Two Brides Are Better Than One

That's Michelle on the left and Caitlin on the right. Michelle is my sorority sister (my big big, for those familiar), and Cait is her fantastic fiance. They are one of the most well matched, happy couples I know - and so much fun to be around. We took these last fall after Mich's surprise-Cait-with-a-trip-to-Sedona-and-an-engagement-ring getaway (too good). Their wedding is in 40 days, and I can't freekin' wait. If yesterday's classy & intimate bridal shower was any indicator of the nuptials to come, their wedding will go down in the books.

In honor of my excitement - check out these happy ladies:

Nothing could have been more fitting than catching a glimpse of the amazeballs billboard (below) from Manhattan Mini Storage, "If you don't like gay marriage, don't get gay married." It's just that simple. I support gay rights - & equality for anyone marginalized by backwards minds, really. So while any declaration of commitment between these two would stand in my books, I'm glad New York agrees. Countdown on girls!

ELLE GEE PHOTOGRAPHY was just old branding! I just haven't had a chance to swap out the watermarks. Lazy, lazy, lazy.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY E!!

Isn't he the handsomest?!

Just a quick, hungover, pre-midday-nap-cause-we-got-home-at-5am post to wish my love a very HAPPY 27th BIRTHDAY!

We had an absolutely spectacular night out in our college town with old friends and big laughs last night, and will have a phenomenal dinner of mashed potatoes and ravioli at moms' this evening (and boy oh boy, do I need those alcohol absorbing carbs more than ever). I'm so lucky to spend yet another birthday with this guy and see how the year unfolds!

Natalie's Newborn Session

On June 25th, my friend Jeanine had a baby girl and named her Natalie. Eight days later, with vintage suitcases, lace, and that cute little name banner in tow - I made my way out to Jeanine's to snap some pictures of her tiny little princess.

Taking newborn photos was on my 28 list, and Natalie was born the day after my birthday - talk about serendipity! Unfortunately, I dropped my camera and broke my 50mm f/1.8 (perfect for portraits) just a week before this shoot. It completely blows living without it, but I still think these came out pretty cute. I can't wait to see the birth announcements! 

Have you crossed anything off of your to-do/bucket/birthday list lately?

ELLE GEE PHOTOGRAPHY

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A "Just Because" Session with Victoria & Dan

I know I've already mentioned how backlogged I've been lately, just taking too many pictures, and not taking enough time to edit them. I was planning on working on them all day long. But it was gorgeous out, and I hadn't seen Victoria in a month. So she suggested I head up to hang out with her on her lunch hour - and seeing as I'm not doing too much of anything lately, I took her up on it.

After a 45-minute real estate drool-drive with Vic, I made it home and found the inspiration needed to finish the pictures I took of her and her boyfriend, Dan about a month ago in the gorgeous oasis just steps from my apartment door.

Without further ado, my favorites:

The shoot wasn't because they're engaged, or for any reason really.. other than love. Victoria is a sorority sister plus one of my best friends and I adore Dan (we're both water signs, we click). They're very very funny and have googly eyes for each other almost always. They came by one Sunday afternoon, Vic borrowed one of my favorite dresses, and we three walked the half block to the park to play for a while.

They're cute.

Kelly & Keith's Save The Dates

This week has been kinda brutal. Between shitty sleep habits and horomones, I've been a grumpy brat.

Beyond that, I found out I didn't get the job I interviewed for last Thursday. It was to be as office manager at a local (premiere) wedding photographer's studio, one mile from the apartment. I was really looking forward to it, but what are you gonna do? ...besides eat a pint of Dulce Delish, 'cause, yea, I did that.

The silver lining is that I won't have to deny my own photography now, as I would have if I'd gotten the job. So on that note, to celebrate just 53 weeks until wedded bliss, here are some of my favorite shots from Kelly and Keith's fantastic fall  afternoon engagement shoot at Rockefeller Preserve.

These last two crack me up.

So cute, right?I just loved spending the afternoon with an old friend and her fiance! Kelly and I were Irish Dancers together, middle school through high school. I feel so lucky to have reconnected with her now, in one of the more exciting times in our lives. That's one of my favorite things about snapping pictures. It's the best excuse for seriously intimate, personal hang out time, whether that's the intention or not!

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