Mallory & Clayton | Hill Country Engagement Session | Gruene, TX

Clayton and Mallory met via mutual friends six years ago and have been together ever since! He proposed this past spring, and she said yes! I had taken photos for Mallory's family just before the holidays, and she thought of me to photograph their Texas wedding right away.

They are truly a collaborative couple and are incorporating all their favorites things into their wedding - and engagement session too. They share a love for baseball games, The Wizard of Oz, and the Lone Star State. 

Our session was so much fun! We started out in a tiny country town at the oldest dance hall in Texas and ended up on top of a mountain while stopping for drinks on the way! 

Cheers to you, Mallory and Clayton! Can't wait to photograph your unique wedding next Spring! You know what they say - everything's bigger in Texas! 

Carnival Styled Wedding Inspiration | Brooklyn, NY

A few months ago my good friend and fellow Rising Tide Society member, Yari Santiago, of Cake and Champagne NYC, came to me with an idea for a styled shoot. It would be carnival themed, which is something she knew was right up my alley! There is a glamorous spin on the theme which was so fun because who doesn't love sparkles?!

It was supposed to be a rainy, overcast Saturday, but the sun shined on us at Coney Island. It turned out to be warm and beautiful for our first styled shoot! Our models, Brooklyn and Darryl, are a real life, amazingly adorable couple living in Brooklyn. 

Thank you so much to all the vendors (listed below) who donated time, services and products to make this happen. 

Photographed by Kate Alison Photography
Planned & designed by Cake and Champagne NYC

Cake & doughnuts baked by Slice of Vintage
Flowers provided by Stem and Bloom
Hair & makeup styled by Emma Buel
Invitation suite & menus designed by Borne of Ink Paper Co.

Jewelry made by Everistta Bridal

Karina & Tom | Dumbo Loft Wedding | Brooklyn, NY

Four weeks ago, Karina and Tom said "I Do" in front of all their family and friends at The Dumbo Loft. It was the perfect backdrop for this lovely DIY ceremony and reception. The bride's twin sister did her makeup, her mother cooked tamales for dinner, and all pitched in to make it the most beautiful celebration of love for these newlyweds. Congratulations Karina & Tom! 

Lauren & Bartley | Prospect Park Engagement Session | Brooklyn, NY

Prospect Park was the perfect choice for an early spring engagement session for these two (plus their pup). After a long engagement, they will finally be tying the knot at the boat house this summer! Congratulations Lauren and Bartley (and Penny)!

Special thank you to Alison Semmler, owner of Lifestyle Maven Events, for introducing me to a great couple!