Rose and Michael were wise enough to schedule their engagement session while the sunflowers were in full bloom, it was a lot of fun photographing this engagement session among the brilliant colors of late summer. I am very happy this lovely couple chose me to capture their day...they are just delightful people and a joy to work with!
Read moreMolly & Eric - Sherwood Inn Wedding
Molly and Eric were married in Skaneateles at the Sherwood Inn. My favorite aspect of their wedding day was how they incorporated Molly's daughter, Claire, into every tradition. Two of my favorite moments were when Claire escorted her mother down the aisle and overhearing her declare that Eric was officially her step-dad. It was a real treat to photograph a wedding and the creation of a new family all in one event! I wish this lovely family a beautiful future!!
Read moreDelmonico Family - Skaneateles Family Photos
The Delmonicos' welcomed me into their home early one morning, the two oldest were still rubbing the sleep out of their eyes while the two youngest were still in bed when I started documenting their daily routine. I am so grateful they allowed me to start early because I love capturing the seemingly forgettable moments of life. It's rewarding when I transform something ordinary into a cherished family photograph. Thanks to the Delmonicos' for trusting me and allowing me to immerse myself into a typical day. Here are a few from our family lifestyle session...
Read moreBeth & Tyler - The Genesee Grande Hotel Wedding
Beth and Tyler were married on a steamy and stormy August day which certainly kept us on our toes. Although it may sound odd, I am really pleased that the rain forced us to abandon our initial plan because we found a lovely location near their reception at The Genesee Grande Hotel, sometimes problems become blessings! Life and weddings don't always go as planned but things usually work out in the end...it's important remember to focus on the positives and to savor the wonderful moments which are so plentiful (and fleeting)! I wish Beth and Tyler a marriage filled with more sunny days than stormy but at least they know they can weather the stormy days with beauty and grace!
Read moreFamily, Summer, & Skaneateles Lake
We don't get to see our extended family enough but we were lucky this year when almost all of the Colorado Buttolphs' vacationed on Skaneateles lake (we missed you Ed, Andrew, and the twins)! Here are a few of my favorites from a perfect summer evening, keep me in mind to photograph your next family gathering...I love capturing all the little moments that make up life.
Read moreNita & Kai - Inns of Aurora Wedding
I love the way Nita and Kai look at each other, it's the kind of love and affection that really warms your heart to witness. We started at the Rowland House, it doesn't get much better than a first look next to the Greek-folly overlooking the lake. For their ceremony and reception we made our way to the Inns of Aurora. The sunset was spectacular, the ENTIRE wedding made their way to the shore to watch the brilliant colors transform the lake. It was a pleasure to document their intimate Inns of Aurora wedding day, working with a couple that is so clearly in love with each other is a dream! I wish you a marriage as brilliant as your wedding day, thank you for allowing me to document your beautiful day!
Read moreSara & Anthony - Lodge at Welch Allyn Wedding
Sara and Anthony were married in Skaneateles and then celebrated at Lodge at Welch Allyn. My favorite moment of the day was when Anthony teared up when he saw his bride walk down the aisle. You may think that first looks spoil the drama of the "aisle" moment but Anthony's tears are clear evidence to the opposite. Another thing I loved was the generous amount of time we got to work with Sara prior to the ceremony...I am such a sucker for a veil!! You two make a beautiful couple (inside and out) thank you for including me in your happy day!
Read moreChristina & Brian - Inns of Aurora Wedding
Christina and Brian were married at the Aurora Inn on a brilliant June day. I'd like to think that the day's sparkling brilliance was a refection of their love for each other, these two were just radiant together...thank you for inviting me into your love story! I wish you both the best and many, many, many wonderful years together!
Read moreElizabeth & Tyler - Erie Canal Engagement Session
Beth and Tyler's wedding day is just days away! They were able to squeeze in an engagement session after their pre-wedding honeymoon tour of Europe, luckily we fit in a session at the Erie Canal park on a beautiful summer evening. They often walk the park so they wanted to incorporate the sentimental location into their session...the only challenged we faced was the explosion of Pokemon Go gamers that swarmed the park during the photoshoot! Coming soon...their Genesee Grande Hotel wedding.
Read moreKate & Alex - Inns of Aurora Wedding
Kate and Alex did not have the perfect wedding...what they had was beautiful despite heartache. Kate was suffering the tremendous loss of her very dear step-father who had suddenly passed just prior to their wedding. The perfect wedding would have had him escorting her down the aisle and she would have danced with him rather than her mother for the parent dances. He would have been present for the clever toasts and loving words shared by her maid of honor and Alex's best man. I have never witnessed such strength and grace in the midst of grief, she was a rock. Alex you are terribly lucky to have found such a kind and resilient person to share your life with, I suspect that she draws from you those qualities I so admired in her on your wedding day. You both are such lovely people and I can only image a wonderful future for you as you grow old together. Thank you for reminding me that although life is sometimes painful, if you can muster the strength to look past the turmoil, there is always beauty around us...as long as you choose to see it. Inns of Aurora you have done it again, a lovely backdrop to a beautiful celebration.
