Keara and Dana had a lovely intimate wedding celebration with their closest family and friends on the island of Boca Grande, Florida. It was completely relaxed and romantic. They dedicated a good portion of time before their ceremony for photos of the two of them, which we took full advantage of, as well as a bit of time after the ceremony, when the quality of the light is completely different. We followed this beautiful day up just a few days later, with their large reception in Kansas City, MO, going from a group of 20 or so to a group of about 300. An entirely different vibe, but also wondrously fun!
A collection of favorite wedding images, the tip of the iceberg, really. More to come!
A very special 10 year anniversary shoot, photographed at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens in Miami. It was amazing timing that I was in town to photograph this session, exactly 10 years after photographing their wedding in Naples, FL. Wouldn’t you know it, these two have just gotten better with age! Such a beautiful pair, inside and out!
A State College area boudoir session with me happens on location; at your home, or perhaps a gorgeous hotel or B&B. My boudoir style is sexy and natural. I find that fine line between edge and grace and that is where my boudoir photography lives. These sessions make the perfect gift for yourself or your love. (Want to celebrate a special milestone? Looking for a perfect wedding gift?)
My favorite thing about boudoir sessions is how empowering they can be, an incredible confidence boost, a secret weapon in the fight against self-doubt. A photographic tribute to your beautiful contradictions- your vulnerability / your strength, your subtle nature / your boldness, your directness / your mystery. Simple complexities captured and celebrated.
Sometimes engagement sessions happen independently of a wedding, but oftentimes they are the prelude to a wedding day and my chance to get to know a couple before the big day (and vice versa), creating an even better experience on the wedding day, all while getting some gorgeous photos in the process. Sometimes I travel for these sessions… always fun to meet up with my couples in places that have special meaning for them!
I am a family lifestyle photographer... meaning I want to photograph you being you, and more importantly, your children being themselves. I’m not against a nice posed family photo, but when it comes to little ones, I would rather capture them playing, creating, laughing, heck sometimes even the teary moments are just so darling. With babies, I showcase the intimacy and sweetness of a new baby and a new family. I have seen a lot of adorable prop filled baby photos, but my personal style is less about props and more about how you look and feel when you hold your new baby in your arms. I want to capture a day in the life of your family in this moment. More than how you look, but how you are. A little slice of time, preserved.
Senior photo sessions are a perfect time to document this monumental time in life when you’ve achieved so much, and yet still have the world at your feet, so far to go. They can be as simple as a chance to hone your modeling skills, but they can also read like a biography of who you are- with favorite pets, hobbies, friends, places, where you’ve been, where you’re going- future career plans, educational or travel journeys… They can be a chance to show off your unique style. What separates you from your peers? What do you love about you that is just SO YOU? Let’s show it! I promise, we’ll have fun, and you’ll be as glad as your parents that you have these photos to look back on.
Because so much goes into these sessions, I recommend at least two looks, and possibly more than one location if you’re on the fence about where to shoot, inside vs. out, etc. You are not one-dimensional. Why should your pictures be?
I also recommend giving yourself plenty of time before any school deadlines for scheduling, shooting, editing, and retouching if requested. Don’t put it off until the last minute and risk not being able to book the session your really want. These photos are too important!
Now scheduling senior shoots for State College, Bellefonte, PSU, and surrounding Happy Valley seniors and grads, with select times available in Naples, FL and Ft. Myers, FL. Let’s chat about your session!
I am a family lifestyle photographer... meaning I want to photograph you being you, and more importantly, your children being themselves. I’m not against a nice posed family photo, but when it comes to little ones, I would rather capture them playing, creating, laughing, heck sometimes even the teary moments are just so darling. With babies, I showcase the intimacy and sweetness of a new baby and a new family. I have seen a lot of adorable prop filled baby photos, but my personal style is less about props and more about how you look and feel when you hold your new baby in your arms. I want to capture a day in the life of your family in this moment. More than how you look, but how you are. A little slice of time, preserved.
This session is a perfect example of all of the above.