You could not find two sweeter pals than this little pup Huckleberry and his big brother Jackson. As a huge dog person (especially labs!), you can imagine how thrilled I was to be asked to photograph these beautiful boys as an anniversary gift for their dad.

Jackson has had to fight a lot of health problems in the last few years — though you wouldn’t know it, but for the shavings on his legs. He was a joy to work with — sticking closely by all of us and clearly loving the new addition to their family (little Huck). In typical lab fashion, he had not lost any interest in people, food or balls in his later years — even if his catching skills might be a bit rusty.

Little puppy Huck did his best to bound along with us for the walk, although the smells and sights in Central Park were often too much for him to resist! He was incredibly sweet — one moment trying to get into the creek in the ramble, then next curling up in his mom’s lap and smothering her in kisses. Just pure lab puppy. Irresistible!

It was such a pleasure to spend a day with these sweet pups!

Next stop leash training… :)

Picture this: Upper West Side, New York City, the stoop of a Brownstone; it’s fall and the leaves are just starting to turn; you arrive to take the engagement photos of a beautiful, newly engaged couple and out they walk with a gorgeous, dark red golden retriever — it does not get more picturesque than this!

I always love taking engagement photos — in fact, it’s where I first started building my business. To be included in this short space of time when a couple is embarking on a lifetime together, is such an amazing experience. There are nerves for sure — and most couples I’ve worked with are not used to being in front of a camera like this — but there is an excitement and joy in the moment that is just infectious! Such was the case with Laura and Jack, whom I had the pleasure of working with this fall. We were lucky to capture Central Park in one of its best moments — just changing from Summer to Fall, with both stunning red and orange leaves on The Mall, but also still lots of beautiful greenery throughout The Ramble and by The Lake. It was a beautiful day and I loved getting to spend it with this lovely couple. Congrats on your engagement, Laura & Jack! I hope the wedding is wonderful!