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Karen and Ryan’s NYC Engagement in Central Park

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Karen and Ryan are getting married! I’ve known these two for a few years now, and after hanging out on both the east coast and the west coast together, I was so excited to meet up with them again in their home city of NYC to photograph their engagement photos. Since I only get back to New York a few times a year, we knew we had to do these photos when I was in town. The only problem was, the forecast was calling for 100% chance of rain! All day. So we braved the weather and met up for a quick drink at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel before heading out into the rain. We took cover under the Bethesda Terrace, and then headed to the boat house for another pit stop. I’d like to give a special shout out to my “assistant” for the day, Brett, and for being our sherpa and carrying all the bags and umbrellas!! So excited for these two to tie the knot next year! karenryanengagementblog-2karenryanengagementblog-1karenryanengagementblog-3karenryanengagementblog-5karenryanengagementblog-4karenryanengagementblog-6karenryanengagementblog-9karenryanengagementblog-12karenryanengagementblog-13karenryanengagementblog-15karenryanengagementblog-16karenryanengagementblog-17karenryanengagementblog-18karenryanengagementblog-20karenryanengagementblog-21karenryanengagementblog-23karenryanengagementblog-25karenryanengagementblog-24karenryanengagementblog-26karenryanengagementblog-27karenryanengagementblog-29karenryanengagementblog-30karenryanengagementblog-32karenryanengagementblog-33karenryanengagementblog-34karenryanengagementblog-35karenryanengagementblog-38karenryanengagementblog-39karenryanengagementblog-40karenryanengagementblog-42karenryanengagementblog-43karenryanengagementblog-46karenryanengagementblog-45karenryanengagementblog-49karenryanengagementblog-50nt

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Ashley and Paul’s NYC Engagement

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I was so lucky enough to catch Ashley in Paul while I was in NYC for the weekend. I *wasn’t* so lucky with the weather forecast! As I left sunny San Diego, I stepped off the plane in New York to chill-to-the-bone cold wind to the face and slushy snow on the ground. These two didn’t mind though! The shoot must go on! Luckily we got to just hang at their beautiful apartment, with Audrey the cat. We did try to venture off in the rain and snow, but it wasn’t too pleasant! Ashely and Paul are troopers though, and they were smiling and giggling the whole time. They love color and funky art, which is probably why they are choosing the beautiful Race and Religious for their wedding venue in New Orleans! They will be getting married in less than a year and I can’t wait! Congrats to you both! And thanks for braving the weather with me!ashleypaulengagementblog-2ashleypaulengagementblog-3ashleypaulengagementblog-5ashleypaulengagementblog-4ashleypaulengagementblog-6ashleypaulengagementblog-7ashleypaulengagementblog-8ashleypaulengagementblog-10ashleypaulengagementblog-11ashleypaulengagementblog-12ashleypaulengagementblog-14ashleypaulengagementblog-13ashleypaulengagementblog-16ashleypaulengagementblog-18ashleypaulengagementblog-20ashleypaulengagementblog-19ashleypaulengagementblog-21ashleypaulengagementblog-22ashleypaulengagementblog-23ashleypaulengagementblog-25ashleypaulengagementblog-29ashleypaulengagementblog-27ashleypaulengagementblog-30ashleypaulengagementblog-31ashleypaulengagementblog-32ashleypaulengagementblog-34ashleypaulengagementblog-35ashleypaulengagementblog-36ashleypaulengagementblog-37ashleypaulengagementblog-38ashleypaulengagementblog-40ashleypaulengagementblog-17ashleypaulengagementblog-45ashleypaulengagementblog-41ashleypaulengagementblog-43ashleypaulengagementblog-47ashleypaulengagementblog-54ashleypaulengagementblog-48ashleypaulengagementblog-49ashleypaulengagementblog-50ashleypaulengagementblog-52ashleypaulengagementblog-53ashleypaulengagementblog-51ashleypaulengagementblog-56ashleypaulengagementblog-58ashleypaulengagementblog-59ashleypaulengagementblog-60ashleypaulengagementblog-61ashleypaulengagementblog-62ashleypaulengagementblog-63ashleypaulengagementblog-64

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2016 Recap

I’ve seen a lot of 2016 Highlights blog posts and I realized I wanted to make one too. Although, mine is different; these images below are a recap of the year in some way, but I wouldn’t call them my “top images”. They are not “the best” but they are each memorable to me in some way. I know that I am missing a LOT that could have been posted with these ones, and they are in no particular order. In fact, they do not even go together as one cohesive unit. Some of the images shown are here because I tried something new and think I succeeded. Some are only special to the people that are in them and who was there in the moment. Some are from trips this year that will stay in my memory bank forever. Some are just lovely images that I can’t keep my eyes off of. There is no rhyme or reason other than they make me happy.

2016 was a year of travel, growth, new friendships, and inspiration. I biked for a week across South Africa, and had photo shoots in 4 different cities across Mexico. My sister got MARRIED. I went to my first photo retreat and met a plethora of new photographers that I can now call friends and are a constant form of inspiration. I was published on many top bridal blogs and in a few print magazines. Going through a chunk of the images I took this year reminded me that I love what I do, and has inspired me to continue on this journey I have made for myself.

To my clients this past year:

I laughed with you, cried with you, danced with you, and partied with you. Some of you were friends before we had our photo session, but I can say that you all are friends now. Some of your vows moved me beyond words. Some of the speeches made me cry. You made 2017 have some huge shoes to fill.

But this blog post isn’t just for you, it is for me too. It makes me happy. I remember each and every one of these moments and it makes my heart so full <3

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Erika - SHELLY!
so many gorgeous, beautiful moments.

As much as I love weddings and all of the beautiful, gorgeous brides (do you only have beautiful clients? or is it that all brides are truly beautiful?)…I think I love the photo of the ostrich the best!

love looking at your work.
<3 erika

Alex - You are SO incredibly talented, friend! So proud to see how far you’ve come- you’ve absolutely earned all this success. Can’t wait to see what opportunities (and travels) 2017 brings you professionally. Xo