Best Wedding Dress Designers Wedding dresses are one of the most important elements of a wedding day. Finding the perfect dress can be a daunting task, though, especially with so many options to choose from. There are hundreds, if not thousands of super talented designers. Plus even more options when it comes to styles! To […]
Picture this. It’s your wedding reception. It’s 9pm, and you’ve been on your feet quite a bit all day. You’re an hour into the reception, and you made your own wedding reception playlist. You’re surrounded by family and friends, (maybe you’re a few cocktails in), and it comes on. Your song. The song that makes the […]
Creating Your Wedding Budget It sounds daunting, but the first step to wedding planing should be creating your (ideal) budget. Set reasonable expectations for what kind of bang you can get for your buck, but don’t be afraid to dream big and write down EVERYTHING. Include what you’d like to have in your dream wedding, […]
After photographing Christine and Tom’s beautiful beachfront engagement session, I became even more excited for their New Jersey wedding at the ICONA Avalon. This was my first time working at the ICONA, and it is now one of my favorite New Jersey wedding venues. The ceremony was set to take place on the beach, but […]
An engagement photoshoot is a great opportunity for you to showcase your relationship and personalities. It’s also a wonderful way to practice in front of the camera in a less formal setting. Your engagement photos should be fun, but picking engagement photo outfits can feel overwhelming. You’ll likely use these photos for save the dates, […]
New York (city and state) has tons of versatile wedding venues. Among those, are some truly perfect golf courses and country clubs. For Sara and Michael, they chose Pelham bay and Split Rock Golf Course for their summer wedding. Golf course weddings have a lot to offer. There is plenty of space among the outdoor/lawn […]
Best New York City Wedding Venues by Wedding Photographers in NYC Since we covered the best New York State wedding venues in the previous blog post, it’s time we discuss the best New York City wedding venues. There are endless options for wedding venues in NYC. Manhattan has some truly glamorous and luxurious spaces, and […]
I’d known Julia and Auroni for a little over a year before their wedding day finally came. Together we went through plenty of schedule changes, a cliffside engagement session, chats over coffee and empanadas, and more. Come labor day weekend 2021, it was finally time for their Tarrytown House Estate wedding. An incredible bonus to […]
This wedding is round #1 for this couple. The big shebang is taking place in June 2021, but until then this intimate backyard Catskills wedding is the perfect placeholder. And since this wedding is being held in their family home’s backyard, their upstate NY wedding venue will still be special come wedding day. Their closest […]
2020 said “not so fast” to all couples planning big, banquet-hall weddings. That didn’t stop *marriages* from happening. A backyard wedding is quickly becoming the way to wed, and it’s hard to see any cons. Like plenty of others, the big parts of this couple’s wedding day got postponed. You’re not alone if this happened to you, […]
Planning an outdoor wedding has its own set of challenges, there’s no doubt about that. But one big, beautiful advantage is having a park at your disposal. Which park, you ask? How about Maxwell Place Park by the Hoboken Waterfront? The NYC skyline is always in view, there is plenty of space to roam and […]
You’re not alone if Covid has forced you to plan and re-plan your wedding this last year. It may seem almost impossible to have a “safe” wedding AND have the wedding of your dreams. I can promise you, though, that it is possible. Whether you’re looking for inspiration or reassurance, here are some tips — […]
Fun fact: when I was in photo school, people used to joke about wedding photographers. Instead of taking all the unsolicited “don’t get into weddings” advice, I took another route. Now, I use my experience at photo school for wedding photography inspiration. “You went to photo school to become an artist – why would you want […]
The process of planning a New York city hall wedding looks a little like this… Take engagement photos in Brooklyn (on film) Buy a super stylish jumpsuit or a fresh tie Have a bouquet or boutonnière with unique florals This intimate New York city hall wedding would be one of the many amazing celebrations for […]
BRIARCLIFF MANOR WEDDING | MARYAM & JEFF It seems like just yesterday that Maryam, Jeff, & I met up in White Plains for a coffee. That day, we talked wedding logistics, unprecedented events, and our general interests. The next time we met up was for their engagement session at Kenisco Dam, which was a *dam* […]
AN INTIMATE WEDDING AT THE ROUNDHOUSE I’ve been excited about Danielle and Daniel’s wedding day since the first time we spoke back in August. (Btw, August is a month that simultaneously feels like both only yesterday AND a million years ago.) I knew their wedding day would be just a group of their closest friends […]