Andrea + Luis Say "I Do"

by Isabel Chalek

Andrea and Luis were married on a warm and sunny fall day, at City Hall in downtown Manhattan. The marriage bureau at City Hall is an amazing place; so many different cultures and their beautiful wedding ceremony traditions, coming together in one place to celebrate love. I've been friends with Andrea for many years, and it was such an honor to be there that day, as she and Luis exchanged vows in front of their families. Much love and blessings to this amazing couple!

Heather + Garrett's Wedding 9.12.15

by Isabel Chalek

Last fall I photographed Heather + Garrett for their engagement photos. It was a cold and windy day, but you'd never know from the pictures because Heather + Garrett are always beaming with joy when they are together. You would have thought it must have been the most beautiful day of the year. Fast forward a year to their wedding day; a cold, rainy and windy day, but once again, Heather + Garrett brought their own sunshine :) Their beach-themed ceremony and reception were held at the Lobster Shanty in Point Pleasant, NJ. They didn't get to have their beach ceremony, and it was practically dark by the time the rain let up for portraits on the beach, but Heather + Garrett are great sports and never lost perspective of what this day was really about- True Love and Happiness!

Cheers, to Heather + Garrett, and their beautiful life as husband and wife!

Anna's Maternity Portraits

by Isabel Chalek

August 13, 2015

My beautiful friend Anna at 39 weeks pregnant. Her baby was due two days ago. I'm so excited for them! Anna and Keenan chose the Meadow Croft Estate in Sayville, NY, to be our scenery. The estate served as the former summer home to the Roosevelt Family, and is currently home to the Loughlin Vineyards. This was my first portrait session since having my baby earlier this year, and I can't think of anything more appropriate. 

Heather and Garrett's Engagement Session 9/19/14

by Isabel Chalek

Heather and Garrett are getting married September 2015, down at the Jersey Shore where they met, so that's where we planned our portrait session. Our first attempt was rained out. Today was the rain-date; it was cloudy, windy, and cold, but you'd never notice from the smiles on these two. They were glowing the whole time and clearly so perfect for each other. 

Happiness <3