Taylor & Emery’s New York City Engagement Session

Last month, I was lucky enough to meet up with Taylor and Emery for their New York City engagement session! The timing could not have been more perfect: weather was mild and gorgeous, fall foliage was beginning to show, and these two were ready for a night on the town. After my coverage of New York Bridal Fashion Week, I was excited to get these two in front of my lens.

Emilio’s Ballato

We kicked things off at Emilio’s Ballato in NoLita, where Emilio himself welcomed us in the restaurant’s speakeasy. The ambiance was set with retro Italian tunes, vintage decor, and the smell of something delicious cooking, of course! The space was both intimate and stylish – practically begging us to order a plate of spaghetti and meatballs. I’m so happy Emery and Taylor suggested Emilio’s – not only do I love discovering new restaurants, it was a sweet and subtle nod to their engagement in Italy this summer.

Pro Tip: It’s no secret that getting a table at Emilio’s requires proper planning (and maybe some luck!). If you’re in NYC craving authentic Italian food and want to be treated like family, definitely do whatever it takes to snag a reservation here. I WILL be back next time I’m in NYC!

From SoHo to Pier 26

That afternoon, we strolled the streets of SoHo and the West Village for some candid, unscripted photos that captured the essence of NYC. Inspired by the city itself, we had a blast navigating through crowds and finding little photogenic spots along the way. When the sun began to set, we grabbed a taxi to Hudson River Park for the view! These are some of my favorite images from our entire session. Taylor and Emery were completely wrapped up in each other as the golden sky turned to blue hour, making my job easy!

Hotel Chelsea Engagement Photos

After sunset, we shifted into nightlife mode and headed to Chelsea. First stop: their local newsstand! Special thanks to the clerks for letting us take a few photos inside. We made our way toward Hotel Chelsea for some editorial shots outside the iconic location. In case you’re unfamiliar, Hotel Chelsea housed historical figures such as Mark Twain, Andy Warhol, Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Patti Smith, Leonard Cohen… the list goes on. In fact, Carly Rae Jepsen tied the knot there just the week before! These two were a treat in front of the camera, and it was the perfect end to their New York City engagement session.

Taylor and Emery: Thank you again for this NYC adventure last month! I’m so excited about these images we created together. Your Chicago wedding next year is going to be awesome – I’m counting the days!!

Engaged couple embraces and smiles on a boardwalk by the water in Hudson River Park at sunset during their New York City engagement session
Man holds a glass of wine for his partner as they sit in a Emilio's Ballato booth during their New York City engagement session
Portrait of engaged couple sitting closely together in a cozy restaurant booth with drinks at Emilio's Ballato
Black and white photo of man kissing his partner's cheek as they sit in a booth at Emilio's Ballato during New York City engagement session
A man and a woman pose at the bar inside Emilio's Ballato during their New York City engagement session, with shelves of bottles behind them
A couple embraces and smiles at each other during their NYC engagement session at the bar inside Emilio's Ballato with chandeliers and ornate ceiling decor
Woman feeds a man pasta at a cozy restaurant table inside Emilio's Ballato during their New York City engagement session
Engaged couple shares a plate of pasta at a dimly lit restaurant booth in Emilio's Ballato in New York City
Black and white photo of engaged couple leaning in for a kiss as they sit in a booth at Emilio's Ballato during their NYC engagement session
Portrait of woman in a white dress standing beside a man in black, seated by a piano inside Emilio's Ballato in New York City during their fall engagement session
Couple poses together at the bar in Emilio's Ballato, the woman showing off a ring on her hand as she touches the man's face
Creative black and white motion-blur photo of couple holding each other in the middle of a busy E Houston St crosswalk as people walk around them during their New York City engagement session
Black and white photo of engaged couple laughing and dancing together on a cobblestone New York City street
Stylish couple poses on a busy NYC street during their engagement session as people walk by in the background
A couple holding hands walks down a cobblestone street lined with buildings in New York City during their fall engagement session
Couple stands close together, holding hands and smiling on a cobblestone street during their New York City engagement session
A couple smiles and holds hands on a cobblestone street during their New York City engagement sessiojn, surrounded by city buildings
Engaged couple embraces on a cobblestone street next to a yellow taxi during New York City engagement session
A stylish couple walks on a cobblestone sidewalk near a yellow taxi, with skyscrapers in the background during their New York City engagement session
A couple holding hands walks through Hudson River Park with New York City skyscrapers and a boat in the background
Couple stands by a riverside railing in Hudson River Park with city buildings and a docked ship in the background
Silhouette of engaged couple dancing by the water at sunset, with the NYC skyline in the background
Silhouette of a couple dancing by the water at sunset with the New York City skyline in the background
Romantic photo of engaged couple embracing on a Hudson River Park boardwalk by the water at sunset with the New York City skyline in the background
Engaged couple stands by a Hudson River Park waterfront railing at sunset, the city skyline glowing behind them
Engaged couple stands on a wooden deck by the water in Hudson River Park, with the New York City skyline glowing in the sunset behind them
Engaged couple kisses on a Hudson River City boardwalk by the water during sunset, with a city skyline in the background
Romantic photo of couple holding hands on a Hudson River Park boardwalk by the water with the New York City skyline in the background at sunset
Creative black and white deep focus photo of engaged couple embracing by the water, New York City skyline in the distance
Silhouetted couple embraces by the water at sunset, with New York Coty skyline in the background during fall engagement session
Candid photo of smiling couple in front of a magazine rack, reading magazines together during their NYC engagement session
A couple stands in front of magazine racks, holding a Michael Jordan magazine during their New York City engagement session
Black and white photo of happy engaged couple browsing magazines together in a New York City bodega
Film photo of couple standing in front of a bodega magazine rack, smiling and holding open magazines featuring famous figures during their New York City engagement session
Engaged couple kisses at the entrance of 23rd Street subway station in New York City at night
Engaged couple smiles standing close together by the 23 Street Station subway entrance at night
A couple stands close at night under the neon Hotel Chelsea sign, city lights glowing in the background during their New York City engagement session
Man and woman pose outside the entrance of Hotel Chelsea at night during their NYC engagement session
Candid photo of man and woman standing outside Hotel Chelsea at night during New York City engagement session
Black and white photo of engaged couple kissing outside the Hotel Chelsea at night

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