When planning a wedding, it's easy to spend hours deciding on everything from linens to invitations. But while every detail contributes to your celebration, your guests aren't necessarily noticing the same things you are.
As a New York City wedding photographer, I've seen how certain details can make a lasting impression. Here are a few things your guests are most likely to notice and remember.
Read MoreWhen planning your wedding, it's easy to focus on the bigger decisions. Choosing your venue, finding your vendors, and finalizing your timeline tend to take priority. But there are a few smaller photography details that can make a significant difference in how your wedding day is documented.
As a New York wedding photographer, I've found that a little preparation goes a long way. Here are a few things worth considering before your wedding day arrives.
Read MoreOne of the best things about getting married in New York City is having so many options for your wedding photos. You can go from classic architecture and busy city streets to waterfront views and greenery without ever really leaving the city. But having endless options doesn’t mean you need to fit as many locations as possible into your wedding day. When I’m helping my couples plan portraits, I’m thinking about what will photograph beautifully, but I’m also thinking about your timeline, travel, lighting, and how much time you actually want to spend away from your guests.
Read MoreOne of the easiest ways for a wedding day to start feeling rushed is when every part of the timeline is scheduled back-to-back. Hair and makeup runs a few minutes late. Someone needs help finding a boutonniere. Your dress takes longer to button than expected. None of these things are a big deal until there’s no extra time built into the schedule.
Read MoreYour wedding reception is where you finally get to settle into the day a little. The ceremony is over, everyone you love is in one room, dinner is being served, and the celebration really begins. And while a beautiful venue is a great starting point, it’s usually the smaller decisions that make a reception feel especially well done.
If you’re planning your wedding and wondering where to put a little extra thought, here are a few ways to elevate your reception without feeling like you need to add a million more things to your list.
Read MoreFall is one of my favorite times for engagement photos in New York. The weather is cooler, the city starts to change, and it is such a good time to walk around together without dealing with the summer heat. Whether you want fall colors in Central Park or more of a city feel in your favorite neighborhood, there are so many ways to plan a fall engagement session that feels like you.
Read MoreBefore filling in getting ready photos, portraits, or detail photos, start with the times that are already set. Your ceremony time is usually the biggest one. From there, add in anything else with a firm start time, like transportation, cocktail hour, dinner, sunset, or the end of your venue rental. Once those pieces are in place, it becomes much easier to build the rest of the photography timeline around them.
This is also why I recommend talking with your photographer before completely finalizing your schedule. We can help you work backward from your ceremony and make sure there’s enough time for the photos that are most important to you.
Read MoreAs a NYC wedding photographer, I've photographed wedding mornings in everything from Manhattan hotel suites to private homes and sprawling estate venues. The spaces that work best aren't always the most elaborate. They're the ones that give everyone enough room, have beautiful light, and allow the morning to unfold comfortably!
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