NY Athletic Club Wedding : Alana & Matt : New York, NY

Alana & Matt were married in September at The New York Athletic Club adjacent to Central Park in Manhattan, New York, NY.

I’ve photographed a number of NYAC weddings over the years but this was my first upstairs in the Main Dining Room. I didn’t even realize it was not in the Ballroom to the extent that I photographed someone else’s table details while thinking to myself - this really doesn’t seem like my couple. Lo and behold, we were in a completely different space which has a more modern, almost Manhatta type vibe with a bar centrally located between lounge and dining areas. I love the party atmosphere this offers as it blurs the line between cocktails, mingling and dining. Flowers by Brian decorated the space beautifully.

We photographed their getting ready and first look on a spacious balcony and the NYAC roof surrounded by NYC skyline before venturing outside for some photos on 59th and 6th Ave. Time flew with these two and soon we came back inside for their ceremony on site. After saying their vows, it was off to the reception for an amazing evening lead by the Ignition Band by Hank Lane. I was joined by my long time colleagues at First Day Films who captured the event in motion.

Greenpoint Engagement Session : Allison & Seth : Brooklyn, NY

There are so many great areas around NYC to shoot engagement sessions - but it’s especially nice when we get to shoot in a meaningful location to a couple. For Allison & Seth we spent an hour walking a few blocks radius around their building chasing the sun around. I can’t wait to photograph their Liberty Warehouse wedding in Red Hook, Brooklyn next September!

Lafayette Grand Cafe Wedding : Caroline & Richard : New York, NY

Caroline & Richard held their wedding at Lafayette Grand Cafe in New York, NY.

My first conversation with Caroline & Richard was so comfortable and easy. I knew this would be a wedding I’d enjoy covering. A wedding at Lafayette is as upscale as it is relaxed. I love that you can have an exquisite meal with family and friends served in such a way that says “welcome to my home”.

I began this particular day of coverage jumping head first into family photos. From time to time I’ll meet a couple that would prefer to allocate time to the party coverage in lieu of the getting ready session. Either way is ok with me. We walked over to Washington Mews just North of Washington Square Park off of 5th Ave. I’ll never forget stumbling upon this picturesque, Old World European style side street and I’m still slightly taken off guard each time I return here. Being a stones throw (or so) from Lafayette, it’s a great option for a photo session backdrop.

Roundhouse Wedding : Alex & Kim : Beacon, NY

Alex & Kim were married at The Roundhouse in Beacon, NY in August.

I tend to let weddings marinate a bit with the couple before I get around to posting them. So, it’s always great to get a chance to relive these events myself later on. This particular wedding at The Roundhouse this past summer was one that had a resounding undertone of fun throughout the day. It was an overcast August afternoon but the smiles and enthusiasm stood in for the sun. I was fortunate to be introduced to Alex & Kim by one of my former couples who later randomly became my across the street neighbor. Small world.

Oheka Castle Wedding : Gianna & Fritz : Huntington, NY

Gianna & Fritz were married at the historic Gold Coast mansion Oheka Castle on Long Island in Huntington, NY.

Getting ready on site at Oheka Castle, I photographed the last bit of Gianna’s getting ready with her mom and grandparents. There were some incredibly sweet moments between Gianna’s grandma and grandpa all day - what a delight to be able to capture for them. Going for an ultra classic look, we let the beauty of the space and natural radiance of the couple do all the talking. I noticed when pulling URL’s for the vendor list below that Reem Acra uses Oheka for their main promo materials at the moment. Seems that was a good choice.

A wedding at Oheka is really unlike any other in the NYC tri-state area. It suited this particular bride and groom perfectly as it exudes this elegant grandeur which Gianna & Fritz fit right in to. We were lucky to have the enveloping soft light for much of the day making it ideal for portraits throughout. Stealing the couple for just a few minutes during cocktail hour allowed us to capture a handful of extremely warm images of the two of them as the sun grazed the horizon line.

Photographer: Brian Hatton
Videographer: First Day Films
Florist: Arcadia Floral
Stationery: Fine Lines
Makeup: Face Time Beauty
Band: Atomic Funk Project
Wedding Gown: Reem Acra
Bride’s Shoes: Stuart Weitzman
Groom’s Attire: Charles Tyrwhitt
Rings: Zolands