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My magical location for children photography

Jun 13, 2025 | By: Mars, Cranberry Township and Butler County Photographer

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The swing, The ladder and two brothers!

This story begins beneath one of our tallest trees, where a tire swing sways slowly in the breeze and a wooden ladder leans with a hint of adventure. On this sun-dappled evening, two brothers found their own kind of magic here. One perched high on the ladder, a slingshot tucked in his pocket and the other hung lazily on the tire swing, just enjoying the ride. But what made the moment sparkle was the way they looked at each other, mid-laugh, caught in some shared joke or secret only brothers understand.  

 

two brothers playing outside.  One on a tire swing the other climbing a ladder that is leaned against the tree.  both brothers are laughing at each other in this portrait taken by Mars, Pa Photographer

✨ Where the Fairies Come to Dream

The pond on our property shimmers like a secret whispered by the wind. On this day, it became part of an enchanted forest where fairies come to play. A barefoot fairy, dressed in violet petals and crowned in greenery, stood at the water’s edge holding a glowing orb of light—perhaps a captured wish, or a tiny moon of her own making. This is what makes these 40 acres so magical: nature becomes the stage, and childhood imagination writes the story.


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A young A young girl dressed as a fairy in a purple dress and wings stands barefoot beside a glowing pond, holding a magical orb, surrounded by greenery in Butler County
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The Gate at the Edge of the Field

At the very edge of the woods, there lies a field. It is there you’ll find a weathered wooden fence with a crooked little gate that feels like it leads to another world. On this particular afternoon, two sweet brothers turned it into part of their adventure—one kneeling in laughter, the other bursting through the gate with a grin that could light up the sky. There’s something so timeless about this spot. The creak of the gate, the soft grass beneath their feet, the way the field stretches out beyond them like a page waiting to be filled. 

Two young brothers play at a weathered wooden gate on the edge of a sunlit field inButler County—one kneeling and laughing, the other running through the open gate.

A Field Where Wildflowers Whisper

Tucked just beyond the gate, the field comes alive in early spring—brimming with pink wildflowers that sway like they’re humming a lullaby. Hand in hand, two best friends wander through the blossoms, their laughter mingling with the breeze. Tiny fingers gather delicate bouquets, and every step feels like a page out of a storybook. In this meadow, stories aren’t told—they are written.

The Golden Path Between Worlds

There’s a quiet little pathway that stretches between the field and the main yard, where the light filters through just right—soft and golden, like it knows it’s part of the story. On this sunlit day, two brothers and their big sister turned that path into the setting of a backyard legend. One brother stood steady with a slingshot in hand, aiming carefully at an apple balanced on a little brown keg, while the others watched with wide eyes and uncontrollable giggles.

Two brothers and their older sister play in a golden-lit pathway between a wildflower field and grassy yard. One aims a slingshot at an apple resting on a brown keg.

The Forest Where Fairies Wander

Tucked beneath a canopy of trees, the forest on our property is carpeted with soft, green ferns that seem to glow in the filtered light. It's the kind of place where time stands still and the world feels hushed—like the trees are holding their breath for something magical to pass through. On this day, it was a tiny fairy, barefoot and beaming, walking carefully between the ferns with wonder in her eyes. Her wings shimmered as she explored, each step a new chapter in her story.

A young girl dressed as a fairy with wings and a floral crown walks barefoot through a lush forest of green ferns, surrounded by filtered sunlight and woodland wonder in Evans City, PA.
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This land has been lovingly shaped for storytelling.

These 40 acres are stitched with stories—soft laughter on the breeze, fairy wings in the woods, and the quiet magic of childhood unfolding. Every one of these moments becomes a proof, carefully selected and transformed through my signature style of editing, where every image tells a story. These stories are then gathered into fine art albums or turned into wall art—treasures a family will hold onto for generations. For the families who visit here, it’s not just a photo session—it’s a page in their storybook. And for me, it’s the dream I get to live every single day.

Where the Road to Magic Begins for photographer for Cranberry Township and Mars.

Every adventure has a beginning, and mine starts with the winding country road that leads to my outdoor photography paradise—tucked between Butler, Mars, and Cranberry Township. Even before families arrive at the heart of the property, the magic begins. A narrow dirt lane winds quietly through the trees like something out of an old storybook. Just beyond, a sparkling creek dances beside the road, inviting little feet to splash and giggle beneath the canopy of green. Framed by wildflowers and whispering trees, this road doesn’t just lead to a destination—it opens the door to a world where childhood stories come to life.

 

A little boy in knickers carries a vintage suitcase while walking down a shaded dirt lane, evoking the charm of a storybook journey through the countryside.
Two young girls laugh and splash in a shallow creek surrounded by greenery near a quiet country road near Cranberry Township—capturing a carefree summer moment.

I’d love to welcome you to my little slice of magic. Let your children take a walk through the woods, splash in the creek, swing beneath the trees—and I will capture the kind of moments you’ll want to hold onto forever.

If you’re ready to create your own story here, I’d be honored to help bring it to life. Reach out, and let’s start dreaming it up together.
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