After a little break from social media and blogging I am back with the sweetest engagement session of Lisa and William. We met up in Fort Greene and just walked around and tried to catch all the best light and cool Brooklyn backdrops. I think we succeeded;)
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 MoreJedediah Hawkins Inn Wedding, Long Island - Jayel and Shawn
I met Jayel and Shawn for the first time in Long Island while we explored their neighborhood along with their adorable dog Roxy during their engagement session. I knew their day would be beautiful but when I arrived at Jedediah Hawkins Inn I couldn't have imagined everything coming together so perfectly! Jayel and Shawn have the most amazing supportive family and friends and, of course, their dog Roxy was the flower girl:) The location, the weather, all the emotions and that huge moon illuminating the tent at the end of the night made this a celebration to remember!
Read MoreRainy NYC City Hall Elopement - Naomi + Brian
Naomi and Brian are both from Northern Ireland but now live in Belfast and decided to skip a big celebration and instead elope in NYC:) They met on Twitter and started chatting off about Strictly Come Dancing and eventually met in person. Over 4 years later Naomi and Brian tied the knot on possibly one of the rainiest days this whole year:) These two were so easy going and so in love and we all got totally soaked that day! I don't think this blog would be complete without a quote from Naomi and Brian:
Read MoreFort Tryon Park Engagement Photos, Sam and Jared
3rd time is a charm! Although we kept rescheduling in hopes for a better weather we got a pretty awesome foggy evening to stroll around Fort Tryon Park with Sam and Jared! These two were so great and goofy with each other:) Looking forward to Sam and Jared's wedding in September!
Read More26 Bridge Winter Wedding, Brooklyn, NY - Jessie and Jon
Jessie and Jon's beautiful heartfelt wedding is finally blogged! I remember the cold March day like it was yesterday and these two still wanted to go out and explore the Dumbo neighborhood and get some portraits outdoors! I love when I get to meet the parents and friends of a couple and instantly see the connection that they share with each other. Jessie and Jon are special because everyone surrounding them were so full of love for the couple and it was just an evening full of so many feelings and emotions. When you have an endless line of people coming up to the mic and saying the most incredible things about your couple you just know they have a special way with everyone around them:) So grateful I was a part of this celebration!
Read MoreFrankies 457 Spuntino Elopement, Brooklyn, NYC - Karah and Scott
When you have a couple who met at only 17 while working in a mall in Brisbane, Australia you know you are lucky to capture their love story. Karah and Scott got engaged during their first trip to New York and they both fell in love with the vibrant city. The decision to come back and get married in Brooklyn was an easy one. It was a day full of unexpected delays but, like I told Karah and Scott, I love the unexpected and promised it would all be great no matter what. And it was;)
Read MoreLoeb Boathouse, Central Park, NYC Wedding - Michelle and Kevin
Michelle and Kevin had a beautiful celebration at The Loeb Boathouse in Central Park back in September! These two are absolute sweethearts and their ceremony was so touching:) Honestly, I was beyond excited to finally work at the Boathouse and it blew me away. Such a gorgeous venue!
Read MoreMoments - Pacific North West
I took a little break from blogging and booked a last minute trip to Pacific North West. My friend Jessica and I drove up from San Francisco to Seattle stopping in many wondrous locations. This trip has been life changing! I had moments to reflect and I feel so refreshed and inspired to photograph weddings and be more creative and capture light and moments in new unexpected ways. Traveling is the one thing that leaves me inspired to always push harder and be more creative. I also feel the undeniable pull to shoot more celebrations in nature because natural elements give me so much piece and make for some amazing photos!
This trip was a journey through rain and unexpected sunshine in the North, getting wet and feeling comfortable being uncomfortable, surprise stops, closed roads, jumping over beach rivers, climbing different things, confusing fog with clouds, lots of good coffee and much much more. Here are a few shots that bring back so many memories. Also, if you are considering a relaxing honeymoon on Pacific North West please check out Wild Spring Habitat Cabins because the experience of staying there just for one night was transcendent.
