Journal
Travel guides, location scouting notes, and behind-the-scenes stories from sessions across Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.
Featured · Family Session Story · September 9, 2026 · 5 min read
A Dorado Beach family photo session—and a reminder of why making space for family photographs each year can become one of the most meaningful traditions you keep.
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Family Location Guide · September 8, 2026 · 7 min read
The right family-session location is not simply the prettiest place on the island. It is the place that gives your family room to move, breathe, laugh, and be together. Here is how I help you decide.
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Wedding Planning Notes · September 7, 2026 · 8 min read
A thoughtful wedding-day timeline is not about forcing every moment into a formula. It starts with what cannot move, protects the experience you want to have, and leaves enough room for real life—and beautiful photographs—to unfold.
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Real Wedding · June 23, 2026 · 14 min read
Some weddings stay with you long after the last dance. Abby and Blaine's day had everything: a quiet morning at her sister's home in Cedarburg, a ceremony at First Immanuel Lutheran Church, golden-hour portraits at Veterans Park with the Milwaukee skyline, and a lush reception at Greenhouse No. 7 — complete with their signature espresso martini. This is their story.
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Real Elopement · May 25, 2025 · 8 min read
There are sessions I prepare for with all the professional distance I have spent seventeen years cultivating. And then there are the ones that strip every layer of that away before I even lift the camera. Gabrielle and Nicholas were the latter. Nick is my fiancé's son. Photographing them at Union Station Chicago — two people I love so much — had my nerves stretched to the max. The fog rolled in. The B&Ws tell a timeless story.
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Event Coverage · April 23, 2026 · 9 min read
The Puerto Rico Wine & Food Festival is one of the most anticipated culinary events in the Caribbean — and its 2026 Opening Night White Party at La Concha Resort in Condado was nothing short of spectacular. I had the honor of photographing this extraordinary evening, capturing the energy, elegance, and passion that makes this festival a true celebration of Puerto Rico's world-class culinary scene.
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Real Wedding · April 2, 2026 · 12 min read
A Hindu ceremony at dawn, an American ceremony at sunset, and a reception that danced between two worlds — all on the shores of St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Melissa and Tyrone's multicultural Indian and American wedding at Hideaway Hull Bay is one of the most beautiful and meaningful celebrations I have ever had the privilege of photographing.
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Venue Decision Guide · September 7, 2026 · 12 min read
There is no universally perfect Puerto Rico wedding venue—only the setting that gives your vision, your guests, and the kind of day you want enough room to come alive. This guide pairs my photographic perspective with official venue resources and the questions worth asking before you decide.
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Travel Guide · April 2, 2026 · 8 min read
Puerto Rico is one of the most photogenic places in the Caribbean — and if it's your first time visiting, knowing where to go makes all the difference. Whether you're planning a family session, an engagement shoot, or simply want to capture your trip beautifully, this guide covers the locations that consistently produce the most stunning images.
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Real Wedding · June 15, 2024 · 10 min read
Some weddings feel like stepping into a movie. Madison and Caden's destination wedding at Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Resort in Puerto Rico was exactly that — vibrant, heartfelt, and unforgettable. From a live cigar roller to a sparkler exit and golf cart getaway, every detail was pure Caribbean magic.
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Engagement Session · March 15, 2025 · 7 min read
There are places in the world that feel made for love — and San Juan, Puerto Rico has four of them. Gissy and Luis chose El Capitolio, Castillo San Cristobal, El Morro, and the colorful streets of Old San Juan for their engagement session, and every frame felt like a painting.
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Real Wedding · July 20, 2024 · 11 min read
A Central Park engagement, a vineyard ceremony, and a reception that lasted until the early hours — Giselle and Alex's wedding at Renault Winery Resort & Golf in Egg Harbor City, New Jersey was everything a summer celebration should be. Elegant, emotional, and full of life.
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