yay new york!

I have not shouted out yet on my blog (although I have to the world) how extremely and utterly happy I am that New York state has finally come to its senses about marriage equality for all! So here I am shouting! And as an extension of my happiness sharing, I am excited to spread the anticipation about an event that I will be attending and photographing this Thursday night called Yay New York! Hosted by A Practical Wedding and Lowe House Events, it is a three-parter party that is going to be so much fun. Not only is it going to be a celebration of New York's Marriage Equality Bill, but also the celebration reception of two weddings being hosted earlier AND a fundraiser for the amazing and incredibly important organization Lambda Legal. Absolutely everyone and anyone is invited! You can find more details on A Practical Wedding here and you can buy tickets here. Hope to see you there!

my eco-friendly DVD packaging

As I mentioned back in February, I am trying to completely "green" my photography business, and in doing so, I have had to be creative with the many different ways my final products can be as eco-friendly as possible {while still making everything look pretty, of course}. I hope to give photographic updates here and there with where I am at in my eco-movement, so today I am sharing the story on the DVDs my clients receive. Instead of using DVD paper labels, I use lightScribe (a completely paperless way to label the disks). The paper that I do use is for shipping and DVD case labeling and it is 100% recycled. As for the cardboard elements, they are 100% recycled, and 100% smile-worthy in my mind.

Coming soon, I will share my many more eco-friendly endeavors and the awesome Brooklyn engagement portrait shoot of the lovely Jill + Sam. Can't wait!

pretty in pink baby shower

Oh, what fun I had this past Sunday photographing a baby shower at Brooklyn's beautiful iCi Restaurant. Guests gathered to celebrate the arrival of baby Julia, the on-the-way daughter of Rose and Sean. I was hired as a "surprise" for the couple, with a photo booth set up in the corner for extra fun. The event was an absolute labor of love, brought to life by two soon-to-be "proud aunties" (who even created the super adorable backdrop for our photo booth setup). The theme was a vintage French circus: hot and sweet pinks, swirls, treats, and whimsical were everywhere, and activities kept everyone laughing and having a grand ol' time!

Invitations made by Petite-Fete

Invitations made by Petite-Fete

A big congratulations to Rose and Sean! It was such a pleasure to photograph your day of celebration. 

Stationary Designer + Event Styler: Claude of Petite-Fete of New York