Sara and Anthony are a sweet couple that planned their engagement session exactly one year to their wedding date (I told you they were sweet). They are getting married next June in Skaneateles and then celebrating at the Lodge at Welch Allyn. We decided to spend a rainy evening lakeside and then we went frolicking through the gardens at Mirbeau...who says you can't make pretty pictures in drizzle!
Read moreSheena & Reid - Aurora Inn Engagement Session
Sheena and Reid are a quiet and unassuming couple that are getting hitched next year at the Inns of Aurora and I couldn't be more pleased that they chose me to document their wedding day (I can't ask for more than a nice couple and the Aurora Inn as a backdrop). We spent a sparkling evening on the grounds of the Aurora Inn and we made some lovely images that I feel reflects their sweet dispositions! See you in a year!!
Read moreLauren & James - Cazenovia Engagement Session
Lauren and James are getting married in at the Brewster Inn in Cazenovia in a few short weeks!! Although they are quite the power couple that live and work in NYC they chose to get married in James' hometown of Cazenovia where he grew up on Critz farms, a place where magical family memories are made. I imagine James had a charmed childhood growing up among the orchards, pumpkin fields and the sugar house...a place that is very special and a natural choice for their engagement session. I love it when we can use the engagement session to incorporate elements of a couple's story that can't be told on their wedding day. I am really looking forward to documenting their Cazenovia wedding day!
Read moreKelly & Tyler - Woodsy Skaneateles Engagement Session
Kelly and Tyler are absolutely adorable and it shows in this mini-engagement session at a local Skaneateles nature center. I am looking forward to their quickly approaching Skaneateles Country Club Wedding in just a few weeks!
Read moreLeah & Matt - Skaneateles Lake Engagement Session
Leah and Matt could quit their day jobs and work as body doubles for Prince William and Kate Middleton (except that I think they are both more attractive than the royals)! They were up for anything and they were even excited when I suggested starting our session at a fish hatchery (whahhh). I thought it would be nice to incorporate a little nature in the engagement session since they will be celebrating their marriage at the Frog Pond Bed and Breakfast in October. Have I mentioned how much I love these two and how great the Frog Pond is...I will be in photographer's paradise with such great subjects it won't even feel like work to document their wedding day!!
Read moreLindsay & Michael - Skaneateles Lake Engagement Session
Lindsay and Michael wandered around the village of Skaneateles with me for their late spring engagement session. When I asked them to dance on the pier and snuggle in a storefront they were such good sports...it can be a bit of an adventure to go shooting with me and these two were up for anything!! They will be tying the knot in early October at the Lodge at Welch Allyn...I can't wait for your fall wedding day!!
Read moreMelissa & Jordan - Skaneateles Engagement Session
It is always a joy to work with couples like Melissa & Jordan...they are at such ease with each other and that translates into great moments and wonderful images! I shot these back on a chilly April morning and I have already photographed their very unique Frog Pond Wedding...those pics are coming soon and I can't wait to share them!!
Read moreElizabeth & Andrew - Green Lakes Engagement Session
Elizabeth & Andrew are just wrapping up their final year of medical school at Penn. They met early on in their studies but they didn't get serious until Andrew tried out some serious dances moves on Liz at a party. Liz recreated the moment during the engagement shoot...see if you can spot the epic moment! This very sweet couple are under a lot of stress at the moment (they have been interviewing for residency programs) but you would have never known it since the smiles and laughter were so easy to come by. I am looking forward to capturing more dance moves at your Lodge at Welch Allyn wedding in May!
Read moreLeah & Patrick - Skaneateles Lake Engagement Session
Leah and Patrick have the most touching proposal story I have ever heard. This is what Leah sent me in her initial email, "I have recently become engaged to my boyfriend of almost 8 years. He proposed to me in the village of Skaneateles, on the water, on the 5 year anniversary of my father's death. It was a very special day, with a very special person. My fiancé wanted me to finally have a happy memory of such a tragic day in my life. I would love for you to capture each moment of my wedding day." I want to applaud Patrick for being an incredibly thoughtful and kind man for bringing a glimmer of joy into a very dark day in her life, Leah you have a wonderful man (Patrick you're a lucky guy, too)! I am so honored they chose me to document their wedding day!
