Thursday, December 20, 2007

Princeton

Anton and Orly may be one of the most fun and easy going people I have ever had the opportunity to photograph. Their wedding day contained such an amazing mixture of emotions and events that was all playfully tied together with Anton and Orly's exceptional humor.












See what I mean?
















BrideBoard

There is a relatively new NYC bridal site - brideboard.com- that allows brides and vendors to contribute content.

The features on the site include a Reviews section with vendor reviews, Bride Blogs with wedding advice and tips, Bazaar for purchasing new and used wedding products, and BrideSpace for brides to share photos and wedding experiences.

I know that there is a lot of resources out there but I think that this can be something.

Oh, if you want to review me just click here and create an account.

Saturday, December 15, 2007

Winter Wonderland

I really enjoy doing engagement sessions. It's a great opportunity to get to know the couple better before their wedding. As a wedding photojournalist I find it hard to pose people so my approach is to simply create an unscripted atmosphere where the subject is relaxed and I am there to capture the spontaneous and natural expressions.
Amanda asked we if we could do something with a holiday feel for their engagement portraits. I loved the idea! We met one morning on 5th Avenue, just a few days after Saks revealed their spectacular new holiday window display. It was a very cold morning and I really admire Amanda and Kevin's ability to relax despite the arctic temperatures.

Looking forward to the wedding at the end of May!










Desert

I have been unable to exactly describe why I enjoy the desert so much. Until I have figured out the attraction I will keep returning every year.
For this years annual desert trip I decided to go to Death Valley. The weather was beautiful and the stars at night were breathtaking. Coming from New York the first thing that hit me was the overwhelming silence.









Monday, December 10, 2007

Party

Every wedding is as different and unique as the individuals getting married. It is never hard to find those special things that makes every wedding memorable and different from the next.
At Anna and Patrick's wedding there were a few specific details that caught my eye but the most astonishing aspect was the party. I have never seen people dance that much or that well at a wedding. It was truly out of the ordinary.
The ceremony was held at St. Theresa's Church in Kenilworth, NJ and following a cocktail hour it was time to start the party at Chanticler.
I have chosen to only show images from the reception. The ceremony and all the preparations are also worthy to be shown but I want to highlight the energy at the reception. Needles to say, the party was nothing short of awesome.






















Colorado/NYC

At the end of October Eric and Lindsay came to New York from Colorado to get married and celebrate their wedding with a handful of family and friends. It is rare that I get to photograph such an intimate event. I immediately realized that with a wedding celebration with less than ten people there was nowhere for me to "hide" and blend in. Instead Eric, Lindsay and their family made me feel like I was part of the event.
The ceremony was held at the W Hotel by Union Square and the reception followed at a restaurant in the Meat Packing District called Valbella.

Thanks for having me at your wedding!



















Being a pastry chef must be a great job. You are always making treats that people love to eat and that very often is quite lovely to look at.