February 09, 2020

A heart story. | Laney| Part TWO | 13 days | Hershey, PA | Jennifer Illig Photography

February 09, 2020/ Penn State Children's Hospital/ Jennifer Illig

The moment our daughter came into the world was the same overwhelming joyful moment that all parents get to experience. However, the fear and uncertainty that ensued quickly changed the narrative over the next hours, days, and weeks.

February 03, 2020

A heart story. | Laney | Part one | A different take on a Fresh 48 | Hershey, PA | Jennifer Illig Photography

February 03, 2020/ Penn State Hershey Medical Center/ Jennifer Illig

I haven’t gone back to these images in awhile. They are for real HARD to look at. That nauseous feeling that resided in the bottom of my gut for days, which turned into weeks, returns. Not because I can’t handle it. Surgery was my jam. For a lot years. But not surgery like this - on a tiny hearts. It was the feeling of being scared to death and completely helpless.

February 18, 2018

Introducing LEGACY SESSIONS featuring the Dumm Family | Jennifer Illig Photography | New Germany, PA

February 18, 2018/ Jennifer Illig Photography/ Jennifer Illig

'Legacy sessions hold SO many stories. So much history. It’s a beautiful gift that can be loved and cherished by many generations to follow.'

In this post, State College photographer Jennifer Illig explains the importance of capturing our older generation and why taking these photos at home is so very special.