I started in the photography industry when I was 17 years old, and began photographing weddings on my own in 2005. I came into it during a transitional phase between digital and film, and because of that I am versed in both mediums. We have even been known to dabble in some medium format film at our weddings from time to time.

Yes! I attended Holyoke community college and graduated with an associates degree of visual art photography in 2005. After that, I attended University of Hartford and earned my bachelor of fine art in Photography, then went on to earn my master of fine art photography from Academy Of Art University.

Yes, I really am a teacher and educator in my local community. I begin teaching elective photography courses at a local high school when my program grew in popularity. A short seven years after the program evolved into a full-fledged vocational program with a four-year course of study. Students learned photography, digital cinema, advertising design, graphic design, animation, illustration, web design, the list goes on. In 2024 I then moved into a vocational administrator role, where I support CTE instructors and students that are enrolled in one of our 10 shop areas. In addition, I am a professor of photography at a local college and have taught there for over eight years. I am a strong advocate for education, and love supporting my community, students, and families whenever possible.

before COVID I would photograph about 35 weddings per year. Although I loved being able to tell that many love stories, it left me with very few weekends to be able to spend with my family. Since then I opted for a lighter schedule, photographing no more than 20 weddings per year. Combined with my Family and newborn Photography, I stay quite busy and always love connecting with new couples and families.

This can be a challenging question to answer as each wedding is different. TO give a general idea on coverage, a wedding that is all in one location with no travel, and no first look about seven hours typically covers the day. For a couples that do a first look, the coverage moves to between eight and nine hours.

A good rule of thumb is about 100 images per hour minimum. If there is travel involved, that number may shift slightly, but in my 20 years of photographing weddings, I've never had a couple ask for more photos.

YES! I have worked with the same second photographer, Kyle, for over 10 years. He was originally my photography student and he fell in love with the medium and decided to attend Hartford Art School. He is a Photography and Creative Arts instructor at a local high school, as well as a College Level Art History professor.

If i were unable to photograph your wedding, my second photographer, Kyle would assume the role of primary photographer We would then secure another local industry professional to step in to contribute in the second photographer role. I would remain your contracted photographer, but they would do what we call executive shoot on my behalf. After your wedding day the images would be given to me, where I Would edit them to have the same aesthetic you see online, as we had previously agreed upon at your contract signing.

Living in New England means we embrace every season, even the ones with 4:30 PM sunsets. If you are planning a late-autumn or winter wedding, rest assured that I am an expert at navigating our unique light To ensure we capture that signature airy style you were initially drawn to. to aid in this process, A few suggestions might be to consider a First Look to take advantage of the midday glow. If that isn't something you're interested in, perhaps An earlier timeline, which would prioritize outdoor portraits for respective bridal parties and immediate family members. This would ensure that prior to your ceremony, you would have a collection of images in a natural light setting prior to the sun dipping below the horizon. We also pride ourselves on Strategic location scouting to find the best light available in all locations we photograph. Regardless of the season, my goal remains the same: to provide you with a collection of images that feel as bright and joyful as the day itself.

For my art I tend to believe that flash has its time and place, like receptions, or in rooms that are very dark or poorly lit. When faced with those challenging situations I will always supplement with additional lighting to capture the scene as needed. In the end, my ultimate goal is to always create images where I utilize the environment I am in. my heart is always with the sun and the way it can enhance any love story.

While I do understand that there are lots of different trends across the industry, my work is curated to a specific aesthetic to represent my unique style, which is a light, airy, romantic and timeless. I love being able to represent the true colors of the day, like the bridesmaids Dresses and your florals. I believe that Someday when the memories start to fade, it will be nice to reflect back on such an important time in your life and see it just how it was that day.

Although they are very similar and both use cameras, I pride myself in being a master of one, rather than a jack of all. Still imagery is my preferred artistic medium, and I prefer to spend my time and energy in that particular focused area. I do feel that video is a very important aspect to include in your wedding day, as you only hear your vows once. I would be happy to recommend a variety of talented professional videographers I have worked with over the years.

I offer a civil service discount which includes all military, police, fire, medical, and teachers. Thank you all for your service and contributions to our country and community! I believe that all things in life are negotiable, and am willing to work with clients on what can work for them. I have even been known to barter with clients on occasion. So go ahead, make me an offer I can't refuse!