Your Photographer.

 

Hey there, welcome to our family!

I'm your storyteller extraordinaire, memory maker, and all-around camera enthusiast. Fun facts about yours truly: I'm not on the coffee bandwagon—I've never been, and probably never will be. My sources of caffeine are soda and iced tea. In terms of movies, I'm that person indulging in nostalgic movie marathons from the 90s and early 2000s, you know, the ones that make you question your taste in entertainment but you just can't look away. I am some weird combination of introvert and extrovert. I’m a homebody that sometimes like to go out, will definitely talk to strangers in the checkout line at the grocery store at times. Then sometimes I will be overstimulated and get tunnel vision and power through my errands while talking to myself so people think I’m crazy and steer clear. Oh, and I totally over share.

My journey with photography kicked off way back when I was just shy of 2 years old, thanks to the generous gift of a Polaroid OneStep from my grandparents, Tom & Mary Grace Antonelli. From capturing knee-caps to crafting heartfelt tales through imagery, I've been hooked on the magic of photography ever since.

Fast forward through a degree in photography and a dive into entrepreneurship, and here I am, proudly owning my studio since 2013. Along the way, I've traded Pennsylvania's cozy corners for Washington State's tranquil mountains, where I built a bustling household with Ethan, my partner-in-crime, our lively daughter Alice, and our lively menagerie of pets – Sassy and Peter, our quirky cats, Daisy, our couch-potato of a dog, and Zuko, our clumsy giant who we affectionately refer to as our “pony”.

Whether I'm rolling up my sleeves to play with furry friends or assisting a little one in creating a memorable mess during a cake smash session, I'm all in. And now, as life spins its merry dance, I find myself back in Pennsylvania, lured by the warmth of family and community. Growing up in a bustling Italian household, I've learned that family extends far beyond blood ties—it's about the connections we forge, the memories we craft, and the love we share.

For me, photography isn't just a job—it's a calling, a passion, a way of life. I believe in its power to preserve the fleeting moments, to freeze time in a frame, and to hand down memories for generations to come. In a world obsessed with digital everything, there's something timeless about holding a physical print in your hands—a tangible keepsake of life's most cherished moments.

So, thank you for inviting me along for your journey. Let's celebrate life, love, and family together, one snapshot at a time. Here's to preserving the beauty of now, for the generations yet to come.