New York City is the greatest city on the planet. Don’t argue, you will lose. I love NY. It is a city that shouldn’t be there, it shouldn’t be successful, it shouldn’t populate the world with the best and brightest, it shouldn’t be the epicenter of culture and trade…but despite the critics and despite the adversity this city has faced (not just since 9/11) New York City has risen above the status quo. This city represents a beacon in our world that success and freedom is still at hand to those who are willing, I love it!
Needless to say, I cannot wait to go back to New York. I cannot wait to walk the streets of Manhattan and feel the energy that I feel. I’m not sure if I’ve ever been quite as inspired by a couple as I have been by Tracy and Matt. Tracy is a true New Yorker, born and raised in the city, she is a product of this great city. Matt moved to the city in 2003 from Albany and is another success story of this great city. These two have a very real love for one another and I can totally see them doing great things in the future. I’m really looking forward to doing more weddings and engagement sessions in New York City. If you know anyone in the city, please make sure to refer them to the blog and the website for more information about my low travel costs for New York couples.
We started out the session in Central Park at the Botanical Gardens where it decided to pour rain almost as soon as I got my camera out. So like a pack of wet puppies, we headed down to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for some photographs inside the beautiful building (and away from the downpour). The Met was great and it was extra special since Matt is an artist himself studying for a post-grad degree in Art Education. From there we headed over to the West Village and the Highline (near the Standard Hotel) for some awesome sunset photographs. It was a beautiful day and we ended up at The Red Cat for a fabulous dinner (super highly recommended, probably the best salmon I’ve ever had) with Tracy and Matt. It was so great to have my wife, Cheryl, along helping out and keeping me sane. I think I need her to assist me more often.
So here are a few photographs from our awesome engagement session. Make sure to tell a friend and spread the word. Enjoy!