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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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3 Things Every Photographer Should Do During Their Off Season

December 2, 2021

As winter quickly approaches, for many that means a slow season of business is on the horizon. I know here in New Hampshire my calendar starts to clear as nobody wants to venture out into the cold to take photos! However, this doesn’t mean I have nothing to do! There are actually plenty of things […]

November 26, 2021

As a photographer, your response to inquiries received will likely determine whether or not you receive a booking. If you are a senior photographer, your response is even more important, because most seniors don’t check their email as often as adults, or business owners! Today I am going to outline 4 things to include in […]

poses with a jacket

February 15, 2021

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 […]

senior posing tips

February 2, 2021

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 […]

engagement ring on a flower

January 28, 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 […]

new hampshire senior portrait photographer

January 21, 2021

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 […]

portrait editing

December 11, 2020

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 […]

May 15, 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 […]

engagement session at prescott park

May 4, 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. […]

February 28, 2019

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 […]