Goshen Engagement Session

The last Sunday in October I had the pleasure of photographing Amy and Patrick's engagement session in Goshen, NY



We met at Patrick's family farm on Sarah Well's Trail


and there was still plenty of fall color to be found in their beautiful back pastures



We drove around the property for awhile taking photos at the old railroad tracks that run through their property



and a small pond with a bench perfect for reflecting on the day




We then returned closer to the house to the scene of the crime (just kidding), I meant to say the site where Patrick proposed!



We then went into town to get some photos at one of the many beautiful churches in downtown Goshen. I have always admired this red door when driving past and was glad to be able to stop and take photos there.



We also took their newspaper photo which dictated that their eyebrows be on the same level, weird request for a paper photo and it breaks all sorts of portriture rules but I think I found a way around it and they will have a nice image for the paper.

Thanks for choosing me as your wedding photographer. I'm looking forward to your wedding on Block Island next fall! Thanks for the eggs and beef! We have enjoyed them as well!

The search is on for North America's Cutest Family!

I am participating in the International Charity Model Search to select North America’s Cutest Family and to raise funds for the non-profit Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Foundation. (NILMDTS.org)

Are your loved ones North America’s Cutest Family? We’ll give you the opportunity to prove it! Many exciting prizes will be awarded, and the grand prize winner receives a new car!

Model Search Special:
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Heather and Art's Fall Catlin Garden's Wedding

October 18 was the date for Art and Heather's wedding at Catlin Gardens. Heather and Art decided to see each other prior to the wedding. So while Lara put on the Heather's veil



Art waited to see her for the first time. Art stood at the bottom of the staircase, turned so he could not see Heather descend in the mirror


When she was ready she had Art turn to see her


We then went out to the back terrace to take some of the photos but only for a little while as it was only 35 degrees out and everyone wanted to get back inside!




Soon it was time for Heather and Art to have their service inside, in the warmth




Immediately following the ceremony Art and Heather did a special Vodka toast in honor of Art's father who has recently passed away



and the children lightened the mood by mentioning that they did not have any toast glasses!



The night continued with many more shots



and lots of singing by friends


and family.
Thanks for sharing your wedding day with me. Have a warm honeymoon!

Larry and Julie's Emerson Resort Spa Wedding

Larry and Julie chose the Emerson Resort and Day Spa as the location for their fall wedding. They also chose The Lodge side of the resort to give a nice rustic, woodsy feel to their wedding.




Larry had sweetly sent flowers to all the ladies prior to the wedding.


Once the ladies were ready we headed outside to capture some of the beautiful fall color




and then I went over to capture some images of Larry and his groomsmen.



After a 20 min late start while the guests assembled it was time for Julie to walk down the aisle escorted by her mom


to read her vows to Larry in the wood pavilion in the shadow of a mountainside starting to show fall colors as twilight started.




Following the ceremony we took some twilight photos outdoors




while the guests gathered around watching a slideshow put together by the groom's mother


After a beautiful first dance and a congratulatory toast by the best man


it was time for Dinner in the pavilion

Kristina and John's Wedding published in Newport Wedding!

Newport Wedding Magazine's 2009 - 2010 issue that has just been released profiles John and Kristina Kemmerer's wedding that I had the pleasure of photographing last fall at the Sullivan House on Block Island



There is a two page spread featuring images that I took for their wedding that showcase the couple as well as the Sullivan House and the gorgeous fall flowers done by La Bella Rose

There is also a detail image of the flower bouquets that were in colorful peppers around the room as accents