The holidays are here which means you’re looking for the perfect stocking stuffers for photographers. Let’s be real, gifting your photography friend can be difficult. Shopping for other people is already hard enough, and sometimes shopping for photographers, whether they’re just starting out or are professionals can be even harder. They only care about one […]

Camera Gear

November 16, 2021

Thoughtful Stocking Stuffers For Photographers

Practical stocking stuffers for photographers.

For my own personal branding photoshoot, I wanted it to be…well, personal. In my opinion, high-quality photos are the bare minimum in order to stand out in the ever-growing digital world. If you’re running your own business you definitely need pictures for everything such as social media, website, emails… the list goes on! Personal branding […]

Entrepreneurship, NYC Photography

October 25, 2021

Preparing For My NYC Personal Branding Photoshoot

Personal branding photoshoot of Erin Donahue wearing a vintage Christian Dior blazer and holding a Sony a7iii at Gantry Plaza State Park.

You can’t tell by looking at these pictures, but this was my first real test of using a hot-shoe flash in a non-static environment! I was photographing a friend’s engagement dinner at Rule of Thirds in Brooklyn, and since it’s a restaurant, we were indoors with no windows. I can’t speak for all photographers, but […]

Couples, Event Photography, NYC Photography

October 12, 2021

Rule of Thirds Brooklyn Engagement Dinner

"Just engaged" banner framed with balloons in a private room at Rule of Thirds in Brooklyn.

It’s no secret that photographing New York City is always a good idea. But have you thought about capturing the skyline from above in a helicopter? I totally recommend doing this bucket list item at least once in your life! As someone who hates rollercoasters and has a fear of heights, surprisingly, I always feel […]

Camera Gear, NYC Photography, Photography Tips

September 18, 2021

Photographing New York City From A Helicopter

Sticking my feet out of the open door helicopter while photographing New York City.

Looking for a Western European destination where you get the ultimate bang for your buck? Look no further than this Lisbon itinerary! This trip was part of a series of trips I went on right after I quit my job. The other destinations I went to were The Balkans, Savannah, and Miami. The number one […]

Europe Travel, Hotels, Photo Locations

September 14, 2021

A First-Timer’s Lisbon Itinerary in 7 Days (Updated 2024)

Laying on a couch on the rooftop bar of Hotel Mundial in Lisbon during sunset.

Hidden on Cornelia Street in the West Village lies the beautiful Palma restaurant in NYC. The entrance is unassuming, but once you step inside, you’re immediately surrounded by the quaint ambiance of a small Italian villa. Disclosure: Some links may be affiliate links. This means that I may earn a small commission if you decide […]

Couples, Event Photography, NYC Photography

August 19, 2021

Palma Restaurant NYC Engagement Dinner

Table decorations of a lit candle and peony's at Palma NYC restaurant.

The Mohawk House in Sparta, NJ is a beautiful rustic venue perfect for an occasion like a wedding. My clients, Jennifer and Beatrice (Bea) came to me about two months before their big day looking for a wedding photographer because our mutual friend, who is also an amazing nail tech, referred me. Disclosure: Some links […]

Couples, Event Photography

August 17, 2021

Mohawk House Sparta NJ Wedding

Wedding invitation to Jennifer and Bea's wedding at Mohawk House Sparta, New Jersey.

Wagner Cove is a secluded pavilion on the west side of Central Park next to The Lake and is the perfect spot for portraits. Kat Gaffney and I were actually co-workers at a hedge fund together when she approached me to take her bridal portraits. Her only criteria for the location was that it needed […]

NYC Photography, Portraits

August 10, 2021

Wagner Cove Summer Bridal Portraits

Traditional wedding portrait of Kat Gaffney under the pavilion of Wagner Cove.

Toxic work culture, burnout, the hamster wheel that is a 9-5. That’s what I left when I finally quit my corporate job to run my own business. After seven years in the finance industry, it was time to bounce! My time in corporate ended on August 3, 2021, but this date was actually years in […]

Entrepreneurship, Personal Life

August 9, 2021

I Quit My Corporate Job To Run My Own Business (Updated 2024)

Portrait of Erin Donahue smiling for the camera while holding a black Sony a6400 and wearing a green dress.