It was a couple of months ago now that Ali and I were talking about her then upcoming anniversary trip with Chad when she mentioned that she was looking for a photographer in New York City to take some portraits for them while they were there…I made an offhand comment stating that she should hire me instead, but not really thinking it would work out…everything fell into place perfectly though, and soon Ryan and I were en route to NYC to meet Ali and Chad for what would be one of my favorite sessions that I have ever photographed!
We started off with a vision and it was important to us that the session would be different from a lot of the NYC sessions we had seen before…we avoided the typical locations where we’d seen a lot of shoots done and spent the day exploring…It was so unique because we basically got to see some sites and hang out together all day while taking pictures in between! I wanted the pictures to feel classic and authentically New York City without trying too hard…I thought it was important to show off the hustle and bustle of life in the city, while capturing Ali and Chad’s relationship at the same time…I love looking back through these and feeling like I’m following them on an adventure through NYC!
It was such a fun experience and Ryan and I just love these two!! Have you ever met someone and decided right away that you wanted to be bff’s with them becuase they just get you? Ali was one of those people for me…She is down to earth, encouraging, patient, caring, and one of the most genuine people I know. I appreciate her so much and I have so much respect for the way she is able to inspire others without ever calling attention to herself. I think it’s so amazing how God brings the right people into your life at the perfect time! I love her to pieces and I’m not sure how I’d survive life in this industry without her!
Ali and Chad, thank you so much for bringing us along with you to New York to take these! I hope you enjoy my favorites!!
November 19th, 2013 at 3:25 pm
Wow! This session is awesome. Amazing job!! Couldn’t pick a favorite!
November 19th, 2013 at 3:28 pm
LOOOVE these Anna!! Ali & Chad, you are SO adorable!!
November 19th, 2013 at 3:31 pm
Love all of the candid shots of these two…those are prob my faves but all of them are awesome!! Ali is so gorgeous!!! Love her!!
November 19th, 2013 at 3:32 pm
Anna! These are so so beautiful! Love the glowy light on the rooftop!
November 19th, 2013 at 3:38 pm
MY FAVORITE OF YOURS… EVER!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my gosh, Anna!!!! I love how it’s so completely authentic & raw… Literally like you’re the paparazzi getting every single detail of their day, ha! So beautiful, girl! NYC has NEVER looked better :) xoxo
November 19th, 2013 at 3:47 pm
OH MY GOSH I want to make a chick flick out of these pictures.
I can’t even pick a favorite. These are amazing.
November 19th, 2013 at 3:52 pm
OH my goodness! Ali is SOOOOOOOO beautifullllllllll!!!!!!
November 19th, 2013 at 4:01 pm
Wow, these are all amazing! I love all of her outfits & you did a great job capturing this gorgeous couple.
November 19th, 2013 at 4:06 pm
OMG these are unbelievably beautiful!!!
November 19th, 2013 at 4:41 pm
I am literally speechless!! These are incredible, girl!!! It didn’t hurt that you had absolutely gorgeous subjects either :) xo!
November 19th, 2013 at 4:44 pm
These are just beautiful, Annamarie! Looks like you all had a great time!
November 19th, 2013 at 4:51 pm
Just gorgeous! Such beautiful lighting – and that red jacket is AMAZING!
November 19th, 2013 at 5:08 pm
This is just incredible! Amazing work! Some of your best by far!
November 19th, 2013 at 5:11 pm
OH MY WORD these are INCREDIBLE!!!!! Hands down, your best work EVER (and I totally stalk every shoot! haha) What a gift to them to have these photos forever!! I kinda want to hire you to follow us around forever with your camera!! Ahh these are so beautiful. Every single photo. Gorgeous, girl!! (And to Ali and Chad – y’all are stunning!! Seriously!!)
November 19th, 2013 at 5:17 pm
Amazing!!!!
November 19th, 2013 at 5:32 pm
OH.
MY.
GOODNESS.
*SWOON*
I LOVE the ones on the Subway. and the gorgeous,warm light.
and Ali’s outfit choices are INCREDIBLE.
I wish I were HALF as photogenic as Ali!
November 19th, 2013 at 5:46 pm
Anna! These are so incredible…I can’t stop looking at them! Ali is so gorgeous and they are so adorable together! You told such an amazing story for the two of them!!
November 19th, 2013 at 6:58 pm
BEAUTIFUL work Anna! Love them love them!!! xo
November 19th, 2013 at 7:24 pm
Anna! These photos are stunning! The ones on the rooftop look like a scene from a movie! You did a perfect job capturing the couple in all the hustle and bustle of NYC. My fav is definitely the last photo! :D
November 19th, 2013 at 11:16 pm
I DON’T EVEN HAVE WORDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 20th, 2013 at 6:12 am
Oh Anna! These are just simply stunning!! My favorite session of yours ever!
November 20th, 2013 at 10:06 am
Anna, I have been following your blog for awhile but I’ve never commented before. I love all your work but…..wow!!!This shoot is INCREDIBLE!! This is definitely a favorite.
November 20th, 2013 at 7:37 pm
WOW! These are amazing! Every single one!! Goodness gracious. Well done!
November 21st, 2013 at 1:47 pm
Wow. Just, wow. This might be one of my favorite sessions of yours! I love that you definitely fulfilled your vision of it being authentic and still capturing their relationship. My favorites are of them on the rooftop and Time Square! :)
November 21st, 2013 at 6:08 pm
AHHHGG! Anna, these are INCREDIBLE! Seriously…so amazing. that last set. I have NO words. You knocked it out of the park! :)
November 24th, 2013 at 12:25 am
cannot get over this! seriously love it! absolutely gorgeous annamarie!
November 26th, 2013 at 9:17 am
Oh my goodness! This session is amazing! So beautiful!
November 26th, 2013 at 8:04 pm
Seriously… what a sexy couple… does everyone know the huge role that your husband played on this day?
February 1st, 2014 at 10:57 pm
Oh my gosh, gorgeousness! I love the one of them in front of the moving metro! So cool! Ali, oh my word you look so pretty! I must learn your makeup secrets ;)
April 10th, 2014 at 3:34 pm
My jaw just seriously dropped looking at this session!! BEYOND STUNNING!!! Seriously OBSESSED!!! These need to be in a NY magazine!!! Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!!