Ladies Pavilion wedding ceremony by NYC wedding photojournalist, Kelly Williams

Emma & Paul’s Whirlwind Ladies Pavilion Wedding

Last October I was contacted by a delightful couple from the UK, who wanted to get hitched while on shore leave from their cruise.  The premise sounded zany enough (and right up my alley), but the reality was even more wonderful.  Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you Emma and Paul — my craziest wedding…

Bride and groom portrait in Madison Square Park for a Columbus Citizens Foundation wedding by NYC wedding photojournalist, Kelly Williams

A Columbus Citizens Foundation Wedding

It was a busy weekend for Natasha and Chris, whose Columbus Citizens Foundation wedding was truly a dream come true.  The couple, who randomly met at a dinner years ago, got engaged over a romantic dinner their first day traveling in Toulouse, France.  Natasha and Chris are world travelers, and their honeymoon — starting this…

Bride and groom about to kiss in stairwell in Roosevelt Hotel wedding photo
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Elegant Roosevelt Hotel Wedding Photos

Travel back in time to the sophisticated 1920s with Meredith and Jonathan Meredith and Jonathan’s elegant Great Gatsby-style wedding traveled back in time…and all over New York. The couple started the day by saying their vows at Jonathan’s childhood church in Astoria. Eventually they would get down on the dance floor with family and friends…

New York Marble Cemetery Garden Party hosted by Atlas Obscura by NYC photojournalist, Kelly Williams
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New York Marble Cemetery Garden Party

I’m doing a little bit of catch up today, and wanted to share with you photos from this past weekend’s New York Marble Cemetery Garden Party, hosted by the New York Obscura Society.  The Victorian-themed party involved a wealth of odd and historically-accurate activities, including an absinthe tasting, cemetery talk, flower crown workshop, butterfly pinning…

Dancing at an Allegria Hotel party by NYC event photojournalist, Kelly Williams

Gettin’ Down on the Dance Floor at an Allegria Hotel Party

Last night the Charles family threw one heck of a party in Long Beach to celebrate the 45th wedding anniversary of Bovin and Hermelyn.  This Allegria Hotel party came complete with a beautiful beachside setting, DJ, photo booth, and even a fog machine for the couple’s first dance.  Friends and family surrounded the couple as…

Full Bunny Contact event photographed by NYC photojournalist, Kelly Williams

Full Bunny Contact: A Very Scary Easter Bunny

Looking for a warped way to celebrate Easter?  Well, if you’re in New York City then there is no better way than attending Full Bunny Contact.  Think of it as all of your Easter nightmares combined with the Olympics.  Interested in battling it out in a giant bunny sumo suit?  Check.  How about bopping a…

Groom kissing bride on cheek for an article called 'Do you need a second photographer?'
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Do You Need a Second Photographer? Probably Not.

I have been irritated recently by wedding blogs informing couples that they need to have at least two photographers for their wedding. If you are interested in documentary-style photography and your guest count is under 200, then adding a second photographer may not be a wise choice.  Find out the definitive answer to the question,…