What it is NOW like to get married at NYC City Hall The rules for getting hitched down at City Hall have changed drastically post-Covid. After we went through the Zoom nuptial era, the Office of the City Clerk is finally accepting couples for in-house elopements. But it is not the same place, and there […]
How to Elope in Central Park
Post-pandemic, couples are rethinking the big wedding. Be it the complications of Covid or just the expense, the trend is towards smaller weddings. Central Park is one of the most practical venue options if you want to downsize your nuptials. Whether you choose to say ‘I do’ privately in the Ramble or publicly in front […]
Wedding Reception Game Ideas
For most couples, a wedding reception involves the usual events: speeches, a first dance, parent dances, cake cutting, and cutting lose on the dance floor. But if you want to go old school or you have a particularly boisterous group of guests, then you may want to schedule a few games during your reception. In […]
How to Recreate Your Love Story in Your Engagement Shoot
I am of the belief that an engagement session should always do more than simply show off the ring. Rather, I want to teach couples how to recreate your love story in your engagement shoot. So in today’s blog post, let’s take a magical journey through Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. This is where Heather and Steven […]
Professional Headshot Tips
It’s January, and no doubt one of your New Year’s resolutions was to get a better photo for social media. In this blog post I will share with you images from my first photo shoot of the year as well as a list of my top professional headshot tips. Bottom line: turn the volume up […]
How to Solve Family Portrait Challenges
Not everyone likes to have their photo taken. Children in particular may not understand the importance the annual holiday card. So in today’s blog post, I will tell you how to solve family portrait challenges. You’ll learn how to prepare your children, the right mindset to have when scheduling a session, and most importantly, gain […]
Event Planning Photography Tips
Happy 2023, everyone! We are all sitting at home looking at our calendars for the new year ahead. If you are planning an event – be it bar mitzvah, wedding, or blowout birthday party – then this blog post is for you. Today’s article is a list of my best event planning photography tips. By […]
How to Propose in Brooklyn Bridge Park
Brooklyn Bridge Park is one of the busiest parks in New York City. Second only to Central Park in popularity, it has also become a trendy spot in which to declare your undying love. But where should you go in the park to pop the question? To assist any such lost paramours, today’s blog post […]
Central Park Winter Portrait Tips
Winter brings with it the good and the bad for New York City. Everyone wants to make a trip to NYC to experience the city during the holidays. And while this is be the most wonderful time of the year, winter also brings with it a number of closures in Central Park starting in mid-November. […]
NYC Family Portrait Tips for Tourists
You booked your dream trip to New York City and want to commemorate the moment with a family portrait. What do you need to know before your photo shoot? Fear not; I have all the NYC family portrait tips you could ever need in today’s blog post. From where to go, to what to avoid, […]