I believe photography is a way of sharing with and giving to people. Of preserving those magical moments and details for those who will treasure and appreciate them the most.
—whether it's paddleboarding, hiking, lounging in the grass or on the beach... or chauffeuring my kids around to their various activities. I'm all about adventures and am always up for a spontaneous day trip or long drive. Oh, and chances are I'll have a coffee drink (lattes are a fav right now) or a fun cocktail in hand wherever I go! It's a full life and I'm very grateful for it.
What first drew me to photography is my family. More specifically, our relationships and traditions. I'm from a big extended family and every Sunday we would gather together to eat dinner at my grandparents. Often we ate in the backyard under my grandparents grapevines. I strive to capture the spirit of those dinners in every session.
Woodstock
My Kiddos
Summer
Craft cocktails
Music
I can talk endlessly about the magic of Upstate New York! Please ask me about my favorite restaurants, hikes, and experiences.
According to Spotify Stats, my most listened to artists over the last 6 months are INXS, Roxy Music (give me all the sad 80s music!) Cigarettes After Sex, Fleetwood Mac, Frank Ocean, Sade, Khruangbin, and Rhye.
Hydrangeas, the beach, long days, fireworks, adventures with my kids - always with my camera in hand.
Particularly any type of mule!
I asked them what some of my favorite things are and they said: "photography, yoga, and us - that's it." They aren't wrong!
Through yoga, I cultivate the skill "just being" in each moment, a skill that seamlessly translates into my photography. This practice helps me to not only see the world around me with greater clarity, but also to show up with more patience and better attuned to meet the needs of my clients. Without sounding too woo-woo!
My yoga practice has profoundly influenced my photographic approach by helping me to prioritize presence and intention.