Larissa and Greg // Frank Melville Park

I walked into the hotel room Larissa was getting ready in, welcomed by her dad, turned a corner and I was fa-lored!  Dressed in a vintage style dress, with a purple (her favorite color) birdcage veil , Larissa was a stunner.  Flocked by her bridesmaids, everyone joked and giggled while they put the finishing touches on and got ready to head to the Bates House in Setauket, NY.

(this sign was at the exit of the hotel, I thought it was appropriate)

 

At the Bates House I was greeted by Greg who was nervously awaiting his bride

and she didn’t disappoint

Larissa had pirate flags for the guests to wave as they left the ceremony.  Greg likes pirates, and it was a surprise for him

This was literally the first image I got of them together, their first moment alone as husband and wife

Then we rounded up the bridal party for some fun portraits, pirate flags in tow

Greg had specific places around he property that are sentimental to them.  He wanted to make sure they were documented on their wedding day.  I was more than happy to oblige

I seriously cannot put all the bridal portraits into this blog post, there are too many that I love so I had to have my husband choose his absolute favs

We headed back to the house for the reception, and dancing.  Lots and lots of dancing

I love father/daughter, mother/son dances

There was obviously cake, which had the whole “pirates/Tim Burton” theme

There were too many awesome moments in this wedding that they won’t all fit into this post.  There were toasts, bouquet tosses, garter tosses and Iron Maiden…

Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your day Larissa and Greg!  It was the best possible way to kick off wedding season

The Importance of Being Present

There’s a saying, “the cobblers children have no shoes”. That holds true to probably most professions, including photography. As a photographer, I spend most of my time capturing moments instead of in front of the camera. But as a new mom, I knew I’d want to look back and see myself with my son and allow him to have those memories too. So, I asked my friend Jennifer Wilbur to please come and work her magic and capture some memories for me and my new little family.
I always keep my photo albums out and within reach to relive moments, and can’t wait to add these to my books and walls.

Thank you again Jenn!
(all images copyright Jennifer Wilbur Photography and used with permission)

Jenn and Pete

Jenn and Pete had a beautiful, intimate elopement at the Irish Coffee Pub. Their closest family and friends to witness their nuptials. We quickly escaped to get some lovely formals at the staircase, then found some lovely niches around the restaurant before the ceremony.
They exchanged rings and then it was time to dine!
Congratulations you guys! Hope you enjoyed your spa weekend!!

Our New Arrival

March 6th, after only 23 hours, this little man joined our family.

Nathan Michael.  We are overjoyed, over loaded with love (and laundry), and a little overtired

We are getting our newborn photos done by my friend and wonderful photographer Jennifer Wilbur Photography on Sunday but I couldn’t help but take a few of my own.
I’m shooting my first wedding tomorrow (so excited to get back in the saddle) and then off for a few weeks. If you need anything don’t hesitate to email me and I will get back to you as soon as I have a moment.
Without further ado, here is Nathan

So then this other stuff happened

I occasionally write relatively personal posts about my dog or my wedding.  I don’t normally share every blessed thing that happens because frankly, my life is pretty average and boring Like, I thought about sharing my new car with you folks when my old one COMPLETELY DIED on the Meadowbrook Parkway, but I never got around to it.  But I figured since this thing is going to be a pretty big aspect of my life I would share!

After my twinnie session, my husband (who came to assist) and I stopped off at a local park to take a few pictures of me.  Why, you may ask…well here’s why:

Coming March 2013 (give or take) our little bug  We are very excited here, Odie can’t wait to be a big brother (I’m sure he would tell me this if he could talk!).  And, didn’t my hubs do a great job!  May have to make him a second shooter one day