Lesley and Brett in NYC!

Since we ended our last session in Central Park... it was the perfect place to start our photodate with Lesley and Brett. Trish and I had a nice lunch and relaxed while waiting for a call from Lesley- and lo and behold- sunshine! Trish and I came really close to calling off our weekend in NYC because of the forecast, but wanted to give it a try because Lesley and Brett are getting married on June 14th and this was their only chance for a photodate. We knew we'd hate ourselves if it ended up being an okay day... we never would have guessed we'd get blue skies!

Brett was really happy to show us all his favorite spots in the park, and it was fun to have him as a tour guide. This is a small amphitheater.

Lesley wore sunshiney yellow to conjure the sun and it worked. She's pretty sunshiney on the inside too.

Brett also loves the "Mall," this cool path with a tree canopy. We took a lot of pics here, some with people, some without and some showing a wider perspective. I love this closer shot because of the T shirts.

I heart NY too.

Lesley and Brett are madly in love- it's pretty great.





This shot is one of my fav's.

This one too- it looks like a summer day. The sun was so bright it made Lesley's eyes water- so we said... "just close them" voila... romantical.

L & B at Belvedere castle, another one of Brett's favorite spots, it was a little bit of a hike to get here but totally worth it. I felt justified in my cheeseburger and fries lunch after this walk!

Lesley's ring is absolutely stunning. Nice job Brett...

I forget which building this is... Brett? (Oh, the Met)

The public library... we are really getting around!

Relaxing outside on the steps of the library.

Lesley and Brett love the lions- I am crazy for the tulips...

Strolling around the city...

Last stop on our big tour was Grand Central- of course we need to get a shot with the famous clock in the background.

These guys are so good with the natural poses- I can't wait to see them in their wedding garb!

Trish being artsy here...

So romantic. I know we are just here for a photoshoot- but really what's better than meeting the one you love at the airport or train station after they've been away for a while?

Lesley and Brett- I am so glad it all worked out. I am excited for the 14th! Just a few more weeks... we are going to have a blast. Thanks for showing us a fun time in NYC.

Sarah and Wes in NYC!

Sarah and Wes were our first shoot in NYC- we were worried about the rainy forecast and grey skies, but we decided to go for it anyway and I am so glad we did! Sarah and Wes live on from the Hudson, and there is a great park across the street from their apartment building- the perfect spot to start our shoot.

Sarah and Wes met at work... but shortly after their meeting Sarah was transferred to Milan for two years! A romantic long distance relationship followed with Wes jetting to London and France to meet up with Sarah when he could... I love that story!

The real star of the show is Nuggs- the cutest pug on the planet. This little guy is packed with personality... and kibble too. ha ha.

Look at that face...

Nuggs is a little spoiled...

I am embarrassed to say that this photo was taken completely by accident- but I love it.

Sarah mentioned casually to me once that they had a cute little Vespa that they zoom around the city on- of course we made them demonstrate.

Trish caught this action shot- love the zooming.

How cute are they in their helmets?!

Next stop, Central Park- but first some smooching by the subway.

I had this inspiration when passing this patch of beautiful pink tulips, Trish had to hold the flower steady because Sarah's ring was weighing it down!

We stopped to listen to these musicians. The name of their band is Tin Pan Blues Band.

They were amazing- in fact I bought two of their CD's as a birthday gift for my sweetie. We had Sarah and Wes practice a little dancing for us... and this shot is perfect.

Trish took this fabulous super spring photo.

There are so many beautiful little bridges and tunnels in Central Park- I can't believe I've never been before. It was such a treat to get to tag along with Sarah and Wes for a romantic stroll.

Thanks so much S & W... We had so much fun hanging out with you and getting to know you both better. Hope you had fun at the derby party and thanks so much for the yummy lunch.

See you soon... can't wait to meet the rest of your family and give Nuggs a squeeze from the snapgirls!

Back from the Big Apple...

Posted by Trish: We spent the weekend in NYC, it was so fun! We met up with 3 of our fabulous couples who are getting married this summer and live in the city to do some fun portraits.

The original plan was for the Snap! trio to go together and have a whirlwind time with Melissa showing us all the cool stuff as she knows the city so well. But she bought her first home last Tuesday (congratulations!!!!) and it was just too much to take the weekend. We were totally bummed out that she was not coming, but we made the best of it.

Luckily our couples DO know their way around so they led us to all the great spots in town and we had a blast!

In the meantime here are a couple of snapshots to get you in the mood...for a warm pretzel mmmm.

Here is Mariah snappin' away during our first shoot...




Mariah got this one of me at the end of the day, it's my new favorite photo of myself! I look so cool! Who knew?





A little Times Square madness...







Apparently Mariah is so cool too! Right?

And... then we got a flat tire on the way home in some unknown place on 95 in Connecticut. Of course I was going to change my own tire because I have to do everything myself...but the jack didn't lift the car up enough so I called AAA. Luckily I had a current membership!

Check back tomorrow for the first portrait session, Sarah and Wes, it's fabulous!

Samantha and Mike at the Narragansett Towers Part 3

Posted by Mariah:

Melissa took all these beautiful photos of the details at the reception. Sayles Livingston created these gorgeous arrangements. And by the way, those little Canadian butter tarts are probably the most delicious morsels of yumminess that I've ever eaten. Sam- how about if we barter an album for a supply of those babies?

While Melissa is snapping away upstairs, we are finishing with Mike and Sam outside the towers.

And, trying not to get run over...

Made it!

First Dance...

Mike, I know you are going to hate that photo on the right, but I can't help myself, it's so cute.

Mikes brothers giving the toast, which was actually more like a Personals ad... did I mention that they are single?

MMM, blue light.

Fun times!

This last shot was taken by Melissa- so romantic!

Sam and Mike- I can't wait to hear all about Hawaii! I hope you are having an amazing time.

P.S. I am not kidding about those tarts, I can't stop thinking about them.

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