framing emotion through honest imagery

No posing, just lots of dancing and breath

 

Vintage kitchen scene with redhead girl dancing in flowy dress, captured by NYC photographer

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homegrown

The homegrown session is nostalgic, tender and incorporates lots of movement. Loud laughter echoing through your home, little feet running around, and messy smooches. Read more

Couple dancing in an apple orchard in fall near NYC while picking apples, with vintage carriage and baby

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travel

This is a great option for you if you live beyond 25 miles of NYC. I will travel to you!  We can capture the photos in your home or your favorite local spot! read more.

NYC engagement photoshoot in vintage bookstore, couple kissing surrounded by books

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lovers

renewing your vows? Ethereal Engagement shoot? This session is for the lovers. Romantic, nostalgic, ethereal… all the adjectives one might use to describe a love story. I want you to feel like you’re in a movie. read more.

let’s be friends

love letters

Storytelling family photographer in NYC: vintage black-and-white photo of a young girl

Behind The Lens

Pessi

I’ve been told many times by well-meaning people to focus on a more “predictable” career. “There are so many photographers, why choose this path?”

You know what? They’re not wrong. The photography industry is abundant, there are so many photographers, and so many different styles. I have never felt comfortable being a “standard photographer.” I have so many quirky ideas spilling out of me at ALL times, and that… is my special gift. That is what sets me apart. Early in my career, I saw that there was a need for honest photography. Posed photos are great to look at, but I want to capture your family’s playfulness, your children’s childhood, I want to frame feelings.

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