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:)
Read MoreGapstow Bridge Central Park Elopement, NYC - Lani and Lindsay
When two Aussies get eloped in NYC and I get to document the process magic happens! Couldn't be happier with how everything turned out although we spent half the time in traffic:) I love when couples let me document a few moments in the hotel room beforehand and you can just see and feel all the excitement and anticipation! This was also my first time photographing an elopement ceremony near Gapstow Bridge in Central Park. I have to admit it's one of my favorite spots now:) It's quite hidden from the crowds and yet you can still see the city skyscrapers! We finished our session all the way in Brooklyn with the best city views in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
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 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 MoreFun Martha Clara Vineyard Wedding, Long Island - Jenna and Jarret
It was the most magical day when the weather decided to be nice and it stopped raining right before Jenna and Jarret's first look and ceremony. It was hard not to shed a tear because their vows were so touching and so personal. And then the biggest surprise of the evening was Jenna's spontaneous rockstar moment performing a song for the whole party! This girl has a voice! I think the photos don't really need much explanation. It was a fun laid back happy wedding day:)
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 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!
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