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I cannot stop thinking about Nadia and Ali’s wedding in New York City. The glamour, togetherness and complete joy that lit up their faces in those little moments of connection — the beauty of their wedding at The Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center was unforgettable. Above all of the beauty and ceremony, what made this […]

New York City Rehearsal Dinner and Brunch

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When you think of an elegant and stunning New York wedding, you will picture Ali and Nadia’s The Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center Wedding. Ali and Nadia chose the Rainbow Room because of its incredible views of the New York cityscape. They wanted to have their wedding overlooking all of the important places in New […]

The Rainbow Room at Rockefeller Center

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In photography, the depth of a family connection can reveal itself in an instant. This is why it’s important to me to be constantly aware of the bride and groom’s immediate family throughout the wedding day. Being constantly vigilant, I make sure to hunt for, and capture, as many connection revealing moments as possible. Weddings […]

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FATHER’S DAY WEDDING MOMENTS

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It is indeed a strange time as we adjust to our new normal. Moments like these are much needed reminders of how fortunate we are to be surrounded by family and an amazing community. The fast spread of Covid 19, coupled with stay at home orders across the globe, have modified wedding plans for  our […]

PLANNING YOUR WEDDING DURING A CRISIS

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This is a question I get all the time. The Knot and many wedding blogs and magazines have this in their list of questions to ask photographers, and my answer is “It doesn’t matter, and in fact, I prefer if I haven’t.” Every wedding has its own unique set of aesthetic cues, personalities and dynamics. […]

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“HAVE YOU SHOT HERE BEFORE?”

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I absolutely love tented estate weddings, especially wedding receptions. They are blank canvases on which my couples, together with their designers and florists, have realized their wedding visions. So I was especially honored to have Greenwich Tent Company feature me on their blog today, where they write about my photography career and my love of […]

THE BEST TENT WEDDING VENUES IN NY & CT

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The Gramercy Park Hotel terrace provided the chicest setting for Tara’s 40th birthday party. She’s in good company, this storied New York rooftop is where Humphrey Bogart married Helen Menkin in 1926. Tara celebrated with her closest friends, two young daughters and a son due a few months after her birthday. The colorful spring palette […]

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GRAMERCY PARK HOTEL TERRACE PARTY

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luxury bride portrait

I was honored to have Town & Country to ask me for some wedding planning tips for brides whose weddings fall on hot summer days! My best tip is to hire a great makeup artist and contract her for the full day.   When looking for a makeup artist it is always important to hire an […]

TOWN & COUNTRY CONNECTICUT WEDDING BRIDAL FEATURE

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Each year I am commissioned by Moffly Media to photograph portraits of those in Fairfield County who work tirelessly to help those in need. The images appear in the November & December issues of all the Fairfield County magazine and features locals who were nominated to receive recognition for all of the giving that they […]

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GREENWICH MAGAZINE COVER & FEATURE

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What a treat it was to be asked about my candid photography process by Brides Magazine who published one of my favorite candid reception entrance photos along with a quote about candid photography from a Westchester Country Club wedding I photographed in September. I was so honored to have them designate me one of the […]

BRIDE’S MAGAZINE CANDID WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURE

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