Tom⁠ + Reinette ⁠⠀

Reinette Fournier and Yogi Tom have co-owned Tenth Gate Yoga which offers programming for the pursuit of elevation and transformation. Their specific focus is to provide the resources to assist people in managing the stresses and challenges of daily life in order to live a happy, healthy and whole existence, through yoga, kundalini and meditation.

In March of 2020, they sadly had to give up our brick and mortar, but continue to Live Stream Kundalini Yoga and Meditation classes from their home.

Looking to refresh the look of their website and social streams, Reinette asked for new headshots and a few lifestyle images they could both utilize for both social streams. I choose to deliver black and white images and well as color to give them an additional range they could work with.

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.

Nola Ganem - Defining Her Brand One World Cacao

One World Cacao is a wellness and education platform selling some of the world's rarest single-origin, Eco-forested cacao from Guatemala. Headed by founder and owner - Newport native, Nola Ganem, One World Cacao’s mission is to provide an authentic cacao experience for the North American market. Through empowered education, experience, outreach and adventure, we will serve as a bridge connecting hearts and minds, communities and cultures. Creating One World.

Nola launched her line in August of this year and needed headshots that would support her strong women run company and divinely feminine product cacao conjures in most minds. Nola is driven to “Create platforms & relationships so cacao can be integrated into the healing world.” The two of us headed out to Castle Hill’s coastline to shoot at sunset.

Just like your personal identity makes you uniquely you, your brand identity is the special sauce of your business that sets you apart from every other companies and competitors around you? But what exactly is brand identity? What does it have to do with design? And how do you shape a strong brand identity that takes your business to the next level? Before you know what tangible elements you want to make up your brand identity, you need to know who you are as a brand. Develop your own story and integrate the love you have for the company your are creating.

For more information about One World Cacao and its delicious chocolate offerings - head to their website HERE

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.