Matt’s Montauk Marriage Proposal

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Matt and Sarah live for their summertime Montauk weekends. For Sarah, this just another weekend on the East end of Long Island. For Matt it was thee weekend. For several weeks Matt and I planned how he was going to propose. We decided the beach across from Gosman’s would be a great spot. From Gosman’s family and friends could watch as he asked the big question. I was stoked as I drove out East to Montauk and picked up a few “supplies” for the couple.

Planning an outdoor proposal can feel like a race

Our biggest concern was the weather. Throughout the day I constantly checked the weather report. Matt and I were texting back and fourth all day, and finally at 4pm we said “IT’S A-OKAY! The weather will be fine.”

Proposal Photographers don’t miss their shot

Once I arrived to the spot I put the supplies (champagne in a cooler and flowers) in a safe spot and waited. The light and the weather were amazing and so were the views of the Atlantic Ocean. Matt and Sarah arrived right on time, and walked down to the beach. They sat on a blanket and after a few moments Matt stood up. As he started to ask the big question Sara stood up as well. Matt then got down on one knee.

Congrats Matt and Sara!

Mark + Robyn Ketubah Signing

Venue: Kimpton Hotel Eventi

One hot summer Friday evening in July I met Robyn and Mark in their beautiful hotel room at the Eventi Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. Robyn and Mark, with family at their sides were busy getting ready. They were about to start their wedding weekend by signing a very important license signifying their marriage through Jewish law and tradition.

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Chrisoula and Kriton Engagement Party Photographer

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Congratulations on the engagement, Chrisoula and Kriton! It was a pleasure to be involved in this special day, celebrating the two of you and your amazing growing (very Greek) families! The Engagement Party was held at the beautiful Dyker Heights Golf Club in Brooklyn, New York. I arrived early to capture the details before Chrisoula and Kriton arrived to their beautiful decorated ballroom.

Long Island Engagement party photographer - need to know!

Once Chrisoula and Kriton arrived, we went outside in to the summer heat to capture engagement-like photos for their save the date cards and wedding registry. Quickly enough guests started to arrive and this engagement brunch started! I’m so excited for this amazing couple as they marry next August in Greece. Take a look at some of the photos from the afternoon above.

Venue: Dyker Heights Country Club

DJ: Rhythm Arts Entertainment

Brittany's Bridal Shower

As a Long Island bridal shower photographer, I photograph countless happy moments leading up to the big day. For many couples, I first photograph the proposal, then the engagement party, the bridal shower, the engagement photos, and then finally their wedding. Through this process I get to genuinely know my clients and their families.

As a wedding photographer I capture so much more than just the wedding.

Venue: The Snapper Inn

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Seixas Dinner - Columbia University Kraft Center

The Gershom Mendes Seixas Award is bestowed by Columbia/Barnard Hillel on those who have made outstanding contributions to Jewish life at Columbia University and Barnard College. The Columbia-Barnard Kraft center honored Rabbi Michael Paley and Jim McMenamin at its annual Seixas Gala Dinner.

Robert Kraft, New England Patriots owner, was the honorary dinner chair. Eric Goldstein, CEO of UJA-Federation of New York and Eric Fingerhut, President and CEO of Hillel International spoke at the event. At the end of the evening, Robert Kraft announced that Jonathan and Jeannie Lavine and family contributed $2.5 million to an endowment fund to support the work of Columbia/Barnard Hillel. In appreciation of their gift, the Executive Director position will now be known as the Lavine Family Executive Director. The Mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti, a Columbia alum and a friend of both the honorees and of Jonathan Lavine's, spoke via video at the dinner.