Melissa + Jim – New York City, NY Engagement Session Photos

June 2nd, 2009

It was a perfect day in New York City. There was an abundance of sunshine with a cool breeze coming in from the water, and Erik and I were together with another couple in love! We adore the city – there are always interesting locations to be found even within a small radius, so it is always a new experience whenever we are there. And let us tell you, we were absolutely thrilled to work with Melissa and Jim. Melissa is stunning and an absolute sweetheart, and Jim is a true gentlemen and handsome as well. What more could we ask for?

We started at P.J. Clarke’s, the location where Melissa and Jim had their first date. Melissa was friends with one of Jim’s roommates, and the rest is history, as they say. We love this shot.

CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, PJ Clarke's, Hudson Hotel, Central Park, New York, NY Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

We love the angle, and the mood of this one.

CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, PJ Clarke's, Hudson Hotel, Central Park, New York, NY Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

As photographers, when two people allow us to capture moments like this, in a crowded restaurant no less, it blows us away.

CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, PJ Clarke's, Hudson Hotel, Central Park, New York, NY Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

Just outside and down the street, we asked them to stop by this fun wall art for a couple of quick shots.

CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, PJ Clarke's, Hudson Hotel, Central Park, New York, NY Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

We think it’s pretty obvious how in love with each other they are :)

CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, PJ Clarke's, Hudson Hotel, Central Park, New York, NY Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

We continued on down the street to the Hudson Hotel and were immediately taken by the escalator and the lighting surrounding it.

CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, PJ Clarke's, Hudson Hotel, Central Park, New York, NY Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

How fun is this? Jim even changed his position, unasked, as he was going up the escalator so that we could get both of them in the image. It was almost like they have done this before!

CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, PJ Clarke's, Hudson Hotel, Central Park, New York, NY Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

We love the lighting in this one as well.
CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, PJ Clarke's, Hudson Hotel, Central Park, New York, NY Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

A quick intimate moment in front of these doors – we were loving the yellow light coming through.

CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, PJ Clarke's, Hudson Hotel, Central Park, New York, NY Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

And then we were off to Central Park! The park was filled with people enjoying the long weekend and the photo shoot as well. Melissa and Jim did such an amazing job of looking like they were the only two people there that day.

CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, PJ Clarke's, Hudson Hotel, Central Park, New York, NY Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

We think this one is incredibly romantic!

CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, PJ Clarke's, Hudson Hotel, Central Park, New York, NY Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

Further in, we stopped to capture them in front of just one of the many skylines in NYC.

CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, PJ Clarke's, Hudson Hotel, Central Park, New York, NY Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

We think they both look incredible here.

CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, PJ Clarke's, Hudson Hotel, Central Park, New York, NY Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

Melissa is stunning, and her eyes are absolutely captivating.

CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, PJ Clarke's, Hudson Hotel, Central Park, New York, NY Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

Seriously, it doesn’t get too much better than this!

CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, PJ Clarke's, Hudson Hotel, Central Park, New York, NY Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

Central park has so many wonderful spots – like this one!

CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, PJ Clarke's, Hudson Hotel, Central Park, New York, NY Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

We love this, with just a hint of the kiss drawing us in.

CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, PJ Clarke's, Hudson Hotel, Central Park, New York, NY Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

We ended the day, after (rock-hard) pretzel’s and ice-cream (thank you!) with Melissa spending some quality time with one of the horses in the carriage line at the edge of the park.

CT Wedding Photographer, Victoria Souza Photography, PJ Clarke's, Hudson Hotel, Central Park, New York, NY Wedding Engagement Portrait Photos

Melissa and Jim, it was a true pleasure to work with two sweet and caring people that have such a strong presence together. Erik and I were smiling as we went over these photos together, and it is day’s like these that remind us why we are so grateful to do what we do for a living. We cannot wait to get you both in front of the camera again, on your wedding day!

xoxo,
Vicki + Erik

6 Responses to “Melissa + Jim – New York City, NY Engagement Session Photos”

  1. Robert J. Trenske Says:

    Wow you two totally blew both of us (Kathleen & I) away with this session. It completely rocks! The colors and compositions at both the hotel and the bar are superb and the photos at central park are so emotional. Beautiful BEAUTIFUL job!!!!

  2. Lisa S Says:

    The work is tremendous. Color, cut, clarity…the whole package.

  3. Melissa Says:

    Vicki & Erik-

    Thank you so much for coming into NYC for our engagement session. We had a blast!! Jim and I felt so comfortable with you, and in front of your cameras, from beginning to end. We are so happy with how the pictures came out!!!! They look amazing! Your ideas for different shots throughout the day were so creative, and these photos are such a testament to your artistic vision!! We cannot WAIT to have you with us on our wedding day!!

    Thanks again!
    -Melissa & Jim

  4. Eileen Broderick Says:

    What a fun session. I especially love the restaurant shots. Just love unique setting and the colored tablecloths and the great compositions…The escalator pics were also so fun! The shot of them in Central Park where Melissa looks right at the camera and her hand is up by his face–killer. Great job!

  5. Becky Thomas Says:

    Vicki, these are AMAZING pictures! I just love the escalator picture, so cool! It doesn’t hurt that they are a beautiful couple!

  6. Erik Maziarz Says:

    WHAT?! off the hook e-shoot guys! seriously amazing shots.

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