Milestone Images

03/28/2025

I'm opening up bookings for my spring mini-sessions for April. These sessions are great for First Communions, Mommy and Me, and families (with cherry blossoms trees!) Let me know if you are interested below.

03/25/2025

In keeping with 1.) my “posting about photos”/social media marketing streak and 2.) celebrating coming-of-age milestones for girls, I want to share this bat mitzvah for Eloise.

She is known to the world as Lulu. In fact, if you know Lulu, you might like, “WHAT?! Eloise?!” But yes. (Amazeballs "Eloise at the Plaza" book-themed shoot coming soon this spring!)

It was so fun to photograph this milestone, because I’ve been shooting portraits of Lulu since she was six at the temple’s Sukkot fall festival and covered in sparkly face paint. (In the comments!) She has grown up at her temple performing, volunteering, learning and having genuine friendships.

She has a sparkly Jewish soul. She ascended the bimah with thoughtful and careful consideration, and believe me, that is not how many teens see their bar or bat mitzvah. There was no “I’m faking my way through this to get to my party.”

She actually has a great relationship with the clergy. There was no “rent a rabbi” vibe here. The dynamic duo of rabbi and cantor are a huge part what makes this particular temple so special. They brought their A game. It was amazing to see them lead a service for her.

Instead, she gave (and heard) thoughtful speeches capturing her essence and the season of life she is in right now. She is practicing how to thrive in the world without anyone but her own intelligence, chutzpah and sense of self.

For me to be with her? To make portraits in this very specific phase where she’s figuring out how she will see and be seen in the world? To show her the best version of herself in an image she can hold in her hands? If it’s up to me to capture her beauty, inside and out, then I will strive to rise to the occasion and meet her there in the very best way I can.

Thank you, Lu. I loved being there for you.

03/23/2025

As a follow up to yesterday’s coming-of-age post, I am proud to show off this gorgeous quinceanera! She really wanted to blessed at the church where she has received every sacrament. Her family has attended since her mom was pregnant with her.

Her mom tried so hard to get permission for photos with the hope that a priest would be there to say a quick prayer. Despite the fact that I fled from this very church in tears 17 years ago after the priest yelled at me through his microphone in front of fifteen First Communion kids (long story), the church was open and empty.

We walked into the hush, and I figured, “Maybe it’s better to ask for forgiveness instead of permission?” We took some really meaningful photos and then… we got busted. The young priest could not have been kinder or more welcoming. (Yes!)

This beauty got the blessing she wanted so very much. I felt so lucky and maybe even a little healed from my experience in 2007. I think the word “trauma” is overused, but I’m not gonna lie- every time I think about being humiliated all those years ago, I go “LA LA LA” to blot out the memory.

Felicitaciones, mija. Dios le bendiga.

02/05/2025

Check out this sweetheart of a deal! Book by Valentine's Day and pay whatever you choose! I can't wait to hear all about your wedding.

02/02/2025

Bo***ir minis are in ONE WEEK! That’s just about enough times to get the high heels and lingerie you need. I’ve got an awesome suite booked at the hotel. PM me for a super secret follower perk!

02/01/2025

ONE WEEK AWAY! $200 bo***ir mini-sessions just in time for Valentine’s Day! That’s just about enough time to shop for the perfect lingerie!

I didn’t mean for all of that to rhyme…

You can book here:

01/23/2025

Valentine's Day is coming up, and it's time for bo***ir minis! I'll be doing my big advertising push coming up this Friday, so you can get an early bird discount! Let me know if you're interested or you can just go right head and grab your spot: https://book.usesession.com/s/iqJgmQlTwx

01/22/2025

One of the most interesting things I shot in 2024’

Support Transatlantic cultural and academic exchange at the 64th annual Quadrille Ball. Tickets for the elegant white-tie gala celebrating German American friendship on February 8th are available at: www.quadrilleball.org/tickets

Photo credit: Angela Gaul, Milestone Images.

01/21/2025

I'm blogging again! Check out the highlights from Steve and Nicole's wedding: https://www.milestoneimages.us/blog/steve-and-nicole/

01/20/2025

It may not be wedding season, but the exquisite ballroom and dramatic staircase at The Surf Club of New Rochelle was alive with ballroom dancing from Arthur Murray Dance Studios White Plains, N.Y. (Need first dance lessons? Instructor Michael Innocenzi is so patient and kind. One of his students is literally the 💃emoji!)

01/15/2025

Just got this amazing Google review from a beautiful couple!

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

“Angie was not only an amazing photographer but also took the time to get to know my husband and I. She took awesome posed photos as well candid ones. She went out of her way to make sure we got all the photos we wanted. When our USB drive didn’t get to us through mail, she went out of her way to hand deliver it!” -Lucia C.

(I’m showing off this portrait from The Briarcliff Manor. Their elegant fountain doesn’t get in nearly enough photos usually because of timing. Not this time, baby! I love a good fountain moment.)

01/11/2025

My most exciting news for 2025- Jesse Rafter from Rafter Cinematography and I are teaming up to offer combined photo and video packages for both weddings and bar/bat mitzvahs. Here is his highlights reel and some of my stills from one our favorite events this year for Hailey at the exquisite Old Tappan Manor:

Watch the highlights reel: https://vimeo.com/1045398105

01/09/2025

Just shipped this beautiful album for Cathy and Joe! When it comes to outdoor ceremonies, the stunning Mountainville Manor never disappoints!

01/08/2025

I’m heading back to The Briarcliff Manor today for the first time in 2025! Throwback to my very favorite image made there in 2024…

12/31/2024

Midnight magic- I’m granting wishes this New Year’s Eve! I am doing a “wish price” offer for weddings, sweet 16s and bar/bat mitzvahs. If you have been dying to find eight hours of wedding photography for photography coverage for less than $3000? Wish granted! Other milestone events that you wish you could have great photography for but it’s just not in the cards? If I can grant your wish in the next 72 hours, I will! Check me out and then get in touch! Www.milestoneimages.us/contact

11/02/2024

Launching another round of mini-sessions, this time with a super cute vintage camper… I’ve got coupon codes, just saying! As always, if you are a Nanuet family, you get a special discount and an additional $25 goes to the Nanuet Elementary PTA! Let me know if you are interested below! (Teenagers tend to like this theme because of the Instagram-friendly vibes)

10/19/2024

MINI-SESSION MANIA- It's that time of year again, when you see people (okay, moms on FB) asking about mini-sessions every day. I have SEVEN of the most popular themes coming up: fall leaves, class red pickup truck, vintage blue camper, Santa, Hanukkah and cozy, indoor minis. Let me know if you're interested (and I have coupon codes, Just sayin').