Don’t just leave your precious family memories on your hard drive, phone or (worst) “in the cloud”. This generation is the most documented of all time and yet, 5-10 years from now, they will likely have nothing to show for it. YOU can change that and print your memories… I figured out a system that […]

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They say its good luck to have rain on your wedding day…well what about a hurricane?? Just ask Courtney and Dan about their wedding and I’m pretty sure they’ll tell you it was extra good luck.

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I have been fortunate to photograph two of the E family’s newborn sessions over the last few years! This time around they opted for an outdoor newborn session at Blithewold Mansion in Bristol, Rhode Island. The gardens during the summer are spectacular with all the unique blooms, and it’s the perfect spot for kids to […]

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Katie + Drew | Rehearsal Dinner | Castle Hill I photographed both Katie and Drew’s Castle Hill Rehearsal Dinner and their Newport Beach House wedding (as well as their engagement!). And it was an honor to share in their celebration weekend! I have one regret from my wedding day – not hiring a professional photographer […]

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NICOLE + EDDIE | AUGUST 27, 2022 | SHEPHERD’S RUN Nicole and Eddie’s Summer Shepherd’s Run Wedding was a little bit vintage, a little bit nautical and a whole lot of fun!! These two were surrounded by incredibly loving and supportive family and friends, and it was so beautiful to see how everyone came together […]

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I get asked all the time, what’s your favorite location to photograph Rhode Island engagement sessions? And my first answer is always…where the couple has a place of belonging or nostalgia – their home, a first date location, a beach they visit every year on vacation, a favorite coffee shop, etc. If you are not […]

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KYLE + ROSS | MAY 13, 2022 | CASTLE HILL, NEWPORT RI Kyle and Ross wanted a timeless Castle Hill wedding with elegant details and a nod to the New England style. Their day started out at the Viking Hotel with family and their bridal parties. We met at Castle Hill Lighthouse for the first […]

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This in-home lifestyle newborn session was one of my favorites. Not only was baby Luca adorable along with his big brother Roman, but Lindsey is a super talented interior designer and their house is a dream.

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SARAH + HARPER | September 10, 2022 | Old Lyme, CT A Coastal New England Wedding Sarah and Harper are one of those couples who truly balance each other so well. Sarah is bubbly, kind, and a natural performer (seriously, her voice is incredible!), while Harper is more reserved, has a witty sense of humor, […]

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HOPE + DAN | August 30, 2019 | DUNES CLUB, NARRAGANSETT, RI Hope and Dan met in a serendipitous way – at the unlimited beer tent after a 5k race in Boston sparks flew and these two have been together ever since! Having grown up in Rhode Island, Hope knew she wanted a coastal Dunes […]

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beach side portraits at Dunes Club Wedding

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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