Esperanza Mansion Wedding Photographer Penn Yan New York destination wedding photographer services for the finger lakes and upstate photography.

I traveled to Sandbridge beach Virginia to observe Blair and Levi’s small intimate beach house wedding on a saturday in May, and came back with a wonderful slideshow! This small family focused destination wedding at a beach house on Sandbridge Beach, Virginia Beach VA was shot in a total of 4 short hrs.

Let me start out with a simple thank-you to Danielle and Trey, who first met me on their wedding day: Cheers with a shot of 1800 Reposado to my playah Trey! and hugs to my sweetheart Danielle!! Thanks guys for such a great day. The wedding day team was: Second photographer: Stacey Doyle – Providence [...]

question I often hear from brides is ” Have you ever been to the ________ before” and while I’ve photographed over 250 weddings in a 10 year career as of this writing; my career has evolved to a wildly decentralized clientele. And I like that, I appreciate that, and I rise to the challenge of exploring new locations every time I go out to shoot. I explain how my internal psyche and temperament make it good for me, but let me expound on a few of the tricks where the video left off with this image:

Why am I made to be a good wedding photographer?
A few of the answers might be endurance, for working 12+ hour days: Drive, to find unique moments every time – deal with new environments each wedding – and zest to grab life by the horns and ride. Most people like a steady job, with usual, predictable tasks – unfortunately I’m not made like that….or fortunately for you, I’ve found my niche and calling to marry the low attention span with high levels of challenge in a job that forces me to be my best – every time. It’s wild fun and I love that I’m perfectly made for it!

Amy and Bryan at the Chautauqua Institution for a beautiful fall wedding: Thank you guys for an amazingly fun and golden western NY fall day! Bridal Hairstyling by Shear Style in Mayville NY Wedding Ceremony at the Hall of Philosphy Chautauqua Institution Wedding Reception at the Athenaeum Hotel Wedding cushions, necklaces, and details by Amy [...]

I came along, I wrote a song for you, all the things you do… Look at how they shine for you. Thanks Tony and Laura! Great job again Denise and Molly, good to see you after a while away!

The Storytellers podcast series goes to the Charlotte gallery scene for an artsy discussion. Carla Garrison talks about her gallery’s wedding services, primarily the ‘Borrow an Artist’ program where an artist paints live at your wedding or event. The Green Rice gallery is also open to hosting your special event in their 2400 square feet [...]

I sat down with Amy Beth Cupp Dragoo…to chat about her storytelling in Stationery Design. My favorite quotes from Amy: “There’s perfection in imperfection” “Paper is sexy” TOAST (listen till you get it) “I didn’t care if I got married” “I wasn’t the Bridey Kind of bride” Subscribe to our podcast to receive automatic notification [...]

Enjoy this slideshow from a winter wedding held at night inside a cosy chapel in downtown Charlotte: Lauren & Tyler had a wonderfully mild January night for their intimate wedding evening in uptown Charlotte.  Congratulations and thanks so much for having me.  I’ll let the pictures do the talking in the flash slideshow above. Wedding [...]

Gretchen was excited to host her wedding day in her childhood neighborhood in Rochester.  She has taken all her Sacraments at Blessed Sacrament as well as attending school there.  Gretchen’s excitement and energy beamed the whole day.  Thanks so much for having me there guys – enjoy your slideshows! Gretchen and Dan’s helpers are listed [...]

Heather had a lot of great help putting together her wedding:

Samantha did Heather’s makeup – www.PotionBeauty.com
Wedding Ceremony music by the Carolina Chamber Players
Lake Norman waterfront wedding site at Jetton Park
Wedding reception in the wine cellar room of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse Charlotte
bridal bouquet and decorations by Huntersville Floral Design
Desert from Cake Expressions by Lisa
Wedding hairstyling by Bella Lago Salon & Spa, Mooresville, NC
Wedding dress shopping and fitting by The Lily Rose, Cornelius, NC
Wedding Planning and ceremony by Patrick and Dottie Maloy – Calm Blue Water

The models of the E Agency – Charlotte NC I spent the day shooting for the E Agency models on the Black + White theme.

Here’s the wedding details for all you planners out there: Flowers by Fioravanti Florist Ceremony location, reception location and catering, wedding cake design all by the Burgundy Basin Inn DJ entertainment by Go Sound Systems Wedding dress was the Chiffon Empire Dress BR1007 by David’s Bridal Thanks guys for having me document your day!

I met Janelle and Saad at the Islamic Center of New Jersey for their Nikka ceremony and followed them on a lovely drippy day in June through the Cornell Campus for Janelle and Saad’s wedding day festivities.  Here’s what it looked like: I’m more than glad to fill you in on the details: Nikka ceremony [...]