Grand Central Engagement: Jackie + Gary
I love photographing Grand Central engagement session. It is an iconic building. The architecture is gorgeous. It is hard to believe that shortly before I moved to New York City that we almost lost...
View ArticleColumbia College Engagement: Beatrice + Kevin
I am SUPER excited about Beatrice and Kevin’s wedding later this year. Not only are they getting married at one of my favorite venues, they are having an ’80s cover band. If you know me, you know how...
View ArticleThe Carltun Wedding: Ashley + Jonny
I had a lot of fun with Ashley and Jonny during their engagement session, so I knew their wedding at The Carltun on Long Island was going to be a blast! Custom shot glasses for the ladies! Ring shots....
View ArticleCentral Park Engagement: Anna + Cory
Anna and Cory came up to New York City from Tennessee, and, on their trip, they wanted to get some Central Park engagement photos. I was more than happy to oblige. Let’s take a quick break and sit on a...
View ArticleThe Interactive Guest Book
How often do you think you are going to look at the guest book from your wedding? If it is just full of signatures and a handful of people writing, “Congrats!” – probably not very often. And, let’s be...
View ArticleI Feel Like a Number
Waiting in line. Is there any more soul-crushing experience? That sign that says, “Take a number.” So you pull your ticket and join the faceless mass waiting to be ‘served’. I’m pretty sure the term “I...
View ArticleLoeb Boathouse, Central Park: Desi + Paul
No one wants a wedding that looks ‘dated’. I think this fear arises from seeing wedding photos from previous generations and being horrified by fashion, hairstyles, etc. You want a wedding that is...
View ArticleThe Secret Ingredient
“Are you okay?” The voice of my second photographer seemed a little distant in the moment. “Yes,” I responded. “Why do you ask?” “You’re crying….” People often ask me, “How do you capture those amazing...
View ArticleNOLITA Wedding: Nicole + Jon
“We want it to feel like a party at our house with our friends!” Isn’t that what it boils down to in the end? After you strip away all of the other things, your wedding is, at its core, a celebration...
View ArticleI Don’t Want To Feel Awkward In Photos
I dont know about you, but when I know a camera is pointed in my direction, I turn into an awkward spastic ball of limbs. I usually resort to dancing badly or ‘photo bombing’ myself – yes, it can be...
View ArticleBattery Gardens Wedding: Venus + Daniel
Think of all the things that go into your wedding. All the little details that make up the greater whole. All of the emotions. The time. So much time. You spend time, energy, and money on all of these...
View ArticleCherish the Memories
Memories are to be cherished. I’m often reminded on my social media feeds and in the news that life is often far too short. I find myself looking through photos of friends and loved ones who are no...
View ArticleTribeca Engagement Session: Christina + Terence
Can we bring the dog? I have been asked this question so many times. The answer is…of course!!!! But there are a few things you should keep in mind when you’re bringing your furry friend to your photo...
View Article26 Bridge Wedding: Tasha + Ricky
“I need to sit down.” I knew this was a turning point. The day could go either way from here. They’d been through a lot of stressful crap recently, her nursing a sprained ankle was one of the least...
View ArticleTo Be Loved Deeply
“To have been loved so deeply, even though the person who loved us is gone, will give us some protection forever.” – Albus Dumbledore I always loved how the people in photos in Harry Potter were like a...
View ArticleF.E.A.S.T. at Round Hill Wedding: Susanna + Jacob
My advice to you on your wedding day? Don’t strive to have the perfect day. You’ll drive yourself crazy. Celebrate the real moments. Those unplanned, unrehearsed reactions to the people around you....
View ArticleSoHo Manhattan Wedding: Jackie + Gary
“He makes great faces…” I stopped for a moment when she told me. It made me smile when I realized the significance of it. With everything that happens on a wedding day, during all of the hustle and...
View ArticlePicture Perfect Wedding Album Giveaway
I want you to be able to truly enjoy the memories of your wedding day for many years to come. I’ve talked about why having a wedding album is important at length. You deserve a tangible heirloom that...
View ArticleRebecca + Mike: Central Park Engagement
The grey December sky opened and a shaft of light shone down on Central Park. “There, we need to take pictures right there,” I said as we climbed up over a slight rise. “The light is perfect here.” And...
View Article501 Union Wedding: Christina + Terence
The groom looked around wildly, trying to locate someone. Being the attentive person I am, I already knew what was going on, and I knew how to help. “I need to find the wedding planner…” “No, it’s...
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