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When Rachel and AJ reached out to me about photographing their fall wedding at The Hotel at the Lafayette, I instantly loved them. Rachel shared as they were discussing the vision they had, they realized what they valued most was documenting the day because they know how much it will mean to them years down […]

Weddings + Couples

Hotel at the Lafayette Wedding | Buffalo, NY

Couple during wedding ceremony in brick courtyard surrounded by twinkling string lights

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You’re engaged, congrats! *virtual hug!* You may be in the early stages of wedding planning, scrolling through Pinterest for wedding inspiration and making to-do lists. Something you may be thinking is, “Should we have engagement photos taken? Do we need them?” Having worked with many couples wondering the same question, consider these top four reasons […]

Tips + Advice

Top 4 Reasons to Take Engagement Photos

Girl laughing on bed as fiancé hugs her during an in home engagement session with Buffalo based photographer Jessy Herman Photo

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We’ve all seen the beautiful photos, or maybe you’ve been to a wedding and participated in a sparkler exit. Now you’re wanting that magical moment for your own wedding night. Having photographed plenty of sparkler send-offs, here are my top tips for planning your sparkler exit. And getting the dreamy sparkler wedding photos from it! […]

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Tips for planning a perfect sparkler wedding exit

Bride and Groom kiss on their wedding night surrounded by guests with bright sparklers as they exit

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Turn on the Christmas music, it’s HOLIDAY SEASON! This season just brings so much joy. The festive mood, twinkling lights, good food, cozy nights, more time with the people we love. After a year of COVID and not being able to travel home to Michigan as easily to see our family, or heck, even be […]

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Top 5 Photo Gift Ideas | Holiday Gift Guide

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On to plan C! In the midst of COVID and many healthy and safety restrictions in place, Sarah and Paul decided to totally change gears and have a super intimate wedding in the Adirondack Mountains. As soon as they told me their new plan I thought, “this is SO Sarah and Paul!” While we chatted […]

Weddings + Couples

Adirondack Mountain Elopement

Husband and wife hold hands walking through open field with Adirondack Mountains in the background

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As the end of summer winds down, I spent the evening with Sydney and Eric taking their engagement photos! We decided on Knox Farm State Park for their session and had so much fun! Sydney and Eric are so kind, easy going, and down for anything, including getting cozy in the fields. They also taught […]

Weddings + Couples

Summer engagement session at Knox Farm State Park

Couple laying in field during engagement session at Knox Farm State Park