Story and Images by Todd Shapera Photography When Evan led Amanda down a farm path at Blue Hill Restaurant near Tarrytown, New York, she was entirely unaware that this would be a momentous occasion. She was also unaware that two photographers were documenting the couple's every move along the path. This wedding season, covertly photographing wedding proposals has become more in vogue. For photographers, it's becoming a specialty that is not only exciting, but also a bit nerve

Story and images by Todd Shapera of Todd Shapera Photography When Scott dropped to one knee and asked Casey to spend her life with him, she had had no idea that two photographers were there to capture the moment. The proposal, which took place in a Larchmont park overlooking the Long Island Sound, came as complete surprise to Casey, whose event planner mother worked closely with Scott to create a magical day that she would never forget. Traditionally, the most anticipated mom

After an amazing Bridal Week, we’ve been day-dreaming about wedding dresses and the big day that is yet to come for many of our readers. Feeling inspired, we decided to share a short Real Weddings story about one special Sophisticated Weddings bride. Our bride Josephine met her fiancé Joseph in a situation that cannot be described as other then meant to be. While she had attended college with his cousin, he worked at an architectural firm with her brother, and even though the

Engagement photos can be just as important to a couple as their wedding photos. Most of our brides come to us for suggestions on where to capture their engagement photos and which locations work best. Our advice is to choose a location that resonates with the two of you as individuals. A location where you first met, first date, where he proposed, or even a location that showcases your hobbies as a couple. It’s our job to capture these pure romantic moments, and the location

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