Hey, I’m KJ!

Thanks for taking your time to read about me and my work!

I'm a 29-year-old photographer who recently relocated to the San Diego area! I grew up in a bustling seaside city in New Hampshire, where I started my photography career doing the classic high school senior portraits for kids in my class. Now, over a decade later, I'm still shooting their engagements, weddings, and growing families! (And of course, I still have a soft spot for those senior pictures.)

While my professional background lies in Occupational Therapy, having worked in a specialized orthopedic hospital in Boston and trained in pediatric burns- my decision to lead full time into photography was not an easy one! I truly loved working in a hospital, with patients, coworkers, and as a team with different providers. But I knew I wanted to put all of my heart into my business. I said goodbye to Boston, occupational therapy, and job security to move back home to New Hampshire, and start a business that had been tugging at my soul.

Which leads me to here and now! I am a full-time photographer specializing in weddings, families, and artists.

I love capturing real moments.

Studying digital and film photography in Italy has given my work a unique touch. I'm all about cherishing those quick moments and documenting the deep emotions that make each life unique. I'd be honored to work with you and capture your moments, whether they're close to home or far away.

Quick Fun Facts

Favorite Color: Pink and Sun stained red

Pets: Doug is a 3 year old Wheaton Terrier with a bad haircut and Carl is a Calico Cat, who only likes me when we are outside and I’m the only safe thing in sight.

Hidden Talent: I can name over 160 country’s capitals

Comfort Food: Instant mashed potatoes or my Nana’s mashed potatoes. Which are vastly different and I am only capable of making one of them.

Favorite Book: Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin, I read this in middle school and have yet to have a book impact me as intensely as this one.

Hobbies: Sewing, knitting, thrifting/upcylcing, fishing, and trivia

Guilty Pleasure TV Show: Swamp People: Serpent invasion

Morning Routine Essential: NPR, right as my alarm goes off

Bucket List Goal: Shoot a wedding in Italy

Favorite Season: Summer, I need the heat at all times

Celeb Crush: Oh god. I’ll get back to you on this.

Favorite Exercise: Barre!!!!

Favorite Game: Rummy and Unstable Unicorns

Beach or Mountains: Beach, always. I think mountains are beautiful and I love to camp. But I am not a hiker and I grew up on the beach. It is a place of comfort and safety to me.

Favorite Movie: Ella Enchanted and A Little Princess totally have my heart.

Most Memorable Concert: I can’t pick just one. I don’t go to a lot of concerts, but the ones I have been were top tier. Jimmy Buffet when I was eight, Taylor Swift in Foxbourogh and London, Fletcher, and Stevie Nicks in the rain with my fiancée.

Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: I don’t care too too much about the flavor, I just love anything with a LOT of bits. But I do like butter pecan.

Okay, that’s probably more than you care to know, but I hope you had fun getting to know me a little more :)