PIER SIXTY AT CHELSEA PIER WEDDING | NEW YORK CITY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Maryam is American, Aymeric is French. Their love story began in Paris when Maryam was there for study abroad. Later she moved to Paris to be closer to him. This July, making their wedding the excuse, they both moved back to New York City to begin a life together as husband and wife. 

Wedding Photographer: Upasana Mainali Photography | Venue: Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers | Caterer: Abigail Kirsch | Floral Design: Bedminster Florist | Hair Stylist: Kayley Pak | DJ: Bilaliwood | Bride's shoes: Valetino | Film Lab: Richard Photo Lab

AN EARLY MORNING ROMANCE IN CENTRAL PARK | NEW YORK CITY ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER

Long Distance relationships are not easy, but these two made it work like magic between California and New York for two full years. Chris and Michelle met in San Diego, dated for few years before Michelle had to move to New York for medical residency. That did not stop them from loving and seeing each other. They took numerous red eye flights from West Coast to east coast to see each other at every opportunity they could get. 

We took this pictures in Central park and Upper West side to document their relationship here in New York before Michelle's move back to California. So happy these love birds will be starting a life together in the same city. 

BRIDAL INSPIRATION | PARIS WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

This past May, I had the amazing opportunity of attending the 4th edition of the film workshop 'HOME' hosted by Greg Finck at his home and studio in Paris. The workshop was very heart warming and rewarding and I got to experience it along side 15 extraordinary photographers from around the globe. 

This editorial was styled and designed by the super talented Joy Proctor. I love the idea of a fashion forward, strong, independent and fearless bride. Rime Arodaky's dresses were just the perfect complement to Joy's vision. 

Photographer: Upasana Mainali Photography | Workshop : Greg Finck Workshop | Styling and Design : Joy Proctor | Dress: Rime Arodaky | Hair and Makeup: Harold  James | Model: Dunja Radicevic | Film Scan: Richard Photo Lab | Location: Paris, France

 Though she be but little, she is fierce.

- William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream

CENTRAL PARK CONSERVATORY GARDEN ELOPEMENT | NEW YORK CITY ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER

Jane and Ben are both from England, met in Europe during their back packing trip after high school, lived in Australia for several years and now live in Canada. They had a destination elopement in New York City in the beautiful Central Park Conservatory garden. Family and friends flew in from Canada and England to celebrate their love story. 

Photographer: Upasana Mainali Photography | Wedding Planning: A Central park Wedding | Floral Design: Artsy Flora NYC | Film Scan: Richard Photo Lab | Venue: Central Park Conservatory Garden

SAINT CLEMENTS CASTLE WEDDING | CONNECTICUT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

Danielle and Jake met in college at The University of Rhode Island, dated each other all four years of college and moved to NYC post graduation. They got engaged in Costa Rica, after an 8 mile hike , while drinking wine and watching the sunset overlooking the beautiful ocean from their Villa. 

They got married in the beautiful Saint Clements Castle located in the Connecticut River Valley. From the emotional outdoor ceremony, romantic sunset portraits, sweetest first dance to the funniest speeches, their heart felt celebration was one to remember. 

Photographer: Upasana Mainali Photography | Venue: Saint Clements Castle | Floral Design: Tom's Greenhouses | Hair & Makeup : Blush Bridal ( Laura & Melanie) | Wedding Invitation: Paper Works and Events | Bride's Dress: Pronovias | Bride's Shoes: Sam Edelman | Bride's Ring: London Jewelers | Brides Ring: Hand made by Kate Bowels | Groom's Suit & Shoes: Joseph A Bank | Groom's Watch: Daniel Wellington | Bridal Party Dresses: Jenny Yoo