…Both Mari and Matt wanted a very small and intimate wedding, and invited their closest family and friends. They made use of their adorable little backyard, and the space was transformed with florals to create the perfect setting for them to say their vows…
Read MoreI’m thrilled to share my latest post, because hands down, it is for my favorite couple: Salma and Mohamed. Mohamed (Medi) is my brother-in-law, who is basically my second little brother, and one gem of a person. We all eagerly awaited for a very long time for him to find his match. Fate is funny when that match happens to be in the city we just left behind. Enter, Salma.
By chance, Salma and Medi met online in Spring of 2022 - two people who were tired of online dating, who felt hopeless in finding a genuine connection. Salma felt she had exhausted New York. Medi felt he had exhausted Texas. Neither were super interested from the start, and they both probably felt that this was just going to be another hi-bye situation. But small talk turned into conversation. Conversation turned into hours-long phone calls, and constantly looking forward to the next one. Then finally, Medi woke up one morning, and thought, “I have to go to New York.” He got on the plane to meet Salma in person, and you could say the rest is history.
We traveled to NYC in November to witness their engagement, and of course, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to take some adorable engagement photos for the happy couple. They chose the Little Cupcake Bakeshop in Brooklyn, a place they frequent whenever Medi is in town, where they had one of their first official dates, and where they both delight in the famous red velvet cupcake.
I’m so excited for them, I love them, and I can’t wait for their 2023 wedding.
As many of you know, I’m a Houston girl now. But my heart does occassionaly ache for my New York City days. Especially as a photographer. I was browsing through some of my old photos from before, and I realized I never got to share some of my last photographs before the move.
Cynthia has made many appearances in my Blog, usually with her family. She is a dear client and friend of mine. She is also one of my original clients from when I first started freelancing. I’ve been with her and her beautiful family many times, starting with maternity, to newborn, to family photos - witnessing the growth of her adorable boy, Mylan. Cynthia is passionate about all things beautiful, especially the “everyday chic.” She was always interested in working as a full time luxury lifestyle blogger, showcasing everything from small pleasures to top of the line luxury, fine dining, and the latest fashion. And that’s where I came in - helping her photograph some of her favorite outfits, foods, beauty products, and neighborhood spots. I am finally getting a moment to share some of my favorite photos with Cynthia. Enjoy. :)
...I was graciously invited to Ritu and Rajiv's lovely home in the rolling green hill suburbs of New Jersey. They settled into their new house not too long ago after spending several years in bustling Manhattan, and wanted the chance to capture the beautiful space along with their two precious boys...
Read More...it was so nice to speak with such a cool, calm couple about their story, their plans... They met through work, and have been dating for nearly 4 years. Michael popped the question last October, and they got right to wedding plans! Though Carla described her vision in great detail, it's still never the same when you see things in person! Everything was way more beautiful than I could have imagined...
Read More...Despite the heat, they were both still adorably fun to work with, so photographing them was a breeze! We then headed over to Nansen Park for the ceremony and reception. It was an intimate gathering of friends and family, and Amanda and Steven said their "I do's" outdoors, amidst tall trees, a slowly setting sun, and a lovely gazebo...
Read More... It was a happy coincidence to learn that Jamie and Bojan were hosting a birthday party for Luka with their family and friends back in Chicago! We seized the opportunity to have the event captured of course, and celebrated a lovely birthday at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum by Lincoln Park ...
Read More... I had the pleasure of getting together with Amanda and Steven, a lovely and fun couple whose wedding I'll be shooting at the end of May. Amanda is a teacher, and Steven works in forensics; they share a laid back attitude towards life, a great sense of humor, and a love for city outings and travel. It is such a breeze to work with them! ...
Read More...Cynthia and Jorge wanted to throw Mylan a proper birthday party, and had their family and friends join in - including some of Mylan's fellow tots...
Read More...Alison got in touch with me from North Carolina. She and her mom, Anna were planning a trip together to NYC to have some quality mother-daughter bonding time, AND to celebrate both of their December birthdays...
Read More...After a whirlwind Thanksgiving, I got together with Jamie, her husband, Bojan, and their baby boy, Luka. Jamie wanted mostly natural, lifestyle photos, capturing the family's life in their home in Tribeca, and the Nelson A. Rockefeller park they frequently visit...
Read More...I just couldn't believe how much Mylan has grown! I first met him when he was a newborn. And now his features are so much more defined, he's sprouting a full head of hair, and his eyes smile like Cynthia...
Read More...Deddeh and I stayed in touch during the wait, so I was really anticipating his arrival! Well, he finally came! And was named after his father, Ernest. When Deddeh, Ernest, and little junior were ready, I trekked over to their home in New Jersey for the baby's first photos...
Read More...Gelina and Hadrian are of Anglo-Indian origin (so fascinating!), and although they plan to eventually have a big traditional wedding back in India, they wanted to have a New York City Hall ceremony, and celebrate with close friends and family...
Read More...As they prep for their big wedding in Texas, we got together again to take some portraits while enjoying a leisurely walk through Central Park...
Read More...She and Erik are active and outdoorsy, and one of their favorite things to do is hike through nature. This is what inspired her fall wedding idea, and though I tried to picture everything in my head, noooothinggg prepared me for the actual enchanted forest she had conjured up...
Read More...Christabella hails from the Bronx, and Tommy is from Chicago; but they both started chatting on the same N7 group chat feed, which is how they eventually started talking more one on one with each other. It became pretty clear there was something special there! Finally, Tommy took a leap of faith and came all the way to NYC to meet Christabella in person for the first time - the rest is history....
Read More...Julia, who is about 8 months into her pregnancy, is one brave soul who agreed to an early morning shoot. I was pretty excited! Julia wanted her maternity session to be relaxing and set in nature. She and her husband, Rubem, decided on the Conservatory Water in Central Park, a lovely free form pond that is frequented by ducks, and surrounded by statues dedicated towards children's story time - perfect!...
Read More...So much about French food and culture is all about an intense passion, so it's no surprise that this language brings people together as well. Rebecca and Stephen are a lovely couple whose wedding I had the pleasure of photographing just recently. They are both French language enthusiasts, and they actually met at a French conversational Meetup! How cute!...
Read More...A few years ago, they decided to take a trip to NYC only to unexpectedly come during the same time as Hurricane Sandy. This did not stop them from having fun, however, and they did what they could and loved absolutely every minute of being in the great city of New York. Fast forward a few years, and following a proposal in Thailand, they decided to return to one of their all time favorite cities - NYC! - to elope!...
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