I received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Tufts University & The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, where I studied the history of photography and learned how to make pretty pictures. Hopefully you can tell! I miss the darkroom- the seductive amber lights, the smell of chemicals seeping into my skin. I still shoot film whenever possible (because who knows how much longer it's going to be around?!)

My husband, Yuta and I have an immense photo book collection. (We met in a photo class.) Every birthday, Christmas, and anniversary we exchange photo books and add them to our growing library. These are some of my favorite art photographers- check them out to see what inspires me: Harry Callahan, Berenice Abbott, Emmet Gowin, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Todd Hido, Alex Soth, Vanessa Winship, Rinko Kawauchi, William Christenberry.

Check out my PERSONAL WORK to see some of the personal projects I've been working on.

I fell in love with photography (and coincidentally, my husband) in 2011 while I was in college. I learned how to develop and print in the darkroom, and have photographed film & digital ever since.

In 2016 I began working as an apprentice shooting & editing for an extremely prolific wedding photographer, and then started my own business in 2018. I’ve been full time since then, and like my mom said I can “never have a normal job again.”

I’ve shot HUNDREDS of weddings over the years- I’ve lost count. In that time, I’ve learned SO much, and have worked to hone my skills & style to be most authentic to myself & my couples.

I’ve seen it all- and every single couple & wedding is different. I’m happy to give you any guidance you may need about planning & we will work together to create a wedding day photography timeline as part of our FREE consultation. Ready to chat? Set up a video call HERE!

Since I have a fine art background, my style is inherently creative and I am always inspired by what I find to be beautiful or meaningful in the moment. How the light falls, someone's reaction to a really emotional speech, the way a branch hangs down to frame the couple as we walk together during portraits. I am always observing, almost obsessively.

My photography style is also photojournalistic- I look for candid and intimate moments. I like to feed off the energy of the day without being obtrusive, so that the pictures highlight what makes you and your wedding day so special.

As far as portrait sessions, I think the best photos are made when the couple forgets I'm there. When they let their guard down and they're just doing their thing. And those are the photos you'll love because it's just you, being you.

I am based in Brooklyn, NY & available for travel to the Hudson Valley, Catskills, Berkshires, Montauk, & select locations in CT, NJ, MA, & RI.

Travel fees only apply to locations over 150 miles round trip from Brooklyn, NY.

Travel fee = $200/night for overnight accommodations + federal mileage rate of $0.67/mi

Yes! I love shooting both digital & film at weddings- what we in the industry call “hybrid.”

As I mentioned, I first learned photography on film, and it’s what made me fall in love with the medium. I love the process of slowing down, and the images tend to be more creative & experimental, which allows for some fun surprises in your final gallery.

But when it comes to documenting a wedding, I primarily shoot digitally, since it allows me to take a huge volume of images, in order to thoroughly and efficiently document your day without getting stuck in a scenario where I need to re-load my film camera, and potentially miss a really important moment. Therefore, I offer film as an add-on to compliment my digital work.

35mm film rolls are available a la carte (36 images/roll.) I also offer Full-day film coverage. Note: there is no guarantee that images will come out perfectly, but that’s part of the fun!

Fun Fact: I mostly shoot film for my PERSONAL & TRAVEL work. Prints are for sale HERE.

Weddings: Sneak peeks within 2 weeks, full edited gallery within 8 weeks of the wedding.

Elopements/microweddings: Sneak peeks within 1 week, full edited gallery within 4 weeks of the wedding.

Engagement/Couples sessions: Full edited gallery within 2 weeks of the shoot date.

YES! It’s a beautiful way to bring your digital images to life, and interact with them on a daily basis. They’re also great as thank you/holiday gifts for your wedding party & parents.

PRINTS:

Prints are super easy to order directly through your online gallery! All you do is select your favorites, the size/paper/quantity, and get it shipped directly to your door.

PAST CLIENTS: CLICK HERE to access your gallery, and order prints of your favorites.

I also offer art prints of my travel and landscape photography! CLICK HERE to check them out!

ALBUMS:

I like to think of an album as a storybook of prints. You select your favorite images and I lay it out in an artful way to tell the narrative of the day.

The albums I offer are meant to be heirlooms- they are extremely durable and archival, and stand the test of time.

There’s something uniquely special about the experience of pulling down an album from the shelf and cozying up on the couch with your loved ones to reminisce about the day rather than digging through your hard drive to find your wedding images.

There are several different album options for both couples and parents. Check out these blog posts for more info: ALL ABOUT WEDDING ALBUMS & 7 REASONS TO ORDER A WEDDING ALBUM.

CLICK HERE to check out a video where I walk through a couple album page-by-page in more detail.

I love it when past couples come back to me after their wedding to design and print their albums. Note: you save $100 if you bundle an album in your package at the time of booking.

