In my opinion the world can be split into two groups: people who enjoy being photographed, and those who don’t. I am solidly in the latter group. I know how the camera can make you nervous, and in today’s blog post, I have a few basic tips for how to relax in front of the […]
With the average cost of a wedding being $15,000, it may be tempting to use your own home as the perfect wedding venue. But what should you worry about with a gang of hungry guests at the door? In today’s blog post, I have an exhaustive list of backyard wedding tips to help you get […]
It has been a busy few months. It seems like New York City is back in business, at least in terms of people wanting their photo taken. One of my most memorable sessions this year is the Central Park engagement photo shoot of Lester and Nick. I have all the behind-the-scenes details of their portrait […]
I’m one for three when it comes to photographing a wedding in the Central Park Conservatory Garden and having the sun actually shine. Though it definitely did rain during Amanda and Anthony’s Conservatory Garden wedding, you cannot deny the brightness and joy in their Wisteria Pergola wedding photos. So let’s look past the inclement weather […]
As the quote goes, ‘The best things in life are worth waiting for.’ Thanks to the pandemic, Rachel and Nick had to jump through several hoops to reschedule their wedding. So when their big day finally arrived in April of last year, the day was all the more special. So before any other variants hit […]
Thanks to the pandemic, lots of couples are deciding to downsize their wedding. If you are thinking about taking a minimalist approach when it comes to saying ‘I do,’ then you might consider booking only a hotel room, instead of a banquet hall, for your ceremony. In today’s discussion of how to plan a hotel […]
Did you know there is a (somewhat) secret garden located in the heart of Central Park? No, not the Conservatory Garden found at 105th Street and Fifth Avenue. I’m talking about the Shakespeare Garden found just behind the Delacorte Theater near 81st Street. For those unfamiliar, this tiny lot of land is almost always in […]
Mary is one of my most creative clients, and her goal this year was to make the most of her family portrait session. This past September her family and I had an adventure to Alstede Farms in Chester, New Jersey. Find out what happened on our photo odyssey and get some tips on how get […]
If your plan is to ask your beloved to marry you with a beautiful view in the background, then you have a lot of options on Governors Island. With stunning views of Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and even New Jersey, you are not hurting for lovely locations from which to pop the question. So […]
Summer is right around the corner, so now is the time to consider how to plan the perfect beach engagement photo shoot. In today’s blog post I’ll be sharing everything you need to know before you hit the beach, including where to go, when to schedule your shoot, and most importantly…what shoes to wear. (Spoiler […]