King Princess, also known as Mikaela Straus, made a stop at Boston’s House of Blues on November 2nd as part of their ‘Girl Violence’ Tour, supporting their newly released album of the same name. The show drew a sizable crowd that clearly reflected KP’s dedicated fanbase, many of whom have followed KP’s career since their breakout single “1950” in 2018. 

The Brooklyn-born artist’s latest record, Girl Violence, combines pop and rock influences with lyrics dealing with identity, self-perception, and an embracing of messy, queer love. Compared to earlier releases, this album leans more heavily on guitar and distortion, but not without holding onto the unique vocal melodies that have defined Straus’s work since the start of their career. The live production definitely matched that shift in tone — with an unfiltered stage presence and a graffiti-covered backdrop, to which KP adds each touring city’s name with spray paint at the end of every show. 

Olivia’s shoot was wrapped in that soft golden light that makes everything look so dreamy. Can’t wait for this weather to come back soon 🌞

In the 7-8 years that I’ve been working with seniors, I’ve learned that there’s a graceful balance between observation, creative direction, and play.

If you want the results to feel genuine, you can’t apply the same formula to every person you work with. Sure, there are techniques you revisit that ultimately add up to your signature style, but I like to believe there are compositions and “happy accidents” that simply fall into place when you work with a person. Their character, body language, the conversations you share in between photos, and the unpredictability of nature & light serve as guides when you grant them the attention they deserve. Medfield State Hospital is one of those locations I’ve shot at hundreds of times, and yet there’s never a shortage of perspectives to discover — as long as I open myself up to the overlooked and unplanned.

Highlights from the “Tiny Lab” showcase at MIT Voxel Lab!

Some golden hour portraits with Laila this past fall 🌞

My favorites from Lena’s senior session last fall!

I couldn’t have done it without every person who booked with me or supported my work in any way. Thank you x100!! This job brings me immense joy, and I can’t wait to see what next year brings 💜

Huge congratulations, Jess & Ryan! And thank you again for trusting me to photograph your big day! 

Venue: Fern Hill Barn by Wedgewood Weddings

A Very MARIS Holiday Show at @citywinerybos this week 🩷🎄

I always look forward to working with seniors who book my Ultimate Experience package! Sara was one of them 🌟

We had 2 hours to shoot together at Medfield State Hospital on this early October afternoon. That time range — especially close to sunset — allows for a variety of light conditions! I was able to create a mix of portraits ranging from direct sun, soft backlit, to the super dramatic orange light known as “golden hour.”

I’ve had the joy of documenting several proposals in the last few years, but my friends’ Cyrus & Cal’s might be my new favorite!

Cyrus chose Old Burial Hill in Marblehead to honor his and Cal’s archaeology backgrounds. This was also a first for me as I’d never done a cemetery shoot before! We got very lucky with the weather too, especially for the photos overlooking the harbor. Everything came together perfectly in the end 🥰

Congratulations, my friends 🩵

One of my favorite things lately: taking at least one portrait with direct sunlight at my senior sessions 🌞

Grad photos for my friend and fellow photographer Sophia!

It’s always a special experience when I’m trusted to take another photographer’s portraits. Photographers carry their own instincts and preferences, and we spend so much time thinking about light, perspective, and storytelling. So when someone who understands the craft trusts me enough to take their photos, it’s a genuine privilege.

Thank you again @.sophieriviello! And congratulations! 🎓

MARIS at Brighton Music Hall ⭐️🌈

Oh, how I miss this show! Here’s part 1 of my photos of Caroline Kingsbury co-headlining at Brighton Music Hall with MARIS ⚡️🌈

So many favorites from Jaxon’s senior session! Ft. Felix 🐕

My favorites from Anna’s senior portrait session! We started at the Boston Public Garden, walked through the Boston Common, and ended with some night photos in the Theater District.

The iconic @maris.wav before her co-headlining show with Caroline Kingsbury at @brighton_music ⭐️