A Day to Remember: Tying the Knot

07.24.2022 — the date that Sam and Gabi will remember forever as the day they began their journey of tying the knot. There’s something magical about capturing a couple’s journey to tying the knot, and I was honored to be a part of their story.

From Headshots to Wedding Photography

Sam is a longtime friend of mine who initially reached out in January this year because he needed updated headshots for work. Little did I know that just a few weeks later, he would ask me to photograph one of the most important milestones in his life—his engagement and wedding to Gabi, as they prepared for tying the knot.

How I Met Sam

Sam and I met back in Chinese class at Rutgers University. We mainly had kept to ourselves and the group of friends we created who sat in the same area as us. After leaving Rutgers, as with most people, we lost touch once everyone moved back home. When Sam reached out in January, it was almost like we picked up exactly where we left off.

The Beginning of Sam & Gabi’s Love Story

Sam & Gabi first met at Rutgers, just like how he and I did, but their meeting was a little different from being in the same class together. Sam first met Gabi as he was walking around campus and saw she looked lost. Being that Sam had been attending Rutgers for a couple of years, he offered to help her find her way around. Things just kicked off with them chatting, and the rest is history!

Five Years Together and Tying the Knot

They’ve now been together for just shy of 5 years, building memories and experiences that led to this incredible day when they officially began tying the knot. Capturing moments like these—when two people celebrate love and commitment—is why I love what I do. There’s truly nothing like helping couples preserve their story as they begin tying the knot and embark on their next chapter together.