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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

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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 […]

Hudson Valley Intimate Wedding Photographer

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 […]

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Hudson Valley Engagement Photographer

postponing a hudson valley wedding during coronavirus

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: Postponing a Wedding During the Coronavirus

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 […]

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Minnewaska Engagement Session

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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 […]

Whitby Castle, Rye, NY

Lake Minnewaska, Hudson Valley, New York Headed to Lake Minnewaska… A lot of couples love the fall season! A lot more choose to get married during that time of year. And a lot love to have their engagement session done during that time! And frankly, who can blame them?! I met up with Lauren & […]

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Lake Minnewaska / NY / Lauren & Jesse

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The Inn at Longshore The Inn at Longshore is nestled at the end of a scenic drive. Overlooking the Connecticut shoreline, the venue embodies a feel of old world charm and modern aesthetics blended into one. When I entered, Melanie was inside the bridal suite. Her and her bridesmaids were excitedly moving around, getting hair […]

The Inn at Longshore / Wesport, CT

To cake or not to cake? Ok, scratch that. No, seriously! You should always do cake or some type of dessert at your wedding! Who doesn’t enjoy finishing off a day of gluttonous eating with something decadent?! You’ve stuffed yourself during cocktail hour (can I get an amen?!). You also made room for dinner. But […]

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Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY June 30th, 2018 A lot of people would say that a second marriage shouldn’t be a big deal. Most skip the elaborate affair. Bill & Michelle happen to be soulmates and their elopement style affair had all the right feels! Deep in the woods of Harriman State Park, Bill & […]

Bill & Michelle’s Elopement, Harriman State Park, Harriman, NY