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So I have decided to compile a list of some of my favorite photography locations in the Hudson Valley Area, so you can have a directory of places to have your photo sessions with me!

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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! So I haven’t blogged anything since late May, but that’s because I am in the middle of one of my busiest wedding seasons yet. I was very fortunate to be asked to photograph a beautiful surprise proposal to kick off my wedding season! Sergio reached out to me with his plans to propose […]

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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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Hey Everyone! So in the spirit of wanting to help out my current and potential clients, I have decided to tackle yet another very common topic that I have come across: how to have a wedding on a budget. Let’s face it; no matter how “affordable” you try to keep your wedding, you will end […]

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Hey friends, So, I wanted this blog post to be something resourceful. I thought it would be cool to compile a list of some of (what I think) the best gifts that you could give your bridesmaids. I notice a lot of brides come to me with this question, so here’s a little something to […]

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So recently, I had the opportunity to work with an amazing group of vendors on a gorgeous styled wedding editorial shoot. We took over the coolest little gem of a wine bar in Wappingers Falls, NY called Coupe Champagne Bar.

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So recently, I had the opportunity to work with an amazing group of vendors on a gorgeous styled wedding editorial shoot. We took over the beautiful shared community space, Hudco, and transformed it into a beautiful, timeless autumn brunch wedding.

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I am so excited to share another beautiful wedding with you all. Amanda and Adam connected with me through Maria of Adventure Elopements HV. From our emails and phone calls, I knew they were going to be such a joy to work with! They had a beautiful and intimate wedding ceremony at the Beatrix Ferrand Garden, located in the FDR Historic Site.

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