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Hello! Have we met? I’m Courtney, New Hampshire & Vermont wedding and lifestyle portrait photographer. Browse the latest weddings and portraits sessions on the blog below. Read about wedding photography offerings, and inquire for more info!
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2025 Save-The-Date Trends for your Photos and Stationery
2025 Save-The-Date photo & invitation to help you prepare for your engagement session and what to do with the images after.

Grafton Inn Wedding with Vermont Christmas Charm
A stunning Grafton Inn Wedding decked with Christmas in Vermont festive vibes.

Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm Wedding with Elegant Summer Vibes
Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm Wedding in July with elegant floral details.

My Approach to Authentic, Timeless, Documentary Wedding Photography
My handbook for authentic, moment-driven documentary wedding photography. Providing insight on what it will actually be like with me as your photographer on your wedding day. You may have heard a lot…

Summer Vermont Wedding at The Wilburton Inn
Beautiful florals and lovely details surround the couple at their Vermont wedding at The Wilburton.

Romantic Rainy Vermont Wedding at Jay Peak Resort
A romantic rainy day vermont wedding at Jay Peak.

Dartmouth College Engagement Session in Hanover, NH | Love on The Green!
An engagement session at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH with a fun couple who met and began dating while they were undergrads at the College.

Blooming Love: Wedding at Snow Farm Vineyard | Vermont Wedding Photographer
Vermont Wedding in the Lake Champlain Islands Courtney and Logan were married at their beautiful June wedding at Snow Farm Vineyard and Distillery in South Hero, Vermont, in the heart of the…

Lake Sunapee Engagement Session | New Hampshire Portrait Photographer
A Lake Sunapee Engagement session with stunning views and beautiful lakeside vibes.

Intimate Garden Party Wedding | Vermont Wedding Photographer
An intimate garden party wedding in Vermont, held on a fabled spring day.

Woodstock, Vermont Engagement Session | Catherine & Tom
A Woodstock, Vermont engagement session is hard to beat any time of the year. Even on a chilly spring day with a rain shower, Woodstock town is a classic Vermont backdrop for an engagement session.

Gliding into Love: A Winter Wedding at Mountain Top Resort
A classic winter wedding at Mountain Top Resort with a winter forest theme, ice skating first look, and romantic sleigh ride.

Sparkling Winter Wedding at Mountain Top Resort | Vermont Wedding Photographer
A sparkling Vermont winter wedding at Mountain Top Resort was a gorgeous mix of winter wonder and joyful celebration.

Fall Vermont Wedding at The Inn at Round Barn Farm
Emma and Stephen shared in a classic fall Vermont wedding at The Inn at Round Barn Farm. Every aspect was full of Vermont fall wedding vibes such as the twinkling, rustic interior…

White Mountains Engagement Session | Sugar Hill with Samantha and Chris
Sugar Hill is famous for it’s sprawling fields of lupine in June, but the area is stunning in every season with its mountain views. Perfect for Chris and Samantha’s engagement session!

Fall Orchard Wedding at Connemara House
A champagne-themed fall orchard wedding at Connemara House.

Lake Sunapee Garden Estate Wedding at The Fells
A garden estate wedding at The Fells unfolds with elegance and memorable moments.

Brilliant and Colorful Wedding at The Inn at Pleasant Lake | New Hampshire Wedding Photographer
Emma and David celebrated their August wedding at The Inn at Pleasant Lake and were married at Old Saint Andrews, a picturesque stone chapel in New London.

Summer Vermont Wedding at Mountain Top Inn & Resort | Vermont Wedding Photographer
An August Vermont wedding at The Mountain Top Inn & Resort in Chittenden, Vermont.

How To Print Your Wedding Photos
After your beautiful wedding day has come and gone, you are left with hundreds of digital images. Here’s some practical advice on what to do to preserve those memories!

Lively Spring Wedding at The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm | Vermont Wedding Photographer
Kayla and Stephen were married on a stunningly beautiful wedding day at The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm.

Lakeside Wedding in Wolfeboro | New Hampshire Wedding Photographer
Summer Wedding on Lake Winnipesaukee, Wolfeboro, NH Becca and Kiran’s journey began with a splash, as teammates on their college swim team, where their shared love for the water evolved into a…

Lake Champlain Engagement Session | Vermont Engagement Photographer
Lindsey and Ben invited me to capture their Lake Champlain engagement session along the shore of Ben’s family property in Milton, Vermont. It’s extra special when a couple choses to have their engagement session at a place that holds deep meaning in their lives, as much as this spot at Lake Champlain does for Ben and Lindsey.

