Donna & Alexis’s Fort Tryon Park Wedding

A bride and groom hug during a Fort Tryon Park wedding

Donna and Alexis did not have the best luck planning their Fort Tryon Park wedding.  They originally scheduled their wedding for December 18th of last year.  Covid had other plans, however.  After rescheduling THREE times due to various family members catching Covid on each subsequent date, we finally settled on a new wedding date of […]

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My Trip to Mexico

Woman walking along the edge of a pond in Hierve el Agua

If you have been following my Instagram, then you know I spent the past month in Mexico.  I have finally unpacked and finished all my laundry, and thus it’s time to get back to work.  And while I could have written a blog post about a past photo shoot, I thought a vacation story or […]

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How to Elope in Central Park

Bride looking over bouquet of flowers for article on 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 […]

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Wedding Reception Game Ideas

Bride and groom holding up shoes for article on 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 […]

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Forest Park Family Photo Shoot

Parents, young girl, and white dog in front of trees during a Forest Park family photo shoot

Spring will be here soon enough, and in today’s blog I have some bright and cheery images from a recent Forest Park family photo shoot.  Hal’s daughter was traveling all the way from Turkey to visit him in New York.  So what better way to celebrate than with a family portrait.  I’ve got all the […]

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How to Solve Family Portrait Challenges

Toddler holding hands of both parents for an article on 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 […]

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Event Planning Photography Tips

Woman and male guests dressed as Marie Antoinette and court for an article on 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 […]

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