As a wedding photographer, one of the most meaningful parts of my job is helping couples create a timeline that allows space for connection, joy, and calm amidst the excitement of the day. One of the best ways to make that happen? A first look. I know the idea of seeing each other before the […]

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A Seaside Tabor Academy Wedding | Summer 2024 Katie and Brett tied the knot on a steamy August day in the most meaningful place imaginable—Marion, Massachusetts. Having spent her childhood summers at her grandmother’s home in Marion, Katie knew from the start it’s where she wanted to get married. The couple wisely chose a Tabor […]

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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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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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A Timeless Nautical Affair: Kim & Andrew’s Marblehead Wedding Kim and Andrew’s nautical Marblehead wedding at the Eastern Yacht Club was nothing short of breathtaking. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Marblehead Harbor, their celebration was a perfect blend of timeless elegance and nautical charm, making for an unforgettable day filled with meaningful details and […]

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Jessi and Brian kicked off their gorgeous wedding weekend with this FUN welcome sail for their guests.

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Sarah and Praveen tied the knot in an intimate fall wedding ceremony at The Chandler in Newport, RI.

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Nicole and Pete’s Newport Beach House Wedding was a coastal inspired celebration of their love and commitment to each other.

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Kitty and Henry’s winter Rosecliff Mansion wedding had the elegance of both Christmas and New Years, along with the beauty of the newly renovated Rosecliff Mansion.

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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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