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Wedding bells are ringing, and it goes without saying that being engaged is one of the happiest moments in a girl’s life. And with being engaged, you will be soon on the road looking for wedding photographers! But before the wedding, it’s engagement time. Engagement photo sessions are often overlooked and underrated. But these important […]

Top 8 Reasons Why Engagement Photos are Important

Couple dancing together in a sunlit park during their fall engagement photo session.

May 14, 2025

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Let’s be honest: planning a wedding in New York City is a full-time job… on top of your actual full-time job. Between the venue tours, family opinions, Pinterest boards, and vendor quotes—it’s a lot. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck on a decision (cake flavor, color palette, DJ vs. band) and thought, “Why is this […]

How to Make Confident Decisions When You’re Overwhelmed (Wedding Planning Edition)

Bride in white dress standing on a giant chessboard with New York City skyline in the background, groom waiting in the distance

May 13, 2025

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If you’ve ever seen a wedding photo that made you pause and think, “Whoa… that light!”—chances are, it was taken during golden hour. Golden hour is that magical window of time just after sunrise or just before sunset, when the sun is low in the sky and the light turns soft, warm, and glowy. It’s […]

Why Golden Hour is the Secret to Stunning Wedding Portraits

Silhouetted couple standing together at sunset beneath a dramatic sky with palm trees and golden light

May 13, 2025

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Let’s be real: unless you’re a model or a TikTok natural, the idea of having a camera pointed at you all day can feel… kind of terrifying. I hear this from NYC couples all the time—“We’re awkward in front of the camera,” “We don’t know how to pose,” “Can you just Photoshop me into someone […]

What If We’re Awkward in Photos? (Spoiler: You Won’t Be)

Bride playfully adjusts groom’s bow tie as he laughs during candid wedding moment

May 13, 2025

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If you’re planning a wedding in NYC, you already know: this city moves fast—and so will your wedding day. But between hair and makeup, photos, the ceremony, and squeezing in actual time with your guests, it’s easy to underestimate how much time you’ll really need. As a New York City wedding photographer, I’ve seen timelines […]

How Much Time You Really Need for Each Part of Your Wedding Day (NYC Edition)

A wedding party poses outside; bridesmaids in matching burgundy dresses and groomsmen in black suits cheerfully surround the smiling couple, making it clear how much time you need for each part of your wedding day to capture joyful moments like these.

May 13, 2025

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Planning a wedding in New York City? Between traffic, subway delays, and tight venue schedules, building a wedding timeline that actually works can feel overwhelming. But don’t worry—I’ve helped dozens of couples navigate the madness, and I’m breaking it all down for you. Here’s how to create a stress-free, realistic wedding day timeline that keeps […]

How to Create a Wedding Timeline That Actually Works (Especially in NYC)

Bride and groom embracing with the New York City skyline and One World Trade Center in the background on a sunny day

May 13, 2025

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