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…
After a slight social media respite, it’s time to jump back on the horse and publish a new blog post. Today I am pleased to share with you photos from the Brooklyn restaurant wedding of Jessica and Stephen. Unfortunately, bad weather put a damper on their plans for the day. If you will recall in…
There is a (not so) hidden walkway through the backyards of majestic Brooklyn brownstones that leads to a stunning view of downtown Manhattan. I am, of course, talking about the Brooklyn Heights Promenade. If you’re not familiar with this underrated gem of a pathway leading from Remsen Street to the Brooklyn Bridge Park, then you…
So you want to get your family together for a portrait, but don’t know where to go? Well then, today’s blog post is for you. In this article I share with you my definitive list of the best NYC family portrait location ideas. Whether you are looking to turn your family portrait into a ‘destination’…
