Brooke + Chris: Central Park Proposal

A WALK THROUGH CENTRAL PARK

All right all right! First blog post of 2019!! BROOKE AND CHRIS ARE ENGAGED!!! Ow ow! How freaking cute are they?! I’ve shot in Central Park a million and one times, but this was my first Central Park proposal and it was AMAZING! Soooo let me tell you about how awesome these two are - They had just arrived in New York after a redeye from CA (I mean who doesn’t do that?!) and Central Park was their first stop (other than swinging by their hotel to freshen up). Chris and I were texting back and forth ferociously trying to make a plan of action because it had rained and our original spot was pretty muddy. We were both hoping the rain wouldn’t cause Brooke to “cancel” (she had no idea why Chris REALLY wanted to go to Central Park) their walk in Central Park. It’s pretty dang hard surprising someone!! Chris couldn’t rush her without giving it away ANDDD he nearly lost it when she picked up his jacket where the ring was. Thankfully she didn’t feel it and was totally surprised when he got down on one knee on Gapstow Bridge. There was a crowd of people behind them taking selfies and another crowd behind me clapping and cheering. Talk about a great way to end 2018!

Chris - you nailed it! Brooke and Chris - you were both amazing and I’m so thankful I was able to be a part of such a special moment for you both!! Congrats!!!

Layman + Michael: New York City Hall Wedding

A NEW YORK CITY HALL WEDDING

When two of your dearest friends decide to get married at city hall in the middle of summer and ask you to photograph it… You make sure you’re there! It worked out perfectly though! I just happened to be in NY for a workshop called Hustle and Flow and they got married the day before the workshop. It was ridiculously hot, but we managed to get outside for a few photos! Congrats to these amazing souls!! Can’t wait for the big wedding next year!!

Brian + Loren: Lower East Side Manhattan Couple's Session

A STROLL THROUGH LES

Well aren’t they freaking cute?!?! Brian and Loren KILL ME!!!! They are both super stylish dudes (expect more shoots with them!) and two of the kindest souls out there. It’s not a surprise they wound up together. I’ve been bugging Brian to do a shoot with Loren and Loren’s been bugging Brian to do a shoot with me. After enough nagging, Brian gave in and it was SO DANG FUN!!! We wandered around Soho and Lower East Side. Enjoy!!

Layman + Michael: DUMBO + Brooklyn Rooftop Engagement

A WALK THROUGH DUMBO

UGH these two just killll me! I MEAN LOOK AT THAT!! The way he looks at her - that smile! AH I pray for love like that and hot dang they have it! I was so so stoked to do this engagement shoot with them and I'm even more excited to get to shoot their city hall elopement in a couple weeks! YAAAY!

Carrie + Francesco: West Village Engagement Session

A LOVE STORY IN THE VILLAGE

It was a warm autumn day in the village - perfect for an engagement session. Carrie and Francesco are both models and had each booked a shoot with me, but also wanted some shots together. Little did I know, they've been talking about marriage, so it turned into a bit of an engagement shoot. We wandered around West Village and captured their love, which is endless and true. Being around these two, you see what true love looks like. Enjoy!