I’ve put this page together to tell you all about me as a wedding and elopement photographer, and to help inform your understanding of this service and its role in your experience.

First a little about me…

I love this job.

There’s nothing like a wedding or an elopement that brings all of the elements of photography that I love together that embodies the beauty of life. There’s connection with my clients and witnessing genuine emotion, there are the settings that are always changing and revealing something new, and unique traditions, the subtle details that give texture to the memory, and there’s the uniqueness of every couple and group of people coming together to celebrate two worlds colliding in the most beautiful way. I love that this career let’s me be more of a person than a business. I’m not a vendor making a transaction, I’m a human and an artist, eternally honored to be playing a huge role in your experience and providing you with a relic that commemorates one of the most important days of your lives. It is a joy get to live within each and every story. I have the good fortune to capture your genuine character, and the feeling of such a momentous occasion, with artistry and genuine care. I want to make your experience with me easy, I want you to feel supported, and I want you to see your gallery and be overwhelmed with how happy it makes you, and cherish all that it means to you.

I am a one woman show based out of Sleepy Hollow, NY (yes, the legendary one), and providing wedding and elopement photography in NYC, the Hudson Valley and Long Island, the Tri-State area, across the US, and internationally.

All couples, of all genders, any ethnicity or faith, all shapes and abilities, are welcome and I’d be honored to work with you. If you don’t see yourself reflected somewhere in my portfolio I would love your help in fixing that.

It’s deeply important to me to not only be a quality photographer, but also an accessible one, so I do my best to accommodate different budgets, including providing flexible payment plans and customized services. If my sample package rates don’t fit your needs, please don’t hesitate to ask what your options are. I LOVE kind people, and will bend over backwards to help them out.

Documentary/Photo Journalism: Think narrative and think candids. Capturing your experience as it happens; this means without interruption, letting you and your guests live your lives and ride genuine waves of emotion, without interjection or being told where to stand. No repeating hugs or toasts to get the perfect shot. No matter what part of the day we’re in, I never stop looking for these moments. They can be things no one else would notice or think to take a photo of, but they’re the memories we wish we could sear into our minds that are too easily forgotten. Sometimes I’m across the room, and sometimes I’m up close and laughing along with you. I’m equal parts along for the ride and a fly on the wall, giving space when appropriate, and engaging warmly so you and your guests feel like it’s a close friend with the camera. This is my baseline.

Editorial: The other is the picturesque and composed photo that needs a little more guidance. The Editorial approach is seamlessly interwoven with photojournalism coverage, and together we will determine what parts of the day it applies to ahead of time. It’s where we take a little more time to set up the shot, or make sure everything is in place and zhuzhed. It appears most commonly during portraits and getting ready, when you want that idyllic couple’s photo amongst a lovely view, the dress/wedding wear shot or detail arrangement, or during formal group photos when we’re coordinating a more regal looking arrangement. My philosophy about this method is to be flexible and work in prompts that put you in a position within a composition and a way of relating to eachother, while encouraging you to be at ease and expressive in whatever way is true to you, offering fine-tuned posing guidance when requested. The goal is that even when doing these more structured photos, for you to feel like we’re hanging out more so than doing a photo shoot.

Planning

All packages include complimentary consultation during your planning for photographic elements, as well the assembly of your master timeline, ensuring there’s time for everything on your photographic wish list. Having photographed nearly a hundred weddings, and worked dozens more in other capacities, I have a keen understanding of how to orient the day and I will help you piece together your timeline, factoring in all of your priorities and the logistics, so that you can feel at ease and not rushed, regardless of what may come up. I love aiding in this process, no only to take the pressure off of you to have it all figured out, but because it is a perfect way for me to get insight into what’s important to you so I can capture them accordingly.

Curation and Editing

Every image will be personally sorted, selected and edited by myself with a professional eye to curate your gallery, striking the balance of thorough coverage, variation, and telling the story. While I think AI is a fantastic tool to speed up processes (removing exit signs and trashcans from a background has never been easier), but it doesn’t replace a human’s touch and judgement. My editing style consistently perfects images for lighting, and compositional crop, and caters my color grading to the unique feel of each couple and event, rather than uniformly applying a signature preset to every wedding. A sunny day will feel bright and sunny, a color scheme along any spectrum will be complimented. A couple that appreciates moody, whimsical, or film vibes will see those qualities integrated into their outcome. From the full gallery of color images, I select an album of “Highlights” for which I also create a black and white version of each one.

Image Rights

You will have full personal and printing rights to your images, which are delivered via a shareable online gallery, in both high-resolution for full scale printing and a file size optimized for easy digital sharing. No watermarks in sight.

Delivered photo quantities are most directly a reflection of the length of coverage, but other factors do impact this number; from the stamina of your guests on the dance floor, the nature of your decor, to the amount of lighting available during an evening reception. I take all of the opportunities I can to snap a photo, and I’ll include however many of those I feel are worth having, even if it means dramatically over delivering. I’ve determined my minimum delivery guarantees based on what I know I can achieve even under challenging conditions, and it’s all up from there.

