Love, Melissa
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Welcome to your home for real weddings, planning tips & advice, & more.
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 […]
Everyone who works in weddings will tell all couples the same thing: your wedding day is going to fly by. You’ll be in your room getting ready, then you blink, and they’re serving the cake. The best way to ensure you have a seamless, stress-free day is to make sure your wedding day timeline is […]
Wedding dresses are one of the most important elements of a wedding day. You’ll be wearing it from morning to late night, walking, sitting, and dancing in it, too. 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 […]
Most of the time, as an inquiring customer, you’ve got to jump through a bunch of hoops and do tons of internet sleuthing to figure out the pricing of a wedding vendor. When it comes to wedding photography, the cost may vary, but there are some industry standards. It’s not a one-size-fits-all type thing, since […]
In my humble opinion, one of the most efficient ways to have a wedding weekend is to utilize all the space in one property for each part of the day. What’s the best way to do this, you ask? Consider some of the best hotel wedding venues in New York for your big day. Think […]
Being located in New York City as a boutique wedding photographer means I get to see some super unique areas of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, and all of upstate New York. I’m so grateful that this job allows me to see some truly incredible places, and work with some super talented individuals. I put together a […]
