Category Archives: Engagements
I was thrilled to shoot my first engagement session of the year with Carly and Robert – a fantastic time spent with an absolutely fantastic couple. We hit a variety of places in midtown which included a stop at the MoMA.
Many thanks to my good friend and great photographer Kevin Ferguson for assisting!
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
Coney Island is perhaps one of the most enchanting but one of the most challenging spots to shoot engagement portraits – especially on a summer weekend. But the crowds and pandemonium didn’t deter us from getting some truly amazing shots. What makes engagement shoots in Coney Island special is that they feel more like an evening out rather than a photo shoot – this was certainly the case with Brittainy and Lawrence. The couple, who both grew up in New York City, will be getting married later this week and I’m absolutely thrilled to document their wedding.
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Nikon D4, Nikkor 85mm f/1.4, Nikkor 35mm f/1.4, Nikkor 45mm f/2.8 PC-E, Sigma 12-24 f/4.5-f/5.6
Coney Island is a true NYC landmark but an engagement portrait session at the historic amusement park during one of the busiest weekends can be quite a challenge. A great assistant, remote lighting, a little patience (especially with the would-be photo-bombers), and most importantly having fun, are key!
Thulasi and Rahul are from Dubai visiting New York City and are having a fantastic time travelling the world. They recently got married in the UAE but wanted to have some “post wedding” photos of themselves in the Big Apple and I was more than gracious that they found me (I’m quite thrilled to know that I have some sort of international following).
Thank you Thulasi and Rahul!
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Nikon D4, Nikkor 85mm f/1.4, Nikkor 35mm f/1.4, Sigma 12-24 f/4.5-5.6
Lovely! Muah!