I can’t believe it’s been a full year since I made my way to Montauk to document this dreamy waterfront celebration of Jensen and Adam! These two got the most gorgeous late October day for their outdoor ceremony at Gurney’s Star Resort and the night ended with some epic dance floor action. What I loved the most about meeting Jensen and Adam is how special their relationships are with friends and family. It was an honor to witness so many emotional moments between everyone.
Read MoreChina Town and Locanda Verde Wedding, NYC
I love a couple who is ready to adventure in some of the most unusual colorful places around NYC on their wedding day! Suzannah and Anders were set on China Town for their wedding day portraits so we made it happen even in crazy traffic and with the street closures nearby:) They celebrated with the closest family and friends at one of my favorite private rooms at Locanda Verde.
Read MoreThe Palm House at Brooklyn Botanic Garden, NY - Megan & Corinne
Had a privilege to document this super classy and beautifully put together celebration of Megan and Corinne last June at my neighborhood Brooklyn Botanic Garden! The Palm House as always provided a perfect setting for a fun party and, of course, we were able to explore the lush grounds for wedding photos earlier in the day.
Their wedding date also happened to be the first day of Pride Month! It is always such an honor to support same sex couples and document all kinds of love! Thank you Corinne and Megan for having me along for the ride:)
Read MoreArrow Park Wedding, Monroe NY - Amanda & Cody
This day was so special for me! First of all, Arrow Park is one of these magical hidden gems I almost got married in myself:) This venue is gorgeous, vast and feels like an elevated camping spot with lake views and a beautiful house in the middle of all the lush greenery. It also offers a large barn style venue for a large party. Personally, I was looking for an intimate space and they have a gorgeous room in the main house to accommodate a smaller party as well:)
Now the main stars of the day were Amanda and Cody, of course! Their love is so genuine and they can’t help but show it through every little touch and glance. It’s always so rewarding capturing a strong bond like their. One of the sweetest moments of the day was Amanda helping Cody do his hair as he sat blindfolded not to spoil the first look because that’s just want they do on a regular basis!
It was a day full of memories of loved ones who couldn’t be there but most importantly celebrating family and friends who could be there to support Amanda and Cody!
Thank you Amanda and Cody for letting me capture it all:)
Read MoreCentral Park and Brooklyn Bridge Elopement Photos, New York - Shoko & Yuchi
Shoko and Yuchi wanted a whole tour of some of the most iconic spots in NYC for their post-wedding honeymoon photos and we totally did it:) These two traveled all the way from Japan to catch NYC in all its Fall colorful beauty. We started in Dumbo with the skyline views and found some hidden spots along the way, walked the Brooklyn Bridge and even managed to get some shots without a crowd of people in them:) We ended our session in Central Park! The foliage and the light were absolutely stunning on this perfect November morning in New York City.
Read MoreOceanbleu, Westhampton Beach, NY Wedding Photos - Danielle & Vin
Hard to forget the views of Oceanbleu that opened up to me after driving for 3 hours from Brooklyn. Vast Westhampton Beach with it's sandy fields and grass dancing in the wind. Let me tell you Danielle and Vin got some windy weather but hey it makes for some imperfectly perfect images!;) These two live by the beach on Long Island so naturally having their celebration in a place that reminds them of home and childhood was a no brainer. Taking a stroll on the beach during the sunset was pure magic!
Danielle and Vin met a while back so they had a very close knit circle of friends and everyone seemed to know each other. From their ceremony with epic ocean views to the even more epic dance party later on Danielle and Vin's celebration was a blast!
Read MoreThe Green Building Wedding, Brooklyn NY - Eugene and Elizabeth
When two Californians decide to get married on the East Coast to celebrate with their families and friends coming from all over and they bring some rain with them it looks quite magical!
Read MoreHigh Line Park, NYC Engagement - Danielle and Daniel
Happy New Year! Excited to start this year by sharing this Fall engagement session of Daniel and Danielle. Can't wait for their wedding!
Read MoreThe Skylark Wedding, New York - Liz and Chris
I met Chris and Liz long before their wedding at a wedding show in Brooklyn. These two were so in love and very excited about the wedding day to come. I think the word 'exciting" is an understatement for how their celebration really felt! It was grand, it was emotional and it was gorgeous and crazy all at the same time! It was also the hottest August day I can remember but it didn't really matter:) After a beautiful ceremony the guests enjoyed cocktails on a rooftop bar at The Skylark followed by what I can only call "the most epic dance party ever"! Chris and Liz busted some crazy moves on the dance floor and their friends and family did not disappoint either:) Thank you once again to Chris and Liz for making me a part of their day and letting me capture all the fun!
Read MoreFreemans Restaurant Intimate Wedding, New York City - Susie and Phil
Susie and Philip decided to have an intimate celebration in one of my favorite hidden gems in Soho called Freemans Restaurant. Susie herself is a photographer and I am beyond grateful she trusted me to document their emotional ceremony and do some killer portraits around soho area and at Indigo Hotel. Each wedding leaves me with a certain feeling and Susie and Phil's celebration was one of the most laid back weddings this Fall. Also, any time a family dog makes an appearance at a wedding I am beyond excited! Their dog Riley was the cutest:)
Read MoreLadies Pavilion Central Park Elopement, NYC - Michelle and Stewart
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 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 MoreFort 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 MoreInternational Love Story - Veronika and Hiren - New York City Hall and High Line
Veronika and Hiren's love story is truly international! Hiren is Indian born in UAE and Veronika is German and they found each other in Abu Dhabi almost a decade ago. There is probably not a better place to elope than NYC for a couple like that:) Having visited Abu Dhabi earlier this year it was kinda awesome to have a mental picture of where they met and I was excited to document their wedding here in New York. As different as these two are they have one thing in common and it is their love and affection for each other! I couldn't help but notice how goofy and light-hearted Veronika and Hiren were with each other which was the best thing to capture. Veronika's laughter was infectious:)! We picked the High Line in West Village for their portraits and I am kinda obsessed with how cool and urban this off-the-beaten path neighborhood is! Congrats once again, Veronika and Hiren!
Read MoreIntimate Wedding at Isabella's, Manhattan, NY - Jeneen and Eric
When two writers get married one can expect a laid back intimate ceremony with beautiful speeches! I absolutely loved everything about Jeneen and Eric's wedding. They decided to tie the knot in their neighborhood's favorite spot - Isabella's Restaurant. The place was meaningful to them because they also met in the same neighborhood so when Eric's parents suggested it as a possible venue they ultimately decided to go with what's close to the heart. I think it's important to mention that these two planned their wedding in an extremely short period of time and it couldn't have turned out better! At the end of the day, Jeneen and Eric's wedding day felt like a little adventure and these two felt more like two good friends of mine rather than clients! And that's always a great feeling:) Congrats Jeneen and Eric on your 1 month anniversary!
Read MoreFun City Hall Elopement, New York - Kath and Matt
I think it was the first time a couple booked me to photograph their elopement literally the day before:) It was spontaneous and super fun! Kath and Matt were on the trip of their lifetime and they decided to surprise everyone at home (England) by officially eloping while in NYC. Kath and Matt were inspired by the back streets and graffiti walls of New York so I had to make sure we visit some cool alleys:) We ended the session by sipping on a cold beer at a nearby bar/restaurant because (did I mention?) it was the hottest day of the year!! What a perfect fun filled day!
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