Beautiful Fall baptism in Princeton, New Jersey | We started the day by photographing Carter getting dressed and several detail photos. Then, we moved outside for family photos before the ceremony.
Carter's Baptism
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.
Roman and Lauren - Washington Square Park Proposal
I’m excited to have captured Roman and Lauren’s Washington Square Park evening proposal, as that night was the perfect fall night. It was not too cold and the park wasn’t too busy, and it was not raining. Roman chose Washington Square Park under the arch for its southern view of the World Trade Center and for its northern view of the Empire State Building.
The plan: Lauren and Roman would pass through the park on their way to dinner. On the way, they’d pass by the arch and he’d propose. His execution could not have been better!
Proposing in washington square park under the arch at night is quintessential nyc
That night, Roman and Lauren walked across the park on their way to dinner. As they passed through the arch Roman stopped and started to tell Lauren how much she meant to him. Then, he proposed.
how to capture a marriage proposal at night
With this being an evening proposal the arch supplied a little bit of light, but a hidden off-camera flash provided the bulk of the lighting. Post proposal and after giving the couple a few minutes to themselves, we walked around the block for a quick mini-shoot.
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.
Mike + Meghan Carroll Gardens Engagement Session
Meghan and Mike are awesome, and so are their two dogs, and so is their apartment in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. I’ve know Mike and Meghan from our summers at the beach and through my college friend Joe. Throughout the summer and fall, these two spend almost every weekend at the beach. If they’re not camping, fishing, or surfing they’re hanging out by the water with their friends enjoying a good beer.
When Mike proposed two weeks ago, out in Montauk, he quickly reached out asking if I could photograph their engagement photos. Everything these two do is done with a smile. So, I knew our shoot would be fun. Prior the session, I thought about how I could capture Mike and Meghan’s fun spirit. Luckily, they had a few ideas of their own; pizza, beer, dogs, their Brooklyn apartment, and the Yankees.
We started off in their apartment. Then, we moved on to their iconic Brooklyn brownstone steps. From there, we walked around Carroll gardens.
Diwali Family Photo Session
Recent family photo session for a growing Long Island family. The photos will be used in their first Diwali holiday card, a tradition they hope to continue in the coming years.