Tara Lerch Photography

Tara Lerch Photography Capturing newborns and families with a lot in between. Based out of Central Pennsylvania. Hi there, I am Tara Lerch (your next photographer)!

My love for photography goes all the way back to when I was a little kid. I went from that pestering friend in school that photographed everything and everyone, to photography school in Massachusetts. After graduation I worked for photographers in Philadelphia, my local newspaper, and I became a food and commercial photographer; all while squeezing in family sessions whenever I could. Over the pas

t 16 years I have had the opportunity to grow my passion into a full time career. I really love photographing newborn babies, families and capturing those magical moments on your wedding day . Something about creating lasting friendships and photographing all the milestones makes my heart incredibly happy. Ultimately, I am a Mom, a wife, a sister and a daughter, I totally get what you are going through. My goal is not only create beautiful images and freeze time for you, but to create a fun experience and make you feel extremely comfortable! I know from personal experience that it can be stressful getting your family ready for photos. A newborn won't sleep, your child rubs their body up against the dirty car or you wake up with a weird blemish on your wedding day. Rest assured that will we will work together to make sure everyone is smiling during these photos and having fun!

As always love seeing these girls. Thank you Seals Basketball (3rd-6th grades)!🏀 Photos shown with permission.
11/13/2025

As always love seeing these girls.
Thank you Seals Basketball (3rd-6th grades)!

🏀 Photos shown with permission.

It's been a minute since I've had a newborn in the studio, and this sweet babe was wide awake! However, I got adorable s...
11/12/2025

It's been a minute since I've had a newborn in the studio, and this sweet babe was wide awake! However, I got adorable smiles, some sweet snuggles, and lots of stories from big Sister!

Come visit me at Pleasant Valley Greenhouse & Gifts on Small Business Saturday November 29th. Help support this amazing ...
11/12/2025

Come visit me at Pleasant Valley Greenhouse & Gifts on Small Business Saturday November 29th. Help support this amazing business and it's owner who has a heart of gold.

If you have been to Erin's shop than you know it's like walking into another world especially at Christmas time. She is setting up the cutest winter backdrop in her greenhouse for 5 minute mini sessions. All sessions are donation based and every dollar collected will go directly to a local charity that supports our community.

Details...
• 5 minute minis
• 10:00 - 12:00
• Receive 3 high resolution images available for download.
• First come first serve. However, you can use the link below to reserve a time slot.

https://www.taralerchphotography.com/book-online

It's always good to see the Stevens family. This beautiful family surely made my job easy.
11/10/2025

It's always good to see the Stevens family. This beautiful family surely made my job easy.

Oh Mr. Luca you surely stole the show with this shoot and I am 100% ok with that! Love you little dude!
11/09/2025

Oh Mr. Luca you surely stole the show with this shoot and I am 100% ok with that! Love you little dude!

I met this beauty officially for the first time for this photo shoot. However her Mom is possibly one of my favorite peo...
11/08/2025

I met this beauty officially for the first time for this photo shoot. However her Mom is possibly one of my favorite people which automatically makes Carly one of my favorite people. The light that shines from within sure is bright with this one.

PS I am sorry I caught up with your Mom during our photo shoot instead of chatting more with you. Thanks for being a trooper! 🙃

Was it the fall 🍂🍁 on 🔥 or this family? I am going to say this beautiful family!
11/08/2025

Was it the fall 🍂🍁 on 🔥 or this family? I am going to say this beautiful family!

hum·ble (adjective) — having or showing a modest estimate of one’s value or importance; not arrogant or self-important.T...
11/01/2025

hum·ble (adjective) — having or showing a modest estimate of one’s value or importance; not arrogant or self-important.

This word kept coming to mind during our shoot. I tried to ask him about the big games he just had, and he simply shrugged his shoulders with a little smile. Not a lot of words—but that heart, work ethic, and quiet confidence said everything.

You can see it in every photo. 💛

Know what makes me happy? It’s almost November, and I’m still posting baseball photos. ⚾️All of my Pinterest dreams came...
10/28/2025

Know what makes me happy? It’s almost November, and I’m still posting baseball photos. ⚾️

All of my Pinterest dreams came true with this shoot. These boys were wild — they made me laugh out loud more times than I can count and might just be the cutest little Sandlot crew ever. Honestly, I got to a point where I was just clicking the shutter and hoping for the best. Believe it or not, there was very minimal photoshopping involved!

The coordination that went into this — the outfits, finding Wendy, the whole vibe — was nothing short of amazing. While I was downloading these photos, I couldn’t stop smiling. I swear I could still hear their giggles.

A few random lessons from this shoot:
⚾️ Don’t photograph a group of boys on a Friday night before a football game.
⚾️ Patience is your best friend.
⚾️ Always bring the coach — they do not listen to moms.
⚾️ When you ask them to put their arms around each other, expect headlocks and someone falling over.
⚾️ And most importantly, be ready to laugh until you cry or p*e a little.

I can’t wait to recreate this shoot when they’re in high school someday.
And yes… after this one, I definitely went home and had myself a well-earned beverage.

It’s been too long since I last photographed this family! This boy just keeps growing — he’s such a natural in front of ...
10/26/2025

It’s been too long since I last photographed this family! This boy just keeps growing — he’s such a natural in front of the camera. Still, I can’t help but see the tiny 4-month-old I first photographed every time I look through my lens!

Emmanuel Bible Fellowship Preschool it's always an honor to come back each year!
10/25/2025

Emmanuel Bible Fellowship Preschool it's always an honor to come back each year!

Thank you Milton AYSO for having me back to capture these cute faces!Parents be sure to check your email for your digita...
10/24/2025

Thank you Milton AYSO for having me back to capture these cute faces!

Parents be sure to check your email for your digital downloads. Photos will be handed on Saturday!

All images shown with permission from order form.

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Port Trevorton, PA
17864

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+15705415518

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