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NEW YORK + DESTINATION 
est. 2008

One Year Anniversary Session

July 7, 2016

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Not everyone is good at celebrating anniversaries. You could include me on that list. The thing is, it only takes a few small decisions to make them memorable and meaningful. I think we can all take some cues from Ali and Zach on how to celebrate them well. I had the privilege of photographing a loft anniversary session for them last month in their Corning, New York home. It was so much fun – not only because I love creating authentic images for people – but because Ali is a talented photographer who I had not yet met in person. She shoots throughout New York as well and uses film – so you should definitely check out her work.

We split the session into two parts : one that was relaxed and at home and included their anniversary cake from Scratch Bakeshop (they give you a new mini cake so you don’t have to eat stale freezer cake! brilliant); the second part of the shoot was dressed up with Ali in her gorgeous Sarah Janks gown and Zach in a linen suit. Enjoy the moments we created at their home and come back tomorrow to see the rest of their shoot!

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oh my gosh you guys are gorgeous. Also Zach clearly wins husband of the year for taking pictures for a few hours… not every guy can handle that but when you are married to a photographer, well it’s part of the deal ;)

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