THE VIVID INSTINCTS BLOG

Having been born & raised in Rhode Island, I will always have a soft spot in my heart for this beautiful little state. And it also just happens to be home to some of New England’s most unique wedding venues! The beach is probably the first setting you’d think of when you hear “Rhode Island […]

Smaller, more intimate weddings are rising in popularity, and it’s easy to see why—these types of gatherings come with plenty of perks! Aside from the more obvious perks (like lower costs, less pressure, etc), you also get more freedom and creativity in your choice of venue with less people to accommodate. There are lots of […]

Okay, now that I’ve booked my boudoir session, what should I do to get ready for it? That’s a totally normal question that the majority of my clients have! There can be a lot of nerves and emotions leading up to a boudoir shoot, and that’s okay! I am here to help! These guidelines and […]

If getting married in a harbor town rich with history, charm, and an almost enchanting aura sounds like a dream to you, you’ve gotta check out the House of the Seven Gables—a quaint Salem wedding venue that’s as moody and mystical as it is beautiful and elegant.  The architecture alone makes this venue totally unique, […]

By now, if you’re planning a New England wedding, you probably already know that this region is absolutely packed with beautiful, unique, creative & modern spaces to tie the knot. But you may not have guessed that there were so many awesome ones in the city of Cambridge alone! Whether you’re going for swanky and […]

How cool would it be to get married in a medieval castle with an epic ocean view?! If your answer is “extremely,” you need to check out the Hammond Castle Museum. (Yes, it’s both a museum and a wedding venue!) I can honestly say it’s one of the most unique and breathtaking places in which […]

“Laid-back luxury” is what you’re promised from Western Massachusetts wedding venue Valley View Farm – and seriously, I don’t think there could possibly be a more perfect description. This gorgeous farm setting is absolutely the place to host your big day if you want that perfect blend of classic, timeless elegance, and warm, cozy barn […]

I believe you deserve to feel more beautiful than you ever thought possible—it’s a huge part of the driving force behind my work. I know what it’s like seeing a photo of yourself and hardly being able to believe that it’s actually you staring back. And I love being able to give that feeling to […]

I realized pretty early on in my photography journey that I loved forming connections with like-minded people through my work. I loved creating not just beautiful art, but an amazing experience all around for my subjects. And I loved helping people discover their inner beauty, just as other photographers had done for me in the […]

It’s SO easy to make excuses for not taking care of ourselves. Like, it’s actually almost scary how easy it is. We get caught up in our work, or in other tasks that seem more important, and we just don’t prioritize it in the way that we should. But stop and think about it for […]