March Reflections This blog is excerpted from my bimonthly newsletter, which comes with a fresh music playlist made by yours truly. Sign up to receive it here. One of my clients brought me on her podcast recently to talk about my wedding photography journey. One of her questions was ” what advice would you give someone starting out in photography?” First and foremost, I think we need to master our craft before we can set appropriate expectations for our clients. Even more importantly, that we need to leave jealousy at the door when embarking on a new path. Jealousy sounds […]
Capturing a Sense of Place Some of my favorite images are the ones that offer a sense of place. The gorgeous wooden doors of the church you grew up in, the unique skyline of your favorite city, or simply crossing a familiar street. My clients and I always make a list of those meaningful places and images that we want to capture. From there, we schedule the day so that we can hit all those special spots without feeling rushed. You can’t beat the feeling of being at your favorite places in your wedding dress! When wedding or engagement session […]
Photographing Catholic weddings Catholicism has forever been the foundation of my family. Now, it serves as common thread between my business and the fabulous individuals that I get to call clients. I was raised Catholic, but drifted from the faith when I went to college. Since being back home on the East Coast, it has found its way back into my life. When Catholic couples find me, it is meant to be; we just get each other. The similarities between our families make all of their weddings feel like home! Lillian’s sister, Bess, found me on Philly in Love! , […]
Maternity Sessions are pure magic. Being a wedding and lifestyle photographer means that I get to turn the happiest moments in my clients’ lives into tangible memories. And I love it. This maternity session was absolute perfection! The light, the bump, the dress– all coming together to create swoon-worthy images that I know this family will treasure forever. My approach to photography In every session – whether it be wedding, portrait or lifestyle photography– I’m looking for the intimate moments. The ones that unlock a little bit of my clients’ stories. I find them in the way they look at […]
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