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Kaitlin + Ryan are two of the most fun-loving, down-to-earth, yet remarkable people we’ve had the pleasure of photographing. We felt nothing but absolute positivity throughout their entire day. Everyone’s minds — including their blast of a wedding party — were on the same page when the time came for photography. Best of all, there was complete trust, whether we were capturing unscripted images or creating art during our private time with just the two of them. What more could we ask for? We’re truly glad to be their photographers and look forward to seeing them again in the future. 🙂

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Allison + Maurice’s wedding was stylish and unique, and perfectly reflected who they are as people. From Allison’s gorgeous fashion-forward, non-white dress, down to their customized open floor plan at one of our absolute favorite venues, their planning of the day’s details together was a true bonding experience for them. If there was an overriding theme throughout the day, it was one of friendship, camaraderie, community, and celebration. It was beautiful to see everyone’s overwhelming joy and happiness for them. We loved everything about capturing this day, and we’re so glad to be this beautiful couple’s photographers.

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Ilana + Paul’s wedding day was the most sensational and celebratory day of their lives. As 300+ of their family and friends formed singing and dancing circles around them, the excitement — and the decibel level — built to an incredible crescendo during their uninhibited hora. But this was a hora like no other. The elation rose and subsided several times like a wave. It lasted longer and was more joyous than any we’ve ever seen. The entire day was likewise filled with the connectedness of family, long-time friendships, and the bonds of their culture. We could not be happier for this fantastic couple. We’re truly ecstatic to have been part of their day and look forward to seeing them again in the future.

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Tara + Erik are the quintessential NYC power couple whose wedding day exemplified the ideal Manhattan dream wedding. Their wedding day was, in one word, spectacular! The day was absolutely packed with activity, starting at the famous red carpeted steps of the luxurious Plaza Hotel overlooking Central Park. We’ve never met a bride who could positively bring Fifth Avenue to a halt the way Tara could, as she exited her limo in her elegant custom-made Kim Hicks Couture gown while an enormous crowd of spectators and tourists pressed in to get a glance and snap photos of her. Following the ceremony and a brief walk through Grand Central Station, we rushed to the exclusive Harvard Club of NYC in Midtown Manhattan for cocktails, dinner, and a party like no other. There was even an artist commissioned to paint the event live at the reception! Numerous custom details were seen throughout the day, all planned and prepared by Tara + Erik with so much care and concern for their guests. Not only did we immensely enjoy our day with this warm couple, but it was also a joy to see so many familiar faces once more.

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Teryn_w0799Teryn is hands-down one of the most positive and energetic brides we’ve met, and it was such a joy to photograph her wedding. She and Greg were a dream to spend time with. The editors at the premiere bridal blog, Style Me Pretty, took note of all her personalized details and projects designed to make their guests feel special. They couldn’t resist sharing this lovely look at a perfectly beautiful Westchester, NY, summer wedding. Teryn is just as overjoyed as we are to share this one, too!

Have a look at their SMP feature, and don’t miss the complete gallery of photos for gorgeous wedding inspiration. 🙂

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Megan + Joshua came to us full of affection for one another and with lots of love for our style of photography. So when they asked for an extended session for their engagement photos, we were primed to blow them away with the experience. They were every bit as thrilled as we are with the results from this beautiful Autumn session. Whether taking a romantic stroll through one of their favorite towns or enjoying a sunset picnic in an open field, we could see their total trust in us the entire time. It was a remarkable session, and we’re even more eager to join them for their upcoming wedding at the Grandview!

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Sometimes the words simply fail us when we try to post our thoughts about how much we enjoyed photographing a couple and their wedding day. Jeanne Marie + Peter are one such couple. Everything about their day went PERFECTLY. It included everything from an emotive bride and groom, to enthusiastic friends and family, to a spectacular autumn Hudson Valley view and a gorgeous sunset. What a total joy to have spent the day with them and their favorite people!

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We never tire of receiving appreciative love notes from our favorite people. When it’s from an awesome couple like Alison + Dustin, who simply put implicit trust in us from our very first meeting to their engagement session and through the grand finale of paging through their custom designed wedding album, then kind words like the ones below mean that much more to us:

Ulysses + Jenni,

We wanted to send a very overdue “Thank You” to our favorite photographers! We just could not have asked for a better duo to photograph our wedding day. We’ve been busy doing lots of repairs and improvements around our house and are finally ready to start hanging up some photos, including our engagement photo canvas! Expect a picture of our wall soon! Hope you are both doing well and can’t wait for you to photograph the next chapter in our lives, whenever that may be!

