Petsche Family | Extended Family Photos at The Hershey Gardens | Hershey, PA

Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing an extended family session at the beautiful Hershey Gardens in honor of a truly special milestone—Oma and Opa’s 40th wedding anniversary! Surrounded by blooming flowers and their loved ones, the couple celebrated four decades of marriage with laughter, and hugs. They first met at work all those years ago, and it was heartwarming to see how their love story has blossomed into a legacy of children and grandchildren who clearly adore them.

The whole family came together with such joy and energy—it was the kind of session that reminded me why I love what I do. We wandered through the gardens capturing candid moments, big group shots, and some sweet portraits of just the two lovebirds. It was a beautiful tribute to a lifetime of love, hard work, and growing together.