When Jen & Mark’s big day had to be rescheduled because of COVID-19, they decided to move forward with an intimate backyard wedding with just their family members on their original date. With the help of their loving, supportive family, they still had a super memorable day with a live musical performance, a surprise convertible […]

July 11
After multiple postponements due to COVID-19, Lindsey and Ryan decided to have an intimate microwedding at their church, St Joseph’s Roman Catholic in Oradell, NJ. Lindsey decided to rock a cute Lulu’s dress with hair & makeup by Pin It Up and Pout, a Carolina Rosa Designs bouquet, and blue Charles David heels. What a […]

June 27
With no one but the angels on the walls as witnesses, Stephanie & Michael said their vows & were officially married! They chose to get married in The Cornerstone room at The Abbey Inn & Spa in Peekskill – one of my absolute favorites! I could stare at these 100 year old murals all day long. […]

June 12
Viewing your photos When all of your photos are ready, I’ll send a link to your gallery! Feel free to share the link with your family, friends, and vendors. You can scroll through the gallery and view the images as thumbnails, or you can click on the images to view them larger as a slideshow. […]

May 1
The extended tax deadline is less than a month away! My biggest tip for making tax prep painless is to make sure your tax deductions are categorized correctly. Here’s a cheat sheet of some typical expenses you can write off as a photographer and how I recommend you categorize the transactions in your bookkeeping […]

April 20
“What’s the process like to have you capture our wedding?” I love starting the process by getting to know you two – how you met, your favorite things to do together, your proposal story, and your vision for your wedding day. (Don’t be afraid to be long-winded, I love hearing details!) Next, we’ll go over all the information about packages & pricing. We’ll schedule a video call or an in-person meeting to discuss details and any questions you may have.

April 16
Market shifts are inevitable. Whether it’s a recession or natural disaster or health crisis, our small businesses will always be tested, it just so happens that this COVID-19 crisis directly impacts the event industry and wedding professionals are being hit extra hard. On March 15th, the CDC recommended cancelling (or hopefully postponing) any gatherings with 50+ attendees for 8 […]

March 16
Here’s a list of questions I’d recommend asking at your wedding photography/video consultation: ☐ How many years have you been shooting weddings? ☐ We’d love to get to know you personally, too! What are your hobbies/interests? ☐ What’s your photography/shooting/editing style? ☐ What timeline would you recommend for our wedding day? ☐ How many photos […]

February 10
I had such a blast with Tina & Peter at their engagement session in the city this week! We started off in Bryant Park’s Winter Village, then headed to Carragher’s in Times Square. Tina & Peter are both huge Liverpool soccer fans so of course Carragher’s (a bar dedicated to the Liverpool team) was the […]

December 23
Blake spent weeks and weeks planning the greatest surprise proposal for Mackenzie at The Plaza Hotel in NYC! Not only did she not know she was about to get engaged, but up until they left Texas on Thursday, she didn’t even know they were going to New York City! He told her they were going […]

December 14
About a year ago, my boyfriend convinced me to get a smartwatch. At first, I was super hesitant because my mental image of a smartwatch was a techy, nerdy-looking, and not-very-classy gadget. However, when he showed me a picture of the Rose Gold Garmin Vivoactive 3, I was sold. After wearing the watch every day […]

December 8
On the first day of December, Cynthia & Jon celebrated their marriage with a cozy, Christmas themed wedding at Normandy Farms in PA. Their three dogs even attended, decked in bowties and Christmas sweaters! 🎄 It was like a real-life Hallmark movie! 😉 Jon wrote Cynthia a letter in the journal they share together for her to read […]

December 1
As someone who LOVES bright, warm pops of color, this sunny, colorful backyard elopement was RIGHT up my alley and a total dream to photograph. Have you ever seen a more gorgeous couple than Vanessa & Josh?? VENDORS: Photography: Lin Pernille @linpernille Host: Amber Lea Russell @amberlearussell Bride & Groom: Vanessa & Josh Hicks @vanessahicksphotography […]

November 1
After being together for 12 years and living all over the country, Kristen & David decided to make it official with an intimate courthouse wedding at the White Plains City Court, surrounded by their closest friends and family, followed by portraits at Rockefeller State Park. Congratulations, Kristen & David! 💍 See more blog posts here or learn […]

October 6
As avid hikers and adventurers, Stephanie and Joe fell in love with the views, architecture, and unique charm of The Abbey. They live on Long Island but chose The Abbey Inn in Peekskill as their wedding venue to be surrounded by nature and mountains. Friends and family joined them for an intimate wedding ceremony overlooking […]

September 28
The weather for Jen & Mark’s engagement session at Sea Bright beach this weekend couldn’t have been more perfect! Perfect temperature, soft sunset lighting, and even the perfect “beachy” wind. When choosing a location, they decided to go back to where it all began – at Sea Bright beach, where Mark proposed to Jen this summer! […]

September 13
After being together for nearly 12 years, Donna & Keith finally got married in a beautiful wedding at Westmount Country Club! The inside of their wedding bands were engraved with a lyric from Keith’s favorite song by Explosions in the Sky. (Their cake topper as well!) After getting into her gorgeous dress, Donna shared a […]

July 18
Molly & Joe got married in an outdoor ceremony at the Ardmore Mansion at Mountainview Manor. Every part of their day was lighthearted and all about having a good time. They fused their love of beer into their wedding day, with growler centerpieces & place cards, boutonnières made with hops, and a bottle cap guestbook! I […]

July 13
Sarah + Andy got married overlooking the Hudson River at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie, NY. The blazing heat this hot June day didn’t stop Sarah & Andy from having an amazing wedding day! How great was this first look reaction?? I was so impressed by how many details Sarah hand made! Congratulations!! <3 VENDORS: […]

June 28
Lindsey & Ryan chose to have their engagement session back where it all began – the exact spot on the Hoboken waterfront where Ryan proposed last year! Cheers to less than one year until the big day! Can’t wait to photograph your wedding!! 🍾 Ring Box: The Alaia – Esselle Makeup: Makeup by Nikki Viola 💍 See […]

April 7
If you use part of your home as a photography studio or home office, chances are this is a big opportunity for a substantial tax write-off! Click below for a free download of the template I use to calculate my home office deduction: Determining What Areas Qualify The first step is to determine what areas of your […]

March 1
Life is unpredictable. After you’ve set up your business as an LLC in one state, the day might come that you’ll have to move your business to a different state. I recently moved from Jersey City to Westchester County and had to figure out how to move my LLC from NJ to NY. It did involve some […]

February 22