From the minute Hannah got in touch, she shared a vision for fall engagement photos in Upstate New York, and as a lover of New York’s Finger Lakes region, I absolutely adored this idea. Upstate New York has an abundance of gorgeous engagement shoot spots, and when timed up with the changing seasons, the gorges, waterfalls, and caverns seem to flame to life with color and beauty.

Sam and Len’s wedding — a romantic estate wedding complete with a double rainbow at the Inn at Taughannock Falls — was one for the books in every conceivable way. Truly one of the most wonderful, fun, and down-to-earth couples I’ve ever worked with, their day was a conglomeration of timeless elegance, contagious energy, and electric chemistry.

It was the most seamless choice for Mike and Zoe, who were putting down roots in New York’s Finger Lakes region, to plan a classic lakeside wedding at Wagner Vineyards on Seneca Lake. This area, a naturally scenic and idyllic setting, set the tone for a timeless and minimalistic wedding.

Laura and Mark, Jersey dwellers and native city lovers, desired a summery, boho microwedding in Upstate New York for their special day. After 11 years together, they envisioned a day that felt euphoric, tranquil, and whimsical.

Marissa and Zack’s vision for a dark, goth-inspired romance at their Upstate New York Wedding was dreamy and nothing short of magical. They envisioned a juxtaposition of moody and ethereal, dark and colorful, fashion-forward and whimsical, and let me tell you, the result was something out of a fairytale.

Beth and David curated the most heartfelt, emotional, and truly beautiful wedding at their unique wedding venue, The Cracker Factory in New York’s Finger Lakes region. But what held the most meaning for me? Beth is my sister!

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Photographing Gigi and Alex’s wedding was like walking into my own personal daydream where formal wedding meets biblical marriage, all at the boutique Highgrove Estate in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina.

It was a sparkling February afternoon for Kaylee and Matt’s magical day, and their timeless New York wedding at historic Ill Eagle Taphouse was filled with much warmth and all the Downtown Abbey vibes.

Two and a half years ago, my first baby boy was swaddled and placed in my arms along with a smile, congratulations, and a lighthearted note: “Oh, and I’m pretty sure he needs a diaper change.”

At only eight weeks postpartum, my relaxed engagement session in Brooklyn, New York City with Madi and Eric was the perfect way to dust off my camera and get back in the rhythm of shooting!

Maggie and Hade were the perfect souls to opt for adventurous wedding portraits in Upstate New York.

Is it just me, or is it every little girl’s dream to be married in autumn’s natural beauty with a gorgeous fall wedding color palette?

I felt like we were in the Secret Garden for Samantha and Leonard’s Cornell Botanic Gardens Engagement Photos in Ithaca, NY.

Jordan and Casey’s day was nothing short of magic at their Finger Lakes wedding venue in Skaneateles, NY – The Sherwood Inn.

Katie and Ryan scored a beautiful, fall day with the most amazing view at their Timber Banks Wedding Venue in Syracuse, NY.

There’s something to be said about a wedding with a view, and Kelsie and Mike’s Adventurous Catskills Wedding on Belleayre Mountain proved this point in a big way.

From our first phone call, Sarah and Colton gave me all the feels for their DIY Backyard Wedding in Ithaca, NY.

It was truly such a joy to photograph Nicolette and Sean’s timeless Finger Lakes wedding at Inn at Taughannock this summer.

From our first conversation, I knew Kat and Nitzan’s vision for a magical Catskills wedding was going to be a special one.