Katie's First Communion - Scarsdale Country Club

Capturing Katie’s First Communion was more of a family shoot with an event than our traditional full communion photo job, involving documenting a church and a post service brunch. I met the DiPalma family at their country club, The Scarsdale Country Club, post ceremony. Here I photographed family photos outside and then a very nice brunch inside the clubhouse.

The DiPalma family were super happy with these photos and so was I! This day really checked all of the boxes of great photo making; good people, no rain, and a beautiful location. Origionally, we were concerned with rain in the forecast, however, the weather turned out to be superb with sunny skies and a nice breeze. The “icing on the cake” was peak Spring Cherry Blossoms and budding trees.

Venue: Scarsdale Country Club

Matthew's Communion

Matthew’s First Communion was a beautiful celebration of faith and family. Held at St. Ignatius Martyr Church in Long Beach, NY, the day was filled with meaningful moments — ceremony, prayers, smiles, and family portraits. Photographing this event reminded me how important it is to capture both the spiritual and the joyful — the soft light in the church, the little hands folding, the big hugs afterward. It’s truly an honor to document these milestones that families will treasure forever.