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Full wedding & engagement stories, as well as wedding planning resources.
Edgey Couple’s session on 35mm Film - Wendy & Ben - Brooklyn, NY
I met Wendy & Ben at a wedding I shot for a friend back in 2021. They wore their film cameras as accessories, and I knew immediately- these are my people. Since then, we’ve been admiring each other’s work from afar- they live in Boston and both photograph the indie music scene. When they reached out about doing a couple’s session to celebrate their first dating-anniversary as newlyweds, I was ELATED we could finally collab! They visit Brooklyn often, and crash with their friends who live in Prospect Heights - who also booked me as their wedding photographer in September, thanks to Wendy’s accolades! Let’s just say, they’re great peeps, and I’m lucky to be in community with them.
7 Reasons to Book an Engagement Session
1. Gets you comfortable in front of the camera. 2. You get to know/bond with your photographer IRL. 3. You get more casual photos of the two of you. 4. You can show off your home or your neighborhood in a way you maybe can’t in your wedding photos. 5. More creative freedom, without strict timeline constraints 6. Choose a season that compliments your wedding date. 7. You’ll probably be more likely to want to frame engagement session images around your house.
NYC Cat Cafe Elopement - Nelida & Matt
An adventurous, romantic Manhattan elopement spanning 9 NYC locations — Hotel Chelsea, NYC Marriage Bureau, Brooklyn Bridge, Meow Parlor cat cafe, Belvedere Castle in Central Park & a rooftop reception at Skylark. Photographed by Bailey Q Photo.
Queer Elopement at NYC Art Exhibit - Ro & Katie
A queer pop-up wedding inside Luna Luna, the legendary 1987 art amusement park at The Shed in Hudson Yards in Manhattan. Ro & Katie eloped inside an inclusive wedding chapel surrounded by the artwork of Keith Haring, Salvador Dalí & Jean-Michel Basquiat — photographed by Bailey Q Photo, NYC LGBTQIA+ wedding photographer.
Tuffet Wedding - Brooklyn, NY - Rachel & Katy
Rachel and Katy celebrated their love with a restaurant wedding at the chic wine and cheese bar and event space, Tuffet, in Williamsburg. In an unexpected moment of kismet, the wall across from the restaurant sported a mural commemorating Stonewall- a beautiful nod to the couples meeting place, which neither knew existed until their wedding day. In a small courtyard in the back of the restaurant, the pair exchanged vows during an intimate ceremony. In lieu of a traditional ring bearer, their audience of family and friends each held the box of wedding rings as it was passed around during the ceremony- allowing everyone to personally bless this symbol of their union before the official “I do’s.”
Manhattan City Hall Elopement - Sharon & Tristan
A modern Manhattan city hall elopement can also channel a timeless feel when the newlywed couple takes their wedding looks to the streets of New York City’s Chinatown. This romantic micro wedding features nontraditional details such as bespoke, vintage accessories, antique decor from historic buildings, and documentary-style photography inspired by old Hollywood glamor
Chinese Tuxedo Wedding - Manhattan, NYC - Sam & Stan
Samantha and Stanislas’s colorful, non-traditional wedding celebration at a chic NYC Chinatown Restaurant was the perfect mix of timeless style, modern traditions, and international influences. The couple took a no-stress approach to wedding planning, and went for cocktail party vibes for their wedding day- limiting formalities in order to prioritize socializing with friends. The bride made a statement with her vibrant yellow Solace London gown as the couple walked through the busy streets of Manhattan, and joined their guests for eclectic cocktails at the retro glam speakeasy, Peachy’s. The ceremony followed, upstairs at Chinese Tuxedo- a unique multi-level space that historically served as an opera house and was recently restored into a modern Chinese restaurant. The industrial restaurant’s leather booths, candles, and mid-century modern pendant lights complimented Peachy’s low lighting and neon signs. The food is spectacular- the chef being recognized as a NYC Rising Star in 2020. After dinner, the guests retreated back downstairs for the afterparty- complete with neon signs, disco balls, and flowers hanging from the ceiling- to dance the night away.
Gather Greene Wedding - Catskills, NY - Sallie & Evan
Sallie & Evan have been NYC-dwellers for 8 years, but for their wedding they chose a weekend getaway upstate for their family and friends to enjoy the peace and beauty the Catskills has to offer. At Gather Greene, you’re completely immersed in nature- there are wooded paths, rolling hills, a quarry, and mountain views along with EPIC sunsets (scroll down to see what I mean!) Not to mention a stunning modern barn reception space outfitted with exposed wood beams and cement walls. It’s the perfect blank canvas to make it your own with a floral installation, or keep it simple and just show off the architecture. You really can’t go wrong with any backdrop here.
Seriously, if you’re considering a unique, minimal space surrounded by nature within a 3 hour drive of the city that can accommodate guests overnight- this is it. There are cute treehouse-like cabins sweetly situated at the back of the property, where you wake up gazing through a huge picture window and your whole field of vision is of the trees outside. There’s lots of cute towns nearby including Hudson, Phoenicia, Saugerties, and Catskill to explore, and for overflow guests to stay as well.
Olmsted Restaurant Wedding - Brooklyn, NYC - Sonya & Sage
Sonya & Sage had an intimate wedding at their favorite restaurant Olmsted, right around the corner from their Brooklyn apartment!
Sonya got ready in their apartment with a couple friends, and Sage got ready literally one door down at their neighbor’s apartment who were also attending the wedding. We then had their first look on the steps of their brownstone, and took some portraits on their tree-lined street.
The chosen vibe for their wedding: “We want it to feel like a low-key botanical garden disco. Is a low-key disco a thing? We're making it one.” I think they succeeded. The casual backyard space where they got married is literally a garden- the restaurant actually grows some of their produce right on-site! It made for an intimate sweet ceremony space, and when we moved inside for dinner, they used it as a cozy lounge area complete with string lights and s’mores.
Green Building Wedding - Brooklyn, NY - Jenah & Joe
I knew we were the perfect fit from our first phone call. They both work for non-profits in the city- Joe is in environmental engineering, and Jenah is a screenwriter. Their friends call them the “King & Queen of South Slope.” They’re all about community. “We want to live our lives not just ‘doing no harm’ but leave it a better place for the people around us.”
Brooklyn Botanic Garden Wedding - Alyson & Jason
When Alyson & Jason booked me we only lived a couple blocks away from each other, but they actually found my work via Instagram- we were destined to meet either way! We did their engagement session in their apartment, had a small church wedding in 2020, and finally their big reception with all their friends and extended families this year in the Palm House at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Jane's Carousel Wedding - DUMBO Brooklyn, NY - Alison & Jason
Alison & Jason had their wedding reception at the vintage, iconic Jane’s Carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park in DUMBO. Theirs was not your typical wedding- they scrapped formalities they didn’t need, and added new ones in the most thoughtful, intentional way.
Williamsburg Engagement Session - Brooklyn, NY - Rohan & Joe
For Rohan & Joe’s portrait session in Domino Park, we spent a hot summer evening walking around Williamsburg and hanging out by the water. We were connected through one of my favorite couples from 2018, Katherine & Bryan who got married at the Arnold Arboretum in Boston- where I got married! I knew any friends of theirs would be good peeps, and couldn’t wait to meet them.