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  • Buffalo Family Photography | Three Generations of The Reuther Family | Delaware Park

    Buffalo Family Photography | Three Generations of The Reuther Family | Delaware Park

    May 30, 2018

    Many times a year, we receive requests for multi-family portraits. Some clients are looking for more traditional, perfectly-posed, matching-outfit style family shots, and some (our favorite kind ?) are seeking FUN, playful photos with everyone they love. These shoots are very special to me, as I so enjoy getting to see huge families, spending…

  • Personal Photography | Wanderlust : Bucket List Adventures in Costa Rica

    Personal Photography | Wanderlust : Bucket List Adventures in Costa Rica

    May 7, 2018

    I made a lofty goal last year!! I was ready to *finally* develop a workflow to edit, share, and backup my personal photographs in a more efficient manner, similar to how I process client work. Often, I shoot like crazy and then just let the files pile up (please tell me I’m not the…

  • May Giveaway!

    May Giveaway!

    May 1, 2018

    Guess what? We’re turning TEN this year! And we want to celebrate! Starting in March, City Lights will be doing one big giveaway every month for the rest of 2018! That’s 10 fun giveaways for 10 fun years! As a young photographer, I was very lucky to have worked alongside many talented and established…

  • Buffalo Wedding Photography | Caitlin & Brendan | Hotel Lafayette, Christ The King, St Patrick’s Day Wedding

    Buffalo Wedding Photography | Caitlin & Brendan | Hotel Lafayette, Christ The King, St Patrick’s Day Wedding

    April 16, 2018

      Do you remember Brendan & Caitlin’s adorable winter e-sesh last year? Well, it was finally time to celebrate their big day, and we loved kicking off our first wedding of 2018 with them! Those chose a St Patrick’s day wedding, and you better believe I was wearing my green! When I first received…

  • Chicago Engagement Photography | Kelly + Ethan (+ Phoenix) | Lincoln Park

    Chicago Engagement Photography | Kelly + Ethan (+ Phoenix) | Lincoln Park

    April 10, 2018

    Last month, I had some family things pop up in Wisconsin, and my brother & I decided to make the long haul out there. We passed through Detroit, Chicago & spent a few days in Madison before heading back. I posted an Instagram story announcing my travel schedule, and in popped a message from…

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06.02 | Last light + early blooms on tonight’s wal
06.02 | Last light + early blooms on tonight’s walk 

Where’s your favorite place for an evening stroll?

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☀️ JUNE ☀️ Hi, hi! Join me as I commit to a full
☀️ JUNE ☀️

Hi, hi! Join me as I commit to a full month of : 
✨ Keeping a camera on me (no client work allowed for this!)
✨ Developing a joyful workflow of reviewing images
✨ Posting that day’s favs, every night, without overthinking the ideal timing/aesthetic of the grid/feeling forced into trends/remembering holidays/the caption/getting overwhelmed & moving on 🤣

This is a practice I haven’t done in years & it’s time 😘 Tag along?

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06.01 : Sailing on Lake Erie & a downtown magic hour stroll 
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Have you ever been to the Allegany Nature Pilgrima
Have you ever been to the Allegany Nature Pilgrimage? 🌿 It’s one of my favorite annual events 🤩 Naturalists, hikers, herbalists, birders & all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts gather at the park for a whole weekend’s worth of unique programming! 

Typically, I plot out adventurous activities, but this year I opted for a more restorative schedule ✌️ I spent my Saturday doing fireside yoga, forest-bathing with a group of lovely ladies, learning about homeopathy, relaxing with some watercolors, enjoying a mushroom hike & trying basic orienteering! 🥾🌲 

There are dozens upon dozens of other activities to choose from at this family-friendly & affordable event. Will I see you there next year?!


Model Call 🧜‍♀️ Seeking women 40+ (no maximum!) fo
Model Call 🧜‍♀️ Seeking women 40+ (no maximum!) for a creative personal project 💙 Let’s collaborate! 

Includes this complimentary portrait session & digital files, valued at $795, in exchange for your time posing for this fine art exploration. Share with the women in your world 😘

Link in bio for application & details! 💌 Please read in-full prior to messaging or submitting 🎉


Fellow Creatives : How do you stay inspired? 🤔 I
Fellow Creatives : How do you stay inspired? 🤔 

I have daily practices in place, but I think quarterly art-filled-mini-roadtrips are the real secret 🤩🤩🤩 My 36 hour whirlwind May getaway to PGH did the trick! 😍 After time at some of my favorite galleries, real good eats, a candlelit art-making session, a night of jazz poetry & lots of long, aimless walks with my camera, I have so many soon-to-be projects swirling around 🎉

Year Ten of this city for me & still haven’t seen it all; anything I should add to my list for next time?!

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Fresh headshots for Jeanenne, guest starring her h
Fresh headshots for Jeanenne, guest starring her hubby, Joe! 🌸

Be sure to check out their expansion for @gatherandgamebuffalo soon! Have your own business? Email us today to schedule your session! 📸



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