Carly + Dan

It’s been several years since I photographed any engagement portraits in Central Park in New York City. Last week I got very lucky and had two adorable couples to photograph. First thing in the morning were my portraits with Carly and Dan. They met me at Bethesda Terrace for some really sweet pictures. I especially loved the addition of the saxophone player! I’ll be photographing Carly and Dan’s wedding this coming fall at the Hotel DuPont in Wilmington, DE. Can’t wait. Carly wore Christian Louboutin shoes for her walk in the park. Can’t you imagine what she will have for us on her wedding day!!!
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Jasna Polana Wedding Reception of Janell and Jonathan 05.16.09 (Part3)

Usually my favorite wedding images just happen. You just can’t set them up. As a wedding photojournalist, you just have to “be there”. When we finished photographing Janell and Jonathan’s portraits, their flower girl Carly sat between them and directed the couple to “Kiss for me!” I love this image!!! The reception was held in the Ballroom at Jasna Polana. The beautiful circular glass surround ballroom used to house the indoor swimming pool when it was used as a home. With marble floors added it makes a stunning setting for the reception with unlimited views of the beautiful grounds of Jasna Polana. Magnificently executing the couple’s classical wedding style was Janet Makrancy of Janet’s Weddings and Pretty Parties. It was also wonderful to work with the band Elegant Ensembles again. Love their music! The night would have not been complete without some Greek dancing for Janelle’s heritage and Spanish dancing for Jonathans Peruvian heritage. Such fun! I always enjoy my Jasna Polana weddings!
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Jasna Polana Wedding of Janell + Jonathan 05.16.09 (Part 1)

I just adore photographing weddings at Jasna Polana in Princeton, NJ. It’s simply magical and one of my favorite venues in NJ. The neoclassical mansion was built by world-renowned architect Wallace Harrison as the country home of J. Seward Johnson and his wife, Barbara. It brings me back to all that I love about European architecture. It was the perfect setting for Janell and Jonathan’s classic style. I loved Janells Pronovias gown. So classic, it reminded me of a formal gown from the 1950’s. Her Stuart Weitzman shoes were a nice contemporary touch. It was the first time I worked with hair and makeup artist Michelle LoConte of Pink Comb Salon, but I do hope to work with her again. She did the most beautiful hairdo for Janell. Top notch! The couple was married at Saint Charles Borromeo Church in Skillman, NJ. After the ceremony we returned to Jasna for their couple portraits. At Jasna Polana there are so many beautiful areas that I am going to devote tomorrows post just to their couple portraits.
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