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Elopement turns into beautiful cocktail reception! Rachel and Matt, if you didn’t know, eloped while visiting Florida to attend the Buffalo Bills game in Miami. What could be more exciting than a pop up wedding, beer and the Bills? If you don’t know than you are not from Buffalo, NY. Clearly. This adorable couple flew […]

There is nothing I love more than driving along the side of back roads and finding a portrait location that I NEED to use. This location has been on my radar for a few years now and I am so happy that I finally got a chance to use it! What a dream it was. […]

Celebrate the lady in your life! Schedule a portrait session to document the fun and the laughter she keeps in your lives! DeaLea has 3 times available on Sunday, April 29th. The location will be determined by the 3 participating families. The session fee is $150.00. This is not limited to mothers! All women are […]

If you’re reading this, it’s most likely because you’re planning a wedding. Congratulations! Welcome to the wedding world of the unknown. You have a ton of important decisions to make. You have questions, I’m sure of it!  “Why do I need engagement portraits?” Throughout the years, I have come across some pretty important reasons to […]

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 […]

There is nothing better than photographing your cousin and his soon-to-be, adorable, wife. We had so much fun gallivanting around the farm land in Eden. They really made it easy to provide them with beautiful images they can treasure for a lifetime. I can’t wait to celebrate with Matt and Ashley when they return home […]