There is something incredibly special about reaching your 10th wedding anniversary. Marking that milestone with wedding anniversary photos is one of my favorite ways couples choose to honor their story. For this sweet family, we returned to where it all began: the Montauk Yacht Club in Montauk, NY, the very place they said “I do” ten years ago. Now, instead of just two people in love, there were four of them - mom, dad, their son, and their daughter - ready to celebrate and create new memories in the Hamptons.
For this couple, the Montauk Yacht Club was more than just a pretty backdrop. It was the place where they promised each other forever. As we walked the grounds together, they pointed out locations that held memories from their wedding day: where they shared their first look, where they danced with family and friends, where they snuck away for a quiet moment together.
Now, a decade later, they were back- this time hand in hand with their children. Revisiting their wedding venue for their 10th wedding anniversary photos felt like opening a time capsule. You could see it in their faces: the same love, just deeper and richer, shaped by ten years of life together.
When planning wedding anniversary photos, especially in a setting like Montauk, I always encourage families to choose outfits that feel like an elevated version of themselves - comfortable, but special. For this session, the family chose light, coastal-inspired colors that worked beautifully with the yacht club setting and the Montauk landscape.
Here are a few simple guidelines that work well for Montauk and Hamptons sessions:
- Soft, neutral tones like cream, beige, pale blue, soft pink, and light gray photograph beautifully by the water.
- Flowy dresses and skirts add movement and look gorgeous in the ocean breeze.
- Linens and cottons keep everyone comfortable, especially if it’s a warm summer day.
- Coordinated outfits (rather than matching) create a cohesive, natural look—think colors and tones that complement one another instead of identical outfits.
The goal is always for you to feel like yourself. When you’re comfortable and confident in what you’re wearing, your connection and emotions can really shine through in your photos.
Your wedding day was just the beginning. The years that follow—the ordinary days, the big milestones, the growing family - are where your story truly unfolds. If you’re dreaming of an anniversary session in Montauk or anywhere in the Hamptons, I would be honored to help you celebrate this chapter with heartfelt, natural photographs that feel like you.
