I am back from Japan and ready to share all the warm Summer/Fall weddings from last year! First up is JJ and Fred’s golden sunset celebration at the picturesque Liberty House Restaurant. One of these magical days that started with a downpour and us hiding in the hotel getting some awesome indoor shots of JJ and her girls. JJ and Fred opted to skip the first look and Fred’s reaction was priceless during their ceremony as JJ walked out with her dad. The skies completely cleared and we got the most amazing golden light for their portraits after the ceremony.

JJ and Fred share their love for good music and travel and one of their favorite things to do is to chill at home and watch movies with their dog Clark. Clark, of course, made an appearance during the ceremony looking absolutely adorable and overwhelmed by all the attention:)

Scroll down for more fun reception photos and all the special moments from their day!

When Rosie and Andrew met each other it was during a yoga class at Bhakti Center. Getting married on the rooftop of that same yoga center seemed like a perfect thing to do and let me tell you I was so excited for these two! We met over coffee and they told me all about their vision for their warm, magical and spiritual celebration in the place that brought them together. It honestly sounded amazing but it turned out even better:) It was a perfect July evening for an intimate gathering of friends and family. We ended up exploring the nearby streets for some colorful East Village portraits and went straight back to the rooftop to witness Rosie and Andrew exchange their vows.

Thank you Rosie and Andrew for making me part of your laid back celebration! I am in awe of the depth of your connection with each other and the calmness you exude.

Liz and Jeff decided to have 2 days of celebrations with their ceremony being held at Conservatory Garden in Central Park on Friday followed by a chill party on Saturday! If you know me I love a little bit of an untraditional timeline so documenting these 2 days of love was pretty epic:)

Liz and Jeff met online and after a couple of fun dates realized that they were falling for each other:)

What Jeff loves about Liz: “Her energy, her fun outlook on life and knack for making him laugh every day. Most of all she makes him a better person.”

What Liz loves about Jeff: “His smile, sense of humor, quirkiness. He is hard working, smart, laid back and an amazing person to be with. Liz is so lucky!!”

A huge thank you to Liz and Jeff for making me part of this beautiful low key celebration! More garden weddings please;)

Casey and Rochelle decided to have an intimate destination wedding in Santa Barbara and I haven’t been as excited about a destination wedding in a long time:) First of all, I love the West Coast so much and travel to LA/Malibu area annually but this time I actually got to stay in sunny Santa Barbara and it was so relaxing! The light by the Pacific Ocean is seriously something else! Second of all, Rochelle found me on instagram and it was a perfect match! It’s always special when the couple loves your work for what it is without the need for pinterest boards and shot lists because as a creative documentary photographer I do my best work when I have your trust to capture the day naturally and in my own style.

Most importantly, Rochelle and Casey are just wonderful people so documenting their laid back celebration was joyful and emotional at times which is everything I hope for on a wedding day:) They exchanged their vows in the garden of Santa Barbara County Courthouse, which is an architectural beauty, and finished the night with an intimate reception dinner at Villa and Vine.

Most importantly, Rochelle and Casey are just wonderful people so documenting their laid back celebration was joyful and emotional at times which is everything I hope for on a wedding day:)

“We love each other because we are best friends, love to laugh together, enjoy how adventurous we can be with one another, and share common values that revolve around family and friends.“ - AJ and Morgan.

Oh these two sweethearts met back in 2013 through work but after a few Central Park runs, a fun Birthday party, High Line strolls and exploring NYC together over that Summer they fell in love and the rest is history:)

I was thrilled to be back at the finest Metropolitan Building. This time around Morgan and AJ had their reception and ceremony on the 2nd floor and I think the setup was perfect! Of course, we took advantage of the gorgeous 3rd floor with it’s antique decor and furniture display for a couple of epic portraits.

Most importantly, the celebration flowed beautifully and it was so fun to capture fun and all the emotional moments:)

Jennifer and Cody met at a house party! Cody stood next to Jennifer as she was attempting to grill burgers in the rain and the rest is history:)

Oh this celebration was so full of color, so full of joy and just real! We did a few portraits around 501 Union and in the neighborhood and the rest was just beautiful unposed moments. And some crazy toilet paper gun kind of moments;) Scroll down for the epic shots!

Forget everything you know about weddings and look at Emily’s dress haha! Emily and Jared did it right and they had so many beautiful custom touches:) When I first arrived at The Darien Community Association I knew Emily and Jared made the perfect choice for their super laid back intimate celebration. This place has so many hidden rooms and secret gardens for friends and family to hang out at! Most importantly we did all of their pre-ceremony photos around the property so these two didn’t have to travel far. I think what I loved most about Emily and Jared’s wedding celebration is how personal everything felt!