I'm Renee—your hype queen (with old-friend energy).
I photograph small seaside towns & big coastal energy. For couples who want impactful feelings without the big production. Think tide-washed granite, piney air, and photos that look like how it felt. My mission: you fall in love with your images and the experience—intentional, joyful, zero regrets.
New England wedding Photographer
What I stand for
Old-friend energy
I show up like someone who knows you—steady, prepared, and on your side.
Intention > Spectacle
Your day is about fun, meaning, and the lifetime impact of exploring a place together.
Presence, Not
Performance
Fewer “posey” shots. More real connection.
Clarity always
Simple guides, shared timelines, weather plans. No guesswork.
Inclusivity, Full Stop
All love celebrated here.
Why Elope with me
My promise: unhurried pacing, real emotion, and a gallery that looks like how it felt. I’m your old friend with a camera—planning help, pep talks, and steady hands from first coffee to last light.
Signature spots
Handpicked locations matched to your vibe + adventure level.
Real Talk
Privacy-minded location picks with great light, clean horizons, and cinematic backdrops.
Weekday Wizardry
Better parking, privacy, and vendor flexibility.
Last-Minute Friendly
If I’ve got a window, I’ll make it happen.
My approach
(how we keep this easy)
Listen first.
Your pace, access needs, and the exact energy you want.
Show up present.
I guide with simple prompts—never stiff, never staged.
Relive it.
Cinematic, true-to-color galleries that feel like you.
Design together.
Breathing-room timeline, sunrise-friendly light, backup options.
Playful, sensual, and romantically charged.
We’ll mix movement with quiet moments so you get the flirty, the tender, and the “can’t-stop-smiling” shots you’ll actually print.
Pain points I solve
“We don’t want a huge hike.” → Low-effort, photogenic routes.
“We’re awkward.” → Prompts > poses. Easy, natural direction.
“We want privacy.” → Sunrise + weekday sequencing = fewer people, more us.
“We need a plan.” → Shared Google Doc timeline, local recs, permit guidance, weather backups.
Behind the lens
(the human stuff)
I am madly in love with my chickens. Yes, you can meet them via FaceTime.
Favorite date night:
hardware store → Tractor Supply → Mexican food. Peak romance.
Hot take:
Your wedding isn’t “the best day of your life.” It’s not a peak—it’s part of the trail (celebrating what’s to come). That’s why I focus on elopements and micro-weddings that feel like you, not a production.
Matt & I eloped in Stowe, 2021
photo credit - Sally Carpenter Photography
Services at a Glance
Choose your flavor of adventure
Adventure (ish)
Elopements
(4-10 hrs)
Sunrise-first timelines, town + trail locations, planning guides, vendor recs, cinematic galleries.
Micro-Weddings
(8-12 hrs)
Intimate celebrations, same calm, candid approach.
Couples
Adventure
Sessions
Activity-based engagement shoots—think sunrise strolls, short hikes, paddle/coffee crawls, or dog-walk dates.
Videography
with Ryan
Seamless photo + film team for a cohesive, cinematic story.
Heirlooms
Albums and prints you’ll actually hold.
Meet Ryan
(videographer)
(Because sometimes photos aren't enough)
My dog Ghost has been with me through thick and thin- Named after GOT (IYKYK)
Favorite date night:
Sushi, a comedian + late night walk with Ghost in towe.
Hot take:
Be yourself on your wedding day.
The emotions, fun, activities and love make video incredible to look back on.
I am always game for Drone Shots
giving back
A portion of every elopement package is donated to Acadia National Park services and conservation.
Fast Facts
Personality:
Hype queen energy, calm/directive presence
Based:
MA & New England
Beloved subjects:
Wind-whipped coastlines, in-between moments
Focus:
Acadia NP, Stowe, Iceland
Dogs:
Always welcome. Pet hair = glitter.
Style:
Romantic, candid, cinematic, true-to-color