Read moreThomas & Brian - Skaneateles Engagement Session
Thomas and Brian are tying the knot at Anyela's Vineyards this October and I can't wait to see what they have in store, I am so looking forward to capturing their candlelit sunset vows. In the meantime here is a few from their early morning engagement session in Skaneateles. Thanks for putting up with me at sunrise and for introducing me to your adorable furbaby, I hope she makes an appearance on your wedding day!
Read moreKim & Jason - Skaneateles Engagement Session
Kim and Jason are getting married next summer in his native New Jersey so they opted for a Skaneateles engagement session to bring a little upstate to their nuptials. We shot lakeside and then moved into the village to finish up at Mirbeau, the Monet Gardens are exceptional this time of year. I wish these two much love and luck on their wedding day and in their marriage!!
Read moreShannon & David - Skaneateles Engagement Session
I was so honored that Shannon called me just days after her Easter engagement and asked me to document her wedding (even before they had a date or location selected)! Shannon and her kids have known some difficult times and that is why I am so thrilled that their beautiful family has found David. During the engagement session it was wonderful to see how seamlessly they all fit with eachother. It warms my heart to watch the kids roughhouse and cuddle with David and to see the peace and joy he brings to Shannon. I am so looking forward to their intimate 2017 wedding at Elderberry Pond.
Read moreSarah & Charlie - Skaneateles Country Club Wedding
Sarah and Charlie are married! I met these two the day of their wedding, by the time I photograph a wedding I have usually met with the couple several times including an engagement session. It's really important to me that my clients are completely comfortable with me and my unconventional techniques before the craziness of their wedding day arrives (plus the couples who book me are awesome and I love getting to know them). The WEEK before their wedding Sarah graduated from medical school AND they closed on a house, phew. Needless to say they just couldn't find the time to fit me in. No worries, these two were easy to photograph...they were so blissed out that they just ignored the camera and enjoyed their celebration at the Skaneateles Country Club. Thank you for completely trusting me to document your wedding day, it was so great to work with your lovely families and CRAZY friends!
Read moreKaitlyn & Chris - Emerson Park Engagement Session
Kaitlyn and Chris are adorable! They are getting married next year in the Adirondacks and I am so excited to photograph at a new venue with this delightful pair! Kaitlyn and Chris chose Emerson Park for their engagement session because it's one of their favorite spots. I always suggest that engagement sessions are done in places that are special to my couples, especially those places that can't be incorporated on their wedding day. I think these two nailed it when picking their "happy place" for their engagement session!
Read moreSarah & Michael - Hobbit Hollow Engagement Session
Sarah and Michael are getting married in September. All my wedding clients are offered an engagement session to get everyone comfortable with the camera before the wedding day, one of my goals it to minimize the time away from your guests on your wedding. Sarah and Michael killed it at their engagement session, they were so perfectly at home with me hovering about and it was just a joy to work with them in Skaneateles at Hobbit Hollow. I am so looking forward to creating your Aurora Inn wedding day story, if it is anything like your engagement session it's going to be stunning!!!!
Read moreWelcome Baby Teddy
Erin and Michael were married last summer at the Emerson Park Pavilion and this year they welcomed their beautiful son, Teddy. I adore working with my wedding clients when their family expands, it's so flattering to be asked back and working with newborns is a refreshing break from the frenzied pace of a wedding day shoot. Thank you to Erin and Michael for inviting me to document so many beautiful moments in your lives.
Read moreNita & Kai - Skaneateles Engagement Session
I adore Nita and Kai, I instantly clicked with them and I am sure their Aurora Inn wedding this summer is going to be one of my favorites of the year! They were able to squeeze this Skaneateles lakeside engagement session in on a busy weekend getaway from their home in NYC. I am thrilled they chose me to document their wedding day and I can't wait to make more blissful images of them, thanks for being fabulous and making my job so easy (and fun)!
Read moreWelcome Finley - Skaneateles Newborn Photography - 2016
Brooke officially became a mommy a few weeks ago but she has been a second mother to my children for years. She has been a tremendous blessing to our family, it is because of Brooke that I have been able to build my photography business while keeping my children close. I loved being able to take a break from editing to grab snuggles with my babies! I never had to worry about my kids when Brooke was with them, I knew they were in such loving and capable hands. Little Finley is so lucky to have such wonderful parents. All my love to your beautiful new family!!
Read moreCari and Geoffrey - Green Lakes State Park Engagement Session
Cari and Geoffrey are the best!! They patiently waited for the first real snow to add a beautiful backdrop to their Green Lakes State Park engagement session and it really paid off. Stunning pics in the dead of winter? My southern roots certainly made me a skeptic but after this I am a believer in a sunny mid-winter session. I am really excited to photograph their John Joseph Inn and Elizabeth Restaurant wedding in September, I have been wanting to shoot there for years and I am so happy to have these two lovebirds at a stunning wedding venue!
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