Hudson Valley & Catskill Weddings Congrats on securing your venue! You’ve set a date and have your space! Now you’re ready to find a vendor team that can help bring your vision to life! There’s a good chance that at the top of that list will be booking a wedding photographer to capture your day! […]

Why Book at a Hudson Valley Venue? Let’s face it; the Hudson Valley is a hotspot! People who live in the Hudson Valley (ahem, yours truly!), know how gorgeous it is. But the secret is out! Many couples from the city are choosing to book their weddings here! Why?? Not only are the prices for […]

1. The Elephant in the Room: Budget! Weddings are not cheap! When it’s time to figure out how to plan your perfect wedding, you want to hire the right Hudson Valley wedding planner! As a general rule of thumb, you can expect to spend about 15-20% of your estimated wedding budget on a planner. While […]

The Hudson Valley’s Hidden Gem for an Engagement Session! For couples who want a place that embodies old world charm with lots of photo opportunities, Vanderbilt Manion is the spot for an engagement session! Regardless of the time of year, there is something picturesque about Vanderbilt. From the main mansion, to its gardens, Vanderbilt is […]

Hudson Valley Weddings For a lot of couples, finding a Hudson Valley wedding venue that offers luxury along with scenic views can be tricky. Truthfully, there are many beautiful venues located within the Hudson Valley. But for Danielle & Taylor, the Garrison was IT! From gorgeous views of the mountains, to good food and a […]

Glynwood For a lot of NYC couples, finding a Hudson Valley wedding venue that offers guests an escape can be tricky. Many couples wan lush views and some of the swanky appeal that a city venue has. As far as venues go, Glynwood offers it all! From a gorgeous property boasting a sustainable and eco […]

Minnewaska State Park | May 2022 Getting engaged has come a long way since the traditional ‘get on one knee!’ Guys have gotten more creative and it’s not uncommon to hire a photographer to capture the moment! So when I got asked to help out with a surprise proposal, I was on board! Jack reached […]

Hudson Valley Weddings | Sept 2021 If you’re going to have an ‘over the top’ Hudson Valley Wedding, it may as well be at the Culinary Institute of America! Typically known for its amazing food and famous chefs who’ve trained there, the venue now hosts weddings too! The CIA can be found in the heart […]

Catskill Weddings | Sept 2021 Stepping onto the property at A Private Estate is really like a world away. You can see views of the Hudson River and the great expanse of your surroundings hits you as you look around. If you’re going to enjoy an outdoor wedding in the Hudson Valley, you can’t go […]

I’m sharing the top 10 hottest wedding trends for 2022! Whether you’re curious about what wedding trends are hot this year, OR you’re still in the throes of planning your big day, this list can be your perfect inspiration for planning a 2022 wedding! 1. Outdoor Weddings Outdoor weddings take the number one spot this […]

Hudson Valley Engagement Session If you’re familiar with the Hudson Valley region, then YOU KNOW – Marist College is a GORGEOUS campus with lots of scenic opportunities! So if you’re going to enjoy an engagement session at Marist College, you can be sure it will be amazing! Buttttttttttt….unlike other parts of the Hudson Valley, Marist […]

Hudson Valley Weddings Fall 2021 There’s something special about a wedding in the Hudson Valley! The area is full of amazing locations that can appeal to any couple! When Catherine and Alex reached out about getting married at the same church where her parents did with a Thayer Hotel reception, I was on board! No […]

The Hudson Valley Every year, couples are discovering the Hudson Valley! They recognize that this gorgeous area is a stone’s throw outside NYC! And there are gorgeous venues that can easily accommodate any type of wedding! From opulence, to rustic charm, to high end or chic, there are lots of ideal spots to have your […]

Magnanini Winery |Wallkill | NY The best part about the Hudson Valley are the local businesses that can be found! And used as a wedding venue! A couple no longer needs to stick with a ‘traditional’ venue when searching for that perfect place to have their wedding. Couples can enjoy something more rustic at a […]

How’s that Go?! If you’re familiar with the Hudson Valley region, yes – Westchester County is a part of it! Buttttttttttt….unlike other parts of the Hudson Valley, Westchester can be tough to find locations for an engagement session! You may not want to travel hours for a location. And you may be hoping for a […]

3 Things You Should Ask Your Photographer! I’ve shot enough weddings to know a thing or two about how a wedding day goes! And while I always try to share that insider knowledge with my couples, I recognize that not every photographer does that! Let me share 5 things you may want to ask YOUR […]

Sarina & Joey |Wayne | New Jersey As a wedding photographer, the Pandemic has thrown the industry a curve ball! Not just myself, but all wedding vendors! We’ve had to shift and adapt to make magic during a time when there are lots of uncertainties. And shooting Sarina & Joey’s wedding wedding came with a […]

A Day on the Farm | Beardslee Buffalo Farm | Little Falls | NY Colleen And Andy met back in college. During their time there, they traveled abroad. One particular trip to Italy left an impression on them. Working together, they took a multigenerational farm and turned it into a water buffalo farm! Located in […]

