THE JOURNAL

TIPS FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE CEREMONY

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Clare & Shay had an unforgettable Bowery Hotel wedding ceremony with Putnam and Putnam bringing the beauty to the fireplace with the florals and candlelight.

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Truly an unforgettable smile. We also love the hands of the adults behind the little guy and the flower girl giving him THAT look.

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Bridesmaids in different dresses are our favorite…it adds a bit of variation to the images and also allows everyone to express themselves.

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This moment as Samantha + her parents + flower girls made their way to the ceremony was an unforgettable one, and the beachgoers wanted to get a peek (and an iPhone shot) as well.

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We are dog people…and so many of our couples are as well.  It's always a great idea to get a sweet family portrait in on your wedding day.

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We adore an exit…and our favorites are always shot immediately after the ceremony with petals or confetti and the light is beautiful.

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Capturing the newlyweds among the street art of lower Manhattan is always a great way to incorporate color and unexpected pattern.

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It's always great to capture views and angles that are not expected…like this angle from above while Alexia & Logan dined with their family and friends.

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We love capturing couples in love and telling the story of the day…but when Ariel Dearie makes a stunning bouquet like this one, it deserves a portrait as well.

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This image has been one of the most popular photographs we have ever taken…We have seen it pop up everywhere and on so many Pinterest boards. This moment was captured on a rainy day in Manhattan, and...

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This image looks super beachy and warm, little did you know that it was December and Marni & Michael were champions to brave the cold to get beautiful light-filled portraits.

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The light was just perfection…and when the bridesmaids + bride locks arms to go on a stroll, and we just had to capture this moment

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When you just CANNOT stop smiling at each other…we loved this moment between Rachel & Dennis during their City Hall Ceremony.

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We snapped this image just before the Clare walked down the aisle at her Gramercy Park Hotel wedding ceremony. We just adored the florals by Putnam and Putnam paired with her new something blue Chane...

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Children are so much fun include in wedding party photos…they also are not predictable in how they will act for photos, where they will look, or which way they will walk…but when the light is just ri...

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We love to explore the grounds of every property we have the opportunity to work at…this beautiful stairway was tucked away on a third floor, but it made for an incredible portrait.

7 TIPS FOR FINDING YOUR WEDDING DRESS

Today we are sharing advice from a dear friend of ours and an expert in the bridal fashion industry.  After moving to NYC and launching Trent Bailey Studio in 2009, we soon began to make friends wit...

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Fun Fact: Mira & Matt love Christmas, and with their wedding date the same month of the holiday, they chose to have their first dance to Mariah Carey's "All I want for Christmas is you"…their gue...

WEYLIN WEDDING IN WILLIAMSBURG – BROOKLYN, NY

Kara and Andrew went from strangers who were set up by surprise, to being the last two people in the bar that same night. The couple's 2013 spring introduction lead to a 2016 fall wedding at Weylin. "...

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You most likely know that we are from the south, so any chance to capture the beautiful Spanish moss of South Louisiana is such a treat. We loved this moment with Jillian & Eric just before their...

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This was definitely our favorite ceremony entry ever. Derek (the groom) along with the ring bearer and two groomsmen rowed a boat across the lake to the ceremony location and arrived just minutes bef...

THE TUXEDO CLUB WEDDING – TUXEDO PARK, NY

Overlooking the mesmerizing lake view at The Tuxedo Club, Samantha & Matt shared their personal vows to each other. "There's honestly nothing we would change" the couple said when reflecting on th...

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Tears always tell a story, no matter if they are happy or sad. During this beautiful ceremony in the Catskills, the groom was overcome with so many happy emotions.

4 TIPS FOR FINDING THE PERFECT PHOTOGRAPHER FROM AN EVENT PLANNER

We are honored today to be sharing insight on the important topic of finding the perfect photographer from one of our favorite wedding planners, Lauren from Loli Events.  Full disclosure – Lauren is a...

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Marni's niece, Poppy was quite possibly one of the most adorable flower girls we have ever had the pleasure of photographing. We love this moment just before the ceremony, her grandmother was giving h...

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Immediately after their seaside ceremony, Alexis & Eric went for a walk along the water, and we were lucky to join them in documenting the beautiful moment as the sun was setting on the beaches o...

IDEAL WEDDING DAY TIMELINE

When we first meet with couples, frequently we are asked about the timeline for the day. It's such a tough question to answer fully without knowing many factors of the wedding day that is often not av...

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We love the quiet moments earlier in the day as couples are getting ready for the wedding day. We also REALLY love when couples select rooms that are full of great natural light.

GURNEYS WEDDING – MONTAUK, NY

A study abroad to the historic city of Florence, Italy brought Christine and Jordan together for a lucky seven years. With many summers shared with family and getting engaged in Montauk, the couple kn...