We knew almost immediately that we wanted to photograph Juliana + Elie’s wedding! Their vision for their photographic experience runs parallel with our own. Knowing that Juliana is a designer for fashionable clothing added an extra element of anticipation for our session, too. Their fashionable choices were perfect for what we had in mind, and they simply allowed us to create. LOVE THAT! We joined them for a particularly beautiful day on a farm where we could explore the barn, enjoy some playful privacy in a teepee, take walks in the pasture, enjoy some warm intimate moments in the corn field, and have some romantic relaxation on some bales of hay. We couldn’t have asked for a better day, as everything simply clicked. We’re even more eager to join them soon for their winter wedding at the Roosevelt Hotel!

We’re delighted to see Katie & Steve’s engagement photos published by our friends at the beautifully inspiring bridal blog, Borrowed & Bleu. Looks like they’re as much a fan of this awesome couple, their sweet golden retriever, Marley, and springtime crocuses as we are. LOVE.

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It’s always exciting when a bridal blog loves our photos and features our work. The Bride’s Tea blog highlights weddings and engagement sessions that feature the beauty of cultural diversity, while also providing practical advice for planning weddings that combine a rich cultural heritage with a western lifestyle. They’re succeeding beautifully. They’re currently featuring our breezy engagement photo shoot with Sora & Alex. Make sure you check it out!

When we met Lauren at a bridal event some months ago, we knew she and her beau were going to be something special. Her eyes sparkled when she talked about her wedding and about her fiance. She called our studio that very same day to ask about photographing her wedding. We knew we wanted to jump at the chance to do so. We had a relaxed and fun engagement photo session together, along with their puppy, Penny. The three of them already make for a beautiful family, and we can’t wait to join them for their wedding celebration at the Thayer Hotel in the beautifully scenic and historic town of West Point, NY.

Emily & PJ are an incredibly sweet and warm couple. We especially loved joining them for the afternoon at one of their favorite places to spend time together in New York City. Their fun and easy personalities made them a true joy to be around. The lazy, hazy atmosphere of our balmy afternoon produced some wonderfully delicious light that was just perfect for what we wanted in their photo session. They looked amazing together! And we love the fact that Em & PJ “get” us and the way we love to photograph. It was a perfect session for a perfect couple.

Take one part Julie + one part Greg, throw in two shots of rock star, add a dash of romance, garnished with a whole lot of fun, then stir it in a Brooklyn shaker, and you get the most incredibly delicious drink — I mean engagement session — you’d ever ask for! Julie really does sing in a rock band, and Greg totally looks like he could, too! After joining this fun-loving couple near a little chocolate shop in DUMBO Brooklyn, we wound our way towards the magnificent blue Manhattan Bridge. The fun began immediately as they played and laughed together on the lawn, giving us total freedom to show off their utter uniqueness and completely cool vibe. We were probably the loudest little group in the park (there were at least two other groups taking photos, but they looked bored). Whether climbing fences, nearly taking a dip in the East River, enjoying an embrace while seated on a stoop, playing a guitar, or having a bit of fun boxing together — yes, I said boxing — these two are completely devoted to making one another happy. We’re even more eager to join them for their summer 2011 wedding at Onteora Mountain House.

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Iris & Nick came to us with a sense of complete trust and openness with regard to their photographic experience. It’s a good thing, too, because we were really excited to see them for their session, and we wanted them to relish not only how fantastic they both looked but also just how much fun a session like this would be. Iris chose a fabulous, stylish new dress with eye-catching sandals. Nick provided a strong but warm complement to her and was there for Iris throughout the entire session. Everything was just the way it should be. Enjoy the results!

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Even though it was our first time meeting Andrea & Justin face-to-face, we felt as though we’d known them for quite a while. They love taking walks around the town of Princeton, NJ, so it was an ideal place to join them for their engagement photo session. Keeping them close and connected in the middle of Princeton University’s beautiful camps was a true joy, and we loved how Andrea’s elegance and their mutual warmth shone through in the photos. Their wedding day at The Venetian is going to be fabulous!

When we first met Erin & George, we were ALL so excited about the prospects of working together that our first day of shooting couldn’t come soon enough! This beautifully upbeat couple truly put their hearts and devotion to one another into their session. Erin even went shopping in NYC and came away with an amazing new outfit chosen just for our shoot. Awesome! We love the way they allowed us to play with the evening’s dramatic light. Best of all, we had a great time simply getting to know them even better. And now it’s their wedding day at the Tides Estate that can’t come soon enough. Can’t wait to do this again with them!

