I’ve started to set an intention recently to be able to travel to document motherhood through the art of photography. I love being local, but travel runs deep through my soul. It makes me feel alive to see and experience new places and people. It confirms that the bubble that we can sometimes get caught […]

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 […]

It took a whole five minutes from the moment I met Michelle and Costa (Gus) to realize that we were the perfect match to be their wedding photographers. They have a thirst for life and an equal love for tradition and family. They are funny, genuine, and I’m just fortunate to know them. From their […]

When I first started in the photography business, I was worried that I would be lonley. After all, you don’t really have co-workers like you do in a traditional setting. However, I was quickly surprised at how wonderful other photographers and creatives are that I’ve met. They’ve become a rock for me in both my […]

Did you know? Putting an Instagram filter on a professional photo could be illegal.  In this blog post, I marry my two professions: being a lawyer and a professional wedding photographer. (***Disclaimer: This blog post is not intended for official legal counsel; if you have questions, do contact your personal attorney for advice.)  The day has come. Your professional […]

If you’re a bride and looking to make the most of your photographs on your wedding day (who isn’t?!), I’ve put together this little blog post just for you. Preparing for your Wedding Day Photography requires organization and planning, so that you don’t even have to think about it day-of. Work out your finalized Wedding […]

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 […]

Today is a dream come true for me. It’s the day of the Tesora Photography website relaunch, and I could not be prouder or happier to share this with you.  For the last year or so, my online presence started to weigh on me. Meaning, my old site started to feel like it didn’t accurately portray where […]

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 […]