It was a chic Upstate, New York wedding held at the Hotel Henry and St. Joseph University Parish. Now, just to let you know, Hotel Henry was once an insane asylum that had recent plans to be transformed into an upscale hotel.
Unique Wedding Venues in Upstate New York
When you have finally decided to move into the next phase of your life by tying the knot with your partner, you better make sure that the event is a memorable one with a venue that reflects who you are as a couple.
The Best Places for a Photoshoot in Rochester, NY
Here is your guide to the best places for a photoshoot in Rochester, NY. It covers some amazing places for all types of photoshoots!
My Favorite Photos of the Year So Far
Check out some of my favorite photos of the year 2022 so far!
Ace Your High School Senior Portrait Session - With No Stress!
Find out a complete guide to your high school senior portrait session covering 6 crucial tips that guarantee the perfect pictures.
Alyssa & Steve's Charming Upstate New York Winery Wedding
The goofiest of dudes and silliest of ladies made up Allyssa & Steve’s wedding party. It’s my absolute favorite when the lovely people I’m photographing are so comfortable to express themselves and be authentic like this! Although I’m always happy to rouse it out of ‘em if I need to!
Creative "Just for Funsies" Shoot on the Napa Riverwalk with Fellow Rad Photographer Rebecca Skidgel!
It has been way too long since I’ve let creativity lead the way, and I’m so very glad Becca and I were able to spend some time doing just that! Ever since I moved to Napa I’ve been captivated with the Riverwalk. It is home to a myriad of charmingly mismatched aesthetics…
Why I've Decided to Focus on Wedding and Event Photography
It’s such a weird time right now, and I literally can’t stop thinking about this virus. But I know what matters most is what I do with the time I have in front of me, so I wanted to share with you today why I have been focusing more on wedding and event photography!
Scary Times and What To Do About It - Three Little Things that Make a Huge Difference
Just a few little things you can do to keep your spirits up in this confusing time!
Megan + Scott's Engagement Session
The mustard in Napa is poppin’! Megan and Scott had their engagement photo session at the Cuvaison Winery in the Los Carneros region of Napa California. We had the whole place to ourselves (besides the sheep in the vineyards, of course). As the sun began to set over The Napa Valley, the magical setting of mustard strewn throughout the vineyards and fields made our little world glow as bright as Megan & Scott.
#Goals. Another Spin Around The Sun
I have been discovering that I don’t really have true singular goals, but I have true singular decisions. Each decision I make opens up new pathways, doors and windows. I follow a north star of the common theme of my goals. Always guiding, never limiting, with an intention of experimentation and discovery, letting myself play and (attempting to) never being hard on myself.
Tempus Fugit (In other words, Time Flies)
My hair and my face after this year...Like what just happened? lol.
The only thing that helped me achieve solace after only finding loose ends when I scavenged for answers, was to ask myself purely what I wanted. What did I want? What did I actually truly want, unbiased, with no input from anyone except myself? After being trained my whole life to inadvertently put others first, without making sure I was emotionally and mentally equipt first, I became a begging woman on the side of the street with next to no direction. I needed to gain wealth in myself first before being ready to give myself to others.
Products, Storytelling, and Coming Full Circle
I have been developing a newfound love for product photography. It may honestly be one of the last things I would of considered actually enjoying...But after a couple of shoots (who just so happened to have Pocket in their names) for products, I have realized how much love, passion and possibility for creativity lies within the subject.
Attempting* a Break!
This past week my mom came into town for the holidays. It was her first time here, so I tried to plan an extraordinary (affordable) trip. (Meaning instant ramen and left overs from when I worked at the zoo last weekend. I'll talk about that next week.) Also, pictures will be posted later. I am in a Wal-Mart on my phone hijacking their wifi to try to post this from my phone! High quality pictures will have to wait unfortunately.
Everyday I'm Hustlin'
Cue dance music...Doo doo doo do doo do....
When the Going gets...Wait Where'd You Go?
Sometimes I get my hopes up too high.
So, I overcompensate. I have started to have my hopes so low, so gosh darn low that something that is great is ruined by my expectation it will go wrong. I nearly forget how to be excited….
First Post! How Excite. Much Wow.
DISCLAIMER: Proceed at your own risk!! If this first post was the pilot episode of a dramatic sitcom, it would be one where you just hopped right in the deep end with no context. Maybe it's for added effect to somehow reflect how I feel at the moment - in the deep end learning to swim while also being pelted with a hundred little blow up floaties I have to somehow inflate while treading water and hoping I'll soon blow up enough to keep me above water soon. Phew! But one day soon I'll have a floaty castle. And you're invited to that future party. Anywho, without further ado...