Family photos are meant to be joyful, not stressful. And 9 times out of 10, my family sessions are more chaotic and stressful than my weddings! I know how much effort goes into getting everyone dressed, out the door, and ready for photos (I’m a mom too!). Over the years I’ve learned that the most […]

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How to Photograph a Nautical Pregnancy Announcement at the Dunes Club in Narragansett, RI There’s something so special about getting to photograph a family through all of life’s milestones. I first met Amy and Steve when they got engaged, and I’ve had the joy of capturing their wedding, their growing family, and now—baby number two […]

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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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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

Capturing Family Connections There’s something magical about photographing a Little Compton extended family session. While they might not always get the same hype as smaller family sessions, I truly believe these gatherings offer an unmatched opportunity to preserve the full essence of a family—grandparents, adult children, and grandchildren all together. Often, extended family portraits are […]

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October 2023 | Framingham, MA | Baby Emma It was such an honor to capture these cherished moments with my 2022 couple and their newest addition during this Framingham newborn session. The proud parents were my bride and groom a few years back for their Rhode Island wedding. When they reached out to do a […]

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Late spring extended family session on Cape Cod with the G family and their adorable new addition.

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My sold out Hingham Heirloom Portraits were a success. 12 precious children came into the studio to capture this fleeting time in childhood.

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Summer 3rd Beach Family Session in Newport, Rhode Island with this adorable family and their chocolate lab Henry.

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My first Aquidneck Club Family Session did not disappoint! We got a beautiful fall afternoon with the E family and the foliage was in its prime.

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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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