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Hello my Friends!

So I have decided to compile a list of some of my favorite photography locations in the Hudson Valley Area, so you can have a directory of places to have your photo sessions with me!

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couple smiling holding each other close surrounded by flowers at orange county arboretum

Hey Friends! I wanted to share one the of the last wonderful photo sessions that I had in 2022. I met Amanda and Mark via a website inquiry and it was an instant connection. I felt like I was chatting with old friends from start to finish and their engagement photo session in Kingston NY […]

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close up of couple laughing and smiling kingston new york

So recently, I had the opportunity to work with an amazing group of vendors on a gorgeous styled wedding editorial shoot. We took over the beautiful shared community space, Hudco, and transformed it into a beautiful, timeless autumn brunch wedding.

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young woman at Long Dock Park Beacon NY. Editorial Mermaid Pinup Summer Photo sessions.

I am super proud of the past two creative sessions that I coordinated and shot. They were both done at Long Dock Park in Beacon, NY.

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Hey Lovers (+ fellow photogs)!

So over the years, I have always known that posing people & couples has been my biggest challenge. I recently learned an awesome tip for getting great, real, heartfelt poses that truly change the dynamic of your photos.

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Engagement sessions and why they are so important. Newly engaged couple dances together on a hill.

Hey Lovers!

So I just wanted to post a quick little informative blog about why I LOVE engagement sessions & why I believe they’re so important to the whole wedding photography process.

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Hey Loves! So this blog post is going to be a bit of a humble brag, as I go into 3 reasons why I make a great wedding photographer (or, photographer in general). I am normally super shy and modest about myself and my work, but over the years, I have been learning a very […]

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Newly engaged couple celebrates their engagement by popping a bottle of champagne.

Hey Lovers!

This Hudson Valley Fall has been seriously INCREDIBLE! In the three years that I have lived here, I can honestly say that nature in this area has shown out in the most amazing way! That being said, all good things must come to an end, and I am anticipating the crazy snow storms that will most likely happen in the next few weeks.

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Hey Lovers!

It has been a busy couple of weeks with new client friends & photo sessions! I had the opportunity of returning to Vanderbilt mansion for another sweet engagement session with yet another amazing couple.

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newly engaged couple shares a kiss