“COMPASSIONATE STORYTELLING WITH AN EMPHASIS ON THE BEAUTY OF AUTHENTIC MOMENTS”

Cora Jane Photography

People and relationships are everything to me. I’m the kind of person who values the deep conversations you have on road trips and loves the process of getting to know new people. Coming from an academic background, and being married to an engineer, I know two things: foundations are important, and your support system is everything. Building relationships with the people who will capture the most precious beginnings of your life should reflect that. You should feel valued and important. The best stories are told by people who know them and one of my favorite elements of being a wedding photographer is getting to know people’s stories.

I grew up in New Hampshire but my family owned a sailboat in Rhode Island and that’s where I spent a lot of my weekends. It seems fitting now because I’ve settled down with my family outside of Mystic, Connecticut and raising two little ones on the coast is so special. New England has my heart and holds many of my childhood stories, but it was the trips near & far that sparked my love of travel. 

I’ve endured great loss and been part of great love, and it’s these truths that fuel my passion for wedding photography. Tomorrow isn’t guaranteed with our loved ones so I want to be sure to create photographs and prints that allow you to be fully present and celebrate the beauty of today – for all of your tomorrows. Photography has always been a passion of mine and I cherish  the perspective viewing life through a lens can give you and the way it forces me to pause and observe.

“Cora is one in a million and we are eternally grateful to her for her exceptional talent and ability to capture the most beautiful and intimate moments of our special day.”
Shelby & Justin
Classic.
Warm .
Romantic.
If I have a free Sunday I would spend it …
I would love to say sleeping in, but it simply isn’t the truth these days with a 1 and 4 year old. Sundays I usually wake up to the sound of my daughter playing legos at the dining room table and my son giggling about one thing or another (he really is just the “happy to be here” type). This season of life really is all about finding beauty in the shuffle of running a business and household while raising two children. It’s not much different than a wedding day – lot’s of shuffle, lots of laughter…. Various in-between moments that if you aren’t careful you’ll miss. It’s why making time stand still is such important piece of my work. Sundays are usually days filled with small adventures in Mystic, Connecticut and that’s just how we like it.
My most memorable travel experience was …
I studied abroad in Oxford my last semester of college and I would say all of this time, as well as the travel I did before, during, and after the term, are some of my very favourite travel memories. My now husband and I trekked around Greece, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, France, and England and while studying I traveled all around England, took the Chunnel to France, visited the Christmas markets in Belgium, France and Germany. This time transformed the way I view culture in a lot of ways, it solidified my love of going (literally anywhere anytime), and fostered an independence that remains a big part of me today in the way I tackle daily life with little ones. Traveling with my husband was also a wonderful opportunity for us to strengthen our foundation, learn communication skills we may not have otherwise come to have, and gives us incredible memories to look back on almost a decade into our marriage.
What I love most about my job is …
the people. 100% the people. I cannot overstate my gratefulness more for all of the couples that have trusted me in this season, shared their hearts and souls and allowed me the honor of a front row seats to some of the most beautiful love stories the East Coast (and beyond) has ever seen. I am lucky for the kind-hearted, intentional, hardworking, and compassionate clients this business has aligned me with. Not a day goes by that I’m not in awe of the joy and purpose this career has provided me. 
I love where I live because …
If you’ve never been to Mystic, Connecticut….well, add it to your list. And once you’ve been here you won’t even need to read my response because I believe this place captivates most people the same way. It’s definitely a full circle life moment that even though I grew up in New Hampshire, with our family having a sailboat moored in Rhode Island I remember sailing to so many of the places my family and I now frequent and that hold many memories over the years. Mystic, Newport, Block Island, and Nantucket are all places that have significance from my childhood and now I get to capture love stories in these places. I love the coast, the quick access to saltwater, and that adventure is only a few minutes away. Additionally, one of the things I love most specifically about where I live is how quickly I can get to a few of my other favorite places. Boston, New York City, and Newport are all easily attainable for a day trip and places like New Hampshire, Vermont, Philadelphia, Washington DC also all feel accessible for a long weekend.
My favourite movie is …
The Italian Job or National Treasure. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Maid of Honor, Leap Year, Miss Congeniality and any Christmas Hallmark movie with a happy cheesy ending are also all at the top of my list for putting on the TV if I need a “feel good” movie.
The pets I own are …
we adopted our dog Archie a little over 7 years ago. The rescue organisation had given him the name Archie and we kept it. It’s a good thing we did because he’s now more of a “King Archibald” the way he runs our house. He’s incredible with our kids and we can’t imagine life without him. 
Read what our clients have to say about us
Allie & Nick
"More than anything Cora embodies warmth and trustworthiness. I felt it early on in the process and felt it every single second of our wedding weekend. Cora was always there supporting my now husband, Nick, and I, and focused on what was important to us. She knew how to capture the most special moments and help us feel so so comfortable while doing so. I would hire Cora over and over again if I could. She has become a friend throughout this wedding year and I cannot express enough how much I will cherish that."
Emily & Chris
"Simply put, Cora is magic. Not only is her photography incredible (she’s a true artist), but she is also just a kind, thoughtful, and empathetic human and we truly feel honored to have had her there to capture our wedding. We also chose to book an engagement session with Cora, and she went above and beyond to make us comfortable in front of the camera while capturing images that are so authentic to who we are. Our family loves her, our friends love her, all of our vendors love her! In addition to making beautiful photographs, Cora is also one of the most organized and thorough business people we’ve ever worked with, although you won’t feel like business to her – she makes an effort to make you feel like family and it means so much. She’s exactly the person you want behind the camera during the most important moments of your life."
Shelby & Justin
"Cora is without a doubt, the most incredible photographer, and person, we have ever met. From the first moment we met, Cora's passion for her craft was evident, and it was clear that she would go above and beyond to deliver exceptional results. We knew our special day was in the best hands and we trusted Cora wholeheartedly. The final product was nothing short of breathtaking. I found myself tearing up not only because the pictures were incredible, but also at the thought that our work together was ending. We found that every person Cora encountered on our day absolutely raved about her. Cora is one in a million and we are eternally grateful to her for her exceptional talent and ability to capture the most beautiful and intimate moments of our special day. She will forever be a cherished part of our wedding memories and we can't wait to use her for all of our future life celebrations! We love you, Cora!"

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