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…

Bethesda Terrace in Central Park by photographer Kelly Williams

Behind the Scenes: Venue Check in Central Park

Hi everyone!  I hope you all had a chance to enjoy the final day of nice weather here in NYC.  I was in Central Park this afternoon doing a venue check at the Bethesda Terrace for the Friday wedding of Bonnie & Gerry.  I’ve shot countless numbers of engagements, weddings, and portraits in this very…