I remember I was with my camp counselor and I was so young. It was such a stupid little thing, but I remember it. We were at Riverside and she said, “Oh, Emma, did you want ice cream?” And I was like, “I want ice cream.” I was a little kid. She gave me a […]

Even in a world where we document everything on our phones, hiring a documentary family photographer can offer something different: presence, perspective, and a chance to be seen in the story too.

Do you want a few great family photos but not a long-form documentary photography session?Does the idea of something short and sweet sound more your speed?Are you just hoping for a great holiday card photo that captures your family? If so, a mini session might be just what you’re looking for. Every year, I offer […]

Ironically, my family was never a family-portrait kind of family. Our family photos are candid ones my dad took, or the rare all-family photos that a family member snapped at a gathering.

For the parent who’s usually behind the camera If you’re always the one taking the photos—or ducking out of them—this is for you. So many of my clients tell me they don’t love being in front of the camera. Some feel awkward, others worry it’s vain, and many say they just want their kids to […]

When I look back at the work I’ve done over the years, the projects that have stayed with me aren’t just about photography—they always involve something one step deeper. They’re the ones that started with a question or a conversation and turned into something more, and I felt like I couldn’t not make them. Big […]

If you’re considering an in-home newborn session (or you’ve already booked one), you might be wondering: Do I need to clean the house? What should we wear? Will my baby “cooperate”? As a Connecticut newborn photographer, I work with families who want their newborn photos to feel calm, natural, and grounded in real life at […]

“My job is very odd. I’m an executive financial director to millionaires and billionaires. I help CEOs move their businesses to Puerto Rico. I run it all from home.  Everyone said I should be a lawyer. I was going to school back in New York City. I was barely making it. I was a bike […]

“I’m Armenian, but I was born in Beirut, Lebanon, with my parents being so harsh. The political climate was always war. That’s how I grew up, with that fear. There’s no peace at home. There’s no peace outside. “My dad was a fundamental Christian. He killed the joy of everything. One day he caught me […]

“I grieve it sometimes… but there are also a lot of other things I love putting my energy into.” “I’ve had so many chapters in my life; it’s so strange to look back on them because I don’t see how or if [music] would ever be a part of it. I was part of a […]