Wildflower Wedding at The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm | Vermont Wedding Photographer
Wildflower-themed June wedding at The Quechee Inn at Marshland Farm in Quechee, Vermont.

Blooming Spring wedding at the Inn at the Round Barn Farm | Vermont Wedding Photographer
A perfect Vermont spring wedding day at The Inn at Round Barn Farm in Waitsfield, Vermont.

Springtime Grafton Vermont Wedding at The Grafton Inn | Vermont Wedding Photographer
Amelia and Robert’s Grafton, Vermont spring wedding at the Grafton Inn was nothing less than the perfect, classic Vermont wedding we all imagined it would be.

Bridgewater Corners, VT | Snowy Vermont Wedding at OQ Farm | Vermont Wedding Photographer
Gabrielle and Craig’s snowy Vermont OQ Farm wedding in Bridgewater Corners, just outside Woodstock.

How To Choose A Wedding Photographer
Best advice on how to choose a wedding photographer One of the biggest questions couples encounter throughout the planning process is how to choose a wedding photographer who will capture their special…

Woodstock, Vermont Engagement Session with Vibrant Fall Foliage
Shannon & Chris traveled north to meet with me for their Woodstock, Vermont engagement session at the height of the fall foliage. Their Woodstock engagement session took place at a mix of…

Fall Woodstock Engagement Session | Vermont Wedding Photographer
This fall Woodstock Engagement Session in Vermont was such a gem of an evening! Stacie and Greg, two beautiful spirits, shared laughter and playful moments during their session, shining alongside the season’s…

Grafton, Vermont | Riverledge Farm Rustic Fall Wedding | Vermont Wedding Photographer
Mollie and Alex had were married at Riverledge Farm on the first day of October in charming Grafton, Vermont. Fall Vermont weddings are always some of my favorite, and their’s was no…

Emma & Stephen | Boston Seaport Engagement Session | Boston Wedding Photographer
Emma and Stephen’s Boston Seaport engagement session was one of the highlight sessions of my fall! I captured photos of them together along the Harborwalk and Fan Pier Park, followed by a…

Newbury, NH | The Fells Estate Elegant Boho-Chic Garden Wedding | NH Wedding Photographer
Christina and Mike shared in a sun-filled elegant garden wedding at the John Hay Estate at The Fells in Newbury. The bride, Christina, planned and designed an elegant boho-chic ceremony and reception…

Lake Sunapee Engagement Session at Clark’s Lookout and the Newbury Docks
I met Gabrielle and Shawn for their Lake Sunapee Engagement session in September, a year before their wedding. I an honored to photograph their special day this fall, and it was such a treat to meet and get to know them before their big celebration.

Elegant Engagement Session at Castle Hill on The Crane Estate
I photographed Dorothy and Adam’s engagement session at Castle Hill on The Crane Estate in Ipswich, Massachusetts in early September. I was excited to meet Dorothy and Adam for the first time for their dreamy engagement session, and to get to know them ahead of photographing their upcoming wedding.

East Fairfield, Vermont | Boho-Inspired Elevated Farm Wedding | Vermont Wedding Photographer
Catherine and Aaron’s boho-inspired, Vermont farm wedding was a joyful celebration held at Trudell Family Maple, the family farm near and dear to their hearts. If you’ve been following along, you may…

Quechee, Vermont Engagement Session | Kayla & Stephen
I joined Kayla and Stephen in August for their Quechee, Vermont engagement session. We enjoyed the brief hike down into the gorge, where I photographed them with the epic view of the…

Hampstead, NH | Summery Red and Gold Granite Rose Wedding | NH Wedding Photographer
I joined my cousin to photograph Michelle and Joshua’s golden, red rose-laden wedding day in July at Granite Rose by Wedgewood Weddings in Hampstead, NH. I had the long-awaited honor of photographing with…

Waterville Valley, NH | Mary & Daniel’s Mountain Wildflower Wedding | NH Wedding Photographer
What a joy it was to capture the marriage of two special souls, Mary and Daniel. Two loving hearts who have spanned the distance came together among family and friends at Waterville…

