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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 […]

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Why You Need to use Vanderbilt Mansion for a Hudson Valley Engagement Session!

Vanderbilt Mansion Engagement Session

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 […]

Minnewaska State Park: A Surprise Proposal

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 […]

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An ENGAGEMENT SESSION at Marist College

couple embrace during engagement at marist college
hudson valley wedding photographer: engagement locations

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 […]

Planning an Engagement Session in Westchester

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 […]

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Deep in the Adirondacks for an Engagement Session!

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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 […]

Hudson Valley Engagement Photographer

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 […]

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Hudson Valley Engagement Photographer

new jersey engagement session

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 […]

Hudson Valley Engagement Photographer

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 […]

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Hudson Valley Wedding & Elopement Photographer

sunset stroll during lambs hill elopement
The Arnold House Wedding, Livingston, NY.

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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