Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Inflation Celebration, by photographer Kelly Williams

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  I hope you all have a wonderful holiday.  While you are feasting on turkey (or perhaps tofurkey), enjoy these pics I took last night from the Macy’s Day ‘Inflation Celebration’ — that is, the pre-Thanksgiving balloon inflation on the Upper West Side.  It was miserable weather last night, but I have to…

Central Park wedding by NYC wedding photographer, Kelly Williams

How to Create a Photo Book: From Start to Finish

Hi everyone!  I just mailed my client Jenni her photo book, and I wanted to share with you the process from start to finish.  First, let’s talk about the difference between photo books and albums.  All of my albums are created through Couture Books. Each is handmade, with specially designed fabric covers. In comparison, the…

Bethesda Terrace in Central Park by photographer Kelly Williams

Behind the Scenes: Venue Check in Central Park

Hi everyone!  I hope you all had a chance to enjoy the final day of nice weather here in NYC.  I was in Central Park this afternoon doing a venue check at the Bethesda Terrace for the Friday wedding of Bonnie & Gerry.  I’ve shot countless numbers of engagements, weddings, and portraits in this very…

Scissors and safety pins from a photography emergency kit on black background

What’s in My Bag? Everything in My Photography Emergency Kit

This week I am getting ready for the 10-hour wedding of my clients, Kate and Stuart. As I’m thinking about last minute logistics and packing for the big day, I wanted to share with you everything that is in my photography emergency kit.  I bring all of this to every shoot, and a few of…

Check out Kelly Williams in New York Magazine ‘Weddings’!

Check out Kelly Williams in New York Magazine ‘Weddings’!

Surely you have your winter 2014 issue of New York Magazine Weddings in hand, no?  If not, then run out and get yourself a copy today for a listing of the best wedding vendors, from florists to photographers.  While flipping through the pages, you might note page 88, which features the wedding of Aldrin and…