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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 […]

30+ Best NYC Engagement Photo Locations

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 […]

Best NYC Wedding Venues

Bryant Park Grill Wedding

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 […]

Bryant Park Grill Wedding

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 […]

Blue Hill at Stone Barns Wedding

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 […]

Do I Need A Second Wedding Photographer?

first look wedding day

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 […]

First Look On Your Wedding Day: Should You Have One?

nyc wedding photographer

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 […]

New York Wedding Photographer Love, Melissa: My Photography Style

wainwright house wedding

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 […]

How To Plan Your Wedding Day Timeline

wedding dress designers

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 […]

Best Wedding Dress Designers: 2025 and 2026

tappan hill mansion wedding

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 […]

Wedding Photography Cost: New York

New York City based wedding photographers and videographers who believe that every wedding is a work of art.