“We wanted to capture ourselves in the city we’ve called home. He made us feel so comfortable that the session felt more like a walk in the neighborhood with a friend than a photoshoot. The photos are natural, cinematic, candid, and creative - exactly what we hoped for.”

— Mara

Some couples arrive at a session still getting used to being in front of a camera. Others arrive already comfortable and fueled by their connection. Mara and Kunal carried the kind of ease that comes from twelve years together, and their goal was simple: to document this chapter of life in their new city of Boston in a way that felt true to them.

They were immediately comfortable in front of the camera, having taken photos together once before while traveling in Italy. Just as importantly, they were creative, playful, and open to collaboration, which made the entire session feel easy and trusting from the start.

Helping people feel comfortable is a central part of how I work. Before photography, I spent years in the service industry, where creating a calm, welcoming environment is second nature. More recently, I officiated a close friend’s wedding in France, where several guests told me—half joking, half serious—that I should start a podcast because of how calm the space felt. Experiences like that continue to shape how I approach every session: steady, present, and focused on helping people feel like themselves.

As we walked, we talked about everything from daily life in Boston to a long list of restaurant recommendations they insisted I try. By the end, the session felt less like work and more like an afternoon spent with new friends—something that naturally leads to more honest, connected photographs.

That ease became the real takeaway. When a session feels comfortable and unforced, the images reflect it—genuine, relaxed, and rooted in a relationship that has already learned how to grow together in a new place.