Did you know there is a (somewhat) secret garden located in the heart of Central Park? No, not the Conservatory Garden found at 105th Street and Fifth Avenue. I’m talking about the Shakespeare Garden found just behind the Delacorte Theater near 81st Street. For those unfamiliar, this tiny lot of land is almost always in […]
How to Propose on Governors Island
If your plan is to ask your beloved to marry you with a beautiful view in the background, then you have a lot of options on Governors Island. With stunning views of Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and even New Jersey, you are not hurting for lovely locations from which to pop the question. So […]
How to Plan the Perfect Beach Engagement Photo Shoot
Summer is right around the corner, so now is the time to consider how to plan the perfect beach engagement photo shoot. In today’s blog post I’ll be sharing everything you need to know before you hit the beach, including where to go, when to schedule your shoot, and most importantly…what shoes to wear. (Spoiler […]
Brooklyn Heights Promenade Engagement Tips
There is a (not so) hidden walkway through the backyards of majestic Brooklyn brownstones that leads to a stunning view of downtown Manhattan. I am, of course, talking about the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. If you’re not familiar with this underrated gem of a pathway leading from Remsen Street to the Brooklyn Bridge Park, then you […]
A Forest Hills Engagement Shoot
As many couples have experienced during the pandemic, Katherine and Anuj’s wedding day was postponed to next year. But to keep the date alive in 2020, they decided to have a photo shoot on the day they would have originally walked down the aisle. And where better to set such a romantic photo shoot? No […]
Vanderbilt Museum Engagement Photos
After many thwarted attempts thanks to the pandemic, I finally had the chance this past week to capture Rachel and Nick’s Vanderbilt Museum engagement photos. This was my first time visiting the museum, and I can say that it was definitely worth the trip out to Long Island. I’ve got all the details from the […]
Shakespeare Garden Engagement Photos
I don’t know about you, but I am sick of the cold weather we’ve been having here in New York. Logically, I know it’s February and I should get over myself, but I am ready for spring to be here. In celebration of the warmth that is soon to come (eventually), I am sharing with […]
Cherry Blossom Photo Tips
After the chaos this weekend at the Roosevelt Island Cherry Blossom Festival, we can say officially that Roosevelt Island is no longer a hidden gem for finding beautiful trees in bloom. Indeed, cherry blossom season has turned into a huge national circus as everyone tries to take the perfect Instagram. Since the social media pressure […]
Winter Portrait Tips
How to Look Warm in Front of the Camera Ah, January. It can be such a beautiful month with crisp clear skies and a little frost in the air. It’s the perfect time for a photo shoot, no? If you have a portrait session planned when it’s cold outside, there are certain things you could […]
How to Propose on Top of the Empire State Building
Tips and Tricks for your Empire State Building Proposal I have been a wedding photographer for 11 years, and just had the pleasure of shooting my second Empire State Building proposal. While professional photography is technically not allowed at the top, the head of security kindly let me through so that I could photograph Andrea […]