Read MoreWilliamsburg Same Sex Wedding, New York - Sarah and Lauren
This year my wedding season started in early January thanks to these two amazing women who decided to get married! I met Sarah and Lauren for coffee a little over a month before their wedding day and these two had zero idea about how their day would go but they were clearly beyond excited to get some of the closest friends and family for a very special intimate celebration in Williamsburg. I gladly shared as much wedding planning knowledge as I could with them and looking back I think the day was as laid back as they wanted it to be. Did I mention it was a snow storm on their wedding day?:) With some uber delays we finally made it to a unique loft space in Williamsburg where the girls were getting married. I've witnessed many ceremonies and they are all special but being there for Sarah and Lauren's ceremony really made me feel like I am doing this for a reason! It was such a heartfelt and emotional moment! I loved every minute of the day and I only wish I could stay longer to capture more moments! Congrats once again to two brides!
Read MoreFall Wedding at Brecknock Hall, Long Island - Michelle and Joseph
Last October was so beautiful! Michelle and Joseph got married at Brecknock Hall on the North Fork in Long Island. I love that area so much with its beaches and so much nature that I miss living in the city. I arrived to document these two getting ready at the mansion and then we took a golf cart to explore the nearby beaches and hidden paths. Michelle and Joseph are so sweet and funny together they made it easy for me:) I had a blast documenting their tent dinner reception that turned into a super fun party. Thank you for all the moments, Michelle and Joseph!
Read MoreCentral Park and City Hall Elopement, NYC - Katie and Daniel
It's time to share some winter love stories on the blog:) How about a couple who after years of not seeing each other met at a breakfast with a friend and found out they both had male boxers named Gus?! Meant to be for sure! I had a little adventure with Katie and Daniel back in December. These two came all the way from Australia after falling in love with the big city on a prior trip. We met up in Central Park and we climbed some rocks, drove around the city in yellow cabs, were trapped by tourists on the High Line and finally made it to City Hall for their ceremony:) To celebrate we hiked the Brooklyn Bridge for some final photos!
Read MoreBrooklyn Heights Winter Engagement Photos, New York - Jessie and Jon
Today I am documenting Jessie and Jon getting married at 26 Bridge and I am excited to share their engagement photos I took back in December. I always tell my couples we don't have to do the regular cheesy posed photos in iconic locations. Instead, let's just hang out in your home or neighborhood and capture the places that are truly important to you:) That's exactly what Jessie and Jon had in mind! We drank tea, looked through magazines, climbed to the roof and even walked through the snow/slush and it was so worth it:)
Read Moret.b.d Brooklyn, Greenpoint Wedding - Mia and Chad
One of these oh-so-good love filled rainy days from Fall with Mia and Chad! I had a blast exploring Greenpoint neighborhood with these two and seriously fell in love with t.b.d Brooklyn. It felt intimate and fun!
Read MoreFort Greene Park Fall Engagement Photos, Brooklyn NY - Katie and Ben
As you can tell I am still catching up on Fall sessions but there is so much goodness so I am slowly sharing it here on the blog:) Katie and Ben wanted a laid back engagement session in their neighborhood Fort Greene Park and we really lucked out with the weather and the beautiful foliage! Looking forward to documenting their 2017 wedding!
Read MoreMy Moon and William Vale Hotel Wedding, Brooklyn NY - Vanina and Alfred
Documented by amazing Yunika for Elvira Kalviste Photography! Check out this stunning celebration of Vanina and Alfred with a little bit of swag and certainly lots of love in the air:)
Read MoreLaid Back Wedding At Fornino's Pizza Joint, Brooklyn NY - Hannah and Kevin
This is one of these rainy weddings when together with Hannah and Kevin we had to improvise their portrait session. But as always good things come out of unexpected situations:) Not only did we shoot their first look in the coolest airbnb loft in Dumbo we also got some amazing shots at an empty pizza joint space right below their reception! Needless to say, I had a blast and the whole celebration just felt so laid back. Thank you to Hannah and Kevin for making me a part of their magical day!
Read MoreVentfort Hall Wedding, Lenox, Massachusetts - Danny and Molly
"Danny is the frosting on the cake and Molly is the foundation" - best relationship description I've heard during a ceremony:) But seriously it was a magical night with these two souls! I remember that chilly Massachusetts air, starry night, the anticipation of Molly coming down the aisle because these two decided to skip the first look, exploring the mansion and all its secret rooms, happy crazy dancing at the end. Good times!
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 MoreJardin de Buis Wedding, Pottersville, New Jersey - Alison and Tommy
Alison and Tommy had the most elegant and stylish wedding at Jardin de Buis. Never mind, it was seriously mind blowing! Just keep scrolling down:)
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