I was honored to be a part of a good friend of mine's big day. Two teachers, organized just like teachers because when I got to both their getting ready locations they were both ready and took all my advice. I mean besides the fact that I was loving that they listened to my advice, they both were so excited to see each other down the aisle that everything else melted away as soon as those doors opened. It was quite the day, filled with lots of excitement, lots of silly faces, lots of beautiful people, and TONS of shenanigans. My favorite!

Its a long time coming for Alice and Sal to tie the knot and join these two families together! These two sweet, smart, and super hardworking people who couldn't help but laugh and smile throughout the whole day, especially right during the first look. There was nothing that was going to make their day better other than officially tying the knot. It was a perfect day.

Anusheh and Paul have this energy about them that radiates when they are together. You could tell they enjoy each other's company, but more importantly to them, they enjoy listening to each other and their input. Their energy only amplifies when Paul's daughter Maya comes into the picture, and you know that family is the most important part of their being. Their love for each other can only be championed by the love they both share for Maya, and they care for their family's well being.

This sweet Brooklyn Based couple wanted to have their small intimate wedding up in the capital region, specifically at the Buckley Farms! I love this spot, its filled with so much wholesomeness and ease. Things could not have been more perfect for a low key, light hearted, and exciting day filled with lots of loved ones and lots of heart felt tears. I say this a lot but I felt so honored to have been a part of this intimate day.

These two are fun, light hearted, adventure filled, easy going, and ready to seize and party through their day. Even during formals, they just wanted to get out there and dance and party and just have fun for the day. They look out for each other and they always have each other's backs. BTW did I ever tell you how FANTASTIC they both looked? nailing it at every turn. Chills all day.

I have been waiting to blog this wedding because it was such a good day. I essentially have been blessed with such amazing Couples so I obviously say that a lot, but these two though, have been so awesome all day. Nailed everything, had a ton of fun, someone got "Iced" - some ya'll know what that means, people cried, people laughed, there were fireworks. FIREWORKS. I made gifs, lots of them. Enough from me, check these out!

I feel like I can't say enough about how these two feel about each other, there's this calming effect they must have when they are together because even when things aren't going perfectly, once they are together, none of it seems to matter - and it shows in their faces, and in the way they hold each other, make each other laugh, and even when they poke fun because its no longer too serious, it becomes light hearted. Love means when you look at the other, you are finding peace and balance, you are finding someone who you admire and pushes you to be better, and you find yourself prioritizing them over yourself sometimes. I felt so truly lucky to have shot their wedding.

Kelly and Tony are super fun and totally up for anything I wanted to create for them (which are always my favorite words!) They chose Schenectady because this was a place of childhood memories that is rarely visited now. So I took them around the rose garden just to spring up some memories and to re acquaint them with the friendly atmosphere and the abundance of life. I can't wait for their wedding in 2018!

Mat and Mike have already "officially" gotten married but still wanted to have their celebration with all of their loved ones, friends and family and everyone under the rainbow. Honors Haven was the perfect place for them to do it, as the day was gorgeous and their photos essentially captured the care they have for each other, the sillyness and relaxed nature of their relationship, and the teamwork and communication that was displayed through their efforts in making this day the perfect day. #MatMike17

Michelle and Gina are what most comfortable couples are like, easy going and don't take anything too seriously when it comes to making each other laugh. Ironically, they had just had a small argument prior to them being at the engagement session, which of course I took the oppertunity to start making it awkward. Those who have ever been in relationships know that the last thing you want to do when you're angry at your significant other is be close to them at all. Well, when you're with me, and you just had an argument, I'm dumping you right into the fray, Kisses, snuggles, and awkward stares galore. The thing I admire most about this couple is their honesty to each other, and their unapologetic love for each other.

Alice and Sal are getting married soon and I can not WAIT for their big day at Longfellows. Alice is a smart and sweet woman who will tell you what is on her mind, and Sal is a soft hearted witty man who cares deeply and passionately. We toured the grounds of Yaddo and it was without a doubt A HOT DAY. These two walked with me like a champ, and they just wanted to be with each other every moment of it. Its funny to see couples because they all share the same few traits that I notice, its the ease at which they fall into each other's arms as they melt everything else away.

Stephanie and Todd are both working in fields that are focused on the environment and practices that aims to be less detrimental to our mother earth. One a farm girl who goes back to the roots of food and its role it plays on farms with the rest of the earth, and the other a boy who works for a new environmentally conscious material that has the potential to be used for anything and is easily disposable without impacting the earth.

BTW, did I ever tell you that I've always wanted to be on a farm? It is literally one of my favorite things to be on. I love the grand lush fields and the attention seeking animals and the hardwork and the wood structures. Its BEYOND cute. We got to explore a little more than what you would normally get to see so check out their photos ;-)

Erica and Ben are quite the couple, they both love to laugh and are both easy with each other. They may have moments where they will look at each other funny, probably for one more than the other, but they don't take each other too seriously when it comes to having fun and spending time together. When it comes down to it, their strengths come out in full force and things get done. When they work hard, they also play hard. Check out the shenanigans of the day!

Being able to be comfortable with each other is part of being in a relationship, and Mike and Mat are more than just comfortable being around each other but definitely comfortable in their own skins in public. The make everything feel easy with them, which is the energy that they exude to others. I can't wait for their big day at Honors Haven!

Nikki and Reilly are so made for each other, Nikki is the type of woman who's always super enthusiastic and you can tell when her wheels are churning and she comes up with a plan in less than a minute. Reilly is the Cool, chill we're going to make it work type of person who would roll with however things are going. Nikki fires Reilly up, and Reilly settles Nikki down. On this day though, there was nothing that was going to keep the high of the feeling of finally celebrating the day with all their friends. They have been "Officially" Married for some long now, it was a day that they now get to share with their loved ones.

Lisa and Roxana are easy going people, low key, no fuss, and they LOVE Netflix and Chilling. I was welcomed into their home for a nice intimate session with their fur babies. Their cute Brooklyn apartmentwas made for them, and I can't wait for their intimate wedding!

Kim and Rick are so sweet to each other, This soft spoken and chivalrous man and this powerful assertive woman are nothing but kind to each other, and they can't help but smile at each other and with each other. I could barely hear their conversations as I guided them into positions and encouraging them to continue to talk to each other, but I could tell it was just full of love, or at least full of silly mouth noises. Wings Castle was the perfect location for their medieval looks, it was as if it was meant just for them.

Anna and Kirstie are private people, which for more intimate photos can be a small challenge, but once Anna was giving a million kisses and warming Kirstie up, it was game time and love just shown through. We took a couple of photos within the apartment that they are leaving for Philadelphia with their dog and cat. Excuse the excessive animal photos. We moved through Astoria Park and eventually ended up at LIC Landing for a beautiful skyline. Smart, easy going, and dedicated, they would go the extra mile for the other in a heartbeat.

"Today, tomorrow, yesterday, and last week,
Forever and always it's your heart that I seek."

Karla and Brian have this look they give each other as if they fall in love with each other over and over again. Both teachers of movement, one dance, the other track, one about elegance and finese, the other about strength and precision. They have this energy about them the entire session that I just fell in love with as they easily fell into one another and just laughed, and continued to laugh and smile. It was a good day. I can't wait until Novemeber! Come sooner pleaseee!