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When Nicole and Jason told their families they wanted to get married in the dead of winter in downtown Troy, New York, I can only imagine what they all said and thought. But when Nicole and Jason told me they didn’t have a professional photographer for their December wedding, and that I was looking for […]

Winter Elopement in Downtown Troy NY

03/16/2025

Weddings

Your wedding or elopement day is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and choosing the right photographer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. The person behind the camera does more than just take photos—they’re responsible for preserving the memories and emotions of your day in a way that truly reflects your story. Here are some […]

How to Choose the Right Photographer, A Guide

01/03/2025

Education

I am feeling awfully introspective this evening (or for those of you young folk: “all in my feels”), so I wanted to share some of what I’m thinking, feeling, brainstorming, and mulling over with you tonight. But first, a little backstory. If you don’t know much about me, know this: My love of/for/with writing has […]

An Evening for Self-Reflection & Introspection

11/23/2024

Personal

I had the privilege of photographing the lovely Diewald family for a documentary session model call back in April 2024. Liz and I have connected a few times because of mutual connections, and she is also an amazing photographer in the area! I was thrilled when Liz and her family expressed an interest in getting […]

In-Home Documentary Session in Rotterdam, NY

04/20/2024

Families

Sunrise anniversary and maternity session at Peebles Island State Park in Cohoes, New York

Sunrise Anniversary Session at Peebles Island

Peebles Island Couples Anniversary Photo Session

02/25/2024

Couples

Allison and Brian get married at Old Daley on Crooked Lake in Averill Park, New York.

Colorful Summer Wedding at Old Daley on Crooked Lake

02/18/2024

Weddings

Well, hello there! It has been just a leeeeettle bit (OK, a LOTTA bit) since I last blogged anything, which I feel terrible about, but also, burn out is real, friends. At any rate, I am feeling motivated and energized to write one somewhat quick blog post to give you all some much needed updates. […]

2023 Reflections

12/05/2023

Personal, Year in Review

Autumn weddings have my whole heart! This beautiful day celebrating two humans in love was no different. Claire & Claudio were married a Stonover Farm in Massachusetts in mid-October 2023, and I have the honor of being their second photographer alongside the talented Angela Mia Photography. Can you believe some of these colors? To this […]

Western Massachusetts Autumn Wedding

10/14/2023

Weddings

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