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Thank you so much for visiting my blog! Here you can find posts about senior sessions, engagements, and weddings I've done recently, as well as educational content for up and coming photogs! Occasionally I will also write about what I have been up to, in case you want to know more about the girl behind the camera!

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Y’all know how much I love portrait posing, so this week I’m talking all about poses with a jacket! I always adore when my senior clients bring a jacket to layer with one of their outfits, because it’s so versatile and helps add a ton of variety to not only their poses, but their final […]

poses with a jacket

February 15, 2021

senior posing tips

After years of photographing seniors, I have compiled my BEST senior posing tips that totally changed the game for me! What I didn’t realize when I first started is that posing plays a HUGE part in client experience, and how you direct your seniors will affect how they feel about their session. Knowing how to […]

February 2, 2021

Have you ever wondered how to photograph an engagement ring? Maybe you’re a wedding photographer, and you find yourself struggling with detail shots on wedding days. Or maybe you photograph engagement sessions, and you always freeze at the end when it comes to capturing the ring shot. You’re not alone! Getting the perfect photograph of […]

engagement ring on a flower

January 28, 2021

new hampshire senior portrait photographer

As someone who specializes in senior portrait photography, my bag is chock-full of important gear that I need for every session. I have experienced a lot of trial and error over the years, figuring out what works and what doesn’t. Now, my gear list is consistent, reliable, and everything I bring only betters my senior […]

January 21, 2021

In the past six years, my photographic style has changed a lot, but my go-to portrait editing tricks have relatively stayed the same! As mentioned in a previous blog post, I use a reflector at every portrait session. When I use a reflector, I cut my editing time in HALF! The reflector makes the skin […]

portrait editing

December 11, 2020

Do you want to know the secret to getting bright and bold images in an EASY way? It’s as simple as one word: reflector. Reflectors are an easy to use, inexpensive way to cast light onto your subject. Some reflectors come with multiple sides. While there are many options including gold and silver, I almost […]

May 15, 2020

The state of New Hampshire has so much natural beauty, so my list of favorite locations for engagement photos is quite long! From the White Mountains to the seacoast, there are so many scenic spots that I adore. Whenever a couple books me for their wedding, they receive a complimentary engagement session with their package. […]

engagement session at prescott park

May 4, 2020

When your wedding day is over, the food will be gone, the flowers will die, and your dress will be hung. The only thing that will last beyond your big day (besides your marriage) is the photographs! And, when it comes to deciding what kind of shots you want your wedding photographer to capture, people […]

February 28, 2019

Hello friends! I’m so excited about what I have to share today! About a month ago, I went to the Crane Estate with one of my best friends, Alexa, who also happens to be a photographer! I love taking photos with Alexa, it’s such a great way to get new inspiration! We have similar photographic […]

July 17, 2018

As I have expressed in past blog posts, the camera body does not matter nearly as much as the glass on it. Knowing what lenses are most beneficial to your style of photography is so important, otherwise you’ll waste thousands of dollars on lenses that do nothing for you! There are hundreds of different kinds of […]

July 17, 2018