New York Newborn Photographer

When your best friend has a baby, you make sure you take their newborn photos! I still can’t get over that this little miracle baby is here and so happy to be her auntie. I visited this new family of three in their home in New Jersey on a super sunny day which was perfect for capturing their adorable baby girl in her blue and white nursery. Being a new mom is absolutely magical and soaking in every newborn coo, cuddle and cry is worth every sleepless night. It goes by in a flash and before you know it you have a 9-year-old who is growing up way to fast which is why I love capturing newborn photos. These moments are fleeting which feels unfair but making sure to document them means you’ll cherish them forever. Congratulations to my best friend and her new beautiful family. Baby girl you are so loved!

New York Maternity Session in Sag Harbor, NY

For anyone who visits Sag Harbor, you realize how special it is even after your very first visit. Sag Harbor, located in the Hamptons on Long Island, is where I grew up so imagine my excitement to photograph a beautiful maternity session in town and at Long Beach at sunset. It was truly magical! We walked around Sag Harbor and visited the famous Sag Harbor Theatre before making our way to Long Beach for a dreamy golden sunset. These sweet parents-to-be had a long journey to have their baby boy, so capturing this really special and momental time in the lives was truly special. Our momma to be wore a flowy Farm Rio dress which was absolutely perfect for their photos on the beach. The wind blew it around which created a lot of movement while they walked on the beach holding hands. Here are a few of my favorite photographs from their beach maternity session in beautiful Sag Harbor, NY.

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Hamptons + Long Island Family Photographer

On a perfect morning in July, I met up with one of my dearest families and photographed them on the beach in Montauk, NY. It was such a fun and sunny morning together capturing their two girls play in the sand, discover the rocks and waves and run around enjoying the peak of Summer. It was our first mini milestone weekend in the Hamptons and I’m so beyond excited I was able to document so many families in a place that they each hold dear. Here are a few favorites from this families session near South Edision Beach in Montauk, New York.

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Canoe Place Inn & Cottages Wedding Photos

The weather called for rain all day but it quickly changed into perfect blue-grey skies which gave us the perfect backdrop for Emily and Peter’s wedding at Canoe Place Inn and Cottages in Hampton Bays, NY. The modern, fun, and beachy aesthetic of Canoe Place Inn was the perfect location to celebrate their marriage. The couple got engaged at Cooper’s Beach which is about 15 minutes from the wedding venue so it was really meaningful for them to revisit the beach for their wedding photos. Emily looked radiant in her Sareh Nouri wedding dress with applique white flowers and a cascading veil with a floral border. In honoring their Greek Orthodox traditions, they had their ceremony at the Dormition of the Virgin Mary located in Southampton, NY. I love the exchanging of the wedding crowns, walking around the altar, and declaring your love for your faith and spouse in such a beautiful church. Emily and Peter chose a palette of blue, whites, and hints of pink for their wedding decor, and Effortless Events, who’s based in Chicago, brought their vision to life at Canoe Place Inn and Cottages. Once the party officially kicked off, I don’t think anyone sat down at their seats till the party was over. One of the most fun parts of the evening was dancing the traditional money dance where everyone dances in a circle and throws money at the newlyweds to wish them luck. It was so much fun and I’m so honored to be part of their incredible wedding weekend. Here are a few of my favorite images from their beautiful wedding day!

Creative Partners / Wedding Planner - Effortless Events / Wedding Venue - Canoe Place Inn & Cottages / Ceremony Location - Dormition of the Virgin Mary / Florist - Karen Lenahan Designs / Brides Dress - Sarah Nouri / Bridal Hair and Makeup - Samantha Agostino / Bridal Party Hair & Makeup - Reverie Beauty NYC / Rentals - Please Be Seated / Wedding Cake - Rustik Cake Studio / Invitations - Ashley Printz Graphic Design / Audio Phone Book - After the Tone / Wedding Photographer - Jaine Kershner Photography //

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Featured in The New York Times

I’m beyond excited and incredibly honored to have one of my photos printed in The New York Times and featured online. The New York Times interviewed Bridal Stylist Francesca DiSpirto, a good friend of mine and we recently collaborated on a styled shoot on Martha’s Vineyard. The article is about how bridal hats are making a comeback and we featured this incredible floppy hat with ribbon hat in our shoot. Francesca shared our photos with The New York Times and the whole team was ecstatic to see it included alongside her interview. My photo was the only one included in the Sunday Styles print edition. This is truly a pinch-me moment as the Sunday Styles is my favorite section of the paper. Congratulations to our team who helped spring this bridal inspiration shoot together including hair and makeup by SB Beauty, wedding dress by Weilu Fresolone Atelier, and our model Susanna. You can see the full article here article here and I purchased a few copies to keep forever. and I purchased a few copies to keep forever.

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