Long Island Engagement Photos/Frank Melville Park

Posted on October 11, 2017April 20, 2020 by Irene Bello

LONG ISLAND ENGAGEMENT PHOTOS/FRANK MELVILLE PARK

I had the opportunity to photograph Jackie & Nick’s engagement photos in beautiful Frank Melville Park in Long Island, NY. Fall is one of my favorite seasons of the year. I love the cooler weather, the crisp air and the changing colors of the leaves. It’s such a great time to take family photos and engagement photos. The colored leaves whether they still are on the trees or if they have fallen to the ground makes for a beautiful backdrop.

Jackie & Nick both met in High School and after 9 years got engaged. I could not be happier for a more sweeter couple than these two. Congratulations again Jackie & Nick!

Are you engaged? Having an anniversary? Or would you just love to have some photos with your sweetie? Feel free to contact me here to learn more about our engagement, anniversary and/or wedding packages.

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Central Park Wedding Photographer

Posted on September 28, 2017April 20, 2020 by Irene Bello

Central Park Wedding Photographer

I don’t think anyone anticipated it to be 95 degrees in May for this Central Park Wedding, not even the bride and groom. Thankfully my bride and groom were troopers in the heat. With a beautiful location like Central Park for your wedding, you certainly can’t go wrong. After all, it is one of the most beautiful parks in NYC and it truly is a photographer’s paradise!

We started day with the bride getting ready in Queens. Evelyn & Brian had their first look just outside the hotel just before traveling into the city for their beautiful Central Park wedding ceremony by the Lakeview. The Lakeview offers a beautiful view of the lake, the boats, and the NYC buildings in the background and is conveniently tucked away from the main paths, allowing for a private small intimate ceremony. But this was not the only reason why they chose to have their ceremony there. If you recall this couple’s Central Park proposal from last year, Brian proposed to Evelyn at this very same spot by the Lakeview. Having this wedding ceremony at this very same location was bittersweet and had strong sentimental value for both of them. Click the link to read more about their Central Park, NYC engagement and proposal. After the ceremony, we took advantage of Central Park’s picturesque scenery and we did their family formals and some lovely portraits of the two of them. The time flew by and we had to head back into Queens for their reception at Rainhas Churrascaria. My only regret was that I wish we had more time to take advantage of Central Park’s beautiful scenery but from experience I can tell you that there is just never enough time to take pictures on a wedding day. That is why it is so important to always plan enough time to take your wedding pictures. After all, your wedding pictures are all that you have left long after the day is over.

I love photographing small NYC intimate weddings. If you would like more information on booking photography services for your NYC intimate wedding or engagement, get in touch with me here.

Reception: Rainhas Churrascaria
Dress: David’s Bridal
Makeup: Linda Cruz
Cake: Brooklyn Cupcakes
DJ: DJANTGQ- GQ Production- Franklin Square- NY
Limo: Tran-Star Executive Worldwide Chauffeured Services- deer park, NY
Officiant: Nick Curattalo

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Brooklyn Wedding & Engagement Photos

Posted on July 26, 2017April 20, 2020 by Irene Bello

Brooklyn Wedding & Engagement Photos

I had a great time with this couple taking their Brooklyn wedding & engagement photos. Since their wedding is at the Brooklyn Winery and their getting ready photos will be taken at the new William Vale Hotel in Williamsburg, they wanted to meet me by the hotel and have their engagement photos taken outside and around the hotel and the nearby streets. It was great meeting Rachel & Scott before their big day and the engagement session certainly allowed for us to get to know each other and for them to get comfortable working with me and being in front of my camera. This is one of the reasons why I highly recommend that my brides and grooms have an engagement photo session with me prior to their wedding day.

Rachel and Scott were so much fun to work with. Both of them just kept laughing and were so bubbly, there is no doubt that they are simply perfect for each other. We started the session by the William Vale and then headed out into the streets to find some funky graffiti.

Enjoy the photos below and stay tuned for their wedding photos at the Brooklyn Winery. :o)

If you are interested in having an engagement photo session, please get in touch and contact me here.

Central Park Engagement Photos

Posted on October 14, 2016April 20, 2020 by Irene Bello

Central Park Engagement Photos

What’s not to love about these Central Park engagement photos? A great choice of location in NYC to have your engagement photos taken? A beautiful, sweet couple? Oh wait I know (drumroll) ……. the adorable puppy!!!!! How can you not resist this handsome furry guy all dressed up for the occasion in a tux? He even had on a red bow tie. He was just way too adorable. I was so thrilled when Michelle & Mike told me that they were going to bring their dog, Cavalli to be part of their engagement shoot. Being the animal lover that I am, I always get excited when clients want to include their pets in their pictures. Pets are like family and are special to us so why not include them in your engagement shoot? Not only that but sometimes logistics don’t work out on your wedding day where you will be able to include your dog in the photos or, better yet finding a caretaker to take care of your pooch on the wedding day can be more stressful than it’s worth. Having your furry friend involved in the pics prior to the wedding date is a great alternative.

Here are some of my favorites from the photo session. These were all taken in Central Park, NYC. It was great capturing Michelle and Mike’s love and I look forward to shooting their wedding in Long Island, NY this month.

Just practicing some dance moves………

Doesn’t this pup just melt your heart? He was so well behaved to. :o)

I love the red bowtie.

Taking a break. Being a model can be rough sometimes. ;o)

NYC Engagement Photos: NYC Proposal Photographer

Posted on July 23, 2016January 28, 2018 by Irene Bello

NYC Engagement Photos: NYC Proposal Photographer

NYC Engagement Photos. I was so excited when my neighbor and friend called me to let me know that he was planning on proposing to his girlfriend and wanted me to document it. I knew that she was hoping and waiting to see when he would finally pull the trigger. His plan was to propose to her in Central Park and then take some just engaged photos right afterwards. This is always a great idea and some couples are now doing their NYC Engagement Photography session immediately right after they get engaged! Such a great idea.

We discussed some spots where he was considering to pop the question. He wanted somewhere not as busy, but that was not an easy task at around 5-6 p.m. in Central Park on a Sunday! I was also a bit nervous being that she was my friend and knew that I was a photographer. I was afraid that if she ran into me that she may suspect something was up but she really had no idea!

Here are some of my favorite photos from their NYC Engagement photo session and their surprise proposal photos.

So happy……..

I love how these two were just clowning around. So cute.

And of course how can we not take a few I just got engaged selfies for Instagram!

Congratulations Brian & Evelyn! I look forward to photographing your big day!

Want to hear more about booking a surprise proposal photo session or engagement photo session? Please get in touch with me here or call me at 718-347-1851

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Long Island Engagement Photos/Frank Melville Park

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Brooklyn Wedding & Engagement Photos

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Central Park Engagement Photos

NYC Engagement Photos: NYC Proposal Photographer

NYC Engagement Photos: NYC Proposal Photographer