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Holley has been my assistant, second shooter, my second brain for the past 4 years. And then she decided to get married and move to Alabama – I’m not sure I will ever forgive her for this. But, one of the highlights of my year was having the privilege of shooting her and Matt’s trash...
When the Homecoming Queen marries the Homecoming King… Yes, it was a true story. I find out so many things about couple that I would have never known during the toast – all those little things come out! Kerry wore gorgeous blue shoes that I probably took way too many photos of – I just...
Sherida told me she almost flew off a four-wheeler the night before her wedding. So how perfect was it that the path thru the woods at Vassar was muddy and torn up with atv tracks. Some brides would have said, nope, I’m not going down there. But Sherida was fine with going on and Luke...
Finally, some sunshine! Or at least for a little while. I felt the pressure to get as many photos taken as possible at the gorgeous Locust Grove Estate in Poughkeepsie early during the day, as thunderstorms were predicted for 1pm. Sure enough, just a few minutes after Val and Roger walked back down the aisle...
It didn’t just rain on Lauren and David’s wedding day. It POURED. There was thunder, there was lightning, it rained sideways, and at one point, I even think it was raining upwards from the pavement. Photo plan A was scrapped, Plan B was scrapped, we went with Photo plan Q I think. I have always...
Wedding Ceremony at Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel, Poughkeepsie, New York Dress by Tara Keely Flowers by Weddings by David Anthony Music by DJ Teddy Rauert Photobooth by That’s Entertainment Reception at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie, New York Lauren’s emerald cut half eternity diamond wedding band still has me captivated. I can still see...
Antoinette has to be one of the sweetest brides I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I really couldn’t wait to get some photos of all the beautiful personal touches Antoinette had as a part of her wedding day. Silver strappy Chanel shoes, her grandmother’s antique sapphire ring, the handmade ring plate from...
I am still in awe at how easily Lindsay she was able to move around and carry the weight of that stunning wedding dress! The details on the dress were exquisite. All of the bridemaids wore flowers in their hair to compliment the bride’s. The weather was absolutely perfect for photos at Cornwall Landing –...
Traveling to Saratoga Springs for Lauren and John’s wedding was a trip I had looked forward to all year. I had photographed John’s cousins wedding (Peter and Adrienne) a few years back and I knew this would be an amazing wedding with wonderful people. A beautiful Orthodox Ukranian ceremony was held at John’s family church...
When Margaret asked me to photograph her and Nick’s wedding last year, I was so excited I really didn’t want to have to wait an entire year for the date to arrive. Her and Nick are both so sweet and so in love. Margaret and Nick picked Kingston Point Beach and the Rondout section of...
My very good friend and an awesome photographer herself, Vivian Lanzarone, had asked me to photograph her group of cousins (best friends) about 2 years ago. Amazingly, it took that long to pull everyone together! Vivian picked a cute spot on the Hudson River at Waryas Park for a few photos and then we headed...
Every now and then I see a pair of shoes that are so cool I think they deserve a post of their own. And these shoes def have it! Love, Love, Love them! Even though Dana’s wedding shoes are fabulous, I have to admit that everything else about her and Joe’s wedding was just as...
One of my favorite wedding venues is the Chateau Hathorn in Warwick New York. The grounds are beautiful, the reception room is always decorated to a ‘Wow’ factor, and the food is always amazing! Jaclyn and Brendan picked April for their wedding date because they were hoping for a nice cool April day. Jaclyn had...
Catherine and Scott came to me with plans for a big party at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie to celebrate their one year wedding anniversary. Since they didn’t have wedding photos from their original civil ceremony, we planned to start the day with a walk down Main Street in Beacon and a fun photo shoot before...
My best friend Jenny asked me to take a few photos of her son Doriano as he headed out to the Junior Prom last week. I am still in awe of how much he towers over me – I can remember when he was 2 feet tall. He also looks just like his gorgeous mom!...
My first wedding this spring took place on a gorgeous April afternoon at The Plumbush Inn in Cold Spring, New York. The Plumbush Inn specializes in rustic but elegant country weddings and this was exactly the feeling that Michelle and Eric were looking for in their wedding. Both nature lovers, Michelle and Eric got to...
I think that some of my favorite details of the day are almost always the shoes! Pink shoes, red shoes, bright blue shoes, custom chucks. Manolo, Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin…..I could go on forever.
Dogs are a part of our families and many of my weddings this year included their furry one as a part of the wedding day. From guest appearances for a few photos, to a full part of the day as the official ring bearer or flower girl – here’s a couple of doggie wedding days!
