Fall in New England is short and sweet, and so are these family photography sessions. If you’ve been meaning to get updated fall family photos, why not check them off at the tail end of your weekend? We’ll meet at one of my favorite spots — a hidden Hudson Valley landmark with a little history, […]

A quick note before you read: This post shares a past seasonal offering. My current portrait sessions look a little different now — you can explore the options I offer today here. One of the first things people ask me when they’re thinking about booking a family photo session is: “How much time do we […]

We all have thousands of photos on our phones—quick snaps from vacations, birthdays, ordinary mornings. But how many of those images actually make it into our daily lives? Onto our walls, into our hands, or shared in ways that last? As a documentary family photographer, I believe the images we make together deserve more than […]

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 […]