joy, presence, connection

Preserving the moments that matter most

In this world, each other is the most precious thing we have. I photograph to preserve the moments and feelings of shared joy and connection—at weddings and in everyday life.

The couples and families I work with tend to share a similar perspective. They value beauty and celebration, but also kindness, family, and the people who have shaped their lives. They want to be fully present in their wedding day. They want to live it, not perform it.

My role is simply to preserve those moments with care. So that years from now, when you look back at these photographs, you’ll remember exactly how it felt.

New England Photographer


New England Weddings & Lifestyle

headshot of courtney cania in ava studio lebanon nh vt wedding photog

A little about me

Outside of weddings, I’m drawn to the same simple pleasures that make life feel full. Spending time with my family, baking bread, working in the garden, making art, or exploring small towns and beautiful landscapes.

Creativity has always been part of how I experience the world, whether through photography, watercolor, or the quiet act of noticing beauty in everyday moments.

That perspective shapes how I photograph weddings as well. Not just the grand moments, but the subtle ones that often become the most cherished.

Why this work matters

Photographs shape the way we remember our lives. Perhaps it was watching my mother with a camera always nearby, or the boxes of old family photographs in my childhood home. So many of my own memories are tied to images that preserve how life once was.

That sense of remembrance is what makes this work meaningful to me—to create photographs that allow you, years from now, to return to the joy and connection of this moment in your life.


Rooted in New England

New England is home to me. There is something deeply grounding about its landscapes and towns with its historic charm, the changing seasons, the quiet beauty of places that hold centuries of stories.

Many of the weddings I photograph take place in these timeless settings: elegant inns, historic estates, mountain resorts, and coastal towns. Places where families gather, traditions are honored, and celebrations feel both joyful and deeply meaningful.

Wentworth by the sea view - wedding venue
bridal portrait of couple walking with water behind them - wentworth by sea country club
First kiss down the aisle at Trapp Lodge, Stowe Vermont

Seamless Experience

A wedding day moves quickly. My goal is to make photography feel effortless so you can remain present with the people around you. From thoughtful planning beforehand to a calm presence on the day itself, every part of the experience is designed so your celebration and moments unfold naturally.

Barn at Boyden Farm - Reception Energy
The meaningful photographs aren’t always the ones planned.
photographer helps bride onto ice during ice skating first look
couple seated on bench after their ice skating first look