Inquire now for more details about album options & pricing!

Up to 18 months in advance. But some couples reach out within weeks of their elopement- everyone’s different, and I’m happy to connect wherever you’re at in your wedding planning journey. It’s worth noting, I can only confirm my availability once you have a date & location locked in.

Yes, in some instances it can be very helpful. I recommend including a 2nd photographer in your package if:

You’re planning on a large guest count (100+). Having a 2nd photographer there allows for more candid shots of guests, and guarantees that everyone at the wedding will be documented in some capacity throughout the day. One of my favorites things about my job is being able to share moments the couple WASN’T there for, and a 2nd photographer can help document your day more thoroughly.

There are several different locations/moving parts. If you and your boo are planning on getting ready in two separate locations, or if you’re having a church ceremony, having a 2nd photographer would definitely come in handy to most thoroughly capture the day.

You decide not to do a 1st look. In this case, you’ll most-likely spend cocktail hour with the lead photographer taking portraits, while the 2nd photographer can focus on candids of guests.

You want the bonus of having 2 photographers shooting for the entire day, providing you with twice as many photos to choose from, as well as alternative angles of portraits and key moments.

Yes! I recommend all my wedding clients book an engagement session with me. Here's why I think they’re so important:

It gets you more comfortable in front of the camera (even if it's just a teeny bit!) so that when it comes time for your wedding day, you'll know what to expect out of the portrait session, and photos will be a breeze.

It gives us all a chance to get to know each other in the flesh before the big day, so it feels like I'm another friend at your wedding rather than a total stranger.

It provides you with more casual portraits of the two of you, compared to the more formal photos from the wedding.

You can choose to book the engagement shoot in a different season/time of year than the wedding to get even more variety.

It gives us ample time to explore and have fun with it, rather than feeling like we have to stick to a strict timeline like on the wedding day.

It's an awesome opportunity to visit a place that's important to you both, or an excuse to adventure to a new place you've never been.

If you book it far enough ahead of time, you can use the photos for save-the-dates, or a fun party favor or guest book.

I know at first it might seem cheesy: one partner stands alone in a garden, the other slowly approaches from behind, taps them on the shoulder, and catches them by "surprise." They spin around to face each other, all bug-eyed *GASPS* and they embrace lovingly. Birds chirp, the sun breaks through the clouds, the whole thing.

While I also agree that particular scenario is a little much, there are no rules that say you have to follow this awkward, staged guideline. A first-look can just be a casual encounter that gives you the chance to share a moment together without anyone around (I don't really count, because it's all about you!), and it's usually one of the few opportunities you'll have all day. I find that it also gets everyone to calm down after the stress of the morning, and get a chance to breathe and enjoy each other's company before the big ceremony.

Another thing to think about is, if the first time you see each other on your wedding day is while you're walking down the aisle, there's so much emotion in that moment that it can be really overwhelming! And you're not only seeing your significant other for the first time, but also all of your friends and family. I'm a crier, and I know I would be an absolute mess!

And if you're hesitating for superstitious reasons, I have to say that is de-BUNKED. I have lots of proof of beautiful, intimate portraits of couples who are still happily married to this day!

All of this said, it's not for everybody, so don't feel pressured. We will always allot time for portraits with you and your boo later on in the day. (When planning your timeline, keep in mind that this usually cuts into cocktail hour time.)

Everyone knows those standard wedding group shots of everyone standing together in a line, smiling at the camera... You’ve probably been to wedding where the couple is MIA for what seems like forever, getting shots with every mathematically possible combination of family members. But I’m here to remind you that it’s YOUR wedding- and it’s completely up to you how many group shots you want, or if you want to do them at all, for that matter.

My take is: the longer the shot list, the less time I have to capture more natural moments amongst your loved ones. But it’s good to get just a few for posterity. We don’t need to make a big thing of it- I promise we can make them quick and painless- and even fun & creative! And don’t worry if your family is hard to wrangle. I can put my teacher voice on if I have to :P

The way it works is: about a month or 2 out from the wedding we will have a final planning phone call to come up with a list of combinations of family members and wedding party that you want photos with. We’ll talk about any family dynamics, and mobility issues we should keep in mind in order to ensure everyone is comfortable. Then we work it into the timeline so when the day comes, we have a solid shot list we can bang through smoothly & efficiently, so you can get on with the party!

I usually dedicate about 30 min for family portraits, and 30 min for wedding party portraits depending on how many combinations you choose. This may sound like a lot, but it allows for buffer time, and candid shots in between. And hey, if we’re done sooner, great!

In no particular order:

1. Cocktail hour- it’s unstructured social time for the couple, and I’m able to blend in and get tons of candids of guests mingling. (Tip: I usually suggest extending it to 90 minutes if possible- or even ditch seating charts- in order have a more free-flowing space to interact with different guests throughout the night.)

