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2009, An Exceptional Year

Amber — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:07:38 +0000

With each day that we get closer to 2010, I can’t help but remember that this time one year ago, I could have never imagined all that 2009 would become. All my struggles and accomplishments, as cliche as that may sound. But seriously, I am thankful for the encouragement of my family and my friends. I am thankful for all the tough lessons that have helped me to grow and tackle life in a way that I never did before. And I am thankful for God’s love.

To celebrate 2009, I have included some of my favorite images from weddings this year.

May the good things in life be yours in abundance. Happy New Year!

~AK

Sarah + Vivek, a Grand Central proposal

Amber — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:54:16 +0000

Vivek sent Sarah on a scavenger hunt with dares she had to complete along the way, like yelling “In-N-Out is better” at Shake Shack. Sarah is a west coast native, like myself, so it’s only natural for her to believe so. Eventually, he led her to Grand Central where he was waiting to propose in front of 500,000 daily commuters and tourists. Okay fine, only a portion of those commuters happened to be there at the particularly moment, but it’s possible they could have all been there. Afterwards, we spent some time taking shots around Grand Central. There really is so much beauty in the uniqueness of the architecture at the terminal.

Vivek’s one of a kind proposal was so thoughtful. Not only did he make sure the event was photographed, but he also had a videographer on hand. Sim Butalia and I had a lot of fun running around town and dodging Sarah. And I can’t wait for the next proposal!

~AK

Nicole + Damien, the Wedding of Champions in Queens, NY

Amber — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:35:20 +0000

In the spirit of updates, I am posting my images from one of the most inspirational couples from Brooklyn. Nicole & Damien were contestants on the Biggest Loser: Couples. Through their dedication to lead healthier lives and good old fashioned hard work they lost a combined weight of over 250lbs. Nicole showed off her sexy, slender figure in a mermaid silhouette wedding dress. I worked with Parris Whittingham on this wedding.

Mermaid silhouette- Just exercising my new wedding vocabulary. Since I began my business, I have immersed myself in all things weddings. What began as “research” turned into one of my guilty pleasures: Say Yes to the Dress. My mini confession today is that to my roommate’s horror, I figured out how to dvr it to watch multiple episodes consecutively.

~AK

Jenny + Andrew, a Central Park Engagement

Amber — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:06:07 +0000

I am sure someone out there is ready to report me to the general counsel of the world wide web for neglecting my blog for so long. My excuse is that I have been working on getting a new website and blog up for so long that I neglected to post. But on the positive side I am learning to make executive decisions!

This is just the beginning of a whole batch of new posts. To start with all my updates, I am introducing Jenny & Andrew’s engagement session at Central Park. Jenny’s green sweater is gorgeous against the backdrop of the the park. Many couples ask me about what to wear for their engagement session. Well, it’s up to you whether you would like to be dressy or casual, but either way make sure you dress like yourself. I really think Jenny & Andrew got it right. Oh and that’s Saddie, their Collie.

Stay tuned for the launch of my newly designed website.

~AK

Meghana & Jacob, Brooklyn Botanical Gardens Wedding with a chuppah and a mandap

Amber — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:34:52 +0000

meghana and jacob were married at the brooklyn botanical gardens with an interfaith ceremony that was led by both a rabbi and priest. i was breathless watching these two extraordinary cultures unite.

~AK