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Just a short two hours’ drive from Manhattan lies an area renowned for its exquisite beauty, rolling green hills, and sprawling agricultural estates. I often find myself working and vacationing in Litchfield County, Connecticut, and am never left wanting for the peace and connection with nature that can be found there. With no shortage of […]

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Litchfield County Wedding Venues

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The time I spent in New York City this April at the New York Bridal Market filled me with inspiration and excitement for the upcoming wedding seasons. Running from show to show with The Plumed Serpent, I saw new trends shaping the industry and classic looks reigning strong. Designers like Mark Ingram, Anne Barge, Monique […]

New York Bridal Market

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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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