“Autumn...the year's last, loveliest smile." // William Bryant

Central Park Mornings.

If you follow me on Instagram it's no secret I take walks every Friday morning through Central Park with my phone in tow to document. Lucky for me, this week Christine traversed from Brooklyn to join and of course there was no shortage of picture taking. Given the perfect fall day and the changing leaves, it seemed like an appropriate occasion to bust out my DSLR and document my favorite morning of the week. This city just knows how to do fall right!

A Weekend in the Catskills.

This past weekend I came out of photography retirement to shoot an intimate wedding in the mountains - it was so sweet and I can't wait to share more. When the offer came up, right on the cusp of fall, we of course couldn't pass up the opportunity to make a weekend out of it. We found a cozy lodge right on the edge of Minnewaska State Park and spent the whole time marveling at the beauty just under 2 hours from the city. After shooting the wedding we made time for apple picking, wine tasting, hiking, and some good ol' fireside conversation before heading home on Sunday. It's a weekend I'll be thinking about for months to come!

Saturday in the park.

A beautiful Saturday calls for a walk in the park with some friends and realizing I'll probably never wear white jeans again (they are already dirty for the record).

Friday Night Picnic in Central Park.

It was one of those nights where the temperature is spot on, laughs are abundant, and you realize just how grateful you are to live in the greatest city in the world.

... and here's the moment when Aaron realized he really liked the salad we chose!

An afternoon in Brooklyn.

As a Manhattanite, Brooklyn tends to be a place I only visit for a quick jaunt to Smorgasburg or a stop on the East River Ferry. It's probably because we don't know enough about it or really where to go once we're there, but I can't say I ever really LOVED the parts of Brooklyn I've visited. That is, until this weekend!

Christine was so kind to plan an afternoon to show me all the things she loves about her neighborhood and it did not disappoint. From the colorful murals to the well-lit coffee shops, she prepared such a lovely afternoon excursion. We started the day at Devocion, which I'd highly recommend - the iced coffee was delicious and the sky lights were an added bonus. From there, we walked around Williamsburg and took advantage of the ever-changing street art as photo backdrops. We then hopped on bikes and headed toward Clinton Hill which was the cherry on top of a quality afternoon. Christine is looking to live in the neighborhood, so we popped into a few open houses to get a sense for what was available and to give ourselves a major case of apartment envy. I came home raving about the day and excited to finally "get" what people love about Brooklyn.