A wedding in the country - that's the theme when couples select the Chapel in Galway, NY for their wedding day. The Chapel, located very close to Saratoga Springs, was first build in 1859 - and has been restored, retaining so much of the original structure. I had been there before, and was thrilled to hear Aimee tell me that was where the ceremony would take place. Aimee and Angelo decided on doing a first glance
Another very big congratulations to this incredible couple. Michele and Makki could not have had a better day for their Saratoga National wedding! The day started off at the Hilton on Broadway in Saratoga Springs, NY. Stylist Erica Sherman of Jean Paul Salon and Spas was working her magic when I arrived. Michele knows Erica from work, and I work with Erica for many of my sessions. The familiarity we have with one another certainly
Cori and Liam decided on the beautiful venue, Pat's Barn, for their wedding. It's actually located in Troy, NY in the Rensselaer Technology Park. Although this is a relatively "new" venue the barn itself has been around for a long time! The barn has resided in the Tech Park for over 250 years. It has been rebuilt preserving the character of this historic Dutch homestead by using much of the original structure. Working with this
So right from the title you may be wondering how it is that I shot a wedding in Rochester, NY. I'm from there originally, and I have a very large extended family who still live there. To most people's surprise, it really is only a 3 hour drive from Albany, NY. Although we're pretty busy visiting family when we make drives out there, I do keep in touch with a few friends
Each wedding is special, and unique. This one, was no exception. I was honored to witness, as well as photograph this wedding that had so much meaning. As we all know, New York State finally approved the Marriage Equality Act. This was passed on June 24, 2011. After being together for 27 years - this couple was more than ready to profess their love for one another in the company of family and friends! We
This couple was my first couple to book for 2013! Cori and I met up quite a while ago - and of course I was thrilled when she confirmed that they wanted me to be their photographer. The original plan was to keep it simple, and they did not select a package with an engagement shoot. About a month ago, I received a message from her saying that they had been thinking it may in
When someone contacts me and says... "I want YOU to be our wedding photographer!" I can't help but smile! These are going to be some of the most important photos in this couples lives - what an honor to be the one who gets to capture them! After discussing the type of coverage they wanted - we quickly starting chatting details of an engagement session. As with any session - we talk first about the
Finally, finally the Wedding shoot you've been hearing me talk about for months! To recap for those of you who need to be caught up to speed ;) The very talented floral designer, Karen Splendido, owner of Splendid Stems and I met during a headshot session she hired me for. Get two local business owners together and ideas are bound to start flowing. Karen asked me if I had ever done a stylized shoot -
What started as a rainy morning, certainly turned into a beautiful late afternoon for this adorable couple. Jenny and Brian chose the historic Mabee Farm venue for their ceremony and reception. I'd never been there, so it was fun to roam the grounds to see all that it had to offer! This large barn above, is where the reception was held. Rustic, and romantic! Barn/Farm weddings are becoming the "in" thing. I booked my first
It's more and more common to hear Brides and Grooms express their desire to enjoy their cocktail hour with their guests. The only issue is getting formal shots of the bridal party and family - as well as some photos of the couple themselves. When do you do these if not just after the ceremony? An early first glance is the perfect option! This couple had those exact wishes - to Enjoy the Cocktail Hour.