Seacoast Dweller. Light Observer. Moment Bottler. Romantic.
i delight in love (but you knew that already).
I am blissfully rooted in a small coastal town in Maine, and more often than not, you will find me out exploring new edges of my profoundly beautiful home state. I live and love with my partner (soon-to-be husband!), Cole, and two felines whom we adore.
My Approach
Heart-driven, led by experience, inspired by story.
fostering intimacy
I love to create emotive photographs, inspired by authentic human connection. A brilliant belly laugh, whose joy couldn’t be contained. The giving and receiving of a tender embrace. There are so many forms of love language present on a wedding day, with an array of emotions being experienced.
I’m asking for a bit of vulnerability to let me in to witness these exchanges, and to capture who you truly are together. And I can’t thank you enough for being open with your hearts and letting me tap into the magic.
storytelling with intention
At the heart of my approach to photographing weddings is visual storytelling in an artful way. Some of my favorite things to capture are little subtleties and in-between moments, to remind you of those fleeting milliseconds you might have missed or forgotten. As a photojournalistic photographer with an editorial edge, I create my best work not when forcing moments or poses, but by simply being present to capture the spirit of the celebration around me (don’t worry, I do provide gentle direction and guidance when needed!).
A wedding celebration is a chapter of a larger love story. I believe each photo is a narrative of its own, and each collection of photographs is a rich tapestry of your story, and the stories of those intertwined with your own.
deeply personal experience
As a client of mine, you’re not here to receive digital files and be sent on your way. You’re here to have an experience.
It’s so rewarding to me when couples walk away from having their photos taken saying, “That was way more fun than I thought it would be.” And that kind of comfort translates into the authentic imagery we’re after. Photographing human connection is incredibly nuanced, and it takes trust to foster the vulnerability required for this craft — and the extraordinary photographs that feel oh-so you.
things that make my heart sing
My yoga practice
Indie folk and acoustic music
An absurdly large mug of hot tea
Moving my body in the fresh air — walks, hikes, kayaking
Watching light dance around a landscape
The magical mundane moments of our lovely little life
get to know me
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My curiosity with photography began in high school, when my dad (a hobbyist photographer) let me play around with his entry-level DSLR camera. My interest back then was primarily landscape and macrophotography of our gardens. I began working my way into portraiture in college — a combination of self-exploration and online courses in technical skills, posing, and wedding photography. That led to second shooting, and around the same time, I worked alongside an incredible wedding planner as a day-of coordination assistant. I fell in love with weddings and haven’t fallen out of love since.
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To begin with, everything. Truly. From the artful details so beautifully thought out, to the visceral emotions and energy of humans coming together and connecting. There is so much beauty and love on display.
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Light. The way it dances around a scene and kisses its subjects. The interesting shadows and depth it creates. Streaming through a window like a natural spotlight, or peeking through the leaves of the trees. Light, I’m convinced, is pure magic.
Landscape. I am creatively inspired by Maine’s rugged shorelines, full of drama and whimsy. It is always my intention to highlight the beauty of landscape and setting in my photographs — where the place and people shine in near equal measure.
Human Connection. I delight in it. There are so many forms of love language present on a wedding day, with such heightened emotions being experienced. How special to witness and safekeep.
Art, Poetry, Cinematography. There is so much inspiration to be found here. Since becoming a photographer, I look at films a different way — the simplicity of a well-composed shot, the color editing that informs the tone and feeling of a scene. I find myself increasingly drawn to cinematic light and the richness it adds to a photograph. As a writer and admirer of poetry, I often revisit the works of the Transcendentalist poets, and think of my own craft as a form of visual poetry. And, of course, I draw inspiration from artists across a multitude of other mediums — painters, musicians, artisans, and storytellers.
