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There's a great temptation to wallow in superlatives when describing Westbury House, the perfectly exquisite (there I go) Long Island country place completed in 1906 for John ('Jay') Shaffer Phipps (1874-1958) and his wife, the former Margarita ('Dita') Grace (1876-1957). The mists and melting snow on the day of my visit lent an appealing air of otherworldliness to a scholarly mansion and elaborate gardens usually photographed in the blazing sun. The main gate to Old Westbury Gardens, as the…

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There’s something about the symmetry of architecture that just draws me in. As someone who started their photography journey capturing memories and landscapes during their travels, I thoroughly enjoy finding creative ways to frame people at both new and often-visited locations. At Old Westbury Gardens, you’re greeted by the mansion upon arrival. It’s a magnificent structure with details reminiscent of its creator’s English origins, but my favorite spots are the reflecting pool and the templ... Old Westbury Gardens Photoshoot, Old Westbury Gardens, Westbury Gardens, School Dr, Old Westbury, Couples Modeling, Photography Journey, Reflecting Pool, Long Island Wedding

There’s something about the symmetry of architecture that just draws me in. As someone who started their photography journey capturing memories and landscapes during their travels, I thoroughly enjoy finding creative ways to frame people at both new and often-visited locations. At Old Westbury Gardens, you’re greeted by the mansion upon arrival. It’s a magnificent structure with details reminiscent of its creator’s English origins, but my favorite spots are the reflecting pool and the…

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