About
I love making great headshots and portraits. I'll help you have a fun, relaxed, unhurried experience. I'll plan with you to customize your session to get the kind of images you want. And I'm skilled at the finishing retouches that make the final look polished.
When I photograph a wedding or bar/bat mitzvah, I am both portrait specialist and photo-journalist. I want to capture all the big important moments and also the little in-between ones that really tell your story.
I let portraits unfold with only a little bit of coaching so that you can be comfortable about the whole process, and your photos will feel genuine. I look for the details and the hugs and glances—the particular beauty and emotion that make your wedding different from everyone elses’s.
I studied at the New England School of Photography in Boston/Waltham. I also have a BFA in graphic design from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign.
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Frequently asked questions
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am mostly self-taught, but have supplemented that with classes at the New England School of Photography. I also have a BFA in graphic design, so lots of experience working with clients, photography and retouching before I became a photographer myself.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I have worked with all kinds of people for portraits and headshots -- realtors, musicians, dancers, lawyers, models, social workers, etc. Many kinds of professionals, artists, small business owners.
For events, I have photographed weddings, bar mitzvahs, dance and music performances, galas, etc.
In terms of brand building -- that is, providing imagery a business can use for its website, social media and print materials, I have worked with various schools and arts organizations-- for instance, a Montessori school and a circus studio.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I photographed a small wedding that was held in the beautiful antique home of a friend of the bride. Her musician friends provided all the music. The groom brought trays of food from his favorite Italian restaurant in Brooklyn. It had a lovely informal happy vibe. I was delighted to be part of it.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Mainly, look at their portfolio and see if their work appeals to you. Then it's often good to call and discuss your project with the photographer, as well as check price and availability.
Include details in your inquiry, like if it's an event, what kind of event: a family party? a city hall wedding? a corporate meeting? If it's for portraits, explain if it's for one person or a group, etc. More information about what you want is super helpful.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
If it's an event, think about how many hours of coverage you would like. For any project, think of what final project you want -- digital images for a web site, for business cards? framed prints? an album?
Depending on what the photos are for, I can help you figure out the rest -- location planning, final products, etc.