when i'm not living my dream job capturing your memories you can find me in my other roles as wife and mom.
I've been married since 2016 to my sweet husband Jay. We live in Bayville, New Jersey with our two little girls, Allie + Penelope and recently welcomed our son James. Life is busy, but it's filled with so much love and joy.
"Well, that's the thing about life, is the surprises, the little things that sneak up on you and grab hold of you."
george banks, father of the bride
I received my very first camera as a gift from my now husband after my father was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer. I wanted to protect every memory with him and cherish our time together. Because of that gift I am now able to look back on many memories that may not have been documented had we not gotten the cancer diagnosis. My story is a testimony to the power of a photo. It's truly a gift to be able to tangibly hold a living memory of a loved one.
After my Dad passed we laid him to rest in his home country of Portugal. It was then that I realized how much those memories we had together meant to me and I discovered photography is my life's calling.
How it started...
i live to preserve life's
fleeting moments
my
Core Values
01. Intentional storytelling
I photograph with purpose—focusing on the quiet moments, emotional connections, and meaningful details that often go unnoticed. My goal is to tell your story honestly, capturing not just how your day looked, but how it felt.
02. Thoughtful Guidance
Beautiful images start with trust. From timeline planning to gentle direction, I guide you every step of the way so you feel comfortable, confident, and fully present—allowing your photographs to feel natural and effortless.
03. Timeless Heirlooms
Your photographs are meant to last. I create images rooted in natural light, true color, and classic composition, then preserve them in tangible albums designed to be held, shared, and passed down for generations.
When it comes to my approach to wedding photography simply put:
I am the Franck
to your George Banks
(any other father of the bride fanatics?!)
