MASSACHUSETTS & RHODE ISLAND

NEW ENGLAND BASED PHOTOGRAPHY

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FOR THE OLD SOULS & SPELLBOUND LOVERS

fine art | cinematic | candid | documentary | moody

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A couple in wedding attire standing outdoors in front of a historic building with dark wood and stone architecture. The woman is wearing a white off-shoulder wedding dress with puffy sleeves, and the man is in a black tuxedo with a bow tie.
A classic, timeless black and white photograph of a woman in a sleeveless wedding dress sitting on a chair gazing out the window in a dimly lit room.
A woman with tattoos and glasses holding a nuzzling, sleeping baby close to her chest, gently touching the baby's head.
A family on the beach during sunset: a woman (the mother) in a strapless dress stands, looking off to the side as she smiles, while a man sits (the father) holding a laughing baby faces each other near the water.

WE BRING A SOFT & NOSTALGIC PERSPECTIVE BLENDED WITH VINTAGE ROMANCE & ETHEREAL AESTHETICS FOR AN UNCONVENTIONAL EXPERIENCE REMINISCENT OF FINE ART

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An elderly man with glasses and a beard stands over a wooden table, inspecting a vintage record player in a dimly lit room with wooden walls. To his left, there is a clothing rack with various old fashioned suits and jackets.
Man (groom) wearing a white dress shirt, black bow tie, and suspenders standing by an old window in a historical building and gazing outside.
A close up image of a baby girl held close to her mother's bare chest, her first to her mouth as she looks off to the side. Her mother has long nails with tattoos visible on the hand.
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‘HALF PAST’ COMES FROM THE IN-BETWEEN MOMENTS OF LIFE.

We're not here to follow trends—we're here to build something timeless. With a blend of creativity, strategy, and heart, we help document the reality of your life.

We’re inspired by the ornate little details of the baroque era, the flowy organic textures in art nouveau, the otherworldly pedestals of Classic Greek & Roman sculpture & architecture.

Just like the Arts & Crafts Movement of the late 1800s, we reject the low quality & soullessness of mass production. That’s why everything we touch is made with intention & imperfections, as an ode to traditional craftsmanship. There is love, passion, purpose, & drive in all of our work.

Every image is thought out. Every story is organically shown. The artistry of every day life already exists, but we help integrate it into your story through images that will be passed on like family heirlooms for years to come.

‘HALF PAST’ is an ode to the vintage nostalgia of past times, and simultaneously serves as a metaphor for realization that the fleeting moment is always now.

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A woman (Emma) (Lead Photographer) with wavy brown hair wearing a velvet kimono, with a motion blur effect making her face appear multiple times against a dark background.

emma

creative co-founder, lead photographer

A bald man (James) (Photographer) with a dark brown beard and mustache looking slightly upward, illuminated softly from the front against a dark background. A motion blur affect makes his face appear multiple times against a dark background.

james

creative co-founder, photographer, videographer

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MICRO-WEDDINGS & ELOPEMENTs

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IN HOME FAMILY

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COUPLES, engagements, & adventures

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creative, editorial, & standard portraits

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as people who feel photos, we know how important it is to feel seen. in our approach, we consider more than just the goal of taking photos. we think of your story, your life, your love — everything of value to you that you want to capture & preserve.

We will always begin with stories & we don’t do stiff direction. Instead of posing you, we will prompt you to help you feel more comfortable. Every session is shaped around who you are, how you move, & the connection you share, so each is different. Rather than forcing fabricated moments, we observe the natural ones that unfold before us to create images that feel honest, cinematic, & deeply personal.

As time is the theme of our work, we value it deeply both in the essence of photography and the photos themselves. More than documentation, your gallery becomes a keepsake; an heirloom. It is a time capsule of who you were in this session — imperfect, beautiful, fleeting, & inherently human.

The Process
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as people who feel photos, we know how important it is to feel seen. in our approach, we consider more than just the goal of taking photos. we think of your story, your life, your love — everything of value to you that you want to capture & preserve.

story over posing

We will always begin with stories & we don’t do stiff direction. We won’t tell you what to do, but we can prompt you to help you feel more comfortable. Every session is shaped around who you are, how you move, & the connection you share. Rather than forcing fabricated moments, we observe the natural ones that unfold before us to create images that feel honest, cinematic, & deeply personal.

through a poetic lens

Our work is guided by emotion, nostalgia, & a love for the in-betweens. Inspired by vintage romance & quiet intimacy, we photograph with the intention of creating images that are meant to be felt, not viewed.

intentions

Behind every session is thoughtful planning & subtle structure. We get to know you a bit beforehand so that the story we help craft is structured only with care — then we loosen our grip to leave space for spontaneity, softness, & the unexpected. The results feel natural, even when all the lil details have been considered.

where comfort is everything

The best photos happen when you feel at ease. sessions will always prioritize your relaxation, comfortability, collaboration, & feel genuine. Think of it like spending time together rather than being directed. We keep things fun, laid-back, & true to you. We never know what we’re going to get as each session is 100% authentic to the moment.

and a relic of your time

As time is the theme of our work, we value it deeply. More than documentation, your gallery becomes a keepsake; an heirloom. A time capsule of who you were in this session — imperfect, beautiful, fleeting, & inherently human.

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the way they captured us was so thoughtful & authentic. they made the entire EXPERIENCE feel easy, natural & comfortable — which made all the difference in our photos.

— GC