What better day to elope than on the holiday that is dedicated to love, right?? When I envisioned this shoot, I wanted it to be super classy and romantic. From the classic black & white attire, to the heart champagne stirrers and heart balloons, this shoot was all about LOVE! I set up the scene in my studio in Utica, NY. We then did a few outdoor shots in South Utica and ended our shoot at Ocean Blue Restaurant & Oyster Bar in Downtown Utica. I love how this shoot came ou

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It was the perfect spring day at MKJ Farm for Joey & Casey's wedding day! The day was filled with pretty details, happy tears and a whole lot of love! The energy at the reception was so upbeat, with a live band, a crowded dance floor and dancing on the bar! This was a wedding that I won't soon forget... Congrats to the new Mr. & Mrs. Lyon! The Dream Team Venue: MKJ Farm Florist: Flowers by Suzanne Hair & Makeup: Flawless Salon & Beauty Bar Wedding Dress and Accessories: Sp

We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day for Brian & Jamie's wedding at The Cannery in Vernon, NY. The weather was perfect for an outdoor ceremony! Jamie and Brian were one of the sweetest and most laid back couples that I've ever had the privilege of working with. They overcame a few obstacles on the day of their wedding, but their smile never left their faces! It was a beautiful day full of love, laughter and alot of dancing! Cheers to the new Mr. & Mrs. McKinst

What an absolutely perfect winter wedding Kelly and Andrew had at The Cannery in Vernon, NY. Every wedding I do at The Cannery is beautiful, but I have to say... This one takes the cake! Charmaine from Affections Flowers went above and beyond with decorating, down to every little detail. The Cannery was transformed from the rustic industrial venue that it is into an elegant chic space. The day went great; there were alot of smiles, laughs and happy tears shared amongst ev

Alissa and Rocco tied the knot last Friday October 6th, 2017 at Dibbles Inn Orchard and Estate in Vernon, NY. While Alissa was getting ready with the girls in the bridal suite, Rocco was downstairs with the groomsmen, anxiously awaiting his first look at his beautiful bride. Alissa and Rocco exchanged love notes with each other before sharing a sweet first look on the front porch. It was the perfect fall day for a romantic outdoor ceremony at the creekside pavilion. Rocco

This was such a beautiful wedding. Every detail of Kris and Alexis' special day was perfect! They had a beautiful outdoor ceremony at the Creekside Pavillion at Dibbles Inn surrounded by the smiling faces of friends and family. We had a magical portrait session at golden hour, followed by a super fun reception with alot of dancing! And we can't forget the most epic cake cutting of all time... the groom cut the cake with a samurai sword! Wishing the new Mr. and Mrs. Towne

It was such honor to be able to capture Vinny & Lindsey's wedding day! Upon our very first meeting, I loved Vinny & Linsdey's light hearted sense of humor and adventurous spirits. The morning was filled with a lot of laughs and happy tears as Vinny and Lindsey prepared for their wedding. We all headed to Dibble's Inn Orchard and Estate where both the ceremony and reception were to be held. While Lindsey was putting her dress and veil on upstairs at Dibble's Inn, Vinny was

I had the opportunity this past weekend to meet Brianna Pisani, owner of Pretty Little Vintage Co. and see her warehouse in Adams Center, NY, full of amazing vintage pieces (furniture, centerpieces, arches, literally anything you can think of!). It was INCREDIBLE, and being a lover of vintage style myself, I was in VINTAGE HEAVEN!! Pretty Little Vintage Co. is a rental company offering specialty & vintage wedding and event rentals in Upstate, NY. Brianna is such a sweethea

It's another #WeddingVendorWednesday, and today we're talking all about bridal hair and makeup with Clairissa Cioch, hairstylist and makeup artist at Hot Spot Salon and Spa in Herkimer, NY, also known as @clairdoeshair on social media. Clair has been in the beauty industry for 10+ years. Not only is she AMAZING at what she does, but she's also a really genuine, fun and down-to-earth person. It was really great to sit down with her and learn more about how she got into the

I had the opportunity to sit down with Rachel Bartunek this past week to learn all about her paper goods and custom signage business, Handmade Darling. Rachel is such a sweetheart and SO talented. She makes custom home decor and event accessories (bridal showers, baby showers, weddings, ect.) She is a refined junk collector who loves antiquing and taking something old and completely remodeling it to put her own spin on it. I really loved having the opportunity to talk wit

Capturing candid moments is a large part of what I do when photographing a wedding. From getting ready with loved ones, first looks, and catching a tear in the groom's eye as his beautiful bride walks down the isle towards him; It is so important to capture these unplanned once-in-a-lifetime moments throughout the day, because they go by so fast. If I had to think of my most favorite candid wedding moment that I've captured, a specific one comes to mind. I was with the bri