Saudade

I’ve recently been reminded by my sister that there is a wealth of glorious words that have no English equivalents. I was trying to name this series of photos to no avail. Probably because there’s no English word that really encompasses what I wanted to convey.* This set of photos includes many of the usual […]

Shenandoah National Park, VA

April 3rd – April 6th, 2020 Highlights: Trails Hiked: Bearfence Mountain Trail (1.4 miles; includes a rock scramble) Dark Hollow Falls (1.4 miles; moderate difficulty) Mary’s Rock via Panorama (3.7 miles; moderate difficulty) Vineyard: Barboursville Vineyard Extra Stop: Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area in West Virginia **This trip was also an extended photoshoot for Elizabeth, […]

Montréal, Québec, Canada

February 21st – February 23rd Highlights: Landmarks Mont Royal Park Vieux Port (Old Port) Outdoor ice skating La Grande Roue de Montréal (Ferris wheel) Food & Drink: L’Avenue (breakfast / brunch) St. Viateur Bagels Cabane a Sucre Queues de Castor (BeaverTails) Jean Talon Market La Banquise (24 hour poutinerie – I have mixed feelings) Wow! […]

What does it mean to love during a pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered our very social fabric and permeated nearly every part of our lives. I’ve been thinking about how it’s changed the way we interact and love those closest to us. Instead of saying, “See you later” or “Drive safe!” we now more often say, “Stay healthy” or “Don’t catch the coronavirus!” […]

Finding Beauty in the 215

In the last few years, Philadelphia has become my home. I’ve been walking around the city a lot with a camera and realized just how important this city has become for me. After traveling so much and seeing so many beautiful places, I tend to forget about what I have right at home. Things might […]

Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA

October 10th, 2019 Highlights: Food / Drink: Reanimator Coffee The Good Spoon Soupery Nunu Bar (Happy Hour) Weckerly’s Ice Cream If Philadelphia has one thing, it’s personality. Philly is so rich with history and each neighborhood has its own unique air – Fishtown is no exception. Located north of Old City, Fishtown was originally settled […]

Nantucket, MA

June 12th, 2019 – June 15th, 2019 Highlights: Accommodations: AirBnb Food: Lemon Press Straight Wharf Millie’s Cru The Juice Bar I don’t think I would’ve ever made it out here on my own accord. Nantucket is a beautiful island but there’s not much here. Truly, it is the land of croquet, shingled houses with idyllic […]