We’ve known Jean for a long time now, as she was one of the friendliest of people we’d ever met at one of our favorite local venues. We used to talk even then about what her own wedding would someday be like. So what an exciting privilege it was when she actually called to ask us to be her wedding photographers! We couldn’t be more thrilled for Jean & Michael. They’d first met at a local Hannaford grocery store, so Jean called the same store to ask if we could have a little photographic fun there. They not only said “yes”, but even brought in a little extra help to clean up and restock the fruit & veggie bins just for our photo shoot.

Thanks so much to Hannaford for letting us have fun there with this fantastic couple. It gave an entirely new meaning to shopping for the best produce! We can’t wait for Jean & Michael’s beautiful wedding day.

We were really happy to meet up with Sora & Alexander for their engagement photos. During the month of June, there’s never any accounting for what the weather might do. But this cute couple took a chance and braved the forecast of impending thunderstorms. And what do you know!! The weather actually held up, while accommodating us with some dramatic changes between clouds and sunshine throughout their fun shoot. We’re each looking even more forward to their wedding day at the Inn at Fox Hollow.

We had an exciting time with Melissa & Alex for their engagement photo session! They were perfect partners, bringing out the best in one another for the photos. We loved not only the couple themselves, but also the way they let us play extensively with the dramatic light and shadows the day provided. Melissa pulls off casual glam like nobody’s business, and Alex… well, what a fantastic leading man he was!  Alex and I had a great time talking about Thomas Dean designer shirts… good man!! We’re so happy they’re enjoying their photos in so many artistic ways throughout their home. We really look forward to their summer wedding at The Garrison. Feel free to leave a comment below and let them know that you “Like” their photos as much as we do!

I can’t even describe how excited I was when my beautiful hair stylist, Ada, told me she was engaged! But when Ada and Jim chose us as her photographers, that put my excitement over the top.  It only got better when we got together for their engagement session. Meeting Ada’s adorable daughter, Katie, was also a a privilege.  We know their wedding at Benmarl Winery this summer is going to be an event to remember.

We really enjoy when we can go back with a couple to the very spot where they got engaged, which is exactly what we did with Amber & Matt. A meaningful location + a romantic couple + gorgeous blue skies and a warm setting Sun for amazing light were the perfect combination for this photo session. We can’t wait for their upcoming wedding at the beautiful Catlin Gardens this summer!

Amanda & Tony brought a lot of fun and energy to their engagement session. One of their favorite things to do is spend time at a beautiful nearby lake, so it was the perfect place to meet them for the fun and romance of their outstanding engagement photo session. We’re now looking forward to their autumn wedding at Catlin Gardens even more!

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This fun couple made the 5-hour drive all the way down from Buffalo for their engagement session, which we did right in the same town where James proposed to Angela. When we asked about their favorite thing in their new hometown, they said, “Being together.” It’s that same togetherness that gave life to their photos. Angela & James: Thank you for being willing to climb rocks, navigate wet fields (even though Angela was wearing new wedges), and take on any pose with such style. It was so worth it! We’re going to have a spectacular time together at Round Hill this winter!

Their spring wedding at Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill is going to be a fabulous affair, and we can’t wait to join them.

Just a few short minutes after meeting Helena & David, we knew we wanted to be their photographers. We were drawn not only to their gentle-but-fun personalities, but also to the affectionate way they naturally treat one another. What better ingredients could you need for starting a fulfilling life together? And those same qualities were clearly in evidence in their photos.

They came all the way up from their home in the D.C. area to finalize some of their wedding arrangements and to spend a little time with us for their engagement photos. We had a fabulous time getting to know them even better, and they did a remarkable job as our “models” for the day. Their wedding at the beautiful View on the Hudson is going to be a truly special day for them and for us.

Lovisa & Chris are a couple with lots of love for life and for one another in their hearts. When Lovisa called us about her wedding photography, she knew exactly what she wanted; we were so glad that we turned out to be a part of their plans. We were certainly drawn to them immediately, and their engagement photo session turned out to be as naturally fun as we had hoped. This naturally affectionate couple didn’t need any coaxing at all to allow their feelings for one another to show in front of the camera. Most of all, we enjoyed getting to know them better during their “date day” while we happily worked at producing great photos for them.

We know their wedding day at the Full Moon Resort is going to be even more amazing, and we can’t wait to join them in a couple weeks.

When we first met Jennifer & Jason, we were very impressed by their quiet strength as well as their strong sense of devotion to one another. And when they chose us as their wedding photographers, we wanted to be sure to interpret and convey those very same qualities in each of their photo sessions, both for the wedding as well as for this engagement session.

We had a really great time with them during the photo shoot. Jenn prepared beautifully and looked just fantastic. And Jason looked plain cool, just the way we wanted him to be. Their quality of keeping close to one another was really amazing to see through the camera lens, and we’re very happy with the results. We know they’re going to love the photos, and we can’t wait to share them. We look forward to their wedding this October at The Grandview.