photo journal

Laid-back summertime sessions in your own backyard. Summer’s calling—and it brought popsicles. You know the kind of days: sticky fingers, sprinkler sprints, chalk masterpieces on the driveway, and the smoky scent of hot dogs on the grill. Let’s immortalize the mayhem. This June and July only, I’m offering Golden Summer sessions: short, playful, and unapologetically […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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

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. […]