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I'm an elopement & intimate family and maternity photographer who believes there is (way) more to your session than taking pictures. Follow along with past love stories, special family moments (bumps, mamas, and growing littles), and personal adventures here!

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how long does it take to get your engagement photos back?

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Getting engaged and diving into wedding planning is beyond exciting. During this time, many couples prioritize documenting these months (and sometimes years🙋🏼‍♀️) with engagement photos. But how long does it take to get your engagement photos back, and when should you schedule your session in relation to your wedding? While there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer, […]

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family photography tips for your next session

Vermont Family Photography

7 Family Photography Session Tips to Keep Kids Engaged

If you’re planning a photography session and you’re a little worried about how your kiddos will show up, you’re not alone. “We’ll see how the kids do!” is one of the things I hear most from parents, and I get it; I’m a parent, too! These six family photography session tips will help! Kids are […]

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Two hands holding a rock during oathing ceremony at their intimate vermont elopement

Elopement Photography

Tips to Personalize Your Intimate Vermont Elopement

There is something really special about photographing people you know well. And, when our long-time friends and across-the-street neighbors reached out about documenting their intimate Vermont elopement in a wildlife refuge, I was honored to say yes. One of the things that made this Vermont elopement so special is how them it was. From the […]

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Personal

I Should Have Taken More Pictures in Paris

Here’s the thing: I should have taken more pictures in Paris. But, when you’re basically going from morning espresso and croissants to wine with (for?) lunch and dinner with no idea when you’re getting home, carrying around an expensive piece of equipment felt more nerve-wracking than I expected. I also didn’t feel like being one […]

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Love stories? Here's mine!

I wasn't born with a camera in my hand and I haven't "wanted to be a photographer ever since I can remember." My passion for photography developed (a bit) later in my life and since then, I would consider it quite the obsession...

I wasn't born with a camera in my hand and I haven't "wanted to be a photographer ever since I can remember." My passion for photography developed (a bit) later in my life and since then, I would consider it quite the obsession...

a Vermont family and wedding photographer drawn to imperfect, intimate moments that tell the real story of you

Hi, I'm Ali.

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I like to describe my style as, "a little grain, a little pop of color, a lot of wild love."

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