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This blog post is going to be *the* ultimate list of NYC engagement photo and wedding photo locations, ideas, and poses. I will be adding as I find new spots. Taking your engagement photos is one of the first things you’ll do in the wedding planning process, and it’s a great way to get to […]
I’ve been a wedding photographer for almost a decade, and I wouldn’t want to do it anywhere but here in New York City. Photographing weddings in New York means getting to visit some really special places. If you’re looking to have your wedding in NYC, look no further than this list of some of the […]
This NYC wedding at Bryant Park Grill was perfect from start to finish. Aside from the random snow squall post-first look, it was a truly beautiful winter wedding day in New York. These two were an absolute dream to work with, too. After their engagement session, I knew their wedding at Bryant Park Grill was going to be […]
Since I started working in weddings, I remember dreaming of the day I’d get to photograph at this stunning venue. Fast forward to 2024, that dream became a reality. Halle and Kevin had the most beautiful and elegant Blue Hill at Stone Barns wedding this autumn, and I’m thrilled I got to be a part […]
This is one of the biggest (and most important) questions asked when booking a wedding photographer. I understand why that question would be posed, and there are some totally valid pros & cons. If you’re on the fence about whether or not to have a second wedding photographer, let me be the gentle guiding force […]
Having a first look on your wedding day: it’s a hotly debated topic. It’s also worth mentioning that having a first look on your wedding day is still a relatively new concept. Growing up and seeing tv shows and movies, it was unheard of to see each other before the ceremony. Seeing your spouse in […]
Like the city of New York itself, the wedding photographers in the area are unique. New York wedding photographers are capable of adapting to lots of different styles, and I’m happy to give you examples of my own. From tv shows and music to old family photo albums, I find that just about anything can […]
