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Hi! I'm Clare. And here at CEP, my mission is simple: to chase the real, messy, beautiful moments with you. I’m here to sneak behind the scenes, capture the giggles, the quiet looks, and all the in-between magic that makes your story totally yours. ✨ 

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Most people don’t start looking for a photographer thinking, “I love documentary style,” or “I want editorial portraits.” They start with something much simpler: they know what they like when they see it. Most people know which photos feel natural to them, and which ones feel a little too stiff or too styled. And most […]

Understanding Different Photography Styles

Photographer with a camera pointing in the direction of the viewer

01/29/2026

Education

When Nicole and Jason told their families they wanted a winter wedding in downtown Troy, New York, I can only imagine the reactions. They told me they hadn’t booked a professional photographer for their December wedding. At the same time, I was looking for a couple to model for me in downtown Troy during the […]

Winter Elopement in Downtown Troy NY

01/03/2025

Weddings

I had the privilege of photographing the lovely Diewald family for a documentary session model call in April 2024. Liz and I had initially connected a few times through mutual friends. She also happens to be another amazing photographer in the area! Liz and her family invited me to capture some fun documentary photos in […]

In-Home Documentary Session in Rotterdam, NY

04/20/2024

Families

I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Lily and Emily at Glen Echo Park in Washington DC in April 2024 for their unique DC engagement photo session, just a few months before their wedding. From the very start, it was clear how deeply in love they are. Lily and Emily are such a sweet couple. […]

Unique DC Engagement Photo Session

04/13/2024

Couples

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