Kate & James | Tattooed Engagement Session | Las Vegas, NV

When I visited Las Vegas this past October, I was able to connect with Kate when we collaborated on this shoot with Desert Daisy Jewelry. We had been emailing about setting up a family session the week before since she, James, and their adorable son, Waylon, were overdue to have their photos taken. 

The morning after we met, the three of them showed up to our session in Downtown Las Vegas in coordinating outfits, all the way down to their boots! Waylon was just the sweetest, most polite, photogenic little guy!

After snapping some shots with the awesome street murals near Fremont Street, we decided to treat ourselves to breakfast at The Donut Bar. I've never seen such huge, gorgeous donuts and, thankfully, they were just as delicious as they were pretty. Waylon picked out the pink one, and I just had to have the funfetti, of course! After our snack break, we captured some more photos and played at Container Park! We had so much fun.

See our colorful Downtown adventure below!

Emma & Connor | Clark's Landing Wedding | Point Pleasant, NJ

"There may be something there that wasn't there before." - Beauty and the Beast

You may remember Emma and Connor from their midtown Manhattan engagement session this past spring. We spent an amazing, chilly afternoon exploring the city streets near their studio apartment. (Read about how they met unexpectedly and see their photos here!) 

Fast forward to the Friday before Thanksgiving 2016, just as the sun began to set, when they became husband and wife. Over the last five years their closest friends and family members from coast to coast have surrounded, supported, and celebrated them. On November 18th, they all came together to share in the love of one of the happiest, most wonderful couples I have ever known. It was such an honor to witness and capture all the special moments throughout their romantic, glamorous wedding day, with just a touch of Disney magic.

"Please, be our guest!" - Beauty and the Beast

There were so many stunning details which made Emma and Connor's wedding unique. They shared many laughs during their sunset unity sand ceremony. Cocktail hour featured an ice sculpture of the Enchanted Rose, along with themed signature drinks. One of the best men played guitar and sang Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" during their first dance. The most special detail was how much love you could feel!

Emma and Connor are meant to be. She is the Beauty to his Beast, he is all the books in her library. Congratulations to this happy couple!

"Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme." - Beauty and the Beast

Don't forget to check out all the vendors who helped make this wedding this beautiful below

Vendors

Venue: Clarks Landing Caterers

Hotel: The White Sands Hotel

Makeup: Milan Melendez

Hair: 217 Beauty

Dress: Essence of Australia

Tuxedo: Indochino

Flowers: Narcissus Florals

Cake: Bovella's Pastry Shoppe

DJ: Unforgettable DJs

Videographer: Bahr Cinematography

Special thank you to Alie of Love Charm Photo for being the best second shooter!

Emma & Connor | Spring Midtown Engagement Session | New York, NY

In 2011, Emma was hired to be the hair stylist on the set of an independent film. One of the actors was "extremely late" which, to be honest, she found annoying! When he finally showed up, Connor introduced himself, Emma got to work and they started chatting. Within minutes, she was no longer annoyed with him for being late and found they were hitting it off! There was an instant connection they both were feeling that neither had experienced before. They got to know each other better each day on set, even causing scenes to shoot late because they couldn't help wanting to be around each other! Feelings grew and it was on the last day of filming when they hugged goodbye that Connor knew he had to kiss her. 

Five years later, Connor proposed and Emma said yes! These two are absolutely perfect together. They keep each other laughing, and both have this infectious, positive energy that is just so fun to be around. They are looking forward to spending the rest of their lives enjoying bagels for breakfast and date nights snuggled up with wine, takeout and Netflix. 

See photos from this gorgeous pair's city springtime engagement session below. Their wedding day is exactly one month away and I can't wait to be a part of what is sure to be the most beautiful day! Congrats, you two! 

Andrea & Rob | Hamptons Pool Party Proposal | Long Island, NY

As I have mentioned before, my favorite part about working my day job as a bartender is meeting new people. Sometimes new people turn into friends and sometimes they turn into clients! (You may remember last month's blog about Doria & Cory's wedding.) Last year, I met Rob. He recently decided to ask his girlfriend, Andrea, to marry him and asked me to capture the moment!

There were so many reasons to celebrate! In honor of Andrea's birthday, Rob rented a gorgeous house in The Hamptons and invited all their friends and family to join them for the weekend. All her sisters even flew out from Los Angeles for the occasion!  

When the moment came for Rob to get down on one knee, an airplane flew over with a banner reading, "Andrea, will you marry me?" He slipped the most beautiful diamond on her finger and she said yes! See more of the happy couple's pool party proposal below!