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Meg and AJ’s Destination Wedding in Downtown Denver Before we dive into their epic destination wedding at the Ramble Hotel in Denver, I want to share a brief snippet of Megan and AJ’s engagement session in their home. In Home Engagement Session In the months before their wedding, AJ and Megan wanted to create some […]

Allie and Michael’s wedding day at the Grand Isle Lakehouse in Vermont was nothing short of magical, filled with genuine moments and breathtaking views. Join me as we relive the joyous celebration of Allie and Michael’s union.

I was so excited to travel to London to capture Justyna and Thomas’s love story. Notting Hill, with its cinematic allure, provided the perfect canvas for their London couples session. Let’s go through the charming streets of London, capturing the essence of their connection in the iconic neighborhood. The Espresso Martini Prelude: Our adventure began […]

As a New York City-based photographer, I often find myself immersed in the urban rhythm of the city that never sleeps. Yet, I am so excited when I have the privilege of stepping into more intimate and heartwarming settings. I was so excited to capture the magic of Charlotte and Russ’s wedding in Charlotte’s New York childhood backyard. I loved capturing their love that spanned through the years and brought them back to where it all began.

This botanical haven has been one of my favorite spots recently to capture love stories and proposals. Nestled in the heart of Long Island, Planting Fields Arboretum is one of the most enchanting estates for your next photo session. Let’s check out why you should plan your next photo session here and why it’s ideal for unforgettable photos.

Susan and Navad decided to elope in NYC at Manhattan City Hall. They wanted an intimate and memorable experience, but wanted to keep it very personal and special for their families. In this blog post, we’ll explore some valuable tips for making your City Hall elopement special while highlighting the beautiful elopement day with Susan and Navad.

Getting ready on your wedding day is one of my favorite parts of the day! I’m excited to share some tips for a smooth wedding morning! Whether you’re getting ready together or separate there’s something beautiful, traditional, and symbolic about getting ready for such an important moment. I always feel really special being there. I’ve […]

I love shooting in Brooklyn because it tends to be less busy than Manhattan and you can get some really incredible skyline views. It’s perfect if your schedule only allows your session to fall on the weekends, because there are some super quiet pockets. Here are some of my favorite Brooklyn engagement session locations for […]

What is a day-after session? And why are we so into them?!

Think about this as your “just married” portrait session, just not on your wedding day! Usually these are planned for the day-after your wedding day and usually in a different location, but can take place whenever and wherever you like!

Now that we know what a day-after session is, let’s dive into some reasons that I think you should consider having a day-after session!

This week we’re highlighting Alex and Bardo’s winter engagement session in SoHo! We went all over SoHo and they were troopers in the freezing cold New York Winter! When planning their engagement session, we talked about so many locations in New York City, but we ultimately chose SoHo for its neutral color palette and iconic […]

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