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Hey Friends! A common question couples ask photographers is if we can be present for wedding prep photos. These days, many couples opt for them, as this is becoming an increasingly popular portion of the day to document. Your wedding day is full of once-in-a-lifetime moments, and some of the most heartfelt ones happen long […]

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Hey Friends! With the new year approaching, I really wanted to add some content to my blog that is useful to you amazing couples out there who are in the throes of wedding planning. I decided to put together a quick guide to help you with one of the most intimate parts of your wedding […]

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Hey friends! So I recently came across a great question that was asked in one of my social media bridal groups: How many days before my wedding do I need to take off work? Hopefully this post can help give you an idea of the number of Recommended Days Off Before Your Wedding that you […]

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wedding at boscobel house and gardens

Hey everyone! So this is a quick blog post to highlight a beautiful wedding that I got to photograph back in June. It was simply lovely and a fantastic way to continue this year’s wedding season! A fabulous group of Hudson Valley wedding vendors teamed up to create a beautiful atmosphere at Boscobel House and […]

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Hey Friends! It has been some time since I’ve posted a blog, but after a very busy 2023, I needed some down time. It was wonderful getting to witness and document so many couples profess their love for one another! One of my personal clients this year was Sam & Kevin. They had their wedding […]

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Hey Friends! I wanted to share one the of the last wonderful photo sessions that I had in 2022. I met Amanda and Mark via a website inquiry and it was an instant connection. I felt like I was chatting with old friends from start to finish and their engagement photo session in Kingston NY […]

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Hey Friends! One of my last weddings of 2022 was that of this wonderful couple from New Paltz, NY, Mareesa and Nick! They celebrated their special day in the comfort of their own back yard. It was a beautiful late summer day filled with tons of love, joy and fun! Here are some highlights from […]

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Hey Friends! I am so excited to share my first wedding of 2022 with you all. Deanna and Frankie connected with me online through my website. As I got to know them, I could see that they were such a down to earth, low-key and sweet couple. They got married at the lovely Orange County […]

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I love helping couples plan out their special day! I have gotten many questions about the process of getting married or eloping in New York State. Lots of couples approach me with questions about to get a marriage license.

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