The Most Meaningful Way to Document Summer in the Lehigh Valley (Before It Slips Away)
There’s something about summer in the Lehigh Valley that feels slower.
Long golden evenings. Barefoot kids running through fields. Fireflies. The way the sun settles behind the hills and turns everything warm and honey-colored.
And yet — somehow — it goes by faster than any other season.
As a Lehigh Valley family photographer, I see it every year. The toddlers who suddenly look taller. The baby who isn’t quite a baby anymore. The expecting mama who will be holding her newborn before the leaves even begin to change.
Summer is not just a season.
It’s a chapter.
And it deserves to be remembered that way.
Why Summer Is the Most Requested Season for Family Photos in the Lehigh Valley
Golden hour here is unmatched.
Between the open fields, tree-lined paths, and soft rolling landscapes throughout the Lehigh Valley area, summer creates the dreamiest backdrop for timeless imagery.
As a Lehigh Valley maternity photographer, I schedule sessions intentionally at sunset — when the light wraps around you softly and everything feels cinematic and romantic.
For families, this means:
- Natural movement (no stiff posing)
- Warm, glowing skin tones
- Space for your children to play freely
- Images that feel like a memory, not a photoshoot
And for expecting mothers?
There is nothing more beautiful than a summer maternity session in an open field or lake with that golden glow surrounding you.
For the Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton Families Growing This Year
If you’re expecting, summer is often the beginning of your story — not the end of it.
Many of my clients book their maternity session during the warm months and then return for their newborn session once their baby arrives.
As a Lehigh Valley newborn photographer, I offer maternity and newborn bundles for families who want their full story documented seamlessly.
Because here’s what happens:
You take maternity photos.
You hold your newborn.
And suddenly you realize how quickly everything changed.
Having both chapters preserved tells a fuller, more meaningful story.
If you’re currently planning for baby, you can explore my maternity experience here:
→ Maternity photographer Lehigh Valley
And learn more about newborn sessions here:
→ Lehigh Valley Newborn Photographer
What Makes a Summer Session Different
Summer sessions are slower.
I guide you gently, but I allow space for the in-between moments — the way your child reaches for your hand, the way your partner looks at you when you aren’t noticing.
You don’t need to perform.
You don’t need perfectly behaved children.
You just need to show up.
The Lehigh Valley has some of the most beautiful hidden field locations that photograph best in the summer months. These spots aren’t available year-round — which makes summer truly special.
Who These Sessions Are For
My ideal families aren’t looking for trendy.
They’re looking for timeless.
They value:
- Emotion over perfection
- Movement over stiffness
- Heirloom imagery over quick phone snapshots
They understand that documenting pregnancy and those first newborn days isn’t extra — it’s essential.
If that sounds like you, you may be exactly who these sessions were created for.
Who I Serve in the Lehigh Valley
I work with families across:
- Allentown, PA
- Bethlehem, PA
- Easton, PA
- Macungie, PA
- Center Valley, PA
- And surrounding Lehigh Valley communities
If you’re searching for a Lehigh Valley family photographer, maternity photographer, or newborn photographer who focuses on emotional, movement-based, timeless imagery, you’re in the right place.
An Investment in the Chapters You Can’t Re-Do
Every year, I hear the same thing:
“I’m so glad we didn’t wait.”
There will never be a “perfect” time.
There will only be now.
Whether you’re looking for a Lehigh Valley family photographer, planning your maternity session, or hoping to secure both maternity and newborn photography in one cohesive experience — summer is a beautiful place to begin.
When Should You Book Summer Photography in the Lehigh Valley?
Summer sunset sessions are limited because golden hour timing only allows for a select number of bookings per week.
Most maternity and newborn bundle clients reserve their maternity session during the second trimester to ensure availability.
If you’re planning ahead for baby or simply want updated family portraits before the season ends, summer sessions tend to fill quickly in the Lehigh Valley.
If you’re ready to document this chapter, you can inquire here:
→ Contact Lehigh Valley Photographer
Let’s preserve this season before it becomes a memory.
With love,
Lia Pizarro
Lehigh Valley Maternity, Newborn & Family Photographer
