Oct 27 2013

Emily & Adam’s Engagement Portraits in Fort Greene

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Emily & Adam are getting married at Hempstead House at Sands Point Preserve at the end of May next year and I am so excited to shoot their wedding at this beautiful and unique mansion by the shore! For their engagement portraits we planned a shoot that would capture them in the neighborhood they live in, Fort Greene in Brooklyn, whenever couples are into shooting around their apartments I suggest this– it will be such a nice way to remember this time in their lives together and where they lived, what NYC was like for them when they were young, etc. I met them at their place and we started with a few cute shots of them in their lovely apartment and on the balcony with their barbeque grill and the view of the rooftops beyond. We walked around the blocks to either side of theirs and hit Fort Greene Park to get some greenery in the photos as well. Check out my favorites from the shoot!


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Oct 23 2013

Meghan & Terence’s Engagement Portraits with bonus beagle puppy!

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Meghan & Terence are getting married this spring at Blessed Sacrament on the Upper West Side and having their reception at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers. For their engagement shoot we chose the Flatiron area near their place and met in Madison Square Park to start with some shots with their adorable young beagle. I was so excited they booked me to shoot for them, and am even more excited having had such a fun engagement session– we had a great walk-around and even hit the rooftop terrace at their apartment building a few blocks away, where they enjoy an awesome view of the Empire State Building and enjoy sharing a bottle of wine! To wrap up our fun shoot we ducked into the amazing antique store, Olde Good Things, across the street from them and working some cool chandeliers and whatnot. Check out my favorites from the shoot!

Meghan & Terence: Engagement Portraits (with Beagle!) in Flatiron/Madison Square Park! from Sarah Tew Photography on Vimeo.

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Dorothy DiRusso Fusco - October 25, 2013 - 1:38 am

Congratulations! So happy for you. Beautiful shots!!

Oct 22 2013

Family Portraits in Central Park featuring Samuel & Teddy

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Vanessa contacted me about getting some portraits done with her family– she has two young boys, Samuel & Teddy, and they wanted to shoot in Central Park, one of my favorite settings for family shoots.  We got a beautiful fall morning with lots of pretty leaves and the park wasn’t too crowded either.  These boys shared some very cute smiles with me and they have a ton of personality! Check out my favorites from the shoot!

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Michelle hamel - June 1, 2016 - 10:33 am

Hi do u do central park holiday style photos my husband and I are visiting new York in September and want some proffesional pic’s to have ba k home .

Oct 22 2013

Gina & Jamie’s Engagement Portraits in Montauk

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Gina & Jamie are getting married at The Roundhouse at Beacon Falls next September and for their engagement shoot they decided to have me join them in their favorite getaway-spot (and the site of their first meeting!) out on Long Island– the lovely town of Montauk. I was excited for this shoot (I’d never been to Montauk but knew from their descriptions it would offer some unique scenery!) and we got a lovely (if perhaps a little windy) afternoon out by the shore. After hitting some of the spots that had meaning for them (a favorite eatery) and taking advantage of a colorful fair going on in town we made our way to the Star Island Yacht Club where to my delight there was a giant replica of a great white shark hanging! Apparently this town was the inspiration for JAWS!!! After some shots on the docks there we drove to Montauk Point State Park (Free parking due to the government shutdown!) where there was a view of a lighthouse and a path down to a rocky beach with huge surf (and serious fishermen!). What a fun shoot we had! Check out my favorites and stay tuned for their wedding…


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Sue LaCross- Sisco - October 23, 2013 - 12:21 pm

Love them all

Janet Himes- LaCross - October 23, 2013 - 7:13 pm

Beautiful pictures

Oct 17 2013

Noelle & Tim’s wedding at Highlands Country Club, Garrison NY

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Noelle & Tim planned a fall wedding not far from New York City in lovely Garrison, NY at Highlands Country Club.  I was thrilled when we arrived early to scout the grounds (they let us take a golf cart out!)– so much pretty stuff within range, I couldn’t wait to start shooting with the couple.  Noelle had her hair and makeup done prior to arriving so I photographed her details and then on went the dress– Noelle and her mom both got emotional (in a happy way of course) and of course her father was thrilled to see her in it as well.  We took Tim out to a pretty shaded area under a row of big pine trees and faced him away from the building so as to bring Noelle out for the first look… she snuck up and tapped him on the shoulder so he’d turn around!  I love the shot of the hug that followed.  After we went around for some portraits we met the wedding party and family for group shots back on the green next to the club and then got ourselves in place for the ceremony as guests started to arrive.  The weather was so nice, at one point Tim commented that it was like they were having a summer wedding after all, and it’s true!  I swear I’ve had the best luck with weather this year– crossing my fingers this luck continues!  The pleasant temperature didn’t stop us from enjoying a fire in the fireplace (so cozy!) in the ballroom and guests enjoyed the intimate moonlit chairs around a firepit in the yard behind the club… Highlights of the evening included the beautiful, funny, and emotional toasts and of course their amazing SPARKLER EXIT!  So much fun!!!  Congratulations, Noelle & Tim, your wedding was so lovely!



Vendors:

Dress by La Sposa

Shoes by Kate Spade

Rings by Solitaire Creations

Earrings by Nadri

Makeup by Lisa Rothenberg Filiberty

Hair by Janet Boniello of Golden Scissors

Flowers by Forever in Bloom

Catering by Highlands Country Club

Cake by The Pastry Garden

Invitations by Wedding Paper Divas

Music by Hank Lane

Harp played by Joy Plaisted

Ceremony officiated by Reverend Debra Bronkema

 

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Madeline Taub - October 18, 2013 - 5:37 pm

you look beautiful. family picture was very colorful.

Doris Fankhauser - October 18, 2013 - 9:14 pm

Sara – the pictures are gorgeous and we can’t thank you enough!

Dorothy DiRusso Fusco - October 19, 2013 - 12:59 am

Beautiful pictures that capture the moments. Everyone looked fabulous especially the Bride and her Mom! Congratulations to all!!