Love, Dustin & Alison

We literally cannot wait to see them again in the future as their family grows!

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It truly doesn’t get any better than days like this — a family outing on one of the last days of Summer at the stunning Mohonk Mountain House. The location had much meaning for Mark + Melissa, but for their little man, Mason, it was a place of adventure and wonder. His mouth dropped open at seeing the huge size of the koi in the pond; he scaled vertical cave walls with abandon; he giggled with delight as he rolled in the grass with his mom & dad; century-old benches became train tracks for his toys. Every moment was a delight with this beautiful family, and happy tears flowed freely when they saw the results. We can’t express what a privilege it is to know and photograph each of them.

Although a busy working mom, Melissa shared a MUST-READ inside look at their family and very kind words about our time with them:

Mark & I will be celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary in October. Instead of an exotic vacation, or a piece of jewelry that will inevitably get lost or broken, I wanted to showcase the past 5 years in photos. Now, I’m sure most marriages experience their first years differently than they would have expected, but this is particularly true for Mark and I. Shortly after our nuptials, we learned we were expecting, and delivered a *perfect* little boy the following November. Mason seemed to be developing “normally” according to all of the thousands of text books we had read. I can’t pinpoint exactly when things changed, but they did. The few words that Mason had acquired slowly left. He became very frustrated and angry, seldom made eye contact and preferred to be alone, spinning wheels in a corner. He began drifting away right before us and we didn’t know how to help him. With the help of an amazing team of therapists, support from family and friends (and an autism diagnosis) we started to put a plan in place. The next few years were difficult, to say the least.

So much of our daily conversation is consumed with “special needs chatter:” appointments, progress notes, testing, paperwork, etc. Mason is so much more than a diagnosis, and we are so much more than an autism family. He is a success story, a relentless fighter, and our hero. Who better to showcase the fun and love our family has for one another than Ulysses & Jenni? Mason was immediately at ease with both of you as he greeted you with a warm hug. When I look at the images, tears just flow down my face; because you captured that much emotion in each print. You captured the fighting spirit of our perfect little boy, and a relationship among spouses that has strengthened through the unknowing and not-so-great times. I can’t wait to hang these prints in our house, as a reminder of the perfect day with my perfect family.

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We love staying connected with the amazing people we get to meet. Few things bring as much joy as getting to watch a wonderful couple’s family grow. When Kim + Kenny told us that their new baby girl, Mackenzie, was on the way, we knew immediately that we were going to have every bit as much fun with her portraits as we’ve had with her parents. She was just perfect during our session with her. The cuteness was absolutely overwhelming! 🙂

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We recently photographed the wedding of Alyssa + Alex. Alyssa’s parents, Kathy + Rob, are celebrating another milestone — their 30th anniversary. What better way to commemorate such a time than to have relaxed family lifestyle photos in the comforting atmosphere of a beautiful home they’ve enjoyed for so many years! This very special photo shoot was all about showcasing the things they love most — their affection for one another, for fine wine, and for their latest family addition, an awesome English Bulldog pup named Munson. The views from this home on a high hill into the Hudson River Valley were nothing less than breathtaking! We couldn’t be happier for them and enjoyed celebrating with them.

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We loved spending time with Alyssa + Alex. Their mutually excited, upbeat attitude makes even a rainy day seem like the brightest day ever. That positivity was more than rewarded when after their heartfelt ceremony, the weather opened up enough for us to explore their beautiful venue for unforgettable views of the Hudson River and surrounding valley for amazing romantic photos. The party that followed was full of excitement and fun with all their favorite people surrounding them.  We’re so glad to know these two and hope to continue photographing their family as it grows.

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Allison + Maurice enjoyed a beautifully romantic evening during which we happened to join in with our cameras. They have an easy, carefree, but confident way about themselves that makes it a joy to photograph them. Surrounded as they were by the lush summer greenery of one of their favorite sculpted gardens, the storybook atmosphere gave us the perfect canvas to showcase this important period in their lives together. We truly can’t wait to join them for their wedding at The Garrison.

