Lancaster Based Wedding Photography for Couples Who Want to be Fully Present & Deeply Immersed In Their Wedding Experience
Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and traveling the East Coast, I specialize in wedding photography that is both honest and soulful.
If you’re here I know your approach to wedding planning is rooted in intentionality for every aspect of the day. You want to hold onto the ephemeral, the nostalgia of times passed with your favorite people from all eras of your life.
You and I are both romantics at heart and deliberately choose to make the little moments something extraordinary. You care deeply about the people you surround yourself with, you dream big and you aren’t interested in the next trend but are inspired by what resonates with your soul.
You appreciate the real, emotional, in-between moments and want to be fully immersed in the experience of your wedding because you are a planner, a visionary and someone who constantly goes the extra mile.
You deserve to shine through every aspect of your celebration–that begins by being able to show up and be fully present because you know it’s in good hands.
While much of my approach is documentary and unobtrusive, I’ll also thoughtfully guide you and your guests through portraiture during the day—creating polished, artful images that feel both natural and refined.
Whether you’re planning your celebration in Lancaster, Philadelphia, Maryland or beyond, I would be honored to celebrate with you and help preserve your experience.

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Little Love Notes About the Experience

Lancaster Based Docu-Editorial Photographer…
Don’t worry, I’ll explain what that means
I believe in the value of photography because it preserves our memories and fulfills the need we all have to prove we exist. It’s not about a performance, it’s not about an instagram feed, it's about celebrating this one wild life and the beautiful story you have chosen to write for you and your partner.
My approach is rooted in documenting your day genuinely as it unfolds—capturing the heartfelt, human moments without pressure or interruption. I believe every couple and wedding is deeply personal, which is why I approach our conversations with curiosity—taking time to understand your story and your intentions for the day.
I call myself a Docu-Editorial Photographer because I believe strongly in the power of the unscripted moments and leaning into those but I also love powerful and intentional portraiture.
Getting to connect with people, have meaningful conversations and truly just enjoy each other’s company in an uncrushed way is my absolute favorite thing. You can often find me meeting with friends to share an experience, cozying up with a book in hand or out in nature on a bike ride, tending my garden or enjoying a long walk.