I want you to get to ride the high of your big day as soon as possible, so I provide a very thorough album sneak peeks within 72 hours of your I Do’s. Even during peak months I aim to deliver even the largest galleries within 12 weeks of the wedding, and sooner when my editing queue permits.

Travel

While I am local to the NYC and Hudson Valley area, I am delighted to travel all over the country and internationally when the opportunity arises. Package pricing is quoted without travel costs, which naturally range on the distance and mode of transportation. Whether by car or by plane I aim to be transparent and upfront about costs and reasonable in accommodations.

Between 2023 and 2024 I photographed weddings and engagement sessions across NYC, New York state, New Jersey, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Las Vegas, New Orleans, North Carolina, and Chicago. In 2025 and 2026 I’m looking forward to be adding more to that list.

Some places I’ve been eager to work in are the entire West Coast (my home state is WA and I have soooo many good spots for sessions all up and down the coast), Hawaii, and National Parks virtually anywhere. Or internationally; Iceland, Norway, The Faroe Islands, The Azores, Portugal, Ireland, Scotland, Greece, Italy, Japan, China, or honestly anywhere. Getting married somewhere particularly scenic? Let me know! There’s a good chance I’ll work out a discount with you in exchange for the opportunity. Same goes for international locations.

My “Ideal Client”

You may hear this term being thrown around in the wedding sphere a lot right now, and honestly it makes me a tad uncomfortable. It’s generally regarding the budget and aesthetic a vendor would like to work with, or the destination wedding they want to attract. For sure, I too would be thrilled to be invited to capture a romantic celebration on the shores of Lake Como, or take a couple gallivanting into the hills of the Island of Skye, but that’s not really saying a whole lot about the client. A client is ideal to me if they connect with my heartfelt approach, want their wedding photos to capture the authentic experience and inner spark of them and their guests. They know I’m worth their investment in my work, and the emotional and creative touch that comes with it. They trust that I’m going to be on top every element of the day and my artistic capacities aren’t limited to idyllic settings, but are complimented by them. I’m as excited to photograph a backyard wedding with the decorations you made yourself as I am one in a castle with a whole creative team and designer florist.

My “Ideal Client” is someone who is invested in their own experience and spending time with their loved ones, not who looks any particular way or is spending a certain amount. They can be unconventional or traditional. I want couples who willfully choose to feel like themselves on one of the most important days of their lives and have consciously aim to have genuine memories visualized. To not be pushed into a Bride or Groom mold that feels wrong for them, or be “influencer-ed” into doing something they won’t truly enjoy. If you do love those trendy things, please, please let nothing stop you. Don’t get me wrong, I -adore- exquisite florals, and the breathtaking visuals of a wedding where there is budget to spend. I will photograph the crap out of them, not just because I deeply enjoy it, but because you must love them too if you’re investing so much in them. They just aren’t the end-all be-all to have a breathtaking or heartfelt photo, a happy couple, or a great party. Nor are they the qualifier for my services.

I find the couples who most appreciate my work love authenticity and artistry. They’re less concerned about every photo being the perfect shot than they are about the feeling of the day and it being captured with creativity; getting in on the action as well as taking a step back to take in the whole scene; hitting the big, exciting, keyframe moments as much as the subtle in between glimpses when no one else is looking. They love my attention to detail, the way I incorporate the visual elements of a setting, emphasize candids, and how I can reveal to them parts of the day they never even noticed or didn’t get to see. Their guests love that I have a warm demeanor and blend into the mood of the party. I’m often asked by guests where I know the couple from; thinking I’m an old friend.

I’ll say it again, whatever your aesthetic, overall budget, ethnicity, cultural traditions, gender identity, age, shape, or ability/health, EVERYONE can be an Ideal Client. Be kind, care deeply about your partner, surround yourself with people you love. Invest in whatever makes you happy and is right for you. Live it up and I’m on board.

More Human Than Business

I take pride in my business, but from the position of bringing my genuine care to the forefront. My goal won’t be to up-sell you, or pressure you into photos I’d like for my portfolio, it will be to get you exactly what you need and want while respecting your budget constraints and the value of my work. I’m eager to hear your concerns and to have you know I have your best interest at heart. I know whole weddings are a huge expense, and photography is a tremendous consideration in that, so I aim to make it worth the investment. Especially if you’re self-planning, your photographer will be crucial in structuring your timeline and offering advise for best outcomes. On the big day, they’ll be with you longer than any other vendor in the most personal settings for nearly the entire wedding day, (sometimes longer than your partner). And their photos will be the primary remnant you get to carry from your wedding into the rest of your lives together. I want you to feel like I was worth it across the board.

I don’t take this career lightly, nor the trust my couples have placed in me. I bear a heavy weight on myself knowing I am responsible for preserving the memories of a once in a lifetime event with no re-dos, so professionalism isn’t a strong enough word to describe my mindset. Every wedding is the Superbowl; I show up early, I show up overly prepared for the unexpected, and I bring my A-game. I learned the hard way that taking on too many wedding opportunities and stretching myself thin is not only a drain on my well being, it diminishes the quality of service I can bring to all of my couples, something I’m not willing to compromise on. So I limit the number of weddings I accept every year so I can bring my best self for you before, during, and after the wedding.

