The Knot

After years of excuses, I pulled the trigger and signed up to advertise with The Knot online.

I wanted to have a logo and a new website and now that I've reached that point, I wanted to make a big move in advertising my business.

I'm looking forward to meeting new brides and photographing some awesome weddings this year.

So far I have booked a wedding on a boat cruising the Inner Harbor in Baltimore and a one where I get to spend the weekend shooting at Kill Devil Hills at the Outter Banks!

Along with the anticipated arrival of my daughter, 2015 promises to be a GREAT year!

Growing My Business Through Thumbtack

I am always looking for ways to grow my business and do more work.  After looking for a plumber one day, I stumbled upon Thumbtack.  It's a sight/application where you can look for professionals in your area.
Here is the link to my profile:

wedding photographer

I have been using Thumbtack for about a year now and it has really helped me to target new work specific to dates I have open or areas I'd like to shoot more such as weddings and boudoirs.

In a field where there is so much competition I've really appreciated Thumbtack's ability for me to gain new clients.  I have shot several professional head shots for individuals and companies, a wedding rehearsal and brunch, a family in Hershey, 5 boudoir sessions, and have a wedding booked for May through responding to leads.  

The great thing is that turns into a life long customer and more referrals.

My past clients are able to review my business to help increase my chances of booking new work.  If you have a moment, please leave your comments about work I have done for you and your families.

Emily's Senior Portraits

When I started shooting more boudoir sessions, I began to search for make-up artists who were looking for experience and portfolio pieces.  That's when I found Emily.  She has been doing an amazing job for me whenever I need her to come do make-up for the girls.  Recently I had the opportunity to give a little of my hard work back to her.  She is a senior this year and soon hopes to be heading off to college to learn more about the make-up business.

 And of course, her make-up was flawless for the session!

A big thank you goes to her for all the hard work she's done for me and I wish Emily the best of luck in the future!

I met up with the Beachell family in Hershey to take photos of their adorable one year old daughter as well as the rest of the family.  The family enjoyed being photographed... all but the guest of honor for her one year portraits.  Never have I seen such an active 1 yr old- and that's saying A LOT!  I tried chairs and benches and people holding her but she could climb out of everything and wanted to eat it all.  I even tried just following her around but she would keep her back to me as much as possible.  The best shot that I got of her all day was her running with her sisters as the VERY LAST SHOT of the evening. 

These ladies got their own personal shoot while their littlest sister had a bottle to keep her going for the rest of the photo shoot.

 The girls planned their outfits and color scheme and I loved it!

Wish they had these dresses in my size!

And in the end, it only takes a split second for photographer to capture the moment when everyone is looking and smiling at the camera.

It was great meeting your family and I look forward to photographing you guys again in the future!

Roy Zimmerman's Reunion

Thanks to my great friend, Gretchen Hallman, I was asked to come photograph at the Harrisburg Country Club to capture the moments shared between past employees during a 30 year reunion of the Roy Zimmerman administration as Pennsylvania's Attorney General.  

 Throughout the night I learned of how highly respected and loved Roy is and was for his leadership.

 I loved being in the room with this group because you could see how much they cared for one another.  There were so many hugs and kisses going around.  I laughed to myself wondering who I wouldn't press charges against at my place of business for hugging me let alone kissing my cheek.

It was truly an honor to meet each an every one of the people at this event and hope to cross paths with them again!  

*Thanks again to Gretchen for passing my name along.

Hayleigh's One Year Portraits

I had the pleasure of photographing these little cuties the other day in celebration of Hayleigh's first birthday.  I found myself thinking of her smile throughout the rest of my day.  It was contagous!

We got some great shots with her sister, Daniella, as well.

 How can you not fall in love with this smile?

Thanks ladies for coming out to let me take your photos.  Looking forward to next time!

Boudoir Shooting Deadlines for the Holidays

Gorgeous Boudoirs

Every woman is beautiful.  

Particularly this one.  These photos are without any retouching done!

Briella's 2 Year Portraits- Sneak Peek

Recently met a very sweet 2 year old to do photos.

Here is a little sneak peek for mom!

Can't wait to share the rest of her gallery with her family.

The Grant Family

Photographed a great family the other day.  The boys were nothing but smiles.  We took photos at one of my favorite spots- the stream and the bridge on the Carlisle Barracks.

I am kicking off the beginning of the busiest fall season I have ever had.  Book now though because pricing is going up for 2015!

Boudoir popularity is growing! If you have ever thought of doing it, you've gotta try it out! My clients often talk about how much fun they are to have shot and the final product makes a jaw dropping gift- especially for your soon to be groom! And Christmas is coming!

The books are also great as anniversary, birthday & Valentine's gifts, or for a deployed spouse.

I offer very affordable packages. The all inclusive package is only $350 which includes hair and make-up with fake lashes if you would like (I recommend them), a 2 hour shoot with 2-4 changes, full retouching on all of the photos you select to have printed, an online gallery for you to make your selections, and a 20 page 5x7" leather album 

I can shoot a la carte for $65/hour then you can purchase prints separately for those of you on a really tight budget.

Come let your beauty SHINE!

Contact me at megan@meganzellerphotography.com or call 717-215-2874 (ok to text) to book your appointment.

*Books take about 6 weeks to complete so please book your session with ample time prior to the gift giving occasion.