I came across this totally unique engagement video by Axioo this morning on Rock and Roll Bride and just had to share it with you! Making your photos into a video is a great new idea and a fun way to get some extra mileage out of your engagement pictures…something to show on a loop during cocktail hour? maybe even after dinner?
Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
We are starting the 2 week countdown to Kyla & Jordan’s October 10th wedding! You can’t help but love this spectacular engagement shot by KC Gunn. Their stylish affair is full of unexpected touches that are sure to create some jaw-dropping moments for their guests. We’re so excited!
Julie Rose & Gary are having a gorgeous autumn-inspired affair in November of 2010, but these photos are all about NYC in the summertime! Great photos, amazing couple – can’t wait!
Julie Rose & Gary are having a gorgeous autumn-inspired affair in November of 2010, but these photos are all about NYC in the summertime! Great photos, amazing couple – can’t wait!
Check out this eye candy courtesy of Mariann from Blue Daisy Weddings. Carol and Ed’s engagement photos are absolutely stunning! Click here to see more shots of their session!
Here are 5 super-romantic Valentines Day ideas that your girlfriend is sure to love! Special Bonus: these can also be adapted for some amazing proposals!
Book a private wine tasting and lesson with a sommelier at a wine bar (Try: Ayza Wine Bar in Midtown)
Reserve an art gallery for the evening (less expensive than you may think!) and have a “floor picnic” complete with wine, a blanket surrounded by candles and great music (Try: Hosfelt Gallery on 36th between 10th and 11th)
Hire a personal chef to come to your house and cook a gourmet meal. (Like cooking? Turn it into a class as well! Check out Home Cooking NY)
Reserve 2 spots on the Sweet Walks New York Chocolate Tours and enjoy an afternoon of exotic, decadent chocolates. (Our pick is the New Cuisine tour with Bert as the guide!)
Arrange a private pottery lesson and create your own art together like in the movie Ghost (Check out: The Painted Pot in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn)
For anyone looking for the quintessential New York City engagement, this is IT!
The Ice Rink at Rockefeller Center has just announced the start of the Engagement on Ice season! For a cool $250 you get front-of-the-line access – as the skating session ends and the other skaters exit the ice, your song will begin to play. As soon as the lucky person says “Yes!” the rink staff will deliver a bouquet and the newly-engaged couple can take a final ”victory lap” around the rink. To complete the romantic proposal the couple heads to a reserved, rink-side table at Rock Center Cafe for a champagne toast to their future together!
Make sure to drop off the music and bouquet ahead of time (they’re not included in the package)! For more info on this engagement package, check out the Rink at Rockefeller Center website.
Who better than a professional photographer to give you tips on how to take amazing engagement pictures? We recently contacted some of NYC’s most sought-after photographers for their tips on what to wear in your engagement pictures, how to choose your location and how to be comfortable during your session.
Stick to solid colors, no distracting patterns – perhaps a splash of color but not too much as it will be a distraction. (Casey, Fatchett Photography)
Casual is a plus. Being able to sit or even lie on the ground can add a variety of shots. (Spencer Lum, 5 West Studios)
Think classic. You want pictures that you can hang in your home for years to come. (Michael, Michael Meyer Photo)
Even if you want heels for your pictures, bring a pair of flats for walking in between locations. (Mariann, Blue Daisy Weddings)
Don’t focus too much on your location, some of the best photos I’ve done were taken in a parking lot! (Sophia Jasnowski, Fotofia)
The last piece of advice comes from Sophia of Fotofia… “What matters in the shot is YOU, the couple, in love with each other.” Check back on Thursday for some of the photographers’ all-time favorite engagement shots!
Congratulations to Mike and Katrina who just got engaged! In the works is a lovely June wedding at Katrina’s parents’ house in northern Wisconsin. Read more about their romantic engagement and hilarious engagement weekend on their blog.
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