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Hey friends! Welcome to my journal. I love having a space where I can share ideas and reflect on my work. Here you'll find collections of my recent sessions, as well as tips and suggestions for styling, session preparation, & more!
August 12, 2026
I just LOVE photographing families outside! It’s one of my favorite types of sessions. It’s always great because the kids can run around and be themselves– and there is so much beauty to enjoy as well. Who can’t use fresh air, right? You also can’t beat nature’s variety of backdrops! I have done many outdoor […]
July 15, 2026
When you’re little, you don’t realize just how much your parents actually do for you until you become a parent yourself. Am I right? Year after year, you take care of your kids and if you’re lucky, your parents are there to witness it too. Let’s be honest, we all still need our parents sometimes, […]
July 9, 2026
Kindergarten: the start of your little one’s journey of grammar school. It is a time of gaining newfound independence, learning, and the beginning of friendships. It may not seem like a huge deal now, but when they graduate high school or college, you’ll wish it was this time again. It’s such a bittersweet chapter, one […]
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November 16, 2025
There’s something so dreamy about a maternity session outside, specifically at the Ramapo Reservation in Mahwah, NJ. This location is one of my favorite spots for all types of sessions! Why? Because it has so many different areas to shoot! The natural backdrops at this county park are endless and it allows me and my […]
June 25, 2025
If you have ever been to my studio, then it is likely that you have passed Zabriskie Pond at one point or another. This park is so close to the studio that you can walk there in less than 5 minutes! I love doing family sessions at Zabriskie Pond. Luckily for me, I have had […]
June 25, 2025
Don’t you just love outdoor sessions? I certainly do! I have many locations that I’m obsessed with, but the Ramapo Reservation is a favorite. Located on Ramapo Valley Road in Mahwah, this park is perfect for all ages and any occasion. I love to have sessions of all kinds here, but there is nothing dreamier […]
May 30, 2025
Is your senior graduating this year? Are you wondering where to take graduation portraits? When most people think of graduation portraits, they think of the standard cap & gown photo, but not in today’s day and age! I received so many requests recently for senior portrait sessions – both at home or a local park […]
March 17, 2025
While I serve many Bergen County families here in NJ, I often get clients that are not as local to this area. I don’t know about you, but when I go to an unfamiliar place, I like to know my bearings and see what else I can find in the area – especially food! There […]
