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Kristina and Erik’s wedding day was one of those perfect warm August days of summer – not too hot, not too humid – the kind of wedding weather everyone hopes for! The bridal party and families gathered at one of my favorite spots at Marist College in Poughkeepsie for a quick photography session before heading...
When I first met Dara and Will, they drove up from the city during the 1st of two whopping snow storms to try and meet me. Trees had come down across my driveway and the plows couldn’t get through plus I had no electricity, heat or running water in my home studio. I met them...
So anyone who knows me knows that I am just not a cold weather person. Don’t like snow, don’t like snow shoveling, not a skier, hate icy winter roads. And if you have been to my home and know my 1/2 mile long dirt driveway in the winter ….. nuff said. So I am finally...
When Jennie first emailed my about photographing her wedding, her and Eric were living in Paris and planning everything from overseas. The next time I chatted with her, they were living in Qatar – and here I am thinking I’m far from home when I’m in Florida! Needless to say, and with alot of help...
Love, Love, Love Kerry’s hot pink wedding shoes! You couldn’t even see them until she lifted her dress – then POW – what a great pop of color! Kerry and Keith had a gorgeous warm 4th of July day to celebrate their wedding. Following a traditional Catholic ceremony at St Dennis Church in Beekman, an...
All the details and soft romantic colors that Lauren worked so hard on transformed the ballroom at The Grandview from everyday already beautiful to stunningly spectacular. The soft dusky rose colors perfectly complimented pale champagne accents and white peonies. The uplighting in the ballroom highlighted all the details and brought oohh’s and ahh’s from the...
Okay, so I know this engagement photography session is really about Lauren and Mike, BUT, 4 month old Mason really does like to steal the spotlight! He is just so cute, as only a 4 month old Golden Retriever puppy can be. And so Mason is in a ton of these photos (and yes Lauren,...
I knew that Nora and RJ were a perfect match for my wedding photography from the moment I met them. RJ was rolling around on the floor with the studio dog, Riker, while Nora and I talked about photography, weddings, and everything else under the sun. Nora jumped at the idea of doing some urban...
Photographing Rebecca and Kevin’s engagement session was such a pleasure! Rebecca’s Maid of Honor, Michelle, bought them the session as an engagement gift – such a great idea! It was one of those hot steamy summer days we’ve been having alot of lately and taking these guys on a hike around the grounds at the...
Diamonds were the word of the day! From all the heavy jewels on Brianne’s gorgeous cathedral length veil, to the 15 carat diamond necklace she wore, the sparkle of jewels were everywhere. A beautiful ceremony at Marist College Chapel was followed by photos on the Marist campus and then an evening of dining and dancing...
Dress by Watters; Ceremony and Reception at Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, NY; Flowers by Floral Fantasies by Sara; Music by Sausto Productions The gardens at Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz were an absolutely gorgeous setting for the wedding ceremony of Janna and Kevin. Guests arrived at the Mountain House and leisurely strolled the...
Flowers by Becky – the bride!, Music by DJ Domenic, Ceremony & Reception at The Links at Union Vale Becky and Justin planned their New York wedding from Ohio – everything was done in quick visits and alot of phone calls and emails. Their wedding day was a beautiful 80 degrees – the perfect...
Reception and Photos at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts – Event Gallery, Museum and Site of the 1969 Woodstock Festival Flowers by Monticello Greenhouse, Dress by Essence of Australia, Shoes by Jimmy Choo, Rings by Tiffany, Music by Common Ground Orchestra Speedboats, a Psychdelic Bus, The site of the 1969 Woodstock festival… what more...
Nicole and Kevin’s wedding day was one of the windiest days in the Hudson Valley yet this year! Hudson Valley weddings typically have very mild weather, but this was like a sunny day hurricane. Luckily, the hairstyles held and families just laughed as they were blown back and forth as I kept them moving in...
The 2010 wedding season has begun! Jennifer and Brett had a beautiful warm sunny day in April for their wedding at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie. This was the perfect start of spring for me. A very touching service was performed by the Rabbi Jonathan Kligler of Woodstock under a chuppah that Brett had made himself. ...
So you like me, you Really Really do! Thanks to everyone who voted me a 2010 Wedding Wire Bride’s Choice. Muchas gracias. “February 2, 2010 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced Lori O’Toole Images has been selected to receive the WeddingWire 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for photography! The annual Bride’s Choice...
Baby Benjamin Hudson was born on Christmas day! Kristen called me on News Year Eve to tell me the great news and schedule his newborn photos. Which really wasn’t a minute too soon as I don’t think he would have fit in the suitcase in another week at the rate he is growing. Congratulations to...
It’s hard to believe it’s been 3 years since photographing Sean and Pati’s wedding and another entire year since I photographed baby Adriana at 1 year old. Now she’s 2 and running, running, running! I don’t think she stopped moving for even one second of the entire hour we spent at Vanderbilt Mansion. This was...
