Valley Rock Inn : Rehearsal Dinner : Sloatsburg, NY

It’s not often that I post images from a rehearsal dinner, but this one was nicer than my own wedding LOL. I love being present at a rehearsal dinner because I get a chance to establish a rapport with key players before diving in to some of the most important photos taken in a person’s life. Maple Field Floral made Valley Rock Inn look just stunning for both the pre-wedding event and the big day. These pictures essentially took themselves.

Westchester Country Club Wedding : Rye, NY

Rosie & Chris were married in December with a wedding ceremony at Church of the Resurrection followed by a reception at Westchester Country Club, both in Rye.

With the winter air just crisp enough to remind us it was December, we were so happy to be able to take some photos outside on the patio of the WCC after getting ready just upstairs with The Luminous Bride. A central figure in the wedding was Chris’ vintage Volkswagen, fresh from restoration. What a cool way to roll off from their ceremony in the stunning Church of the Resurrection. Back at the club, Brian Kirk and The Jirks entertained while friends and family danced the night away. I was joined by my colleagues of LoveBrain Films to document this lovely wedding decorated by Frank’s House of Flowers in Mamaroneck.

River Cafe Wedding : Brooklyn, NY

Rachel & Mike were wed at The River Cafe located on the waterfront in Brooklyn, NY in August.

I’ve come to love Brooklyn Bridge Park for its almost zen like atmosphere. The 1Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is built adjacent to the park which happens to be adjacent to The River Cafe. This is an indisputable trifecta for getting ready, portraits and reception. On this, my second of five stints at the River Cafe this season, I was met with overcast skies which cast a pleasing calmness and uniformity to the images throughout the day. Having sun is nice of course but there are definitely pros to the softness the clouds can provide.

Liberty House Wedding : Jersey City, NJ

Gina & Ari held their wedding at Liberty House nestled in Liberty State Park overlooking the most spectacular lower Manhattan skyline view there ever could be.

Getting ready at the nearby Hyatt Regency Jersey City, Gina and Ari spent time with their closest friends within eyeshot of he venue a few piers down. We had a glorious, clear July day which was warm but perfect. They enjoyed a first look by the water before the bridal party joined us in the old train station for a bit of a respite from the sun.

It was soon time to return to Liberty House for one of their iconic back patio ceremonies followed by dinner and dancing upstairs. Through the wall of massive picture windows we all enjoyed the evening as the progression of sunset shimmered off the buildings of NYC just across the water.

Weylin Wedding : Brooklyn, NY

Veronica & Yakov were married at Weylin in Brooklyn, NY in March.

This celebration led by Benor & Beik events was breathtaking in its scope as well as the family centered, positive energy throughout. It’s funny how when you’re in a cavernous space like Weylin, Gothom Hall or Cipriani.. it’s so big it’s almost… intimate? The space is so vast that you feel especially banded together with those around you. We started the day off right getting ready at William Vale before a first look in the rotunda and portraits on the street out front. A tisch and bedeken set the stage for the ceremony that followed with Veronica entering through the Metropolitan Opera House-like red curtains.