Rachel + John // Red Maple Vineyard

Rachel and John were married in early June at Red Maple Vineyard, an incredible venue in West Park, New York. Rustic and elegant, with stunning views of the Hudson Valley, this picturesque place holds up even in the rain, which it did plenty of on their wedding day! That is right up until the moment they had their first look.

As the sun broke through the clouds, the warm weather quickly became a reminder of everything friends and family cherish about this fantastic couple. Their kind and inviting nature, ease with one another, and ability to calm each other while making the other laugh, are things I enjoyed most about capturing their love. Congratulations, you two! I am grateful to have been a part of your day. Rain or sun ;)

Thank you to the entire wedding team!

Venue // Red Maple Vineyard

Second Photographer // Ruby Tull

Floral // Peony Design Studio

Catering // Cornerstone Catering

Band // Affiniti NYC

Bride's Gown // Designer Palmoa Blanca, from Wedding Atelier

Bride's Shoes // Nina Shoes

Hair/Makeup // Studio One

Favors // Maple Syrup by Red Maple Vineyard

Ellie + Patrick // Long Island, NY

Ellie and Patrick were married at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock in Manhasset, New York. Loved ones gathered two days after Christmas for a ceremony filled with heartfelt vows, followed by a celebration at Larkfield. What I loved most about this wedding day was how the couple honored aspects of their past and present which brought them together. This included not only a music filled ceremony, but shades of turquoise; a tribute to Ellie's home state of New Mexico. Also, look for the chili pepper in the bride's bouquet and on the reception tables! 

Thank you to the entire wedding team!

Second Photographer // Jamie Kraus

Floral Design // Mary Lou Pappas Flowers

Bakery // Dortoni Bakery

Transportation // Trans-Star Executive

Wedding Invitations // Carlson Craft

Wedding Dress // Arabella by Maggi Sottero

Shoes // Badgley Mischka

Hair & Makeup // Anne Ford-Coates

Men's Attire // Vera Wang

Favors // Alison Ryczek Pottery

DJ // Eclipse Entertainment - Joe Senatore

Leah & Alex // West Side Jewish Center

Being asked to document the wedding of someone you have known since you were eight years old is a very special and meaningful request. Leah contacted me this summer and I am incredibly happy I was able to photograph the start of her and Alex's life together.

I can easily sum up their wedding in three words: love, laughter, and dancing! 

A big thank you to my second photographer Cherylynn Tsushima, who joyfully danced the night away with her camera to capture some great moments.

Mazel Tov! 

Thank you to the entire wedding team!

Venue // West Side Jewish Center

Event Planner // Seema Goldstein

Catering // Alison Merel

Flowers // One of a Kind

Event // Morningside Lights Annual Procession

This year the Miller Theatre at Columbia University presented the 2nd annual Morningside Lights, a weeklong project which invites the community to participate in a series of workshops that teach how to create handmade lanterns and musical instruments to be used in a procession of public art at the end of the week. 

It was fantastic to capture the process from start to finish, and I was blown away by the artistry of all involved!