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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 […]

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Hudson Valley Intimate Wedding Photographer

couples first look at intimate wedding
sunset stroll during lambs hill elopement

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 […]

Hudson Valley Wedding & Elopement Photographer

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 […]

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Hudson Valley Wedding Photographer

The Arnold House Wedding, Livingston, NY.

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 […]

Hudson Valley Engagement Photographer

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 […]

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Hudson Valley: Postponing a Wedding During the Coronavirus

postponing a hudson valley wedding during coronavirus

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 […]

Falkirk Estate Fall Wedding

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 […]

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Great River Golf Club Fall Wedding

great river golf club wedding
glen island harbour club

At the Glen Island Harbour Club… Hudson Valley Wedding Showers passed through earlier in the day, but it didn’t put a damper on anyone’s spirit as we found the bridal suite. The Glen Island Harbor Club is a blend of old world class with a contemporary flair. Couples who choose this gorgeous venue want something […]

Glen Island Harbour Club, Lauren & Jesse

Glynwood May 4, 2019 Driving up the dirt path to Glynwood, the sun shone as I passed green pastures, a charming home and boat house. The main house situated at the end of the drive is a historical building and looked like it came straight out of a magazine! Having views like they have, it […]

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Dave & Assal Spring Wedding at Glynwood

bride and groom portraits for romantic spring wedding at glynwood, cold spring, hudson valley
romantic engagement session at lake minnewaska, hudson valley

Lake Minnewaska, Hudson Valley April 2019 Most engagement sessions start out relaxed! Often, I chat with the couple, we scout various parts of our location (lots of spots in the Hudson Valley!), and take our time! I like to play around with poses, go over ideas that I’ve been brainstorming, and we get our shoot […]

Brian & Julia at Lake Minnewaska, Hudson Valley