Based in Central Pennsylvania, New Chapters Photography is Harrisburg, PA based business that is passionate about turning life into art. We believe in beautiful, authentic pictures and we work hard to get to know you so we can ensure your style and true personality come through in every frame. From your senior photos to your wedding day to family portraits, we hope you will drop us a line and let us capture the chapters of your life.
Sten Hartman - AKA - The Boss
So the first thing you may notice about me is that I’m kind of a tall dude – 6-foot-5 to be exact. And the second thing you may notice about me is that my inner child is alive and well. I love to have fun and meet new people, and I am fortunate to have a job that allows me to do that every day.
As a proud nerd and graphic designer, photography fused my love of technology with my love of art. I started out doing it on the side, but with the support of my amazing family and clients, I was able to ditch my 9-to-5 (well, I was a teacher so 7:42-2:45), and I have been living my dream ever since. Every day, I get to use my camera to tell the real and wonderful stories of the best moments of life – weddings, graduations, babies, family. It doesn’t get much better than that. It really doesn’t.
Unlike other photographers, I don’t believe there is such a thing as the perfect head tilt angle. Instead, I believe in honest and beautiful pictures. I try to take a more laid-back, no-fuss approach because I think it’s important that everyone is relaxed and having fun. For me, it’s all about you, and I try to ensure that your style and your true personality come through in every frame.
Whether you want to discuss photography, your wedding, Nikon vs. Canon, DC Comics vs. Marvel, the best recipes for brewing an IPA at home, how the new season of Arrested Development stacks up against the others, or if you know a good way to entertain a toddler on long car rides, I’d love to sit down and grab a cup of coffee with you.
Yoko Furukawa - AKA - The Master of Moments
I went to school for photography in Kentucky and started my career as a photojournalist in Arizona. My photojournalism background has given me an eye for those special candid moments that others don’t see. Blending that mentality with an artist’s mentality makes natural moments even more beautiful in my photographs. I love getting to know my couples and making photos together that everyone will love. I’m not going to lie…I really like cats. I am unobtrusive enough that I can take candid photos without people noticing that I am there, which really helps me to get natural looking photos. When doing semi-posed photos or group photos, I like to take charge and direct to complete my vision for the photos that I want to make for my subjects. I don’t do stuffy poses. My goal is always to make the process as natural as possible while creating beautiful photos.
Priscilla Baumgartner - AKA - The Smile Sniper
Hey ya’ll, I’m Priscilla — Priscilla Marie actually (my mother was slightly obsessed with Elvis). I love coffee, horror movies, cooking, reading, and taking pictures of my amazing husband and my even more amazing five-year-old daughter. I’m a bonafide southern girl — born and raised in San Juan, Texas, which is just about as south as you can get. I moved to Pennsylvania to attend college and become a veterinary technician. I worked in the veterinary field for 14 years, before pursuing my passion for photography fulltime. While photography is a totally different animal (pun-intended), I love everything about it. I love getting to meet new people every day and I love getting to play a small role in one of the biggest days of a couple’s life. I would love to meet you and discuss how I can help capture your big day.