As soon as I heard Kelley and Jason's proposal story when they inquired about wedding photography last November, I knew we were going to be great friends! Kelley and Jason are sweet, loving and oh so outgoing! They invited Arturo and me to their home in Fishkill, New York, nestled in the heart of the Hudson Valley. This is the first home that the future Mr. & Mrs. purchased together, so they decided to go a bit off the beaten path and have an in-home engagement session!
Read MoreAfter creating a detailed plan, Landon decided Charmard Vineyards in Clinton, Connecticut would be an ideal place for him to propose to his girlfriend, Kara. He was totally spot on! Chamard has beautiful grounds, a rustic charm inspired by the Napa Valley and countless rows of grapevines to walk through for romantic portraits. It's definitely one of my favorite venues to photograph my clients at!
Read MoreThese two are ENGAGED!! Chris reached out to me last Monday about photographing a long-planned wedding proposal to his girlfriend (now fiancée!), Melissa. He met with Arturo and me the following day, telling us how much he loved her and knew that it was time to pop the big question! On Saturday night, all of his hard work paid off when he asked his best friend to marry him!!
Read MoreElissa was one of the first people I met when I started my freshman year of college almost nine years ago! When I found out they became engaged this past March, I was so happy for them! About two months ago, Elissa reached out to me for engagement photos, explaining that she and David were interested in having them taken in Central Park. I was ecstatic!
Read MoreOver the past few weeks, Arturo and I have been thinking about the idea of Couple's Mini Sessions. So often a couple may think they'll only need a photographer if they're engaged, getting married or celebrating an anniversary. While those are all totally valid reasons to hire a professional photographer, today's post was written to encourage you to celebrate the in-between moments of your relationship!
Read MoreThe Golden Hour is a photographer's favorite time of day. The light is beyond dreamy and oh-so-romantic! Luckily for Julia and Matt, the lighting was particularly beautiful the evening of their engagement session! Arturo and I loved walking the beautiful grounds of Waveny Park in New Canaan with them, taking photos of these two lovebirds during the last hour of sunlight!
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