Laurie’s Blog
Laurie’s Blog
Katya and Jared Get Engaged
I absolutely loved taking photos of Katya and Jared in Central Park! Congratulations to both of them!
Julia and Justin Get Married
View moments of Julia and Justin's wedding day — with COVID-19 considerations observed — photographed by Laurie Rhodes.
Surviving as a Photographer in the Times of COVID-19
Most of my wedding photography sessions that were scheduled for this year have been postponed to 2021 — not a surprise. Just about everyone — save for front-lin [...]
Sarah and Josh Get Married in Park Slope, Brooklyn
Three generations of love and family bonds supported Sarah and Josh in their decision to go ahead with their wedding earlier this month. They had originally pla [...]
Keziah and Dan Get Married in Central Park
I was thrilled when Keziah and Dan asked me to photograph their intimate wedding earlier this month in the Conservatory Gardens. I’m sure I was not the only per [...]
A Brooklyn Proposal on a Bridge, with Two Surprises
When he wasn't looking at me, Rufus — the mini Goldendoodle seen here — had a dog's-eye view as Marty proposed to Danielle on the Carroll Street Bridge. After a [...]
Erin and Maria Get Married
Erin and Maria love to bake cookies and they asked the guests to bake their favorite cookies for the “cookie table” at their wedding celebration attended by fam [...]
Proposal Photography
A recently published article from Brides.com, 7 Expert Tips for Perfect Proposal Pictures, quotes a fellow wedding photographer with an interesting take: “What' [...]
Alex and Greg Get Married
While taking portraits with Alex and Greg, it was a special treat to have access to the rooftop penthouse in the Towers at the Lotte NY Palace, especially at ma [...]
The Johnson Family — Portrait Session 2019
As a documentary photographer, I thoroughly enjoy photographing a family that I have now known for a number of years. Whether seeming to take flight running int [...]
Mina and Leo Get Married in Brooklyn
Mina and Leo are from Korea. Many family members traveled from their homeland to join a small group of friends, and together, they celebrated the couple's weddi [...]
Brian and Tony Get Married in Williamsburg
The sweet way that Brian and Tony treat each other has always struck me. I got a good sense of this when I photographed the couple this past May, in celebration [...]
A Towering Wedding: Valerie and Anthony Get Married
Valerie and Anthony's big day culminated in a celebration at a fabulous venue in lower Manhattan, The Bay Room, located on the 60th floor of the 28 Liberty skys [...]
Engagement Photos: Megan and Louis
It was truly a fun afternoon photographing Megan and Louis! They both work in show business and decided to theme the photo session around their occupations and [...]
NYC Family Photography – Summer 2019
One of my favorite things about being a documentary photographer is capturing families. I aim for those in-between moments, often marked by gesture and movement [...]
