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Nicole + Doug found me online, and we connected right away! They got ready at their house in Cobleskill, New York, got married and had their reception at Empty Pockets Ranch. One of my favorite things about that area of Upstate New York is that it’s so easy to see the Catskill Mountains from wherever […]

This lovely couple found me on Zola, and we quickly connected over event planning and social work! (two things that I did before becoming a photographer full-time). I loved that they brought SO many fun ideas to the table for their engagement session – they wanted to do a tour around Albany to spots that […]

Sarah and Donald found me on Google and after our first conversation, I knew they were my kind of people. They’re super fun, silly, and relaxed, and we connected right away! When they told me that they wanted to incorporate a motorcycle and mountains into the session, I was SOLD. I love when my couples […]

Stephanie + Kalan’s wedding was laced with SO many special and tender moments in Rochester! It was such an honor to take photos of them and their special day. Every moment was infused with meaning. Both Stephanie and Kalan gave gifts to their parents and each other (although both of them had told the other […]

FAQ # 1: Becca, what in the heck is a second shooter? Great question, my friend! UNOFFICIAL DEFINITION OF A SECOND SHOOTER: A second shooter is a professional photographer hired by your main wedding photographer to help take photos of your wedding day. Usually this photographer has their own business and clients, but for that […]

I know not everyone loves the cold, but let me just say that when the weather is just right, it can make for some BEAUTIFUL photos! I was checking my weather app ALL week for Ithaca, New York before the Emily and Brandon’s engagement session! Finally, the day of, I noticed that the weather said […]