Wedding: Lisa + Ben, Part I | New York City Hall

This story is a two-parter.  First, I met the funny, happy, easy-going Ben & Lisa at City Hall (or, down the street from the actual City Hall, at the Office of the City Clerk).  It was actually my first time there!  It was really cool to have a private ceremony - almost like a secret between just two people.  Following the wedding, we all had a great time walking around downtown, grabbing some photographs along the way as New York City was bursting into spring.   Here are a few of my favorites from this day, with many more to come from their reception at the Bronx Zoo later that week!  Thanks Ben & Lisa for being awesome, you guys made it easy!

Engagement: Alyssa + Fred | Gantry Plaza State Park, Long Island City

I just love being back shooting.  Even in the rain. I had plans to meet up with Alyssa and Fred at Gantry Park (such a cool spot), but on my way in, it was really dark and starting to rain.  I almost turned around because there is no cover at the park at all, but since everyone already had the day off of work, we decided to make a go of it.  And, if you can believe it, as I pulled up, my darksky app told me that we would have a solid hour rain-free!  What??  It was still cold, and sort of damp and dark, but it was not raining and that was good enough. One dog, a cute couple, and an awesome hat later, we were golden and the proof is below.  LOVE these shots. Can't wait to shoot more of these two this fall!

(little UPLIFT history - I shot another engagement session here a few years ago, and we walked over to 5Pointz for some more images (scroll to the bottom of the post).  5Pointz has since been demolished (so sad), but pretty crazy and amazing to have captured some images there.)