This year I had the pleasure of traveling to Ireland and little did I know but Michelle and Stewart are Irish! I found that out on their wedding day here in NYC two weeks before my travels and naturally I said we should all meet up in Dublin when I come to Ireland! The most amazing thing is we met by chance in a completely different town of Galway when these two spotted me in a local restaurant! It's a small world and sometimes plans don't work out but life just happens in the most random way and meetings like this happen:) Needless to say, I have the best memories from Michelle and Stewart's elopement! It was a day full of love, champagne toasts, some rain and lots of smiles:)
Read MoreThree Sixty NYC Wedding - A + A
This elegant and sophisticated wedding of Alison and Andwele happened back in April! I think the most amazing part of the day was their daughter being so so happy as they were getting married:)
Read MoreLong Island Intimate Wedding, Avalon Park - Lisa and Hunter
Lisa and Hunter had a beautiful touching ceremony in Avalon Park, Long Island back in June and I am thrilled to finally share their elopement photos here. Their ceremony was so intimate and so full of unique touches including a handfasting ceremony which is an old celtic tradition. They had their closest friends and family there and it was truly an honor to witness these two get married. I could feel the excitement and happiness radiate from everyone present! Following the ceremony Lisa and Hunter organized the most epic sparkler/smoke bomb exit so scroll down to see some of the fun moments:) Happy 2 month anniversary to these two!
Read MoreBrooklyn Bridge Park, Dumbo Engagement Photos - Ashley and George
Ashley and George are possibly the goofiest people I've photographed:) We met in Dumbo to get some fun laid back engagement photos of them two and it was a blast. Can't wait for their wedding next year!
Read More501 Union, Brooklyn Wedding - Emily and Karl
I remember meeting Karl at a Brooklyn bistro for coffee for the first time and I knew right away Karl is the kind of guy who knows what he wants and who cares a lot about Emily! Karl is from UK and he met Emily during a soccer game in Portland, Oregon. I think we clicked right away because Karl cares about the moments as much as I do:) Their wedding was, indeed, a day full of amazing moments and stories! The speeches alone lasted about half an hour and we laughed until our cheeks hurt and then we laughed some more because the energy in the room was contagious. I am beyond excited to share these images from this stylish and fun wedding of Emily and Karl at 501 Union! A big thanks to Karl and Emily for letting me capture their story.
Read MoreSpring Brooklyn Botanic Garden Wedding at Palm House, Brooklyn, NY - Julie and Taylor
Julie and Taylor's wedding was certainly a gorgeous celebration! But to simply state that their wedding was beautiful is not enough. The highlight of the day was Taylor's surprise performance to Julie during their reception at Palm House. I remember him sneaking away to the kitchen with his guitar and practicing his song beforehand. And then witnessing the surprise and Julie's reaction was so special. Taylor plays in a band and his life is inspired by music and, no doubt, by Julie:) It was a pleasure seeing these two families come together (Taylor's family flew all the way from Australia!) and celebrate the love these two share!
Read MoreProspect Heights, Prospect Park Engagement Session - Danny and Molly
Before I even met Molly I met Danny and their dog Chester:) We sat outside a coffee shop, drank coffee and chatted about their wedding day and photography inspirations and I petted Chester as much as I could because I don't usually have dogs at my first meetings haha. Naturally, we had to have a little photo session with the three of them together! Danny and Molly picked their neighborhood as the backdrop for their Brooklyn engagement session. Simple and laid back and that's how I like it:)
Read MoreStone Mill Wedding, New York Botanical Garden - Diane and Amaru
Diane and Amaru got married at the beautiful Stone Mill this past April. I was surprised to find such a gorgeous rustic venue surrounded by trees and the river in the middle of Bronx in New York Botanical Garden. The leaves were just turning green and the cherry blossoms were in bloom so we took advantage of some of the spring colors for their portraits. A good friend of theirs was there to marry them and the whole celebration felt so laid back and so intimate!
Read MoreIsabella Freedman Retreat Center Wedding, CT - Ayala and Shaun
"Does everything have to be a joke?" Ayala kept asking Shaun because there certainly wasn't a lack of humor and puns on their wedding day. Shaun and Ayala are so full of energy and so full of love it's hard not to notice so they made my job quite easy:) The celebration reminded me of a big family getaway with everyone staying in small cabins around the lake and just having a great time!
