No other way I’d rather spend an afternoon than chasing around a little toddler…ok, that didn’t sound right;) What a cutie and a challenge! Always running away from the camera or poking his cute little finger in my lens, but I just love the photos. Well worth the effort. My personal favorite is him wearing MY shoes. Fall colors will be here before you know it, my busiest time of year for family portraits, call now to book a prime weekend right at sunset.

If you are a foodie,  then Blue Hill at Stone Barns is where you want to get married. Hands down the best wedding meal, heck, maybe even the best meal I’ve ever had. All the food, and I mean ALL of the food, is raised right there on the farm. And this farm looks like something out of Martha Stewart, a perfect backdrop for a wedding. Art and Lisa are foodies and they wanted to keep the guest list tight so Blue Hill was a perfect fit for them. Surrounded by their closest friends and family, they said their vows outside enveloped by wildflowers on a beautiful, clear summer day. We strolled the grounds at sunset before settling in for the evening. The cake topper was a big hit: mini Lisa and Art dressed in rival team jerseys.

I love it when my brides call me years later for family photos. Stephanie was one of my all time favorite brides. She’s referred to around the studio as “Empire State Effie” because of my photo of her looking out the window at the famous building. That has become one of my signature photos and is proudly displayed in the office. It was so wonderful to connect with her again and meet her fantastic family. It was a high energy shoot with Effie and Ben chasing around the kids and the little baby giggling with laughter the entire time.  One of the final frames of the shoot is of their older son innocently flashing his mom “the bird”. We were all cracking up and he just didn’t get why we found the little cut on his finger so funny.

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California girl Marissa and London nightclub owner/restauranteur Matthew had the picture perfect Hamptons Wedding. Festivities started with the rehearsal dinner lobster and clambake on the beach. Guests watched the sunset, kids played with sparklers and all enjoyed smoores by the fire. The wedding day was overcast but perfect for photos. Matt and Marissa saw each other for the first time between the rows of grapes at Wolffer Estates then signed their katubah in the wine cellar and said “I do” in the vineyard. Guests dined al fresco on the terrace of the vineyard then danced the night away with The Engagements. Since the couple live in London, everything was organized by Annette Babich Events. Society celebrity make up artist and friend of the bride Alexa Rodulfo did the brides hair and make up. Phillipa Lepley Coutour designed the dress, Wren Press did the invitations and Veuve Cliquot served special champagne.

Elyse and Michael currently live in Germany. Elyse still considers NYC her second home. They wanted to show their German friends and family what NYC was all about. They choose the classic Harold Pratt House for their elegant black tie affair. The ceremony was so warm and personal thanks to Rabbi Renee Feller. I’ve worked with her in the past, she is by far one of my favorite officiants. She keeps the ceremony light but so deeply personal and adds her own special quips that have everyone in stitches. The hoopah incorporated lace from the bride’s grandmothers wedding dress. Guests enjoyed cocktail hour in the library, then dinned in the grand ballroom on long tables while listening to speeches. Everyone then retired downstairs for dancing and top shelf whiskey, Elyse and Michael’s favorite drink.

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Molly and Rafael weren’t into all the typical wedding traditions. They saw each other before the wedding and even walked each other down the aisle. They were married at the Bklyn Society for Ethical Culture in Park Slope. Her flirty, calf length dress from Gabriella Bridal set the tone for the evening. Guests sang along with a mariachi band during cocktail hour while tattoo laden bartenders kept the margaritas flowing all night long. Everyone enjoyed dining under the stars followed by dancing inside.

Christa and Jeff knew they wanted a small wedding with only their closest friends and family celebrating their love. They were married in ICI’s backyard, then dined and danced the night away upstairs in their private dining room. Blossom and Branch did a fantastic job with the flowers. Betsy from Nine Cakes created 3 unique cakes with NYC skylines and highlighted with Christa’s parent’s cake topper.