a son (who are growing up way too quickly…seriously, can time just slow down a little?!) and who remind me, daily, how amazing life can be. Everything I do, I do for them. Its so cliche , but they truly are my heart living outside my body. They inspire me to be my best self. They sit with me while I edit, they understand why sometimes I am away on the weekends, and they are always my biggest supporters. To see the world through my children’s eyes is exciting and something that I do not take for granted.
I was adopted at just 3 months old and flown half way around the world from Seoul, South Korea. I grew up as a competitive figure skater for the Hershey Figure Skating Club and spent my days either at the Hershey Park Arena or at Hershey Park with my friends. This taught me perserverance and discipline from a very early age which has been a lifelong blessing in many areas of my life.
I love a hot black Starbucks Americano, a good hike on a new trail, soaking up the sun any way possible, fishing with my man, belly laughs with my kids, and long weekends at the shore….but I have to say that Stone Harbor, NJ will always hold a special place in my heart. I love my family. I love my friends. I love my clients and especially love it when they become my friends. I love hearing how you two met, who said “I love you” first, how he popped the question, how you knew she was the one…i want to hear it all!
To say that I love being behind my camera is an understatement. From my cell phone to my R6, I’m there to capture it all. There is nothing I love more than scrolling back through all the years of memories and remembering how happy we were at that exact moment…and I hope to create that same experience for you and your family!
I am Central PA based and love to travel!! I am laid back and easy-going and hope to stay in touch with you long after our shoot is over. Often described as meek, on wedding days, I am always early and assertive enough to keep everyone on track and having fun! I am SO honored that you have considered me to be a part of your special day. My calendar for 2023 and even 2024 is filling up quickly, so if you’re a bride or groom, family or small business interested in working with me, please reach out sooner than later so that I can make sure to reserve your date. I can’t wait to start planning with you!
Thanks, loves! XO
Thank you to my beautiful and talented friend, Erin Fortney Photography, for these most recent photos.