Headshots at Sachuest Point Wildlife Refuge: Chan Lyell

When asked about his favorite place on Aquidneck Island, Chan Lyell immediately answered, “In front of the Paradise Farmhouse at the Norman Bird Sanctuary overlooking Hanging Rock and Sachuest Point Wildlife Refuge with the Atlantic Ocean beyond.  What a special place we live in!” This made Sachuest Point an easy choice and backdrop for this season Rhode Island realtor.

Outside of real estate, Chan has varying interests, including history, art, physics, and travel—both regionally and internationally—all sports from basketball to golf to sailing to back-country hiking, as well as a passion for land conservation through his involvement with the Aquidneck Land Trust.  

A Twilight Engagement: Scott + Sara

Sarah McClutchy and Scott Buchanan are a perfect match. As longstanding friends (since high school) I joked they were high school sweet hearts. Both lovers of the outdoors…Scott is an environmental scientist and herpetologist, it was a natural choice to shoot outside. Though they had hoped for snow, the adorable couple braved frigid temps during this December twilight engagement shoot at Sachuest Point in Middletown, RI.

With a few clothing options in tow, Sarah and Scot were able to quickly switch their ensembles to accommodate the weather and vary the look and feel of their photos, from cozy to a bit more formal.

Itsy Bitsy Imsy - A bold swimwear line

I had the pleasure to shoot with an amazing gal the other day that I had never met.  I have to say Caroline Synnott made my job an easy one!!  Not only did she power through wind, waves, and sand - she made it look effortless in her adorable IMSY bikini.  Self proclaimed to "bridge the gap between fashion and function," my super active model dawned two different style IMSY suits.  Each offered signature prints, are totally reversible, and are handcrafted for an amazing fit.  

Designed by a local Rhode Islander, Katie Imswiler, IMSY swimwear and accessories embody a free-spirited and confident vibe, any adventurous lady would love to wear. 

Summer Loving with Bohemian Bias

Free spirits, tropical gangster's and hippie rock n' rolla's should take note of Bohemian Bias set right here in Newport.  Located near the corner of Mill Street and Bellevue Avenue, this gorgeous boutique is filled with apparel, shoes and accessories that celebrate and empower females through the art of fashion and creative self-expression. 

Shoppers can find brands such as Rolla Jeans, Sugarhigh Lovestoned, and Brixton prominently featured throughout the store, inspired by music, art and the laid back vibes of the West Coast and an era of yester-year...