These two amazing New York City chefs wanted to have an engagement photography session that would capture their personalities and their loves... for each other and for delicious food. They began with sharing dim sum with one another as a starter, then Ryan's famous beef noodle soup. They topped it off with some chocolate souffles ... which tasted... amazing. And yes... as the photographer I got to try some of the food.. hehe! It was really fun working with these two and we got some amazing shots in the process! I love doing things differently and trying new ideas- so much diversity and customs to experience as a New York City wedding photographer!! Here are some of my favorite shots from the session:
A Metropolitan Museum of Art Engagement Photography Session
Our backdrop at the Metropolitan Museum of Art fit them perfectly. Sonya had volunteered there a couple years back and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City held a very dear spot in her heart. They were a really outgoing couple, willing to fight the herds of people at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to get beautiful shots. They were patient and a gorgeous couple and I’m so glad they picked me as their New York City wedding photographer! Later this year they'll be traveling to Michigan and India to celebrate with more festivities! It’s so great to capture New York City’s culture and beauty!
Williamsburg Brooklyn, New York City Engagement Session
Claire and Miles were a HILARIOUS couple. Throughout the shoot, Miles kept making Claire (and me!) laugh like crazy. He is quite the jokester and they both were a lot of fun to be around. The two live and breathe Brooklyn and have such a heart for the culture and history. Miles hails from Ireland, but has been living in Brooklyn for some time, so there is now where his heart lies. It's great working with people who love trying interesting and creative ideas for shots. We were able to walk around Williamsburg, then to the rooftop bar at the Wythe Hotel, then end up at the East River Park for a gorgeous view of the New York City skyline! Here are some of my favorite shots of the session:
A New York City Winter Snowstorm Proposal
Ah! I was so honored to be able to document this monumental moment. Stephen has been a good friend of mine for many years, and we've joked and talked about "that day he would get married" - (luckily I beat him to it first- haha jk!!!) but I was so happy when he revealed to me when he met someone wonderful!! Ester has been an amazing addition to Stephen's life, and both of them make such a power couple. Their romance brought them all the way from San Francisco and now to New York City. My husband and I love spending time with them.. they're so easy going, down to earth and fun to hang around... I am so excited for their marriage and know that it will be blessed and fruitful!! Now let me tell you about this photographic experience. It was definitely my first "snowstorm" proposal shoot and never experienced anything like so. But it was so worth it! New York City has been experiencing a LOT of crazy snowstorms, we seem to average about one per week these days... so this was last Saturday, 2/15/2014. The park was a location over on 67th street and 1st avenue, which was close by to the restaurant that Stephen had planned to celebrate with Ester afterwards. The park was a pretty flat space.. so it was really difficult to find a proper hiding place. So when they walked in, I literally was sprawled out behind small corner of a gate, trying to get a good angle on the happenings.
Here are some photos of the event and a short little photo session we had after! They were seriously TROOPERS with withstanding the fast whipping snowflakes!! Enjoy!!
And... then here's my favorite shot of the shoot!:
Finally warmed up at a nearby cafe:
Stephen bought Ester diamond earrings and a gold band as her engagement "ring"- this was something special to her and he got her exactly what she wanted! So cute and different!