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The first time I met Dulcie and Andrew was for their sunrise engagement session in DUMBO. Anyone who knows me knows I’m definitely not a morning person. However, for Dulcie and Andrew, I’d make an exception. I knew upon meeting them that we would undoubtedly get to have an amazing time together for their Belle […]
One of the most common questions during the wedding photography booking process is “have you shot at my venue before?” Often times, the answer might be no. If that is the case, don’t be discouraged! I personally like to visit every wedding venue before the wedding, just to get a lay of the land. Usually […]
If you’re an NYC wedding photographer or an inquiring couple, chances are you’ve heard of this venue. 620 Loft and Garden is an iconic venue in New York located in Rockefeller Center, perfect for any event where you want to showcase jaw-dropping views. The venue overlooks not only Rockefeller Center, but also St. Patrick’s Cathedral. […]
Even though I’ve been photographing weddings for the better part of a decade, I still get butterflies before my first wedding of the year. I start having anxious dreams in which I forget key pieces of equipment, or the clients hate all their photos, the usual wedding photographer nightmares. Going into this Hamptons wedding weekend, […]
I’ll cut right to the chase: some say the wedding industry has lost the plot lately. With the boom (and hopefully soon, the burst) of AI, tik tok/instagram trends, and false reporting from The Knot/other large platforms, there’s — understandably — a lot of confusion for those planning their weddings. I can’t solve all the […]
This particular May wedding weekend was a busy one, with five different events over just 2 days. But then again, when you’re scheduled to photograph a beautiful, elegant, black tie wedding at the Tuxedo Club in New York, the busy schedule is so worth it. This rainy day Tuxedo Club wedding came just after a […]
Located on the Hudson River and looking out at the New York City skyline, Battello Jersey City is a stunning and unique New Jersey Wedding venue. This beautiful venue, renowned for its soaring ceilings, incredible view, and delicious food, has an ambiance that is hard to beat. It has quickly become one of my personal […]
