Erik + Nicole's Wedding | Mount Gulian - Beacon, NY

Erik and Nicole are an adventurous, passionate Seattle couple who love daring hikes and nature photography. They've tackled tough mountain passes such as Mt. St. Helens, and through these challenges, Erik and Nicole forged their relationship amidst the rugged and mercurial Northwest terrain. In fact, Erik proposed to Nicole during one of their hikes! Their vision for the wedding was no different - they wanted to celebrate near Nicole's hometown close to the quaint town of Beacon in New York's bucolic Hudson Valley. Mount Gulian on the Hudson offered the perfect historic backdrop for all their creative, do-it-yourself details, including a hand-made altar canopy made by Nicole's father, banquet tables named according to the mountains they've climbed, and a wonderful ensemble of hand-made invitations and programs! This was seriously beautiful stuff!

The party continued through the night in the spectacle-lit barn, and I was able to sneak Erik and Nicole out for a few portraits. Simply gorgeous.

Be sure to follow Erik's excellent photography site here. Big thanks to Fred Lee Films for the wedding film as well!

Melissa + Nick's Wedding / The Hamptons, NY / Wolffer Estate Vineyard

A year ago, I met Melissa Gonzalez at a New York networking event hosted by OS-Fashion. Melissa is the creative founder and CEO of Lion'esque Style, a fashion marketplace for wearable trends, and have since collaborated as their photographer on several projects, such as the F/W 2012 runway show for Laura Smalls (Michelle Obama's latest gown designer favorite) and product/lifestyle photography. She is well-respected when it comes to style choices and professional leadership, and has been nominated as "The Top 20 Most Inspiring Individuals in New York", one of "America's Top 100 Young CEO's", and is regularly featured on ABC and WPIX segments with regards to emerging fashion brands.

When it came to her wedding, Melissa was no different. Every detail was thought out and picture perfect. Through Melissa, I got to know her husband Nick and their beloved third member, their Jack Russell terrier, Mila! They are full of life and always optimistic, and being their photographer gave me an opportunity to acquaint myself with their wonderful extended families as well.

Their wedding was a two-day affair in East Hampton, Long Island, complete with a sunset-laden welcome party at Maidstone Beach. Melissa and Nick got ready at the upscale and bucolic Maidstone Hotel, and topped everything off with a wonderful reception at Wolffer Estate Vineyard under the stars. In attendance was Andre Leon Talley, America's Next Top Model judge & former editor-at-large for Vogue. The perfect summer wedding - congratulations!

I could not have done this wedding without my second photographer, Edmond H. Lee. His shots are noted below.

Photo above: Edmond H. Lee

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