Fast-moment trained
Years of shooting youth sports means I catch the real laugh, the hug, the mid-air jump, sharp.
Now booking · Lehigh Valley & surrounding areas
Photos of your family being themselves.
Relaxed, candid family sessions and event coverage across the Lehigh Valley (Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton) and beyond, from a dad who's used to catching moments that move fast.
Minis from $99 · Reply within 24 hours · Free rain reschedule
⚡Reply within 24 hoursReal answers, real dates
📩Prep emails + pose guideYou'll know exactly what to expect
🖼️Private gallery + print releaseEdited, high-res, in about 2 weeks
🌧️Free weather rescheduleNo stress if plans change
Home turf
From above, Jim Thorpe.
Based in Jim Thorpe, PA. Mountain towns, river valleys and Pocono forests, shot from the ground and from the air.
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Your spot, or one of mine.
Creeks, overlooks, the old town streets. I'll suggest locations that fit your family.
Find a location
Why families book Dan
Less "say cheese." More real moments.
Great spots, great light
Lehigh Parkway, Trexler Preserve, Hugh Moore Park, your backyard, or the Poconos. I'll match the spot and the hour to your family.
Prepped, not stressed
You'll get prep emails and my pose & what-to-wear guide before the shoot, so you know exactly what to expect.
Private online gallery
Edited, high-res photos with a print release in about 2 weeks. Download, share, print anywhere.
Before the shoot
You won't walk in wondering what to do.
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Prep emails
After you book, I send a short series of prep emails: timing, the location plan, parking, and what to bring for the kids.
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Pose & outfit guide
My guide covers easy, natural poses and colors that pop against fall foliage, so nobody stresses about matching.
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Golden-hour timing
I schedule around the light, usually the hour before sunset, for warm, flattering photos.
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Weather backup
Rain or a meltdown? We reschedule, no charge. Weather and toddlers are both unpredictable.
How it works
Three steps to photos you'll actually frame.
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Tell me about your family
Fill out the quick form. I'll reply within 24 hours with open dates and location ideas.
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Enjoy a relaxed session
Prep emails and pose guide in hand, we meet at golden hour and let the kids be kids.
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Get your gallery
Your edited, high-res photos arrive in a private gallery in about 2 weeks.
Kind words
What families say
“Our kids usually hate photos, but they were laughing the whole session. We finally have family pictures we want to hang.”Bethlehem, PA
“Easy to book, on time, and the photos came back in a week. Grandma cried when she saw them.”Jim Thorpe, PA
“We’ve done family photos before, but these actually look like us. Natural, relaxed, and beautiful.”Easton, PA
Pricing
Simple, first-season pricing.
Introductory rates while I build my family portfolio. Travel within the Lehigh Valley included.
Fall Mini
$99
Perfect for holiday cards
- 20 minutes, 1 location
- 15+ edited photos
- Immediate family (up to 5)
- Online gallery + print release
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Family Session
$249
The full story of your family
- Up to 1 hour, 1–2 nearby spots
- 40+ edited photos
- Up to 6 people + pets
- Outfit change welcome
Extended Family
$349
Grandparents, cousins, everyone
- Up to 90 minutes
- 60+ edited photos
- Up to 15 people
- Group + individual families
Events
$99/hr
2-hour minimum
- Parties, baptisms, communions, showers
- Team & work events
- Candid + group coverage
- Gallery in ~2 weeks
Book now: pick a weekend date and hold it with a $25 deposit that comes off your total. Learn more: send a quick inquiry first.
Recent work
Families, milestones & the moments in between.
"The best photos happen between the poses."
Meet your photographer
Hi, I'm Dan.
I'm a marketer by trade and a photographer for fun. Photography started as a way to capture my own kids, and after years of shooting fast-moving games and family milestones for friends, I'm opening up sessions for families across the Lehigh Valley.
My day job is about telling stories people connect with. Behind the camera it's the same idea: real moments, not stiff poses. I keep sessions easygoing, because I know what it's like to wrangle kids for a photo.
Book your sessionFAQ
Good questions.
Where do sessions take place?
Anywhere in the Lehigh Valley and nearby: parks like Lehigh Parkway, Trexler Preserve or Hugh Moore Park, a downtown street, your own backyard, or a trip up to the Poconos. I'll suggest spots that fit your family.
What should we wear?
Coordinated, not matching. My pose & outfit guide (sent after booking) has palettes that look great against fall foliage.
What if it rains?
We reschedule for free.
How soon do we get photos?
Usually within about 2 weeks, in a private online gallery with a print release.
How much is the deposit?
$25 holds your date and comes off your total. Minis are $99, family sessions $249, extended family $349, events $99/hr (2-hour minimum).
Do you travel?
Travel anywhere in the Lehigh Valley is included. Farther locations (the Poconos, Carbon County and beyond) have a small travel fee.
Serving the Lehigh Valley & surrounding areas
AllentownBethlehemEastonEmmausWhitehallNazarethMacungieNorthamptonPalmertonLehightonJim ThorpeThe Poconos
Still unsure?
Let's chat.
Not sure which package fits, or have a question first? Send me a quick note and I'll personally reply within 24 hours. No pressure, no commitment.
- Help picking a package
- Location ideas
- Ready to book? See packages
Prefer email? danvogelphotography@gmail.com