Florida Wedding At the Jupiter Beach Resort, Jupiter Beach | FL Same story, different couple…Michele & Tim had every intention of getting married in the gorgeous Hudson Valley. They had both grown up local to the area. And they both agreed that they wanted a large wedding celebrating their relationship this past August. And when […]

Westchester Wedding At the Factoria | Peekskill | NY Katie & Corey were scheduled to marry in May 2020. Then the Pandemic hit. And the national lockdown put a squash on their original wedding plan. They knew that they wanted to get married regardless of obstacle and decided to embrace the restrictions and shifted to […]

Fall Engagement Session | New Paltz Lauren knew she wanted an engagement session during the fall! Something that embodied everything from warm colors to that golden sun! And New Paltz, NY is a gem of a spot that people from NYC always travel to! We knew that it would make a perfect location to have […]

Eloping in the Hudson Valley A Rebirth on Weddings During this Pandemic, the shift in the wedding industry has been real! And not necessarily in a bad way either! For those embracing something smaller in the Hudson Valley, the shift for smaller weddings has developed into something beautiful too! Yes, you need to restrict the […]

Spring Brook Farm | Warwick | NY When Alyssa & I first spoke about hers and Kieran’s engagement session, she communicated wanting something ‘rustic.’ She wasn’t sure where she wanted to shoot, but Alyssa knew she wanted open fields and simple backdrops! Basically, this modern couple wanted a chance to embrace something completely different than […]

The Grandview | Poughkeepsie| NY When I first met Elizabeth & Sean, it was during the summer of 2019. Pre-covid. They had lots of ideas and plans for a big wedding at the Grandview for August 2020. And then Covid happened. And affected their ability to have the original wedding Elizabeth & Sean wanted! Over […]

The Greens in Copake | New York Lauren & Rick had postponed their wedding from earlier in the year to late August. And while New York State was still enacting various restrictions (including a gathering limit of no more than 50 people), they were able to have their dream wedding! Along with the amazing staff […]

A New Jersey Engagement Session at Glenwood Farm | Sussex, NJ When Hayley and I first chatted about where to have an engagement session, she knew she wanted to shoot one summer evening towards sunset! She had an idea for how she envisioned her session going and mentioned that she didn’t want to use the […]

Styled Elopement Turned Vow Renewal | Lambs Hill | Beacon, NY There appears to be a misconception that rethinking a wedding for something smaller and more intimate is a ‘cop out.’ But if the coronavirus has taught us anything, it’s that we need to embrace new ideas and concepts for weddings moving forward! That’s NOT […]

5 Things Your Wedding Photographer Wishes They Could Tell You Wedding Photographers are storytellers. We’re artists and it’s our goal (and desire) to tell a beautiful story about your wedding day! We work hard at our craft; from learning technical skills and making sure we’re fluid with all lighting scenarios, to investing in our continued […]

Engagement Location in the Hudson Valley Unless you’ve been living under a rock, The Hudson Valley is a hotspot! From quiet towns, to bustling spots with craft bars and wineries, to wildlife and mountains, the Hudson Valley is quick getaway for any couples who want to escape NYC or visit! Andddddddd, it might just be […]

The Village/ Washington Square Engagement I may be a Hudson Valley Wedding Photographer, but when a couple asks me to join them in the city, I go! Jaclyn & Mike love (and live) in NYC! And despite choosing the Hudson Valley for their wedding, they wanted an engagement session that represented who they are. So […]

The Dilemma… Over a month ago, the average person had heard passing news stories about the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. You knew it was there- it kinda annoyed you, but it wasn’t affecting you in a way that made you feel differently or rethink how to live your life. And then, (to put it mildly) shit […]

Hudson Valley Wedding Photographer | Jaclyn & Jon November 2019 Everyone loves the fall!! Vivid colors, perfect temps (usually!), and pumpkin everything makes this area especially beautiful! And as a Hudson Valley Wedding Photographer, trust me when I say that fall weddings are wildly popular! And having a wedding at the popular Falkirk Estates had […]

Minnewaska State Park August 2019 Warm weather and blue skies in the Hudson Valley always get me pumped! And it was the perfect kinda of day as I met up with Hannah and Eric at Minnewaska! For an engagement session, I like to take my time so that I have the chance to connect with […]

Hudson Valley Wedding / August 25, 2019 Mary & Brendan If you love fairytales, then you’ll love Whitby Castle! Nestled in the Hudson Valley, it’s a modern day castle for weddings! (And a modern golf course for patrons!) And as a hudson valley wedding photographer, it’s a dream venue to shoot! Seriously! When I say […]

Cold Spring, NY Sarina & Joey, June 2019 Sarina & Joey met me in Cold Spring to shoot their Hudson Valley engagement session! With roughly a year and half before their wedding, we enjoyed the warm summer evening and shot all over town! Cold Spring is the type of town you see in a movie. […]

Megan & Dillon September 28, 2019 | Hudson Valley Weddings Early sunshine is always a great way to start a wedding! The weather was a perfect fall day in the Hudson Valley region. And as I pulled up to Megan’s childhood home, I knew that this was going to be an amazing wedding. Megan and […]