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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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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 […]

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 […]

senior sessions for ACP spokesmodel team

October 30, 2020

My senior spokesmodel team has absolutely slayed their individual senior sessions this year! I have been truly blessed with an awesome team, and it was so great getting to know them all more personally at their individual sessions. Not only are they all stunning, but they are intelligent, determined, and kind young women. I love […]

senior portraits in summertime

September 11, 2020

It’s time for a recap of my senior portrait sessions from this summer! I’ve had such a great past few months getting to know each one of these amazing young ladies, and exploring some new locations! Some of my favorite new spots include Pleasant View Garden in Loudon and Adams Point in Durham. I also […]

September 10, 2020

Looking for some tips on how to get camera-ready makeup for your photo session? Look no further! After years of capturing portraits, I know what looks best in camera. I can help you with what to do, or more importantly, what not to do! While I always suggest that my clients invest in professional hair […]

grad themed photo shoot

July 20, 2020

A few weeks ago, I hosted some grad themed photo sessions. These were for seniors whose final year of high school or college was cut short due to the pandemic. I offered two full afternoons of mini sessions at a reduced rate, trying my best to help these seniors make lemons into lemonade! Some of […]

styled shoot

July 9, 2020

Last Thursday, my new spokesmodel team and I finally got around to doing our styled shoot! My spokesmodel team gets the perk each year of being involved in a fabulous shoot, including hair, makeup, and high end clothing from a boutique. We spend the morning getting ready together and getting to know each other a […]

prom photos with boyfriend

June 5, 2020

With COVID-19 causing everything to close down, and events such as prom being canceled, I decided that I wanted to offer some prom themed photo sessions to help high school seniors make the best out of this unfortunate situation. Many girls spend hundreds of dollars on their prom dresses, and buy them as early on […]

senior posing tips

October 18, 2019

Senior season is in full swing this time of year, which means my calendar is jam packed with senior sessions! Everyone loves the fall vibes that come with a September or October senior session. The trees provide orange, red, and yellow backgrounds, which are simply stunning. The outfits go from summertime dresses to cozy sweaters […]