The Journal

I was really hoping to have better news on the NYC wedding front by now. NYC is still in a wait and see mode with City Hall still closed and no indoor dining allowed. I know this is going to be a challenge, but there are options for celebrating this summer. I’ll have a round-up […]

I never dreamed, after I photographed my last wedding before the pandemic lockdown began, that it would be 3 months before I’d photograph a wedding again. Or that that wedding would be in a totally different state from its original planning!    But things change. Nothing is “normal” this year. But we must go on […]

If you are thinking of having an intimate wedding at your home, I strongly recommend a wedding planner! There are so many considerations when you host an event and a planner can solve problems and alleviate headaches. Not to mention your guests and family can relax and enjoy the day without worrying about all the […]

When you meet commuting on Metro North, it is only fitting to take photos at Grand Central Terminal! I love when couples can include personal locations to their wedding days. They even had matching custom tennis shoes! We met there and then took the subway down to City Hall/Brooklyn Bridge. (It is the fastest way […]

Looking for inspiration for a very New York wedding?  This classic NYC elopement has all the elements a small wedding should have: style, style and more style. In addition, lots of fun! My favorite offering for couples eloping is the Documentary Day. This collection features up to 6 hours of coverage anywhere in NYC, all […]

Project Cupid has officially opened on May 8th though there have been technical difficulties. (I’d expect as much!) At the moment it is only accepting applications for licenses. You have to fill out the form and schedule a virtual appointment with a clerk. The couple and witness must be physically located in NYC State. You […]

NYC Marriage Bureaus are temporarily closed until the end of April due to the coronavirus. Couples can’t apply for a license to marry in NY State until the PAUSE order lifts. The most recent update from the bureau with FAQ is located here. I will be keeping an eye on their website to update my […]

So good news! I received an Elopement Sorry Award form the Wedding Photojournalist Association. This is a new category that is long overdue! I hope to be entering more stories soon. Check out the full story here.  

UPDATED: May 8th, 2020 The Coronavirus has dramatically changed the world in a matter or a few months. But it can’t stop love or a couple’s desire or need to be legally married. Today NYC launched Project Cupid which allows couples located in New York State to apply for a marriage license online. This is […]

Pratt House Wedding L&N’s Pratt House wedding will have you thinking of cozy fireplaces, good friends and velvet shoes! The wedding day starts off at the Lowe’s Regency a few blocks away. Lucy of Miss Harlequin and her team are present to make-over the bride and certainly her maids. Can we take a moment to talk […]