I’ve spent my entire life working alongside my dad. Our family owned and ran the largest firearm store in New Jersey—from 2013 until 2024. Before that, we had a hardware store from 1999 to 2013, the kind of place where you could find everything: paint, nuts and bolts, live bait, boots, clothing, and just about any outdoor, hunting, or fishing item you could imagine.

I quite literally grew up in that world. I started working at seven years old—ringing up customers, scooping minnows, pricing inventory. Every lesson I ever learned about business, hard work, and how to treat people came directly from my dad. I’ve always been a people person, and customer service was simply second nature. Long before I ever photographed a wedding, I was helping people choose the right gun, managing our range, and spending my days talking with anyone who walked through our doors.

When my dad decided it was time to retire, I knew my chapter in the family business was coming to a close too. It was scary, but it also pushed me to choose something I genuinely loved—something that would let me keep making people feel cared for, seen, and important, just like I always tried to do in the store. I was never in sales to sell. I was in sales to serve. People came back because I treated them with kindness and respect, because I made them feel like they mattered.
That’s how I was raised, and it’s the same energy I carry into my photography business today.

When the store sold, I didn’t dip my toes in—I dove headfirst into photography. I built everything from scratch, pouring my heart into creating not just beautiful photos, but an experience that felt easy, personal, and fun from beginning to end.

I don’t pretend to have the magic formula for “selling yourself” to a couple. I honestly believe it all comes down to connection. You can learn a lot about someone through a single email, a text, or a quick phone call. I’ve spoken to brides for thirty seconds and just known we were going to be friends. I’ve had wedding guests tell me that when they get married, they’re hiring me. That’s what matters—finding someone who gets you, who feels right, someone you actually want beside you on one of the biggest days of your life. You’re not just hiring a photographer—you’re hiring a person to share a once-in-a-lifetime moment with.

I’ll never claim to be the best photographer in the world. But I will always give you my absolute best. If you choose me, you’re not just a date on my calendar. You’re two people I care about—two new friends—who can count on me to show up fully, bring the energy, and help you have the best damn day ever.

My Story