The Dominick Hotel Wedding - Lower Manhattan

Congrats Rachel and Sal! | Having previously photographed at the Dominick Hotel, as the Trump SoHo, we I already knew the lay of the land. On this Saturday, I was second photographing for my friend and fellow photographer Natalie. Natalie was the main photographer.

The couple was great!

We started our day by capturing the bride and groom getting ready at the hotel. Then, we staged the couple’s first look on the hotels top floor. Here on the 42nd floor we were greeted with sweeping views of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and New Jersey. Post first look, the couple and their family/friends moved on to Brookfield Place in Battery Park for family photos, bridal party photos, and a couple’s session.

The ceremony and reception were back at the hotel.

Caitlyn and George - NYC City Hall Wedding

Congrats Caitlyn and George! The fall consists of my busiest time of the year, both with weddings and other photo work (engagement sessions, corporate headshots, events, etc.,). However, photographing weddings at City Hall weddings is one of my favorite events to photograph. A city hall wedding is all about raw simplicity and genuine authenticity. I think they are a true reflection of the couple.

Simplicity and authenticity are the best two words to describe Caitlyn and George. Capturing their happiness, anxiousness, and eagerness to get married was really exciting. And, I say that as a seasoned photographer with hundreds of weddings under my belt. It was nice that there was no big catering hall, big cake, and complicated dress to cloud the focus of the day.

Instead of detail shots consisting of uber expensive watches and shoes, the details of their day were the couple’s letters to one another. Throughout the day, I had to search for details to capture. I had to search for the little moments and wait for the big moments.

After the ceremony, we all walked outside for a couple session and then more family photos.