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You guys! Do you remember combing through your moms photo drawers, her bins, her albums looking for that certain portrait. A portrait that you were dying to see! I certainly do. The smell of glue, the crinkle of the plastic protecting the images. My mother used to yell at me EVERY time I would go […]

I LOVE this family! That is all. They have to be the sweetest and kindest bunch of goofballs that I have ever had the pleasure of photographing.   We met at Chestnut Ridge for a quick session on a wonderful evening. A communion and a 6th birthday definitely warrant updated portraits, for sure! The light […]

We have officially announced our Spring Open Session will be held at Chestnut Ridge this year! We have photographed so many families at The Ridge and every time they are adorable! It’s a great place for all portraits! We are so excited to get this spring and summer season off to a great start.   […]

Mark your calendars! May 26th we will be holding our Spring Open Session. I’d love some feedback on a location this year! I was thinking Chestnut Ridge or Memorial Park in the Village of Hamburg. What are some of your favorite places to take walks or picnic? Comment below.   Packages start at $150! We […]

There is no doubt in my mind that I am doing what I am supposed to be doing.  Being able to meet new families, like Laura and her family, just makes me happy. Laura, Eric and their 3 beautiful children spent time in front of my camera at Chestnut Ridge before the weather turned! While […]

I just can’t with how adorable the Reilly’s are! They continue to take my breath away each and every time I photograph them. I just want to scream “just stop growing up!” Kristen and I have a long standing relationship with photographs! I began photographing their family when their oldest was only 9 months old! […]

Families like Anna’s are a true showing of the love that belongs in the center of life!! I can still hear the little giggles while “Pa” made these beautiful little ladies smile while I was photographing them! Anna contacted me two years ago to photograph her family and we have worked together ever since. It […]