The forecast called for thunderstorms. For the four hours we were there, not a drop fell, just soft, low Hudson Valley light that turned the whole day moody and cinematic.
Rebecca and David were married at Milea Estate Vineyard in Staatsburg, New York, on an overcast spring afternoon. Sometimes the "bad weather" day is the gift. That flat, even light is exactly what makes a moody, editorial gallery, and Milea's grounds and glass-walled spaces leaned right into it.
How Rebecca & David found us
This one's a little full-circle for me. Rebecca and I first met at a wedding, where I was photographing and she was working as the makeup artist. A few months later she reached out and asked me to shoot her own wedding. We did an engagement session first, which gave us a real head start on chemistry, so by the time the wedding came around it already felt like working with friends.
Milea Estate Vineyard, Staatsburg
Milea Estate Vineyard sits in the heart of the Hudson Valley wine country, and it's a dream to photograph. The glass-walled ceremony and reception space pulls the vineyard right indoors, so even on a grey day the light stays soft and the views carry. Outside, the rolling rows and old stone walls give you genuinely beautiful portrait ground. For couples planning a Hudson Valley vineyard wedding, it's the kind of venue that looks good in any weather, including the gloomy kind.
In their words
"Absolutely the best photography, hands down. Mike truly went above and beyond for my husband and me. Our engagement shoot was an amazing experience, and our wedding day was just as incredible. Thank you for making our special day even better."
Rebecca Weller
"One of the best professional photographers you could get. Helps out with all the poses and is so reasonably priced. Recommend 10/10."
David Weller
Congratulations, Rebecca and David. Thank you for trusting me with your day.