Who: The Silvans
What: Family portraits
Where: Family’s home in CT
I’ve known this family since 2009 and have photographed many happy occasions for them over the years (including both bat mitzvahs for their daughters). I went up to their country house for a fun summer outdoor portrait session and the whole family looked radiant!
Who: Shu and Anthony
What: a winter wedding in Battery Park City, NYC
Where: Battery Gardens
Shu and Anthony’s March wedding at Battery Gardens in lower Manhattan was absolutely beautiful! Shu got ready at Double Tree Financial District, then we met up at the pier for the couple’s first look and bridal party portraits. Anthony was a good sport even when a seagull on the pier got a little too close for comfort! The ceremony was held inside the venue and the couple was bathed in perfect late afternoon light. Congrats!
What: Springtime couples session shot for I Heart NY Photography
Where: Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge in Central Park, NYC
Who: Stephanie and Doug
What: a winter NYC elopement
Where: NYC City Hall and Grand Central Station
Who: Doug and Alvin
What: an intimate luncheon wedding in NYC
Where: couple’s home, Bethesda Terrace, Lincoln Center Fountain and Bar Boulud
This long-time couple tied the knot in front of their closest family and friends in an intimate luncheon. The grooms got ready at their apartment on the Upper West Side and then we headed to Central Park for portraits by Bethesda Terrace and Fountain. From there we walked to Lincoln Center for family portraits and then headed to Bar Boulud for their ceremony and luncheon.
Who: Lindsay and Anthony
What: a gold-accented fall wedding
Where: Highlands Country Club
These two were married on a perfectly crisp fall day at the Highlands Country Club in Garrison, NY. I loved the stylish black bridesmaids gowns and all the gold accents for their reception decor. Congrats!
Who: Josie and Victoria
What: a windy wedding in Cape Cod
Where: Sesuit Harbor Cafe
These two tied the knot on an extremely blustery day in Cape Cod, but they didn’t let gale force winds and hurricane warnings dampen their spirits or their love! The nautical elements of their decor tied in perfectly with the setting. Congrats you two cuties!
Who: Francesca and Dave
What: a summer country club wedding
Where: Grand Oaks Country Club
This couple is so sweet and completely head over heels in love with each other! Their beautiful wedding at Grand Oaks Country Club in Staten Island, NY was a dream to capture. I loved the lush greenery of the club’s grounds and golf course. Congrats!
Who: Aisha and Andrew
What: stylish autumn Punjabi wedding in the Catskills
Where: The Margaretville Mountain Inn
I loved the mixing of family traditions in this stylish DIY fall wedding with planning by Events by SB. Read more about this wedding on Inspired Bride.
What: Family portrait session
Where: Prospect Park in Brooklyn
I photographed this couple’s wedding and was so happy they asked me to capture some portraits of their five month old baby daughter in their neighborhood in Brooklyn. What a cutie!
What: Family and Maternity Portrait Session
Where: Conservatory Gardens in Central Park, NYC
Wow! How gorgeous is this glowing mama and her adorable family? I absolutely loved this summer maternity session in Central Park.
Who : Devon and Sebastian
What: DIY summer wedding at a farm in the Hudson Valley
Where: Newton Farm
This DIY wedding at Newton Farm in West Kill, NY was truly a family affair. Devon’s brother lives and works at the farm and this was the first wedding they held there. The farm house where they got ready was built in the 1840s and is full of eclectic charm and decor. The ceremony took place outdoors surrounded by the gorgeous trees and valley. It couldn’t have been more lovely!
What: Family portrait session
Where: Family’s apartment in Tribeca, NYC
This family was so cute! I loved their baby daughter’s gleeful exuberance and hysterical facial expressions!
Who: Lindsay and Anthony
What: UES engagement portraits
Where: Carl Schurz Park
This couple lives just a few blocks away from this lovely park on New York City’s Upper East Side. With beautiful arches, a view of the East River, and not that many tourists, this park is a great place for couples who want a little more privacy for their portrait session. Lindsay and Anthony were such a fun couple to capture - Anthony’s sense of humor got Lindsay smiling from ear to ear.
Who: Elaine and Evan
What: Summer engagement session
Where: Ridley Creek State Park Mansion and Gardens in PA
This park holds a very special place in my heart because it’s where I got married!! I met up with this couple on a lovely May afternoon and loved capturing them in tender, sweet moments in the beautiful gardens and park.
Who: Stege family
What: 1st Birthday Baby Portraits
Where: Central Park, NYC
For this family shoot in Central Park the primary goal was to get portraits of baby boy for his 1st Birthday party invitations. His older sisters were great helpers getting their brother to giggle for the camera, and after we were done with their brother's portraits the girls did some tree climbing and impromptu nature art-making with flowers and pinecones. So glad spring is here at last!!
Where to start with this amazing wedding? First off, I went to Oberlin College with this rad couple and was so so thrilled to reconnect with them and to capture their gorgeous wedding. They are sweet and beautiful people, inside and out. The day started off with a big Ultimate Frisbee game at Croton Gorge Park where all guests were invited to participate. Monica was sad she had to leave the game early to get her hair done. :) Monica got dressed at her parents' home in her old childhood room, which I loved. The ceremony and reception took place at Croton State Park and many guests were camping or staying in the cabins. I am a sucker for DIY weddings and this one was a true labor of love created by their friends and family: Lincoln's cousin provided beautiful musical accompaniment on the banjo during the ceremony; a friend officiated their ceremony; all the flowers came from Monica's father's garden; their friends helped them make all the hand-painted signs, reception decor, bouquets and flower arrangements; Monica's brother brewed their beer (!); Lincoln's other cousin baked four beautiful and delicious cakes; another friend of theirs live painted the reception! On top of that, since they are very eco-conscious, all the plates and cutlery was made of compostable materials. What a special day! Congratulations to this amazing pair.
Emily and Ben got hitched at City Hall in Manhattan, witnessed by their close family and friends. Later that day the festivities continued at the rad Brooklyn Crab in Red Hook, which has a fun beach-shack vibe perfect for a summer evening celebration. (Side note, the next time I go back to Brooklyn Crab - not on a gig - I plan to try their amazingly tasty-looking beer-garitas!). I loved all the joy and love that radiated throughout the whole day, not to mention how flippin' adorable this couple is together and their beautiful smiles. Congratulations!
Sarah and Justin were married at Housing Works Bookstore in Soho, NYC. We started at the Mondrian Soho then strolled up Crosby Street for portraits before the ceremony. So many strangers wished them congratulations in the few short blocks from the hotel to Housing Works - who says New Yorkers aren't friendly? Smiles and laughter abounded during the whole event. Congrats!!
Charles and Ryan were married in true NYC fashion on the 1-year anniversary of their engagement. After going back and forth about whether they wanted a big blow-out wedding or an intimate affair with close friends and family, they opted for the latter and asked me to accompany them "paparazzi-style" on their special day. We started off at City Hall for the ceremony, strolled over the Brooklyn Bridge for portraits, dined on pizza in South Street Seaport for lunch, headed over to Chelsea Piers for bowling, hit up the High Line for more photos, then met up with a group of their friends at Murray's Cheese Bar for champagne toasts and dinner. They opted for a cheese plate instead of a cake for their dessert - gotta love that! Cheers to these special guys - I love you and congrats!
