Natasha & Max | Artsy Tattoo Shop Engagement Session | Brooklyn, NY

One of the coolest couples I ever got to work with was Natasha & Max. Natasha and I got to collaborate on a photoshoot when they took a trip to visit NYC. When they ended up moving to Brooklyn shortly after, we reconnected for an epic engagement session at a tattoo and oddities shop.

The couple got coordinated pieces, one in full color, one in black and white, inspired by their favorite stories in “The Illustrated Man”, a collection of science fiction shorts by Ray Bradbury. When we arrived for their appointments, they signed their release forms, played a game of rock paper scissors to decide who went first, and settled in for an afternoon getting inked. Between their sessions, we took a walk over to the Gowanus Canal to stretch out and grab a few portraits.

This pair are both artists themselves! Natasha creates beautiful floral pieces and vintage inspired jewelry at Auris Floris. Max is a graphic designer and illustrator.

Since I’m a big fan of tattoos, I had always wanted to do a session like this! As always, I’m so grateful to get to work with such creative and alternative couples always down for adventure!

Huge thank you to the incredible owners at Triple Diamond Tattoo for letting me document most unique & permanent engagement session! Tattoos by artist Hillary Blair.

Eliza & Eric | Spooky Glam Engagement Session | Salem, MA

Happy Halloween!

The last photo session I had with my sister, Eliza, and her then-boyfriend, Eric, happened in their Hollywood condo less than two weeks before they got engaged. Now they are living on the East Coast and are officially tying the knot (eventually), so we cooked up a spooky little session to celebrate the season in Salem, Massachusetts, which also happens to be where Eliza was born.

One morning, a few days before a trip to Boston, I woke up with a vision of my sister in a black dress, wearing dark lipstick, while holding a white bouquet in front of the Salem Witch House. So we ordered a dress from Rent the Runway, DIY-ed a bouquet with flowers from Whole Foods together, and got a little glamorous on a Monday morning. The three of us walked along the cobblestone streets, and through the cemetery, taking in history of the witchy town.

Check out more of our Salem session below.

Emily & Adam | Golden Summer Engagement Session | Brooklyn, NY

Emily was scrolling Instagram one day when she saw a behind-the-scenes snap from a photo shoot I collaborated on with Butter & Scotch, the feminist Brooklyn based bar and bakery, and Willowhouse Beauty, who she had already been considering hiring for her wedding day. Although I hadn’t taken that particular photo, social media led her to me! After she reached out, she, her fiancé, Adam, and I hit it off over beers, and they booked me for their January wedding.

These two have the most loving relationship, with lots of laughing. The three of us spent an hour strolling the park, wandering over by the Brooklyn Public Library, and then jumping on the subway to head home (we only live a block apart!). Congrats on your engagement, Emily & Adam! Can’t wait for your winter wedding at Dumbo Loft.

Check out their golden Prospect Park engagement session below.

Madison & Alex | Central Park Engagement Session

Madison and Alex are the ultimate super chill, super cool, west coast couple. (I mean, check out that jumper and hot sauce shirt!) They moved to New York City from California last year, after dating in college, and getting engaged at the Mayan Ruins in Mexico. When the two of them first reached out after finding me on the Bridechilla vendor directory, I knew they were going to be a ton of fun.

On the sunny morning of their Upper West Side engagement session, we started out at their local community garden. They are hoping to grow their own food in the future, so they have planted their own little plot right in Manhattan! The stunning green ivy wall made the perfect backdrop. The flowers, fruits, and veggies were the most beautiful colors for photos, as was the orange blanket they brought from the vacation when Alex proposed. From the garden, we ventured over to the iconic Central Park, exploring all the small, magical paths, tunnels, and bridges along the way.

Congratulations to the happy couple! Can’t wait for your spring wedding in Cali!