Celebrate the opening of my bright new home studio with a peek at Baby Louie’s sweet 1st birthday portraits and charming cake smash There’s nothing quite like a fresh start—and I’m so thrilled to officially open the doors to my newly renovated home studio! This space has been a labor of love over the past […]

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Creating the Perfect Wedding Day Timeline with Your Photographer As your wedding photographer, I want to do more than just capture beautiful images—I want to help you experience a day that feels joyful, relaxed, and true to you. A thoughtful timeline is key to that. Over the years, I’ve found that the best wedding days […]

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How to Charter a Classic Yacht for your Newport Wedding: A Guide to a Timeless Nautical Celebration For couples dreaming of a romantic, coastal wedding, a classic yacht charter adds an element of timeless elegance and adventure. Whether you’re planning a ceremony on the water, a scenic cocktail hour, or a grand exit by boat, […]

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For many couples, their dog is more than just a pet—they’re family. So, it’s no surprise that more and more couples are choosing to include their dog in your wedding day! As a wedding photographer, I’ve had the joy of capturing some of the sweetest moments between couples and their dogs, and while it might […]

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bride and groom share a portrait with their dog at Belle Mer wedding venue

Why Choose an Intimate Wedding? When Covid took over our lives 5 years ago, intimate weddings became the norm out of necessity. And after a few months, I quickly came to realize that they truly are so special. An intimate wedding offers more meaningful moments, deeper connections with guests, and the freedom to craft a […]

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I started my wedding photography journey 10 years ago and have photographed beautiful weddings all across New England. In those 10 years I’ve come to find that my favorite coastal weddings usually happen in Rhode Island. As a coastal wedding photographer, I wanted to share my top 10 coastal wedding venues in Rhode Island! Rhode […]

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Heirloom portraits are a timeless way to capture childhood in a classic and elegant style. A lot of my clients ask me in the first or second email, “what to wear for an heirloom portrait?” Choosing the right outfit is essential to achieving that traditional, refined look that will stand the test of time. Here’s […]

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I am thrilled to announce that I will be hosting an Heirloom Portrait Event in Boston on Sunday, March 23, 2025! This special event will take place in a beautiful studio space in Allston, MA, and I cannot wait to meet and capture new families in the area. There’s something truly special about bringing these […]

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Your wedding invitation suite is one of the first glimpses your guests will get of your big day, so it deserves to be beautifully documented! A well-styled flat lay image can elevate your wedding album and preserve the intricate details of your stationery and special details. Here are 5 tips and tricks to style your […]

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Why I Love Bernese Mountain Dogs Not having grown up around pets, my family was shocked when our first fur baby, Moose, was a 100 lb Bernese Mountain Dog. But in my humble opinion, the best family dog is the Bernese Mountain Dog. These gentle giants are incredibly loyal, goofy, and patient. They don’t require […]

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family poses on newport beach with bernese mountain dog

I'm a New England wedding and portrait photographer living in the quaint seaside town of Tiverton, Rhode Island with my husband Andrew and our 100 lb. lap dogs, Moose & Whiskey. 

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OBSESSED WITH NATURAL LIGHT + ALL THINGS NAUTICAL & MONOGRAMMED

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