Weddings can be a complex, emotional day for any number of reasons, and I’m there to support you. I’ve seen it all. Whether it’s things not going according to plan, or there’s the looming of complex family dynamics, I will be sensitive to your feelings and help you navigate through it. Frankly, I’m not phased by much.

Customized Timelines

You’ll never feel forced to fit your day into a set template. There are no requirements; if detail shots or couple portraits aren’t you thing, we don’t need to do them. Not everyone cares about Dance Floor coverage. Want extra focus on family photos or none at all? You got it. Want to make sure we get sunset portraits? If the weather permits it, so it will be. And we’ll figure out a plan B just in case. I listen and I advise, so you’ll have realistic expectations of how long different elements take and while factoring in the transitions between setups that can take more time than the shot itself. My goal is for your day’s timeline to feel easy so you can stress less and laugh, happy-cry, and party more.

Unique skill-range and Willingness to Go Above and Beyond

Photography wasn’t my original career path, by any means, but I feel like everything’s led me here. Since I was 11-years old in my 6th grade film photography class, I’ve been enamored with taking photos; but until about three years ago it was just for myself. Professionally, I had taken an entirely indirect route, having been dedicated to Professional Ballet, exploring Civil Rights Law, dabbling in TV and Film, and establishing myself as an entrepreneur in Freelance Illustration and Creative Direction where in I worked with independent musicians and authors, illustrated album and book covers, and produced concept art and film storyboards. I look back and see my illustration work and my photography hobby as expanding hand in hand. Sometimes you’re reacting to whatever scene you’re given; seeing what’s unfolding organically, and other times you take the reins and compose. It became second nature to see the world in how I could frame it; either via lens or pencil on paper. You’ll see this reflected in my photos.

Growing up my photography subjects were a lot of landscapes and mundane pleasures that crossed my path, but when I moved to NYC 8-years ago I became so much more atune to witnessing the human experience. In such a culturally vibrant place, no matter where you look everyone is such a unqiue and enthralling character and in a setting like the City there no end to visual play of person, space, and light. I captured the world around me so as to cling to the art that was my fleeting lived experience. Glimpses of emotion or a spontaneous ‘Street Photography’ composition were my favorite to witness. However, with time began to feel self conscious and guilty about this personal habbit; that I was invasive and disrespectful of my unsuspecting subjects for not having the permission before sneaking a shot, and I began to hold back. I self-condemned and felt unwelcome to my own craft. You can imagine the revelation I felt when I was randomly asked to photograph my first wedding, and then a few elopements, another wedding…. To discover a career to not only have permission from couples to take photos of such special moments, but be sought out to document an emotional high of their lives. It’s an honor and a joy and I feel so lucky to have fallen into such a role. My transition from long-time photography hobbyist and passionate street photographer to pro wedding photographer was a bit of an accident. But the wedding world caught me in its current and I’m riding the waves.

My previous life as a professional ballet dancer (about 20 years of student and professional performance) lends itself to the wedding world in indirect but incredibly useful ways, and truth be told, when you hire me you’re getting a lot more than a photographer. I have an ingrained understanding for staging and can visualize a setting for spatial composition and movement. Years of training, including partnered dancing (Pas de Duex work), gives me a keen understanding of bodies visually, both solo, in groups, and relating to one another, utilizing the aesthetic of line and shape so integral to dance. That energy can be felt in stillness, emotion in gesture, and capturing the arc of movement. I know the choreography of every moving part like the back of my hand; so if your officiant forgets to instruct your guests to sit after standing for the processional, you can trust I will. If I can help quick-change a ballerina in the wings in under a minute, you better believe I can bustle that dress, pin in that veil, or secure a boutonniere. I’ll also have an array of useful tools; q-tips, bobby pins, bandaids, on hand because they’re always needed when you least expect it. There’s a production-quality to weddings that is more akin to my years on stage than anything else I’ve encountered; and when I say the show must go on, it means I’ll sew up the split in your bridesmaid’s dress in the bathroom an hour before your ceremony, create a quick fix to that vintage pearl necklace that fell apart, or take charge in deciding who will retrieve the forgotten marriage license. I love a day where I can be focused purely on documenting the joy of the event, but know that I will step up to the task to keep the day rolling and be a source of calm in the face of what feels like chaos.

And lastly, I have a background working weddings in other capacities, from being employed at an all inclusive wedding venue in Brooklyn, NY, where I performed event coordination and set up, bridal attending, catering, bartending, and clean up. I’ve even decorated a few cakes (with pleasure!) It’s easy for me to navigate the day and collaborate with coordinators because I can anticipate their duties. I am always chipping in because it’s second nature to me and I feel weird not helping, while of course always prioritizing my role of documentation. My philosophy is the better the day flows the better the photos will be.