Meet Trish

I'm Trish and I'm a wedding and portrait photographer and educator. My goal is to evoke authentic emotions in my subjects that are candid and genuine. I strive to document the joy and connection within the individuals I work with, providing them with a memorable experience and a beautiful collection of images to be cherished for generations to come.

My Creative Philosophy

Origin

I’m Trish—a Western Massachusetts native, a mother, a wife, and a lifelong seeker of beautiful light. I grew up in Belchertown, where my parents still live today. They are two of the hardest-working people I’ve ever known, and they instilled in me the values that drive my business: a relentless work ethic, a pride in craftsmanship, and the simple, vital rule of treating everyone with kindness and respect.

Passion

My path into photography began as a happy accident. While attending Holyoke Community College, I took a photography elective and instantly discovered my life’s calling. I spent my early years working for a local studio photographer while learning all i could about the industry. in 2001 i assisted on my first wedding. I knew immediately that I had found where I wanted to spend my career. Since then I’ve spent years refining my craft through both experience and formal education, resulting in what I believe to be a streamlined workflow, and every evolving knowledge of photography and the wedding and portrait industries.

AS in Visual art photography | holyoke community college (2003)
BFA in Fine Art Photography | Hartford Art School (2005)
MFA in Fine Art Photography | Academy of Art University, San Francisco (2010)

Philosophy

As an artist, I believe the best stories are told exactly as they happen. Just as a painter uses a brush, I use light and my camera to document your narrative. I am drawn to natural spaces where the world feels far away—places where you can breathe, relax, and simply be yourself. My goal is to evoke and document authentic emotion. I strive to capture the joy and happiness in my subjects so that anyone viewing the image can feel that same emotion. I’m a firm believer in finding humor in everything, looking on the bright side, and riding the waves of life as they come. I would be honored to capture your unique story as it unfolds to be enjoyed for generations to come.

Personal Life

When I’m not behind the lens you can find me on my boat enjoying the water with my family, at a hockey rink or indoor pool cheering on my athletic teenagers, with my husband enjoying a glass of wine and great food at a local restaurant, or at home snuggled up with our labradoodle zamboni and goldendoodle cedar.

Meet Trish

Im so glad to meet you!

Hi, I'm Trish and I'm a wedding and lifestyle photographer. I live in Western Massachusetts with my husband, children, and labradoodle Zamboni. I grew up in Belchertown, Massachusetts, where my parents still live. They are two of the hardest working people I have ever met, and instilled in me to always have a strong work ethic, and take pride in all that I do. They also taught me to have high standards for work, and to always treat people the way I wanted to be treated. That's something I take forward with me in buisness, and in life.

When I entered college I didn't know what I wanted to do. I decided to begin my education at Holyoke Community College, where I took Photography as an elective. Little did I know I had discovered what would become my lifes passion. I became energized by the industry, and worked for a local photographer soaking in all I could to learn the ropes. I began to assist on weddings in 2001, and I knew right then and there that I wanted to be a wedding photographer. I continued my education by obtaining my BFA in Fine Art Photography from Hartford Art School, University of Hartford in 2005. After graduation I began photographing my own weddings, which to me was an absolute dream come true. In 2010 I furthered my education and earned my MFA in Fine Art Photography from Academy of Art University in San Francisco. I currently photograph 30 weddings per year, newborn portraits in my studio, as well as families on location.

My goal as a photographer is to always evoke authentic emotions in my subjects. For me working in natural spaces far removed from everyday life help my clients to feel far more relaxed, and I'm able to best accomplish that goal. I strive to document the joy and happiness in the individuals I am photographing, with the hopes those feelings can be absorbed by anyone who views the images. As a person, I find humour in everything, and always try to look on the bright side. I like to live in the moment, and take each experience as it comes, rolling with the punches and riding the waves of life.