Woodstock, Vermont Engagement Session With Romantic Editorial Vibes
C. & S., two traveling nurses who have special plans to wed this fall, contacted me to capture their Woodstock, Vermont engagement session which featured their classic 1977 MGB convertible and lots…

Grafton, Vermont | Summer Engagement Session at Riverledge Farm
I’m having a blast this spring and summer meeting up with my wedding couples for their engagement sessions. My evening with Mollie and Alex at Riverledge Farm in Grafton, Vermont was absolutely…

Kittery, Maine | Beach Wedding Portraits
What could be more romantic than a private beach portrait session the evening before your ceremony? Is this the new “first look?” A pre-wedding day portrait session is a great alternative for…

East Fairfield, Vermont | Rainy Romantic Engagement Session at Family Farm
As a native Vermonter, I have a special place in my heart for creating images on beautiful land steeped in history. Catherine and Aaron have chosen to get married at a place…

Classic, “Something Blue” Vermont Spring Styled Shoot
Vermont’s mud season in March, a group of wedding creatives collaborate on an elegant, classic shoot held at The Quechee Club with borrowed and blue, vintage and new items.

Cheyanne and Isaac’s Rustic and Elegant Spring Wedding at The Inn at Manchester | Vermont Wedding Photographer
Cheyanne and Isaac were married on a bright afternoon in early April at their wedding at the Inn at Manchester in Vermont. Their rustic and elegant wedding included tones of wisteria and…

Grafton, New Hampshire | Snowy Engagement Session at Rustic Family Farm
II joined Amberlee and Chris at her remote family farm in January to capture their engagement. We met at a spot that is dear to her heart and stunning, I imagine, in…

Killington, Vermont | Surprise Wedding Proposal
Jacob proposed to Madison just before sunrise on a freezing, January morning at the base of Killington Ski Resort. Although it was only 3 degrees, our hearts were filled with warmth in…

Woodstock, Vermont | Winter Wedding in Woodstock | Vermont Wedding Photographer
Amy and Riff’s sunlit winter wedding in Woodstock, Vermont. This sweet couple from Texas visited Woodstock and fell in love with its charm and beauty. The joy they’ve shared here made it…

Five Tips On What to Wear to Your Photo Session
Giving advice on what to wear to your photo session is almost as challenging as choosing the outfits. The unsatisfying answer is that it depends. As a lifestyle photographer I’m going to…

Sunapee, NH | Garden Wedding at the John Hay Estate at The Fells | NH Wedding Photographer
Mackenzie and Greg enjoyed a beautiful New Hampshire garden wedding at The Fells, located in the town of Newbury, but in proximity and with views to Lake Sunapee. A quick scan of…

Lebanon, NH | Hilltop Wedding Ceremony with Stunning Views | NH Wedding Photographer
Christina and Andy’s New Hampshire hilltop wedding ceremony was truly a magical and memorable event. The private residence where the wedding was held offered breathtaking views of the Upper Valley, which provided…

Woodstock, Vermont | Spring Engagement Session
Michal and Juliana’s Spring Engagement Session in Woodstock Michal and Juliana planned a trip to celebrate their spring engagement in Woodstock, Vermont. I was excited to work with Michal to surprise Juliana…

Plainfield, NH | Couples Photography
Daniel contacted me in the early fall of 2020 to plan an anniversary photo session for him and his wife, Alejandra. They originally hoped to have the session in November, but had…

Hanover, NH | Fall Wedding Proposal in New England
Hanover, NH Fall Wedding Proposal Duncan contacted me in the late summer to capture his surprise wedding proposal to Meagan during their getaway to Hanover, New Hampshire in October. We lucked out…

Woodstock, Vermont Engagement Session with Trevor and Britny
This Woodstock, Vermont engagement session was my first portrait session to include a hike! Britny and Trevor brought along their dog, Nova. It always makes for extra sweet engagement photos when couples…

Shelburne, Vermont Engagement Session
In this beautiful Vermont engagement session in Shelburne, I had the joy of photographing a childhood friend and her fiancé as they begin their journey together as an engaged couple. We were…

Plainfield, NH | Upper Valley Couples Photography
Apple blossom mini sessions at Riverview Farm in Plainfield, New Hampshire. I had the opportunity to photograph this couple, (also my step-niece!) during my apple blossom mini session event in May. They…