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German girl looking happy and ecstatic as she says yes to accepting her German boyfriends surprise proposal in New York City's Central Park

I’ll be honest. When this whole thing started I thought it was a scam. It’s not every day I get an email from Germany asking if I would be available for a trip to NYC to photograph a proposal followed by an engagement session. Once I realized that it was indeed NOT a scam I […]

Surprise proposal in New York City’s Central Park

Ethan & Carly. Carly & Ethan. These two are making my dreams come true. Their June wedding at Excelsior in Lancaster, PA can’t come soon enough. But I was just a s much looking forward to their engagement session as I am their wedding. I met Carly and her mom last winter. We had plans […]

A warm spring engagement session in Downtown Lancaster, PA

Miles + Lea embody what I love so much about my couples. There is nothing they need more than one another. I love that they brought this simple, laid back style to their session because whether or not they realized it then, it allowed their interaction, their reactions, to really be the center highlight. As […]

A laid back engagement session trek around Greenwich Village & West Village in New York City, New York

I’ve always loved the beach. It’s been this place of calm and beauty for me but now that I’ve stepped onto the beach from a photographer’s perspective I have a whole new love and appreciation. And I couldn’t be more thankful for Zach + Miranda to help me realize that. Miranda and I went to […]

Stormy Beach Engagement Session in Stone Harbor, New Jersey

Most people aren’t generally ready to throw themselves in front of the camera and ready to work it like Madonna. It’s easy to skip over the bits that make us feel vulnerable and tell ourselves that the only important photos are the ones on your actual wedding day. Well I’m here to tell you that […]

Why do I need Engagement Photos and what the heck do I wear?

You know all those cheesy holiday proposals that you seem to get bombarded with around the holiday season? Well, mine was one of those.  I can’t believe its been TWO years since it all went down. And I truly had no clue what was going to happen when I woke up on that Saturday morning. […]

2 Year Engagement Anniversary

Diamonds are a girls best friend. Chocolate, Starbucks, and naps make up the girl posse but diamonds are the best friend. When you hit the point and realize that the person you’ve been dating for the past however long is the one you want to spend your life with you might experience this big AH-HA […]

The 4C’s of Engagement Ring Shopping

You’re getting married! And now begins the most exciting part of all, wedding planning! Whether you’re going to plan your wedding on your own, hire a wedding planner, or work with a day-of coordinator here are some tips and tricks that you can start off with that will make your life easier and more organized. […]

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