Engagement Sessions are super fun, they help couples get comfortable in front of the camera, but I also get to find out more about them, and draw out their personalities and special interests whilst keeping everything casual and focused on them. Its the perfect thing to take up from a photographer if they offer it as part of their wedding packages because it help you get ready for what to expect on the wedding day. Here are some of my favorites from the 2016 Year!

Have I said Fall was my favorite yet? BECAUSE COLORS. It was a beautifully fall day filled with colors and it was almost too much for me to handle all the excitement. They are having their wedding in Fall around the same time! What a dream! I can't wait for their Wedding! This strong opinionated and loving woman is ready to marry this easy going, tough and understanding man!

2016 has been a great year. Lets just say that it has had its challenges, but nothing is without challenges, besides... Life's more exciting that way. Below you'll find the image of each wedding that was my favorite from this year. As this wedding season comes to a close, its time to open the doors for the new Wedding Season. I'm already getting booked and its only a matter of time before my calendar gets filled! Go to the Contact page to inquire!

It was a beautifully foggy morning. I've been WAITING to do a Foggy Photoshoot FOREVER and this was the perfect morning. I did a scout of this park prior and was hoping for a beautiful sunrise, however as things turn out, Mother Nature had other plans. It was still perfect. Also, Sarah and Matt's outfit was too cute for words, I loved their colors! Its been over 3 years since we first took their photos and I owe it all to them for getting me up and running!

I got to travel to Auburn NY, super cute small town out in West New York and shoot Kristen and Rick's Engagement photos! It was one of the best mornings I've ever had getting to photograph a wedding for some friends of mine. It was a breezy Sunday Morning but it was one of the nicest mornings being so close to the Lake. The Sunrise was gorgeous and the day was amazing. I can't wait for their Wedding at the Spring Side Inn!

FALL IS MY FAVORITE and these two were OWNING their Engagement shoot like a BOSS. PLUS we had an adorable sidekick along with us who just wanted to explore! There were lots to see and lots to do and beautiful colors all over. I can't wait for their wedding at the Troy Kitchen!

It was a good day for a Wedding. They started the day, getting ready with each other, slowly putting together the details of their day attire on and getting ready for portraits. They were getting married in STYLE. We walked around right around the State Capital and Plaza to create gorgeous photos of them in their massively stylish outfit. When it was time to get to the venue, everything was falling into place. We also were doing some Shenanigans with the Wedding Party before the Ceremony... You'll just have to scroll to see the ridiculousness!

The day started off sunny, and full of activities, finishing out last minute changes and ironing out the details. It was quite the adventure, an adventure that Angela and Steve will talk about for years to come. Between setting the table charts, hair and make up, writing up the final words to the vows, and laughing in excitement and nervousness, It was perfect for Angela and Steve. They were so into each other, and so made for each other, I couldn't stop thinking how this sweet and wonderful woman, was marrying this chivalrous and respectable man. It was a perfect day.

Mike and Adrian just recently moved to Hartford, but that won't stop them from having a wedding at Birch Hill in Castleton. Life doesn't stop, not even when opportunities arise so it was appropriate to give them an engagement session in their new city where they will reside. I think they are settling in pretty nicely. Check out my favorites from the session!

The days leading up to their wedding were filled with excitement, with family flying in, and making details and going over the logistics and it was finally here! Katie and Cam were getting married and I NEED to show you their day because its a story of two people who were destined to be together, not because it was uncontrolled, but by choice and through love. They could not have been more made for each other, and I am always so grateful to find clients who always love spending time together.

What I've noticed about all of my couples is that they were fun loving, happy, and completely in love. These two were no exception...

At first I felt a little bit reserved because they wanted to do part of their Engagement Session at the Oakwood Cemetery but when we got started, the light was beautiful and everything was so amazing. They had their first Date at the Oakwood Cemetery, well their first OFFICIAL date. ;-) We then traveled to Troy NY to get some shots right in the downtown district. It was laughs and giggles all day, I couldn't ask for a happier couple!

The day couldn't have been more full of activity than this wedding, people were all excited to see the Bride in her full get up before the ceremony. We were trying to get people away from the hotel door all morning while taking tons of Getting Ready Photos and details. When it came to the first look,  Sean was excited, he couldn't wait to see her, in her dress, all made up. Nichole couldn't wait to see him, his beaming smile and his infectious laugh. They loved each other for years already, you could tell by the way the joked with each other, by the way they laughed with and at each other, and by the way they both go into full damage control mode when things didn't seem to go as expected. They can do anything together, I know this for a fact, because I've seen these two go to it. Check out the day with them!

Angela and Steve are getting Married soon! These two are super easy going and they play off each other so adorably. Him with his witty and charming charisma and her with her sweet and down to earth nature, we had so much fun. We went through a stroll through the park and to the State Capitol Park and they just couldn't keep their hands to themselves! They were attempting to dip, So it was only natural for me to teach them a proper dip from my Ballroom Dancing Days, Check out how they did!

If anyone knows me, they would know that I love a good adventure. I got to shoot an Engagement for Sofia and Brad in NYC! Although it isn't quite an adventure for me since its somewhere I'm familiar with, it was an adventure filled with lots of laughs, lots of flirting and lots of walking. Neither I or Sofia and Brad are unfamiliar with NYC so I wanted to create photos that captures their personalities, their relationship with each other, and the place where they live and love. Check out my favorites from this session and tell me which ones were yours!

Same-Sex marriage is no different, in fact, its just a Marriage. Now that we've gotten that out of the way, lets talk about new traditions that are coming into light now that everyone wants to have their own wedding. 

The Wedding day goes by real fast. If you haven't already heard this, you will eventually hear this for the 11th-teenth time, yes I know that isn't an actual word but you get the point.

There is a ton of truth to this and thinking about your wedding day timeline is as important as picking out your venue and picking out your photographer! I will take you through a typical Wedding Day Timeline with Jay Zhang Photography to help the newly engaged couples plan out their day with their photographer. 

It was the perfect day filled with tons of anticipation, lots of Love, and Lots of laughs. The day couldn't have been more perfect and there was plenty of emotions flying around. The anticipation of their first look was enough to wait no longer. These beauties just couldn't stop radiating all day and lasted late into the evening. Can we just say how beautiful these two were? Well, just look for yourselves!

When it came time to do engagement photos of just them, I could tell that they have so much fun with each other all the time. No matter how rough the days go, I can tell that at some point, someones going to make a silly face so silly, that it'll make the other laugh at how ridiculous it is. Enjoy some of my favorites from this session!

Danielle + Emily are getting married in November and I can't wait for the day! Its going to be a day filled with fun and love. These two were absolutely excited too, I could tell by the way they both radiated out in the apple orchard. If you don't believe me, just take a gander at my favorites.