When Covid forced Emily and Ben to postpone their wedding, I had no idea I would end up photographing their intimate backyard wedding ceremony instead. Their change in plans created a much more relaxed and personal DIY wedding day, surrounded by their closest family and friends.

For some people, Covid-19 allowed them to have the intimate wedding of their dreams. Holly and Nick’s August 2020 wedding was absolutely perfect for them! They decided to get married a little over a month earlier than their original wedding date with just their closest family members surrounding them. The entire day was a labor of love from parents, siblings, aunts and uncles, cousins, and grandparents too.

Emily & Chris got married at Wolf Oak Acres on a beautiful August day. I loved their engagement session so I knew their wedding would be awesome! As soon as we arrived at Wolf Oak Acres I could feel the excitement in the air as Emily and the girls were getting their hair and makeup done in the upper portion of the barn. We took pictures of them getting ready, the details, and location scouted for Emily’s first looks.

I’m excited to be bringing you a blog post this week where I can just feel the warm summer air radiating from them! I think in the middle of a CNY winter, we need some warmth and sunshine right about now! It had been so long since I’ve done a creative shoot, and I loved getting the chance to create with Margot, Hannah, and Ashley! It was the perfect mystical, mermaid vision!

Emily, Kobe, and Mila came over to my house on a cold winter day, but I made sure to keep the house warm Mila as we were photographing her in front of a large glass door for gorgeous, soft morning light. These first moments and memories are the most precious, even when the baby is crying, only wants to be fed, and wonders what this camera in front of their face is. If you’re able to, a newborn mini session is a perfect way to document this time within the first couple of weeks after they’re born.

This July wedding was perfection! Jessica and I had been talking about their wedding for well over a year. So when Covid hit, there was talk about postponing it and a backup date. Luckily, the wedding was able to happen on the original planned date! This Assumption Church and Lakeshore Yacht & Country Club wedding had the perfect stormy backdrop with traditional Catholic ceremony and Lebanese reception details, and it ended with a stunning sparkler exit!

It’s always engagement season! After finding me on Google, Cooper knew he had to reach out to me to photograph his Chaumont Bay Engagement Session / Proposal to Emily on July 4th! He was traveling to Emily’s family’s cottages for the first time. We took pictures by the lake and in a nearby field, and celebrated with champagne as we finished off the session!

Continuing from my post last week, I was also able to photograph this extended family session! It was actually the same location where Lindsay and Mike got married years ago, on his family’s property! It was such a joy to be able to reconnect with everyone after 3 years for some updated family Christmas photos. I just love the kids’ smiles and giggles interacting with their parents. That’s how I strive to make these family sessions! Memories and love above all else by having fun.

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t excited to decorate for the Holidays this year! I think after 2020 we all need extra joy. Lindsay and Mike were one of my first wedding couples back in 2016, and last year they had a daughter last year. It was only fitting to reconnect and take holiday photos for them! I always love getting the chance to create new memories with my couples and their families.

I had the chance to photograph their desserts and the lovely owners, Lauren Scarpelli and Kaleigh Ligoci, a couple of months ago as some promotional shots for them! I stopped in last Saturday during their soft launch and picked up a box of goodies. It was amazing to see them, catch up, and admire their shop! I’m already planning my next visit. I highly recommend stopping into their shop. It’s located right in the village of Liverpool.