Kristyn is one of those friends that you just feel so lucky to have. Goodness flows out of her from every pore and whenever I'm around her the world seems just a bit brighter. Her beautiful soul is equally matched by her incredible talent. She really is all that and a bag of chips!

Robert and his girlfriend Bekka were in the city this week for a fun holiday trip. Bekka had told Robert that she'd always wanted to skate in Rockefeller Center's Rink, which spawned a grand idea for Robert. The Rock has a special Engagement Package that after your 90 minute group skate they clear the ice for you to skate to center rink and pop the question! Now is all of this wasn't romantic enough, Robert wanted to have the moment captured via photography which is where I came in.

Yessie is one of the classiest ladies I know- always dressed to the nines and so kind. This family of four was a family of three when I first met them at church two years ago and I have loved watching their adorable children learn and grow over the years. Lyla was so much fun to photograph... she'd flash big grins my way and pop her shoulder to her chin. Ollie was so well behaved and loved playing peek a boo with me behind the camera! Beautiful children. Beautiful parents. Inside and out!

I was truly ecstatic when Yessie reached out to me about taking their Family's portraits and the fact that she wanted to do them on the Brooklyn Bridge was the cherry on top! On the day of our session the weather couldn't have been better and the pedestrian traffic on the bridge wasn't bad at all.  They started out in fancy outfits and then transitioned into a more casual look for photos in and around the Brooklyn Bridge Promenade. So grateful to this sweet family for entrusting me with capturing their special love. I hope these portraits make fantastic Christmas cards for them and wonderful memories for a lifetime to come. 

Sweet Natalie is from my hometown of Houston, TX. She and her family were visiting New York City during the summer and her mom got in contact with me about a surprise Artistic Dance Portrait Session for Natalie! It was a special birthday gift as a memory of their trip to the city. Her mom secretly packed some dance clothes and outfits with her and the night before our shoot they surprised Natalie over dinner. Natalie loves dancing and posing for photos and NYC, so combining all three made for a perfect gift! 

It was a beautiful morning in Battery Park. We explored Teardrop Park, the waterfront, and the streets of Tribeca. Natalie's birthday is around the 4th of July so she brought an American flag scarf to use for several of the shots. Photographing tweens is such treat! They are filled with ideas, fearlessness, and so much joy! I loved getting to know Natalie and hope that the memories and portraits from her special Birthday session will bring her so much happiness for a long time to come.