Chelsea Manhattan Editorial Photoshoot

This New York City snow photoshoot was photographed during the last major NYC blizzard, turning a planned 15-minute session into a full editorial series of over 40 images. Shot in Chelsea, Manhattan, just one block from the studio, this winter bridal portrait session became the perfect creative test before traveling to Utah for a full bridal party and bridal photoshoot.


Snow in New York transforms the city in a way nothing else can. It softens the streets, brightens the light, and creates a quiet, cinematic atmosphere that elevates editorial photography. As a New York bridal photographer, winter snow sessions remain some of my favorite to photograph. Gray winters without snow always feel incomplete, while snowfall brings texture, contrast, and emotion to bridal portraits and fashion-driven imagery.


A person in winter clothing jumps playfully in deep snow on a tree-lined path during a snowy winter day.
Close-up of black dog paws making prints in fresh white snow during winter.
A figure in a long coat walks through a snow-covered street lined with frost-covered trees in winter.

Bridal editorial test

This session was photographed as a bridal editorial test, allowing us to explore movement, posing, and styling before the destination bridal shoot in Utah. Editorial bridal portraits like this help brides feel confident in front of the camera while creating refined, fashion-forward imagery that feels effortless and natural.


Ashley wore Chanel eyewear from the 2025 collection paired with vintage Chanel earrings, styled with a statement vintage fur coat, bringing high fashion influence into a classic New York winter setting. The contrast between luxury styling and raw winter conditions created a timeless, editorial look rooted in authenticity.

Photographing during a New York snowstorm requires adaptability, calm under pressure, and the ability to guide clients who may have never been photographed in these conditions before. I’m deeply grateful to every client who trusted me enough to step outside during a blizzard to create something meaningful. These moments often produce the most memorable images.



Winter fashion portrait of a person wearing a grey faux fur coat, knit hat and sunglasses in snowy weather.
A person in a luxurious fur coat walks through a snow-covered path lined with frost-covered trees in winter.
A figure in a luxurious fur coat and sunglasses dances joyfully in a snow-covered city street lined with trees.
A person in a fur coat walks through a snowy winter wonderland with snow-covered trees lining the street.
A sequence of photos showing a person playing in deep winter snow near a covered porch.
A series of snowy winter scenes with a person posing near a porch railing in dark winter clothing.
A person wearing sunglasses and a black fur coat poses in a winter setting with snowy background.
Person wearing sunglasses and a black fur coat poses in snowy winter weather with brown hair flowing in the wind.
Close-up textural detail of grey faux fur fabric showing the intricate pattern and fibers.
Person in dark winter coat and sunglasses with long brown hair stands against snowy urban backdrop.
Person in a luxurious fur coat stands in a snowy winter setting with snow-covered trees and fences in the background.
A figure in a dark coat sits on a snowy bench beneath snow-covered trees in a serene winter scene.