Read moreErin & Michael – Beak & Skiff Orchard Engagement Session
Erin & Michael were just delightful to photograph for their engagement session at Beak & Skiff's Apple Hill. These two make each other glow...you would never have known it was drizzling during the session! I am always so excited when my couples have as much chemistry as Erin and Michael, it's impossible not to capture wonderfully intimate and playful moments when there is so much affection between a couple. The sparks were flying on a chilly October afternoon so I can't wait to see what these two bring for their July nuptials at the Emerson Park Pavilion.
Read moreRebecca & Luke - Inns of Aurora Engagement Session
Rebecca and Luke are getting married in a month at the newly renovated and absolutely gorgeous Rowland House. They are planning an intimate evening of 20 or so of their loved ones to witness their vows and then celebrate with an amazing meal in the Rowland house's stunning dining room, I love how they are so uncomplicated and easygoing! I had a chance to meet these two lovebirds at the Inns of Aurora and we had a great time hitting all our favorite spots on the grounds.
Read moreRuth Ann & Stacy - Skaneateles lakeside engagement session
I am proud to bring you a tiny slice of Ruth Ann and Stacy's love story. They are getting married next June at the fabulously rustic Mandana Barn, one of my favorite local venues (Ruth Ann and Stacy prepare to frolic about the gorgeous property on your wedding)! I couldn't be happier that these two found me and I am excited to see what they create for their wedding day, I expect lots of sentimental touches...see you in June!
Read moreLauren & Cary - Green Lakes State Park Engagement Session
Lauren and Cary live in Uganda and made it back to CNY just 48 hours before their Anyela's Vineyard wedding today!! We got together for a fun engagement session at Green Lakes State Park on the day Cary made it to Syracuse...these two hadn't seen each other for a month and their excitement was electric! I recommend all couples take a few days off from each other before the engagement shoot, the results were fabulous...see you both in a few hours!!
Read moreNatalie & Michael - Skaneateles Country Club Engagement Session
Natalie and Michael were such a fun couple to work with, they were up for all my wacky suggestions and all smiles even when the mosquitoes got after us. We decided to shoot at the Skaneateles Country Club on a dazzling sumer evening, it's a classic Skaneateles location which was a perfect complement to this classy couple. I am looking forward to their June wedding at the Lodge at Welch Allyn!
Read moreKatie & Brad - Hobbit Hollow Farm Engagement Session
Katie and Brad both went to Colgate but didn't start to date until a reunion weekend, fast forward a few years and they are now planning a wedding at the Skaneateles Country Club. I can't wait to see what this darling Manhattan couple has in store for their August 2015 nuptials!
Read moreElizabeth & Craig - Skaneateles Engagement Session
Lizzie and Craig met and live in NYC but they are going to tie the knot in Lizzie's hometown at the Skaneateles Country Club in just a few short months! I am looking forward to capturing their huge family filled wedding, it's promising to be a good time...keep an eye out for their fabulous wedding on the blog in October!
Read moreJessica & David - Franklin Square Engagement Session
Jessica and David had a glorious summer evening at the always picturesque Franklin Square. These two were a pleasure to work with and I am so looking forward to documenting their wedding day!
Read moreSarah & Kevin - Hamilton Inn Engagement Session
Sarah and Kevin are going to tie the knot at her family's lake house camp in Hamilton, NY. She's the THIRD generation to spend time at the camp dotting the waterfront across from the Hamilton Inn so it was a no brainer to choose the very sentimental spot to marry her sweetheart, Kevin. We shot these in May but it may have well as been March because it was freezing, a huge thanks to Kevin for trying to keep Sarah warm...let's hope for warmer temps for your wedding day!!
Read moreAmanda & Greg - Skaneateles Engagement Session
Amanda and Greg chose the most beautiful spring evening in Skaneateles to shoot some jaw droppingly GORGEOUS pictures!!! Greg was a very good sport, the guy hates doing the photo thing but he certainly loves Amanda and he put up with the two of us to get some really nice moments, thank you Greg! I can not wait to get my hands on these two when they are all decked out for their wedding day celebration at Anyela's Vineyard!
Read moreErin & David - Wintery Aurora Inn Engagement Session
Erin and David braved very chilly temperatures at the always lovely Aurora Inn...the cold certainly didn't seem to keep these two lovebirds from snuggling up and making some amazingly intimate images. Thanks to both of them for putting up with crazy temps, the soul sucking winds and with their incredibly pregnant photographer...I can't wait to do it all over again in July for their Aurora Inn wedding!
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