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Join me on my journey from the corporate world to my dream life as a New England-based professional photographer. 

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A Mid-June Nantucket Elopement

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Couples

The first time I spoke with Lindsey and Brent about their plans to elope on Nantucket, I knew I wanted to work with them. There was not a doubt in my mind that they would be an absolute blast of a couple to spend a day with, and that we would be a good fit […]

Nantucket Engagement Session

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Couples

For their Nantucket engagement session, Divya and Phil, a couple for whom the island has become a special and meaningful place over the last few years, wanted photos that beautifully captured not only their love and connection, but the unique details of their favorite vacation destination.

Nantucket Family Session for a NYC Family

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Families

Worlds collided in a big way with this amazing NYC fam!

Nantucket Branding Session with Jefferson Lane Designs

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Branding

A year ago (to the day!), I had the pleasure of working with the oh so kind, fun, and beautiful Julie Hunt of Jefferson Lane Designs, which offers playful bows, accessories and apparel adorned with absolutely gorgeous custom embroidery, for a branding photography session on Nantucket. 

Nantucket Family Session at The Wauwinet

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Families

Learning to roll with Mother Nature is the only way…

Nantucket Family Session at Old North Wharf and Brant Point

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Families

There’s still lots of beauty to be had in September on Nantucket, both inland and by the water!

Nantucket Family Session at Miacomet Beach

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Families

Family photos on Nantucket for a family photographer from Chicago. Butterflies and bliss.

Nantucket Family Session

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Families

Making magic on Nantucket and embracing the sweet chaos of four kids under six.

5 Reasons You Should Elope on Nantucket

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Couples

I had the privilege of photographing a gorgeous elopement for an incredibly kind and thoughtful couple on Nantucket last month. This adventurous duo had actually never visited the island before, and made a relatively last-minute decision to hop on the ferry and get married on a sunny Friday morning on a quiet stretch of beach.  […]

Baby deer sitting on green grass.

5 Ways to Improve Your Wildlife Photography

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Nature & Wildlife

Hello friends!  I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend. As I hit publish on this post, I’m on my way out of the country for a very special vacation/adventure with my family. My mom turned 70 last month, and she and my stepdad have planned the trip of a lifetime to celebrate this […]

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