She was born on July 10, 1987 in Bethel, Connecticut, the small town where she grew up for the first 18 years of her life. Tori recently graduated from the University of Miami where she majored in photojournalism and studio art. She spent most of her time around campus taking photos, glassblowing,creating sculptures, and making documentary videos.

She absolutely loves puppies, and got a long-haired Chihuahua named Marley two years ago. He was her inspiration to devotining her life to the well-being of pets everywhere. She lives with her boyfriend Sam, Marley, and their English Bulldog, Rufus, and cChihuahua puppy, Bianca.

Tori is currently taking photos on the side of her full-time job taking photos of school children for Lifetouch. She enjoys photographing pets, taking portraits, and is also interested in wedding and documenting other events. Please contact her if you are looking for a photographer. She also works part-time at the Dog from Ipanema in South Miami. She is extremely knowledgable about canine nutrition and loves interacting with dogs and dog-lovers that visit her at the boutique.