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Rochester photographer specializing in the combination of fine art and clinical social work to serve and celebrate older adults.
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Choosing to Rise: my morning with Rock Steady Boxing
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to photograph two Rock Steady Boxing classes hosted by Safe at Home Physical Therapy. When I arrived, I expected to document a fitness class — people working through drills, throwing punches, and moving through a structured workout. But what I witnessed was something much more meaningful. The room was full of energy, encouragement, and camaraderie. Participants greeted one another, checked in between exercises, and celebrated small victor
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Mar 102 min read


Social Work Month 2026: "Uplift, Defend, Transform."
March is Social Work Month (yes, a whole month is necessary--social workers have a lot to celebrate!), and this year's theme is "Uplift, Defend, Transform." Three words that speak to both the daily duties of social workers as well as the broader impact of the profession. At its core, social work is guided by six foundational values: Service Social justice Dignity and worth of the person Importance of human relationships Integrity Competence These principles are not just ideal
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Mar 32 min read


Fire, aging, and the stories we choose to see
Last week brought us into the Year of the Fire Horse--a rare zodiac combination that appears only once every 60 years. It symbolizes independence, bold self-expression, high energy, passion-driven action, and a refusal to be confined. Who do you think of when you hear those traits? These qualities are often associated with youth. But in my work, they show up most vividly in older adulthood. There is a persistent cultural myth that aging is synonymous with shrinking. Becoming
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Feb 232 min read


Memorial Home Photography: Honoring Home While Making Space for What’s Next
Leaving a home is rarely just a logistical task. Even when a move is the right decision — even when it brings safety, community, or relief — it can still carry grief. Homes hold much more than furniture and square footage. They hold identity, routines, memories, milestones, losses, lessons, celebrations, and everyday life. When it’s time to leave, many people worry about forgetting. Or about what might get lost in the rush to sort, donate, and downsize. Memorial home photogra
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Feb 162 min read


Before the portraits: a conversation about pride, aging, and gratitude.
An hour before the camera came out, we sat around a table to talk. This particular session took place in a nursing home, but it didn't begin with lighting, poses, or positioning. It began with a discussion group. Participants were invited into a conversation centered around a few simple prompts: What is something you're proud of? What is something that has been good about getting older? What is something that someone might not know about you just by looking at you? What are y
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Jan 262 min read


New year, same values
Welcome to the first of blog post of 2026! I created this space last year as a way to slow things down and share more of what happens behind the lens, and then life happened. So here we are, starting 2026 with a little less chaos, a little more structure, and a whole lot of excitement for what is coming this year. I’m Meg, a licensed clinical social worker and photographer based in Rochester, NY. Otherwise known as a ✨photo-therapist.✨ My work sits at the intersection of ment
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Jan 151 min read


Happy Thursday, Bills Fans!
While I am sad to see summer come to an end, I am SO excited that football is back! Not just any football, though--it's Bills Season here...
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Sep 18, 20251 min read


It's a blog!
Hello and welcome to the very first Sweet Home Photography blog post! My hope is that this space becomes a way to share more about what...
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Aug 18, 20252 min read
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