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A space for new work, travel notes, and the small things I find beautiful along the way.

Weddings · March 2026

A garden wedding in the Loire Valley

An intimate ceremony at a 16th-century chateau, photographed on a quiet, overcast afternoon.

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Couples · February 2026

Notes from Marrakech

A week of color, dust, and very strong mint tea — with a few photographs in between.

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Tips · November 2025

How to plan a slow wedding day

Five small adjustments that give your day — and your photographs — room to breathe.

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