Vanesa and Dan’s engagement session on Roosevelt Island may very mark the end of an era – an era where my “I don’t speak English” shtick works with most security personnel in the universe who ask for a photo permit (“What’s this…um…permit you speak of?”). With the decline of one era, another one arises from its ashes: pure, unfettered, ridiculously uncontrollable laughter, giggling and complete, utter happiness. Gorgeous environments, most people can do. But being able to capture the chemistry between two lovebirds, regardless of their surroundings – now we’re playing a whole different ballgame :).