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 MoreOffbeat MyMoon Wedding, Brooklyn - Sam and Jeremy
A fun mix of untraditional with traditional made this a wedding to remember for me:) Bjork vibes, the most hilarious ceremony, exploring turf fields, escaping a thunderstorm and so much love in the air!
Read MorePleasantdale Chateau Wedding, New Jersey - Elka and Matt
I met Elka and Matt in San Francisco last year and I knew right away these two were such goofballs together! We shot their engagement photos with a San Francisco backdrop and in a way they helped me fall in love with their city:) Fast forward to this foggy June day in New Jersey and I was blown away by their amazing families and their incredible energy on the dancefloor! Elka's grandpa is full of live and their grandpa granddaughter dance was so special and so fun! But it was also the more intimate quite moments that I can't forget:) I just remember spending a few moments with Elka waiting for her mom to help her get dressed and there were just so many emotions that were there in that tiny dressing room. I gave her a big hug and in that moment I was happy I could be there to not only capture their day but also experience this with them and reassure her that it's going to be awesome:) Thank you thank you thank you for letting me document your day, Elka and Matt!
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 MoreShakespeare Garden Intimate Wedding, Central Park, New York - Jenny and Jonathan
Jenny and Jonathan got married in an intimate ceremony in a beautiful Shakespeare Garden in Central Park. To spice things up, NYC almost got a hurricane on their wedding day so we ended up taking photos with 50 mph wind gusts. When I arrived to document Jenny and Jonathan getting ready at the Wythe Hotel they told me their venue had to cancel their dinner because their venue was a boat and the wind was too crazy:) These two were real troopers and without much complaining they decided to head to a local beer garden in Brooklyn right after their ceremony. To me, their wedding day was so epic and so special I wouldn't have it any other way:)
Read MoreBrooklyn Bridge Park, Fornino's Wedding, Brooklyn, NY - Amy and George
Three things stood out for me about Amy and George's wedding! First of all, we miraculously managed to get some epic shots in Brooklyn Bridge Park before it started pouring during their ceremony! Second, their party was officially the craziest dance floor of the year (I guess, that was to be expected at a dancer's wedding!). Third, Amy and George are the sweetest most genuine people who are crazy in love with each other!! Needless to say, I loved being a part of this wedding and I am beyond excited to finally share these images here. Congrats once again, Amy and George!
Read MoreICI Restaurant, Fort Greene, Brooklyn Wedding - Julie and Gabe
I loved documenting Julie and Gabe's intimate wedding at ICI Restaurant in Fort Greene. Such a unique and gorgeous spot! We met at Fort Greene for their touching first look and Gabe couldn't hold back his happy tears! It's always an honor to witness these special raw moments and Julie and Gabe's wedding was full of them. They had a beautiful ceremony in the backyard of ICI Restaurant followed by a laid back evening of amazing food and toasts AND unexpected dancing!:)
Read MoreRomantic Long Island Wedding - Keiko and Sam
Today is Keiko and Sam's 1 month anniversary and I am so excited to share their beautiful celebration with you!
Read MoreThe Green Building Wedding, Brooklyn, NY - S + M
A great combination of style and tradition in this Brooklyn wedding of S + M!
Read MoreEventi Hotel Wedding - Richelle and Jay
Richelle and Jay tied the knot at Eventi Hotel back in August. I anticipated this wedding for a while! Richelle and Jay are just so full of life and love for each other it's infectious. There was laughter and goofiness from the moment I stepped into Richelle's hotel room to document her and the girls getting ready. No surprise, their parents and family had celebratory dances walking down the aisle after the ceremony:) And let me tell you Jay's grandma was so fabulous I couldn't stop photographing her haha:) The party was tons of fun and I even learned a new dance!
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