Mudpies N Butterflies

We Need Your Help! (Best of York Voting Round)

We've been partnering with you for years to produce stellar-quality, beautiful pieces of art that tell the story of people and families in York, PA, and beyond.  After all, without YOU in front of the camera, our talents wouldn't be nearly as meaningful. Now, we're relying on you to talk about it!  The more people know about what we do, the more we can do, and you're a vital part of that circle.

The York Sunday News has opened its annual Best of York County contest voting round and it's easy to vote for us!

  1. From now through April 5th you can go to this link: https://ydr.upickem.net/engine/YourSubmission.aspx?contestid=594227

  2. Fill out the online form on that page - for it to be valid, please vote for at least ten local businesses. Mudpies N Butterflies will be listed under the Photographer section of Best Services!

  3. Hit submit

    Thank you, in advance, for supporting our efforts in this way.  Thank you for working with us to capture such lovely moments in your lives.  And thank you for being such a vibrant part of life in York. We hope you all are staying healthy and well and we will get to see you all soon!

    Always, 
    Mudpies N' Butterflies Photography

Dear Sweet Mamas with miracles on board,

We know this is always such a fleeting journey filled with so many unknowns, and now even more so.

As we all navigate through this trial we pray you will find peace in knowing your baby is safe and warm.

We pray you will find comfort in those around you.

We pray you discover the strength that we know roars within you.

The strength to meander this uncharted territory. The strength to go to those visits without your partner....as you are not alone, we are all pulling for you and your baby is right there with you feeling every movement and hearing your comforting voice.

Dear Mama, we will be here on the other side to capture the endless, fleeting moments to be forever remembered.

Find comfort in knowing you are created for such a time as this and we are all going to be ok.

Xoxo,
Mudpies N’ Butterflies

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Dear high school and college seniors,

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Dear high school and college seniors,

We see you.

Every year, we get to spend different seasons with you, capturing the essence of who you are to film forever. You have been a tremendous and favorite part of the work we do.

You share really personal insight into your personalities. You show us your passions.

Some of you have been photographed by us since your mamas were tenderly carrying you as bumps.

Some of you have styled sessions together and shared that freeze-frame.

We've seen you laugh. We've seen the serious you. We've glimpsed the hope and potential for a bright new beginning once you walk down the aisle to leave behind high school or college forever.

And so, as these times unfold and we all do what we must to ensure that everyone stay as healthy as possible, we are sad with you that you won't have some of the same "lasts" that you've always looked forward to.

You are our heroes, you know. And we'll always talk later on about how so many of your generation - YOU - so selflessly stayed at home, forgoing the traditional rites of passage to keep all of us safer. We are seeing right now, not only the beautiful you in this moment, but also the adults who you are becoming.

Dear seniors, we celebrate you. We are already looking forward again to finding your spirit with our lenses. And dear seniors, we thank you.

Much love,
Mudpies N' Butterflies
The Loft York

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This Little Mechanic Turns ONE

At Mudpies N Butterflies Photography we are always up for helping to turn your visions and dreams into reality. This one year/cakesmash session was no exception. Dad wanted to incorporate anything 4x4 or vintage/classic car related so we hit up our guys at Mount Zion Offroad for some guidance. We started the session with some fun at their shop (the family pet even got to come along and play shop dog for the day!!) and headed back to the studio for some smash time. Here are a few of our favorites!

Important Message for Our Clients about Social Distancing

Mudpies N' Butterflies and The Loft York have been working for a while to move processes online to deliver you the best all-around experiences, before, during, and post-session. Your vision... Easy. Stress-free. Beautiful.

This means that, in these times of important caution, we can continue to deliver most of our services and still maintain best practices around social distancing so that we all stay safe and healthy.

We have always practiced aseptic technique in our (three) studio environments. Our team includes several highly-trained medical professionals, who ensure that we do our part to provide safe spaces for everyone from zero days old to, well, as old as they come. 😉

Because of hospital policies right now limiting visits, we're pausing our in-hospital sessions. But, especially if you have ideas for sessions in alternate or outdoor settings, please don't hesitate to reach out to us to share your vision with us.

Spring is about to break upon us wonderfully, and helping you create and capture those special moments is a passion that fuels our work... Healthfully, artfully, beautifully you.

Stay safe and healthy, everyone. Much love, Mudpies N' Butterflies and The Loft York 😘

Down on the Farm

We have been blessed to be able to watch this wonderful family grow into a tribe of four. We recently captured big brothers 2nd birthday milestone as well as the birth announcement on their family farm so it was no shock when Mommy and Daddy requested some themes including tractors and anything farm or horse related. Baby was 4 weeks old during the session but slept like a dream and we were able to capture some amazing memories for this sweet family. Enjoy some of the images from big brothers session on their farm as well as little brothers session in our newborn suite.

Anytime is Family Time

We all know that time flies by. We have so many families that contact and say they haven’t had pictures taken since their almost teenagers or now teenagers were babies/toddlers. No matter if it is spring, summer, winter or fall, we always have some fun ideas and locations to capture your family. Trust us, you won’t forget it and we always will make it enjoyable for everyone!

All the Graffiti Vibes

Model shoots always lead to some pretty amazing locations. This winter we had this incredible looking guy to work with. Not only is he a college student, but also a model and actor and has an insane sense of style. And, can we talk about the hair?!?! GORGEOUS!!!!! He was home from Arizona for a few weeks, so we took advantage of the snow and graffiti vibes. The results are amazing!

Let's bring allllll the families together!

Time flies, there is no doubt about that! Families grow, move miles apart, get remarried, have more kids…but time stops for no-one! Capture these memories when you have the chance. Whether you are all local or visiting from across the world, take a moment to get them all together. We promise to make it fun and painless. We will capture all the different grouping possibilities as well. And we can promise that you will have amazing images to keep for years to come.

You Can Have All the Options

Kaleb and his mom came to us with a variety of location requests as well as styles and sports to include. Here at The Loft and Mudpies N Butterflies Photography we are all about making your session all about YOU! We have a variety of packages whether you are looking for one outfit/one location or multiple. Contact us today to start planning your session!

Ryan + Kelly: A Savage River Lodge Wedding

We have known and photographed Ryan and Kelly (and their beautiful children) for quite some time and when asked to document their special Veteran’s day wedding at the Savage River Lodge in Maryland, we were nothing less than delighted and honored. This secluded venue and small, intimate wedding day was filled with beautiful details and spectacular scenery. It was a gorgeous late fall afternoon ceremony, followed by some amazing eats and ended with some snuggling by the fire and s’mores. Congratulations again Ryan & Kelly, it was a pleasure to be able spend your special day with you.