Valley Rock Inn Wedding // Upstate New York

Oh darlin', darlin', stand by me

Ben E. King

I first met this couple at their apartment in NYC and I immediately fell in love with them… and also with their Aussie puppy Charlie. I have an Aussie myself so he quite literally had me at hello. Fast forward to a pandemic reschedule and a very rainy wedding day and I was so excited to be reunited with them. The rain added an extra layer of romance and soft light to this already magical day.

Venue: Valley Rock Inn

Wedding Planner: Modern Kicks

Florist: Studio Imbue

Band: Steve Delisi Band

Hair/Make-up Artist: Willow House Beauty

Dress Designer: Flora

Where it was Purchase: One Bridal Boutique

Cake: Drew Aichele

A few words from the couple about working with me:

Jessie is LITERALLY the best. Our wedding photos came out so beautifully and we also just love her as a person and it was so fun to have her be part of our big day. When I was looking for a photographer, the two things that were most important to me were that the person is good with people who are awkward in front of the camera (because I am), and that the photos felt natural and not staged. Just wanted pics of everyone having fun! Jessie and her team really nailed both of these things. They made me feel so comfortable in front of the camera, and once we got the obligatory staged photos done pre ceremony (which came out beautifully) - I honestly didn't even notice them there! Although they were both literally the sweetest and I would have loved to hang out with them, once it was time for the ceremony they became very discreet and were able to capture the night so naturally and beautifully. You can SO tell that everyone was having a blast and I look back at the photos an embarrassing amount to relive how much love and fun we were surrounded in that night. We can't wait to work with Jessie again as we go through other big life moments - she is our photog for life!