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There aren’t adequate words to describe how much we enjoyed spending the day with Kinjal + Anil on their wedding day. It’s rare to see so many individuals throw themselves so wholeheartedly into such a celebratory mood. We could tell that each and every person in attendance was very connected with this outstanding couple. The flashes of lightning and booming thunder along with the brief monsoon-like conditions at the very end of their ceremony seemed like the signal to everyone that their reception party was going to be something truly special. From Kinjal’s transformation into a stunning bride to Anil’s festive baraat, and from their vineyard photo set to their choreographed first dance under their tented chandeliers, no one could keep their eyes off of these two.

For now, here are some teasers for your enjoyment. The complete gallery will be available in the “Boutique” area of our main website as soon as the couple returns from their honeymoon. We’d love to hear from you all, so please leave a comment and click the button below to “Recommend” us to your friends!

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When we have two people as kind and connected with one another as Carly + TJ, it really makes us want to go the extra mile for them. They literally did just that as we led them through the woods and up a mountain, as we plotted our course over briars and thistles just to find the perfect light and the ideal bed of ferns for impossibly romantic photos. We’re so happy to see their response to the results, and we’re ecstatic about being their photographers!

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Nicole + Andy are two of our very favorite people because we have so much in common with them. Having photographed this pair several years ago for their engagement photos and wedding, we were super excited when they asked us to photograph a family life session with their 19-month-old daughter, Aurora. This flaxen-haired little nugget instantly won us over well before we even raised our cameras. She loved showing us the pond near her yard, feeding her chickens, and dancing for us in her adorable flowing dress. Most of all, she simply loves being hugged and staying close to her affectionate mom & dad. We’re so thankful for sessions like this one because of the warmth we see and feel, the organic nature of the way the photos come about, and the chance to create art with people who are unafraid to give us a beautiful window into their lives. Families like this are what it’s all about.

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Facebook cover photo Maddie28Photography you love is photography that lives!

The most recent affirmation of the above statement came in the form of an appreciative note from Michael after the awesome Reveal of his beautiful newborn baby girl’s photos. We don’t always get to hear from dads, so this one carries extra meaning for us. You’ll see why we just had to share it:

When we were driving back from the Reveal last week, we talked about how emotional we both felt watching the slideshow you prepared. I found this surprising–we’re with Madeleine everyday, taking and sharing our own photos, and enjoying our time with her. Why should watching a slideshow of your shots, which after all we watched you take, make us feel all choked up?

It’s amazing how quickly life with Maddie has become routine, in a way. You adapt surprisingly quickly, and the disruptive becomes an accepted and anticipated part of your day (as if on cue, Maddie just started crying). I think your photography captured the magic of life with Madeleine. In seeing her and our new family through your eyes, we were reminded of just how incredible this all is. I think as you’re living it, you spend less time actually thinking about that. Having your art in our home will help keep us focused on the magic everyday…especially on those days when she seems less angel and more crying-screaming-smelly-Tasmanian-devil! (Such days are increasingly common.)

Anyway, big BIG thanks to you both! Can’t wait for another look at the pictures!

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Susy diptic01Having photographed her daughter several times — and most recently her incredibly cute new granddaughter — we were delighted when Susy called us to produce portraits of her own. When it comes to creating corporate headshots for someone as friendly and approachable as she is, our relaxed style is a perfect fit. Because she deals with many clients on a personal level, she wanted photographs that allowed her warm personality to shine through, while conveying her professionalism. It was a true pleasure working with her once again.

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“Ohhhh… myyyy… goodness…!!!” That’s pretty much been the constant refrain here in the studio lately. It’s been difficult to put into words how overjoyed we are to finally meet and photograph Grace + Mike’s beautiful baby girl, Madeleine! With the close relationship and long history we have with her parents, this one was particularly special to us. Getting to know her as she grows is going to be a great joy! 🙂

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Tara + Erik brought exactly the sort of flair and enthusiasm we love to see in our NYC couples. With their love for all things Manhattan, what better place to join them than NYC’s iconic Central Park as the backdrop to highlight their deep affection for one another and this beautiful city. We loved every minute with them and absolutely cannot wait to spend the day with them again for what is bound to be an incredibly exciting wedding and blowout of a soirée at the Harvard Club NYC later this autumn!

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