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Rhode Island’s Intimate Wedding & Elopement Storyteller for the Unconventional

For the Quiet Moments and the Bold Loves

You don’t need a 200-person guest list to have a story worth telling. I’m Kourtenay—the tattooed, coffee-fueled observer for couples who beat to their own drum.

Let’s Catch the Magic

Your wedding isn't a performance.

Trading the spotlight for something sincere, unscripted, and entirely yours.

Most wedding photography feels like a choreographed production, but I’ve always been more interested in what’s actually happening. As an observer by nature, I thrive in the small, unscripted moments that big crowds tend to drown out.


I’m not the "hype girl" jumping on chairs or shouting directions; I’m the fly-on-the-wall catching the look on your partner's face when they think no one is watching. If you’re trading the massive ballroom for a Rhode Island backyard, a quiet beach, or a hidden city corner—I’m the one you want in yours.

Big feelings don’t need a big crowd.

You aren't a 'ballroom and bridal party' kind of couple. You’re more 'cliffside vows and candlelit dinner' people. As an introvert and an observer, I specialize in the quiet magic of small weddings and elopements. I won't make you pose until you're stiff; I'll capture you exactly as you are—moody, colorful, and real.

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For those who do things differently

You don’t fit into a standard wedding mold, and your photos shouldn’t either.

I’m drawn to the souls who prioritize the experience over the expectations. The ones who would rather spend their budget on a private chef for ten people than a ballroom for two hundred. The ones who aren't afraid of a little wind in their hair, dirt on their hem, or shadows in their photos.


I’m here to document the legacy of people who value intimacy over industry standards. If you’re looking for someone to curate a "perfect" performance, I’m probably not your girl. But if you want someone to witness your actual, honest-to-god life in all its bold, moody, and colorful glory—you’re in the right place.

My Services

The Trinity of Fire & Soul

I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all photography. Whether I’m documenting an intimate elopement, the beautiful chaos of your family, or the quiet strength of a boudoir session, my approach never changes: I observe, I stay out of the way, and I look for the truth. I’m here for the people who want bold, moody images that feel like an echo of who they actually are—not a curated version for a newsfeed.


Whether you're exchanging vows on a cliffside or reclaiming your power in the studio, I’m there to capture the heat, the heart, and the honest stuff.
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Lifestyle: Maternity & Family

The beautiful mess. Mom of 4 here—I know the chaos is where the love lives. Let’s skip the "everyone look and smile" and capture the real stuff.

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Intimate Weddings & Elopements

Small guest lists, big feelings. No fluff, no stiff poses. Just you, your favorite people, and the raw magic of Rhode Island.

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The "Fire" Sessions (Boudoir)

Find your flame. A safe, judgment-free space to reclaim your power and see yourself as the goddess you are.

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I'm Kourtenay.

The woman behind the lens (and the coin collection).

I’m a bit quirky, a little ditzy, and I beat to a rhythm that’s entirely my own. When I’m not hunting for four-leaf clovers or tending to my garden, I’m probably binging sci-fi or murder mysteries with a coffee in hand. I’m a mom of four, "Tattooed AF," and a believer that life’s best stories are found in the quiet corners—not the spotlight.

More about me
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A bride in a white veil poses in profile against a desert landscape during golden hour.

The observer, not the director.

I’m here to document the day you actually lived, not a version I staged for you.

I’ve never been one for the spotlight, which is exactly why I’m so good at keeping it on you. My approach is rooted in observation—watching for the moments you didn’t even know were happening while you were busy living them.


Think of me as your "artist in the corner." I’m not going to bark orders at your wedding guests or make you hold a stiff, awkward pose for twenty minutes. I’m going to guide you into the best light, give you space to breathe, and then let the magic happen naturally. Whether we are hiking a Rhode Island trail for your elopement or chasing toddlers in your backyard, I stay in the flow so you can stay in the moment.


The Result? Bold, dramatic, and colorful images that don’t just look like you—they feel like you.

Let's keep it real.

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I only take a limited number of intimate weddings each year to ensure every story gets the artistic attention it deserves. Let’s see if our vibes align.

 

Let’s Get to Know Each Other