How to Elope in NYC

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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 […]

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How to Elope in Central Park

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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 […]

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Wedding Reception Game Ideas

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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 […]

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How to Solve Family Portrait Challenges

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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 […]

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Event Planning Photography Tips

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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 […]

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Central Park Winter Portrait Tips

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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.  […]

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