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Sally and Pradeep are getting married this summer and I’m so thrilled to be their wedding photographer! They wanted their engagement session in DUMBO, the tony area of Brooklyn where they shared lots of memories, especially their first date which was at Shake Shack. We were hoping for a warm spring day for this session, complete with some gorgeous evening light, but the weather in New York City this year hasn’t been exactly hospitable. The temperature plummeted, the winds started to picked up, and it started to rain. But you really wouldn’t know how cold it was from the portraits – well maybe until you see the very last frame which puts the tundra-like conditions into perspective. Kudos to these guys, especially Sally, who was such a trooper!
Update: A few more images were added from our second session which was under much improved weather conditions!
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All Photos by Dave Paek ©
After a fantastical wedding at the Mohonk Mountain House, we decided to continue the fun with a day-after portrait session with Daphne and Gee. Daphne and Gee wanted memorable portraits with a view of the Manhattan skyline in Long Island City during the evening. I love doing day-after sessions since it’s all about having fun and being creative without really having to worry about time constraints. Congratulations you two – I really enjoyed covering your wedding and meeting your friends and family!
Many thanks to Daphne’s sister (and father) for the fantastic assisting!
Daphne and Gee’s wedding day was filled with so much emotion and joy. Their family flew in from as far as Singapore and Malaysia to be with them on their most special day. The day started out in Daphne’s quintessential New York City apartment with Daphne and her bridesmaids getting ready while Skyping on an iPad with her family and friends in the Far East who were not able to be with her. The day progressed with a Chinese wedding day tradition in which the groom had to bribe and charm his way through the bridesmaids to get to the bride for a first look. After a few snaps at Central Park we hopped into a limo and made our way to the beautiful Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York. There were some new experiences for me along the way, this was the first wedding that involved me getting on a row boat with my camera just to get close enough to get the shot I wanted.
Many thanks to Stephen Tang for great assisting.
Brittainy and Lawrence both grew up in New York City but never crossed paths until much later in their adult lives. I got to know a glimpse of their story by doing a slideshow of their childhood which was presented at their reception. The wedding was at The Vineyards in Riverhead, Long Island which is quite a trek from New York City but no obstacle for their friends and family who showed up in droves. Congratulations Brittainy and Lawrence, it was such a pleasure to capture your most special day. A special thank you to the wonderful Natasha Singh for assisting and second shooting.
What an amazing afternoon I spent with both Megan and Sean yesterday! Our goal was to shoot a few shots downtown and in Central Park and perhaps Megan and Sean would walk away with a photo for their “save-the-date” card. The great thing about shooting engagements (and weddings) in New York City is that there are so many options – and sometimes I do get carried away. We hit up neighborhoods such as SoHo, The Flatiron District, and Central Park – not to mention we got a few shots in the subway as well. When I presented Megan and Sean the photos today (yes, all the photos today), I’m happy to say that I made their decision in choosing an image for their “save-the-date” card a little bit more difficult. I’m really looking forward to documenting their wedding next year! Many thanks to Stephen Tang who did a fantastic job assisting me with lighting.
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Equipment: Nikon D4, Nikkor 85mm f/1.4, Nikkor 35mm f/1.4, Nikkor 14-24 f/2.8, Nikkor 45mm f/2.8
The colors are amazing. That red dress!!!
Love these! They came out so great! (:
so cute and such amazing photography 🙂 you can just feel the love.
My Handsome Hospital Son n BEAUTIFUL Hospital Daughter in law. IM SO HAPPY FOR THE TWO OF U!
LOVE the colors – and such a sweet couple!
Looking good and feeling the love ❤️
Can’t wait for the wedding
This was a Cold, Windy, rainy day; to top it off Sally decided of course to wear Flip Flops and a Jacket but the pictures are perfect and flawless.. I can only imagine what the wedding pictures will look like. Dave Paek, Sally Lee and me cannot thank you enough for being our photographer.
Love the pics!
[…] was mutual that we would work well together and did it ever! They were such troopers during their engagement session back in the frigid month of April. Fast forward to July and their wedding has already passed us […]