Read MoreNYC Engagement Session at the Metropolitan Museum - A + A
Ali and Andwele and tying the knot tonight so why not share their engagement photos right on their wedding day?:) After rescheduling multiple times and hoping for a good weather in March I had to be creative and find a good indoor location for these two because the weather did not want to cooperate after all. We decided to shoot at the Metropolitan Museum and it might just be one of my favorite new spots! It's a mix of architectural elements and the ambient light of the space that got me so excited and, of course, all the art pieces are just a perfect addition to some of the photos! I can't wait for today's wedding and looking forward to share more of A + A love story soon:)
Read MoreMetropolitan Building Wedding, Queens, NY - Laura and Andy
It's really hard for me to pinpoint what exactly made Laura and Andy's wedding so special. Maybe because there were simply just too many awesome things about these two that made their wedding a day to remember. I actually got to meet their closest friends and family a day before at their rehearsal dinner and I was instantly blown away by the incredible connection they share with their family and friends. The night was filled with stories of how Laura and Andy met and how right they were for each other. I think their wedding was what weddings should really be about: family and the love the two of them share. I also discovered that lawyers can party hard! I mean laying down on the floor kicking heels up in the air kinda partying:) Wishing these two a life full of that happiness I witnessed on their faces as they exchanged their vows and more fun crazy moments!
Read MoreLocanda Verde Winter Wedding - Melissa and Jason
This intimate wedding of Melissa and Jason was simply fabulous and so heartfelt! I met with Melissa last year over a glass of beer/wine (can't remember but it was one of these haha) and I think I knew everything about her family and Jason by the end of that hour! She is so full of life and that fabulous energy of hers just comes through the photos! Finally meeting Jason on their wedding day and witnessing their emotional vow exchange was something special. These two are so good together! And what can be better than Jason's nephew giving the most hilarious speech at the end of the night? I've heard a few speeches in my time and this one was seriously the best:) I want to thank Melissa for being the perfect bride for me and letting me do my magic on her wedding day! Congrats once again, Melissa and Jason!
Read MoreNew York Winter City Hall Wedding - Emily and Scott
I love stories and Emily and Scott were full of stories on their wedding day:) We laughed, we cheered, we waited and waited some more in the long line at City Hall, we shared bits of our lives with each other and most importantly I had the pleasure of documenting these two celebrate their love! Congrats once again Emily and Scoot!
Read MoreWest Village Engagement Session, New York - Laura and Andrew
Only 2 weeks left before Laura and Andrew tie the knot and I guess it's the perfect time to share their e-session here:) We decided to explore Laura and Andrew's West Village neighborhood for photo opportunities and we had a blast! Sometimes it's not about finding the most iconic NYC locations and more about the local spots that are meaningful to the couple. West Village is full of charm and great backdrops that I loved so much. Can't wait to document Laura and Andrew's big day very soon!
Read MoreSara and Mordechai's wedding featured on Vogue
Fort Tryon Park Wedding Portraits - Michiko and Steve
Sometimes I get to shoot wedding portraits without the stress of the wedding day! Michiko and Steve opted for a post-wedding portrait session in beautiful Fort Tryon Park and we couldn't have asked for a better October weather! These two were so elated together after their wedding celebration a day before it made my job very easy;)
Read MoreFun Laid Back City Hall Elopement, Brooklyn Bridge, New York - Megan and Mark
The best 2 hours I spent photographing in December was during this fun elopement session with Megan and Mark! I just loved their energy and quirky personalities:) Sometimes I forget how exciting it must be to be an ocean away from your home and get married with your photographer being the only witness:) I could certainly feel and see that excitement shared between these two lovebirds! And how lucky we were with this incredibly warm sunny weather in December! Happy 1 month anniversary, Megan and Mark!
Read MorePalace of Fine Arts Wedding, San Francisco - Yuchi and Matt
Last year one of my most favorite trips coincided with Yuchi and Matt's wedding in San Francisco. In addition to exploring the foggy coast, I got lucky to document this super laid back intimate celebration:) Yuchi and Matt opted for a simple back yard party featuring the most delicious paella and amazing opera singing and piano performances by their closest friends. Their ceremony was held in front of the Palace of Fine Arts which is conveniently just a couple blocks away from their house. Yuchi and Matt's wedding felt more like a gathering of close friends than any kind of elaborately planned event and it's always a pleasure to document people who just want to have a good time:)
Read MoreSan Francisco Engagement Session - Crissy Field and Presidio - Elka and Matt
I am going to end 2015 by sharing this super fun e-session I photographed with Elka and Matt in San Francisco. I am beyond excited to have had an opportunity to travel this year and do what I love in so many new places! And I really hope I can do more of that in 2016:)
Read MoreHappy Holidays!
I am so grateful for so many wonderful couples and colleagues I got to work with in 2015! Looking back I can honestly say that this was one of the best years in my life and I hope 2016 will bring even more amazing people and adventures into my life! I wish you all a magical holiday season full of all the things you love the most! Happy Holidays!
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