So I have the SWEETEST cousin named Angela who I’ve always been very close with—In fact, when we were both students at #PennState (I was a senior and she was a freshman), everyone would comment on how much we looked alike and how they could see the striking resemblance. 
The funny thing is, we are actually THIRD cousins!😂 As in, my great grandfather and her great grandmother were brother and sister… AND we share a great-great grandfather (James C. Dalton)–an Irish immigrant from Dublin who moved to Pittsburgh in the 1870s. Who could guess that nearly 150 YEARS and FOUR GENERATIONS LATER, not only are we super close, but we actually resemble each other, too!

So it was only fitting that when we were both back home visiting family in Pennsylvania (I live in NJ, she lives in TX), we’d arrange a photo session;) We decided on the beautiful Buttermilk Falls near Kittanning, PA. Of course, the original plan was wading near the waterfalls and soaking our feet in the river, but unfortunately a major storm the day before caused floodlike conditions and raging rapids, preventing us from actually getting deep into the water. 
Still, I was able to capture the most genuine, beautiful moments between the three of them. 18-month-old son Brooks loved throwing rocks and splashing in the puddles and Mama was able to sneak in a few snuggles as well.

Thank you, Angela & Donnie, for trusting me to document your family! It was such a blessing to spend time together with our children and I only hope they’ll be as close as we are someday❤️ (08.09.19)