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Kimberly + Brian 08-16-08 (Part 2)

September 11, 2008 Weddings

Well, leave it to New York to have the perfect backdrop billboard for wedding portraits. On our way down to Tribecca from Central Park we passed through the meatpacking district, known for its graffiti and billboards we found this perfect signage. I love I heart! I love photographing weddings in loft spaces like Tribeca Rooftop. They are a blank slate and become what the couple wants it to be. Always uniquely their own! It was beautiful how the setting sun glowed through the large loft windows during their ceremony. The loft space took on almost a country charm during the reception.

What a magnificent entrance. I love the way the stairs are lit from beneath. Great effect.

Is this not one of the most amazing cake topper you have ever seen. They wanted to include their dog Delilah in the wedding so why not put her on a cake. Do you think it looks like them?

A final image from Central Park taken earlier in the day.

Kimberly + Brian 08-16-08 (Part 1)

September 9, 2008 Weddings

This was my first New York City wedding of the year and was it ever fun. I love New York! First of all I have a fashionista alert for all you shoe lovers out there. Check out these Manolo Blahniks! I had to pay homage to these feathery wonders! Paired with a lush Vera Wang Lux gown Kimberly could not have more stunning! Prior to their wedding at Tribeca Rooftop we drove up to Central Park for some really lovely couple pictures. The weather was perfect and everyone was out and about in the park. What fun! Stay tuned for their ceremony and reception at the super cool Tribeca Rooftop.

I love the grooms expression that my second shooter Jessica so perfectly caught!

As far as bridesmaids go, there is usually a crier and a photographer!

I think everyone from New York was out on this beautiful Saturday afternoon. I think this image really says New York!

Brian and Kimberly had a little serenade by these street musicians.

Jacqueline + Julian 08-15-08 (Part 2)

September 5, 2008 Weddings

The weather reports had predicted late afternoon thunder storms, but Jackie and Julian still did not want to see each other ahead of time for pictures. Die hard romantics! As fate would have it, the storm arrived about 10 minutes before their ceremony and lasted for over an hour. Thank goodness for the beautiful boathouse where the ceremony was held! We were able to do all the family and bridal party pictures there and they were beautiful (as thunder and lightning crashed around us). Her wedding planner checked the weather radar and said it looked like the storm would be passing just about the time the reception was scheduled to start. Along with their Videographer Drew, of Tangerine Media Group, we were able to get about 10 minutes of pictures on the beautiful grounds of Bonnet Island as the guests were filtering into the grand ballroom! What luck! Jackie and Julian got a rainbow. I’ve photographed nearly 500 weddings in my day and this is only my second rainbow. Now that’s special!

Did I mention that Jackie was a former “Prom Queen”? Many of her bridesmaids “lost” to her but they all remained friends. They wanted to strike a traditional “Prom Queen Pose”. Very cute but I wouldn’t know, I never attended my prom. I really loved the bridesmaids pink Ann Taylor dresses. Pretty in Pink!

Can you believe…… A RAINBOW! Only the second in my career!

Jacqueline + Julian 08-15-08 (Part 1)

September 3, 2008 Weddings

It was great to be back at Bonnet Island for a second time this year! Same place, but as with all weddings, it was totally different! The one thing all my Bonnet Island weddings have in common is that I need to do 2 parts, as the place is so darn beautiful! (I guess I’m just a “Jersey Shore girl” at heart. Anyway, the décor was just so country, charming, pink and beautiful as you will see in Part 1 & 2. Jackie was just stunning in her Amsale gown. She wanted the romantic moment of Julian seeing her for the first time as she walked down the aisle so there were no pictures on the grounds ahead of time. It had been totally sunny and warm all afternoon but 30 minutes prior to her ceremony the summer thunder storm clouds rolled in. OOPS! Stay tuned for Part 2!

Our little flower girl was preparing for the 2032 Olympic gymnastic team. She jumped out of her crib and broke her little arm. I love how her mom cleaned up her cast with the ribbon.

Julian gave Jackie a pair of rocking chairs as a wedding gift. It actually brought a tear to my eye thinking of them rocking away with their grandchildren 50 years from now! It brought tears to Jackies eye too!

My second shooter, Charmi, got this great image of the groom and his guys trying to learn a French knot. She has over 100 images of the lesson. It took them over an hour! It’s just too funny!

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WPJA Photo Contest Winner – AGAIN!

September 2, 2008 As seen in...

The results for the WPJA Q2 2008 photo contest have just been announced and an image I entered from Tara and Phillips May 3rd wedding at the Morris House Hotel in Philadelphia won in the “Kids being Kids” category. This is my first win for 2008 in this prestigious competition. The Wedding Photojournalists Association is a professional organization composed of wedding photojournalists from around the world. It is always an honor to have a winner in this competition that count among its members some of the best wedding photojournalists in the world! Competition keeps me on my toes!