2. When the couple walks back down the aisle together at the end of their ceremony- beaming with pure JOY.

3. Right after the ceremony, when the couple sees their loved ones and everyone shares big bear hugs and happy tears.

4. Dad’s crying, literally anytime.

5. Gramma’s dancing- a bonus if she’s waving her cane.

Call it paranoia, or preparedness, but yes your photos are backed up every step of my process.

I always carry 2 cameras with me, just in case one fails. Each camera is also equipped with 2 cards slots, both writing the same files so just in case one SD card fails, I have the other as a back up.

As soon as I get home from our shoot, I upload all your files to my hard drive AND the cloud. So JUST IN CASE my house burns down, your photos are still safe and sound.

For the record, in my 8 years of shooting weddings, none of this has EVER happened, but these steps are worth the peace of mind, just in case.

I have a system in place just in case something drastic happens and I cannot be at your wedding. This is an extremely unlikely case, and in my 8 years of shooting weddings, this has never happened to date- but it’s an important scenario to consider.

Thankfully I have an immensely rich and supportive network of talented photographers with styles and workflows similar to mine, so if something came up I would reach out to them, and am confident I’d find someone to fill in for me.

I would present you with their work, you would give it OK, and then they would show up on the wedding day fully prepared with the timeline and notes from our conversations. I would then retrieve the files from them, and edit & deliver the photos to you.

This system was put to the test during COVID and worked surprisingly smoothly. I was always fully vaccinated and vigilant, and never got sick and had it interfere with a wedding I had booked. But I had plenty of colleagues who weren’t as lucky, and I showed up in their place. Community is everything when running a small business, and I know someone will be willing and able to return the favor down the line.

I am so used to moody dimly lit NYC receptions- that’s what makes them so sexy! I also love to shoot fireside chats later in the evening.

I use natural & ambient light as much as possible so the photos reflect what it felt like to be there. It also also allows me to be more stealthy with my camera so I can more readily capture candid shots.

Every wedding I walk into has a different lighting scenario- which is a fun challenge for me and I get to be creative with it. I always arrive early, come up with a plan and set up lighting if necessary.

Don’t worry- literally everyone says this (unless they’re actually a model or actor.) And I’m with you. Yuta my husband, who’s also a photographer, has an ongoing portrait series of me over the years- and I STILL haven’t gotten used to being on the other side of the camera.

But trust me, I have plenty of ways to help you let your guard down and be present so the images reflect YOU. And it doesn’t hurt that your favorite person in the world is right there next to you to enjoy the ride.

And again my photography style is as candid as possible - you’ll probably only be looking at the camera 5% of the time… The most authentic photos are the ones where you’re fully wrapped up in the moment, and you forget the camera is even there.

I know the feeling all too well. The two of you have been dating forever and people are starting to ask, "When are you going to go through with it already?"

You might be asking yourself: "Why get married in the first place? Why do we have to prove our love on paper? Why go through all the stress of planning if we don't have to?"

I have some advice for you: If for no other reason (except hopefully that you love each other!) you should get married because it's a great excuse to throw THE SINGLE MOST AWESOME PARTY OF YOUR LIVES! Seriously, it's the only time that everyone you care about is in the same place at the same time, with the exception of your funeral... So, wouldn't you like to be conscious for at least one of the those occasions??

Trust me, I was in your shoes not too long ago. Check out my ABOUT page to learn more about how I got bit by the love bug.

While I absolutely love it when couples get really into the photos and we can collaborate on ideas together, I find that it's better to feel inspired in the moment and interact the way you would organically instead of forcing something that may not feel or look natural. Just be yourselves, and the photos will come.

Since you've gotten all the way down to the end of the page, you're probably thinking too hard... Having gone through this whole wedding thing myself, I know planning it can be exciting, but can quickly get overwhelming. It's important to remember the way you feel on your wedding day is so much more important than the details. And as much as you can plan for something, it will never go exactly the way you think.

It could rain despite you checking the Farmer's Almanac for the past two years and choosing the exact date with the least chance of rain, or the reception could start an hour behind schedule because your family was MIA boozing it up at cocktail hour instead of taking family photos, or a vase with a giant floral arrangement could topple over and shatter into a million pieces (all things I've witnessed.)

But it will still be amazing, despite and because of everything that doesn't go according to plan. Instead of an abstract fantasy, it will be your own special lived experience.

Also, don't lose sight of why you are doing all of this, and who you're doing it for. When it comes time for the wedding day, the last thing you should be feeling is stress. Breathe, take it all in, and leave it to me to help you remember every detail for years to come.

If you need help, consider reaching out to my colleague Hope, who offers WEDDING YOGA for individuals, couples, and wedding parties!