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  • Buffalo Engagement Photography | Laura & Wes | Buffalo Botanical Gardens

    January 29, 2019

    I’ve known Laura for years, so when it was her turn to search for a wedding photographer, I was thrilled when she & Wes chose me! These two are the sweetest pair, and I knew their e-session would be adorable. They won a photo rental inside The Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens at the last…

  • Buffalo Newborn Photography | Baby Alé | At-Home Session

    January 25, 2019

    Remember this sweet maternity session? Well, welcome to the world Baby Alé! I loved getting to visit this adorable family again, and meet the new little mister! I love offering relaxed, lifestyle newborn sessions like this, in the comfort of my clients’ homes, with a mix of posed and candid images. It’s such a…

  • Buffalo Maternity Session | Gillian, Tawfiq & Isla | Hotel @ The Lafayette

    January 23, 2019

    I photographed Gillian & Tawfiq’s wedding a few years ago, and was so excited to hear that they were back in the Buffalo area, expecting their second baby! They wanted an elegant maternity sessions, so we started in my studio and then shot around the Lafayette. I loved getting to meet their little lady,…

  • Buffalo Senior Portraits | Alexus | Hotel @ The Lafayette & Downtown

    January 23, 2019

    Alexus wanted cool, city shots for her senior portraits, and we decided to explore around my studio for her session! We shot into the dusk, on rooftops and around Lafayette Square. I loved that she was up for anything, and brought her outgoing personality to our shoot. Senior sessions are some of my favorite,…

  • Buffalo Newborn Photography | Baby Daniel | At-home Lifestyle Session

    December 26, 2018

    I had the pleasure of hanging with Baby Daniel and his family at their home when he was just a week or so old! I love these sessions, not only because I get my baby-fix, but because they are so relaxed for all involved. Instead of forcing frilly outfits and poses, we let the…

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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! 🌸

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