The love story of Nikki and Matt was serendipitous and full of fate. They reconnected by running into each other one day, both noticing the other in a new light. But it was the moment later that same day that sealed the deal – Nikki pulled up to a red traffic light, and next to […]

Sometimes the person that you end up with is the one who was there all along. This is the story of Colette and Nick: friends for life, and at some point realized that they wanted to make each other laugh forever. When Colette reached out to me about her wedding photos, I was simply overjoyed.  […]

Have you ever met two people, and quickly realized, “OK, this makes SENSE.” From the moment I met Catherine (Kate) and Ryan for their wedding photography consultation, it was like chatting with two old friends. It turns out, they found me through two other familiar faces: Jackie and Alex! (Remember their gorgeous Lounsbury House wedding […]

To be perfectly honest, I’ve probably dreamt of this moment since I became a wedding photographer: to photograph my own sister’s engagement portraits. As you may know, my siblings are two of the most important things in my life, so photographing Johnny and Elizabeth’s Gallaher Mansion Engagement in Cranbury Park Engagement was UNREAL! We decided […]

Where do I begin with Meagan and Dillon?! I believe the first conversation Meagan and I had went something like, “Well I KNOW you will be my wedding photographer!” Instantly, I was counting my lucky stars that a bride saw my passion beaming out of my work and valued the love that I pour into […]

This year has truly been one of the best for Tesora on so many levels. In particular, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting people that have made this endeavor so much more rewarding. Stephanie and Steve are no exception to that, as we instantly clicked after meeting at Bow Bridge in Central Park for their […]

My favorite thing about being a photographer is meeting wonderful people and then being able to turn around and give them something to cherish for years to come. I can honestly say that I am a better person for knowing them, for learning their stories, and for being present for their greatest of days. Before […]

Today’s blog post is a special one; I get to share Josephine and Matt’s engagement portraits from Lyndhurst Mansion on the Hudson River! Josephine is my cousin (one of MANY in our big Italian family) and from the moment she was born, we had a special connection. She is my gluten-free companion (not so easy […]

Theresa and Rob’s story is one of deep-rooted destiny; one that makes you say, “of COURSE.” The two met during their young years in high school, and hit it off immediately. Maybe it was their mutual respect for the premise of family, or maybe it was that not only do they compliment each other’s personalities, […]

If there is anything that Ali & Nick can teach those around them, it’s that teamwork is EVERYTHING in a relationship. Their relationship was built on this premise of togetherness and continues to grow in that regard. As both have careers in health and physical wellness, their innate passion of helping others to be their […]