Today is a milestone birthday for me. My 20’s had a good run. I got up early this morning (well, early for me) and mentally went over my 20’s like a scrapbook. I studied and graduated from a university I never thought I could be a part of, let alone an alumni. I carry those […]
I will be the first to admit I don’t know everything about wedding photography. In the seven years I’ve been photographing weddings, my attitude, methodology, and style have changed. In the last few years, I have seen something very alarming in the wedding photography industry- “rockstars” of our industry who, to make a quick buck […]
January 12th, 2011 was the most stressful, crazy, wonderful, and most amazing day I’ve ever experienced. At the time I was full of anticipation, worry, and, quite honestly, exhaustion. Now I look back at that day with such a different set of emotions. The mental and physical exhaustion of watching your husband donate a kidney […]
Before each wedding I photograph I get nervous. Really nervous. My job that day is to document the lives and relationships that a couple has with the people who witness their special day. I am honored and humbled by this responsibility every single time I do it- whether it’s a courthouse wedding with a few […]
When I think about the games I played as a kid, the one that comes to mind first is being a teacher. Teaching class, making lesson plans, giving quizzes, handing out stickers and candy to the A+ ‘students’ (my brother, the neighbor kids and possibly my cat Mitzie, who, true story, is still around!). In […]
NOTE TO SELF: Be prepared for big answers from the universe when you ask for them. On my way back from my big trip, on an 18 hour flight from Bangkok to NYC, I asked for a sign. I asked for a sign that would tell me what direction I need to be going… I […]
My adventure in Egypt has sadly come to an end. I had an amazing time with my friends and got to see and experience some incredible things. But now it’s time to get into… WEDDING SEASON MODE!!! Yes friends, starting in March I have a wedding nearly every weekend until mid-November. Hopefully I make it […]