The Journal
Documenting the soft and tender, the raw and real, and the perfectly imperfect. From NYC city chic to sprawling countrysides, our photography honors genuine moments regardless of story or setting.
China Town and Locanda Verde Wedding, NYC
I love a couple who is ready to adventure in some of the most unusual colorful places around NYC on their wedding day! Suzannah and Anders were set on China Town for their wedding day portraits so we made it happen even in crazy traffic and with the street closures nearby:) They celebrated with the closest family and friends at one of my favorite private rooms at Locanda Verde.
Central Park Intimate Wedding at The Ramble, NYC
A stunning Central Park celebration documented by Yunika for Elvira Kalviste Photography
The Bonnie Restaurant, Astoria Intimate Wedding, NY
One of my favorites from 2019! Chill neighborhood celebration of James and Claire in Astoria at the Bonnie.
Fort Greene Park Engagement, Brooklyn, NY - Ashley & Julia
I love when an engagement session turns into a little family shoot:) This time around it was Ashley and Julia and their adorable dog Calvin. We started shooting in their home, explored the rooftop with Calvin and finished the session at Fort Greene Park!
Jamie and Jerome's Brooklyn Bridge Park Wedding
It’s 2020 and I am beyond excited to get back to blogging all of the beautiful celebration I have in my queue:) First up is an international NYC love story of Jamie and Jerome!
Jamie: “My friends and I were out for her birthday and I was the 7th wheel. I guess they had felt bad and had asked their boyfriends to bring someone later that night. We were in an East Village dive bar when Jerome walked in. I thought he was tourist with his thick French accent and I thought "Score! Summer fling!" Well, here we are 7 years later!”
Yunika was lucky enough to work with Jamie and Jerome on their intimate wedding day and I am absolutely in love with their mini Brooklyn tour around their favorite hang out spots:)
Brooklyn Winery Wedding - Gina & Oli
I absolutely love the way Gina and Oli talk about each other!
Oliver loves Gina’s compassion and empathy where no one else would have it, her fierce loyalty to everyone and everything she loves; her classic, timeless beauty, her ability to tolerate him and everything that makes him intolerable, and her relentless love and support that he can always depend on.
Gina adores Oli’s seemingly endless supply of drive and passion; how he never gives up, even when a situation feels hard or hopeless. His insatiable curiosity and just how incredibly smart he is. His tenacity for adventure, willingness to take risks, and ability to admit and forgive mistake whether they're mine or his. She loves his effortless style and confidence, as well as his ability to lift her up and make her feel whole, heard and special.
Their wedding turned out to be the most elegant laid back celebration at one of my all time favorite venues in Brooklyn - Brooklyn Winery. The space is absolutely gorgeous with it’s green wooden walls and industrial brewery backdrops!
West Village Engagement Photos, NYC - Mary Beth & Jaren
Falling more and more in love with the charming West Village streets and cute hidden parks! Mary Beth and Jaren wanted a neighborhood with a mix of urban backdrops and green spaces and if you scroll down you’ll surely see West Village is quite perfect. We were lucky with Spring blooms as well!
The Green Building Wedding Photos - Ari & Becca
Ari and Becca met each other during admitted students weekend in college! These two knew early on that they were in it for the long haul - it felt like they had known each other forever they admit. They moved in together during college, and then decided to apply to grad schools together. They both ended up at the University of Michigan, adopted a couple of cats, Ari proposed shortly after and the rest is history!:)
Ari and Becca, when I was going through your wedding gallery to pick the top photos from your day to really showcase all the joy and emotions experienced by all it was ridiculously hard because there was just so much:) From your beautiful ceremony to some of the most hilarious speeches by your siblings ending with everyone having a blast on the dancefloor - it was pure fun! Also, ending the night with waffles is strongly recommended to everybody:)
Frankies 457 Spuntino Intimate Wedding Photos, Brooklyn NY - Tammy & Marc
Tammy and Marc met at a board game night! The rest is history and as they both confess they have been inseparable ever since that night:)
Fast forward 3 years, Tammy and Marc decided to have an intimate celebration at Frankie’s Spuntino in Brooklyn. Let me tell you I absolutely love this space:) The vibe is so cozy and laid back and every wedding I photograph here ends up being magical. Scroll down for our adventures downtown and in Brooklyn!