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Happy Holidays and End of year message from Elizabeth

Holiday Wedding Love

I wanted to share some holiday wedding pictures from snowy rural places, because winter is my vibe. I was born in December, and I’m a winter all the way. Give me a winter wedding any day. There’s something so lovely about winter light and the festive atmosphere of holiday weddings. And something kind of wild about going out in the snow and getting your picture taken. Snow changes the atmosphere in a magical way and cold adds a strange level of excitement, like a polar plunge.

The New Year’s Eve wedding has no snow, but make no mistake, it was the coldest. I want to say is was in the low teens. In all of these outdoor pictures, I could not feel my fingers. I had to desaturate the couples’ red faces. The brides had bare arms. But they were all troopers. The last-but-not-least wedding was so magical. It was at Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts.

I also wanted to let all of you know how much you mean to me. I know that many of you are going through a lot, and I want you to know I care, and support you all.

Email Elizabeth and Say Hi

I hope this season gives you comfort, family, and lots of love and good food, and that 2026 brings you an abundance of blessings, more than you can imagine. Thank you all for entrusting me to take your pictures and to be in your life. I always love to hear from you.

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NYC City Hall Wedding Photographer: Intimate New York Elopement Photography

A New York City Hall Wedding

Documentary-Style Elopement Photography

Many of you know weddings have been my staple work for the past two decades. Wedding trends evolve constantly, but intimate ceremonies remain timeless — especially City Hall weddings in New York City. These celebrations focus on authenticity, connection, and the energy of the city itself.

The architecture around Worth Street alone creates a cinematic New York backdrop — iconic, energetic, and unmistakably urban. For couples planning an NYC elopement, documentary coverage ensures the day feels natural while still capturing timeless portraits.

Why Couples Choose City Hall Weddings in NYC

There are many reasons people choose New York for engagement sessions and small weddings. First, many people at some point in their lives lived in New York, and many couples met here. The backdrop of NYC is so beautiful to begin with but add nostalgia to it and it becomes the obvious choice. For people who live her, it’s the perfect place to invite families and friends. It’s a destination hub and, well, it’s New York.

Also, people want to keep things simple. I personally am a huge fan of giant weddings, but there’s also something wonderful about an intimate New York City Hall Wedding. Whether you stay living in New York or not, what an amazing memory of getting married in such a magnificent city, and then wandering around there for a photoshoot, or heading over to your favorite New York spots. before settling in with family and friends at an amazing restaurant.

Post-Ceremony Portrait Locations in Manhattan

People, especially from out of town, think that the post-ceremony photo session has to be at the most iconic spots, like the Brooklyn Bridge, etc. But New York is so cool, it’s intrinsically iconic, even if you’re on a generic street. Almost everyone recognizes that you are here in NYC. That’s what I love most about my job. The tapestry is endless. Conclusion, pick any NYC location for your photo session. You simply cannot go wrong.

This couple did a re-enactment of the groom’s parents, right on Broadway drinking Coke in a bottle. They also went to Madison Square Park for some memories of their proposal and stunning posed pictures. The light in the park is exquisite, as it bounces off of all of the bright buildings that surround the park. It’s also one of my favorite places to take outdoor professional headshots.

I love the no-fuss, authentic, exuberant energy of City Hall weddings. To be honest, I too eloped (in Provincetown) and know how very special it is to keep it simple. There’s nothing simple in New York though. The buildings are breathtaking, especially 141 Worth Street, the doors and entryway make an over-the-top New York experience. New York never fails to be magnificent, the architecture and energy is just too beautiful to ever let that happen.

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NYC Event & Party Photographer, Corporate and Birthday Parties, Galas & Celebrations

I don’t just photograph weddings

The pictures on my website often feature iconic wedding images with muted colors, but a big portion of my work is the opposite. Saturated, fun, and sometimes cocktail-infused candids at parties. I photograph parties all night long. And there are so many parties in New York, my work is never ending.

Event photography in New York City is really about reading the room, knowing when to stay invisible, when to grab a quick posed group shot, and when the energy is just right for a candid moment. From cocktail parties and fundraisers to birthdays, brand launches, and low-key corporate celebrations, the goal is always photos that feel alive, not staged.

NYC Event Photography Style — Vibrant Color and Energy

My approach is simple: capture people in the most candid moment, move quickly and never interrupt the vibe. The result is coverage that feels real, raw, and very “New York” the kind of images you’ll want to share the next day. And when I say events, I put them in a different category than weddings. These are parties, fundraisers and galas, family get-togethers, birthdays, you name it.

Want to see more event pictures? visit www.elizabethsolaka.com/events

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