Parents-to-be sitting on bed for a Queens maternity photo shoot
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Melanie & Jalani’s Queens Maternity Photo Shoot

If you are a resident of New York City, then you know it seems to rain (or at least be overcast) all the time in winter.  Sadly, it rained all day for Melanie and Jalani’s recent Queens maternity photo shoot thereby preventing any outside shots.  But bad weather did not deter this couple!  The photos…

Portrait of bride and groom under cherry blossom trees at a Flushing Meadows Corona Park wedding
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A Flushing Meadows Corona Park Wedding

So photographed Melanie and Jalani’s maternity shoot today, but I wanted to first introduce them to you with photos from their Flushing Meadows Corona Park wedding.  This couple are Queens natives, and proud of it.  Their ceremony was held in the shade of the Unisphere, followed by a reception at Rainhas Churrascaria.  As a resident…

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…

Pregnant blond woman on beach for an article on how to prepare for a maternity photo shoot
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How to Prepare for a Maternity Photo Shoot

I am so pleased when wedding clients come to me for maternity shoots or family portraits. It’s as if the circle is complete, and the grand finale of the couple’s walk down the aisle is revealed. In today’s blog post, I have photos from Jessica and Dan’s maternity shoot. I photographed their wedding not that…

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…