Back in September I had honor of shooting the small, intimate nuptials of family friends who had been together for something like twenty (!!) years already. Since this event was a long time in the making, I was hella nervous in the months leading up to the ceremony. This was going to be my first wedding assignment - what if I didn’t measure up? What if I missed an important shot?
My anxieties vaporized as soon as I arrived in the bridal prep suite and started photographing the dress, the shoes, and the perfume in the crisp early morning light. The matron of honor kept things running smoothly and stress-free, and the bride was glammed up and beautifully dressed in no time at all.
This assignment was immensely meaningful to me not only because it was my first project of this much personal life significance to the client, but because the happy couple are the in-laws of my long-term (6+ years!!!) boyfriend’s sister. It was very much a family affair, and I think that the ease, comfort and love that we all regard each other with is clear in the images - at least, to me.
The following: some favorites.
Clutch on chain: Dior.
Dress integrity checks.
There is no wrong way to photograph these shoes.
Hair & makeup by Blushington.
Shoes: Jimmy Choo
The bride giving some serious Old Hollywood vibes.
The soon-to-be weds during portrait sessions.
The groom always photographs with a kind of gravitas.
Groom & stepson.
Best man & matron of honor.
I have a weakness for fall flowers in this color palette.
The city of New York was a damn good backdrop.
The bridge that needs no introduction.
This was everyone’s favorite bridge portrait.
This one has such an air of mystery to it. I just really like her gaze here.
Some of the food was served in a pumpkin. A PUMPKIN.
All smiles everywhere.