We absolutely love when Mike Colón Photography shares their recent NYC work with Merci New York. The renowned California-based crew shoots all over the world, but often finds themselves in NYC for luxe weddings and events…. and when they do, we are very, very happy campers.
This fall, Mike Colón and Kat Harris were back in town to host a great engagement and wedding photography workshop – and the resulting eye-candy is so inspiring, we couldn’t wait to share it with our readers. Take notes brides, there are some fabulous NYC backdrops here {as well as great fashion that gives back to the community at large}. Read on for more… From Kat Harris of Mike Colon Photographers: The hustle and bustle of the city is enough to make my heart swoon, but getting to spend the afternoon with Kira and Johan in the heart of NYC made me swoon even more. We began at the New York Public Library , and these two were all laughs… It was so evident how much they truly enjoyed each other.
After what seemed like a perfect afternoon, they slipped into their wedding garb and it began to pour! The rain hardly stopped these two from prancing in the subway to dancing in the streets. 
Head Photographer: Mike Colón
Participating photographers: Kat Harris ; Lelia Bartruff ; Reinaldo Alves ; John Hotea
Jewelry: 31 Bits
Eyewear: Warby Parker
Gown: Julia Lovan Designs
Florals: Lori, AvaFloral
Creative Direction/Wardrobe: Kat Harris
Models: Jordan Fenton Moon Model Agency and Johan of KSR Talent
Female/Male Lifestyle Wardrobe: JCrew
Hair and Make-up: Chad, 724 Make-up
About the fashion in this shoot: Even a few short years ago there were not many quality products available to brides to purchase that had a positive impact on the world. Well that has changed quite a bit…
The jewelry Kira is wearing is provided by 31 Bits , an organization committed to seeing women in Northern Uganda empowered, educated, and sustained. Each piece of jewelry provided by 31 Bits is hand made by a woman in Northern Uganda.
The gown Kira is wearing is created by LA designer Julia Lovan . All of Julia’s gowns are purchased and made with fair wages and in the US.
The reading glasses that Kira is wearing are a product of Warby Parker , a fairly new and highly innovative eyewear company based out of SoHo in New York. Like Tom’s, Warby Parker offers a ’1 for 1′ model on every pair of glasses purchased. For every pair of glasses sold in the US, a pair of glasses is donated by Warby Parker to a child in need. What I love about all these products is they are not only high quality, but you can be assured that your investment into each piece is going to help make the world a better place.
