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I Need a New Model!

June 25, 2008 Fashionista

Well I finally finished working on all the images from the bridal shoot that I did early Spring (before my busy wedding season began). It was such fun working with the most creative Claudia Seyler. We make such a great editorial team. I love doing these these editorial shoots. I feel every time I grow so much as an artist and it makes my weddings all the better. Well, now that I’m finished working on the images, I feel I’m ready for another shoot. Anyone know any agency models, 5’9″+, size 0-4, and looking for some great bridal shots for their portfolio???? I’m ready! Here are some of the last few images from the shoot. I’m dreaming up ideas of what my next shoot will be.

Jaclyn + Dan 06-07-08

June 20, 2008 Weddings

The temperature was soaring on Jaclyn and Dan’s hot, yet beautiful wedding day. The afternoon temperature was near 98 degrees and combined with the high humidity it felt like 110 in the shade. This did not keep the couple from having a very “cool”, romantic and uniquely beautiful wedding day. Their wedding too place at the historic and opulent Carinwood Estate in Bryn Athyn, PA. Jaclyn wore a classically beautiful Ramona Keveza gown. It reminded me of something worn by a 50’s movie star. Jaclyns Kate Spade shoes were a perfect match! The flowers and décor were by the always marvelous Donna O’Brien of Beautiful Blooms. There were just too many details to talk about (I’ll let the images speak for themselves), but the crowing glory was a vine and floral wrapped Chuppah. Two Paperdolls designed the couples “logo” that was on all the couples paper products…. programs, invitations, napkins and it was even incorporated on the dance floor. The day moved along so smoothly with the “day of” coordination of Lynda Barness of I Do Wedding Consulting. Thanks to such a wonderful team of professionals to create such a marvelously perfect wedding day!

Great wedding gift! Dan gave Jaclyn a Shar-pei puppy as a wedding gift. He presented Jaclyn with a little story book with pictures of the new addition to their family.

Grandma sees the new bride.

Dan sees his bride for the first time.

The bridesmaids kept cool in these very lightweight dresses by J.Crew.

“Green Tea Mint Julep” and gazpacho “shooters” during the cocktail hour!

First and last dance! Notice the dress change… I love the new trend!

Lighting is EVERYTHING!!! The lighting was beautifully executed by Eventions Productions!

Bridal Fashion – Part 2

June 18, 2008 Fashionista

I adore everything about weddings, but I must confess a particular “passion” for bridal fashion. I think some of my brides think I’m a little strange when I can rattle off the designer of brides that I photographed over 6 years ago. (A girl just remembers those things) Anyway, as some of you may remember, several months back I shared with you some images that I photographed of the beautiful bridal headgear of milliner, Holly Slayton of Artikal. (Then my outrageously busy wedding season began) It was a marvelous shoot with hair and makeup provided by Claudia Seyler who you all know I adore. The gorgeous gown for the shoot were provided by Jennifer’s Bridal in Hockessin, Delaware. What a fab selection she has. Thank you Jennifer! I finally had a few minutes free from my VERY busy schedule to work on a few more images to share with you. Editorial so creative and really helps me grow artistically for myself as an artist, and my couples. Enjoy!

Maureen + Spence

June 16, 2008 Engagements

It was Princeton University’s alumni weekend and Maureen and Spence were in town for the festivities and decided to do a few engagement portraits. I’ll be photographing their wedding in August at the Princeton University Chapel. The two met while attending Princeton University for their undergraduate studies. Spence graduated in 2002 and Maureen in 2004. The commemorative stones for their class years are right next to each other on Nassau Hall. I do several Princeton alumni weddings each year and I have always been struck by how many Princeton alum marry each other. I would say it’s about 70% as far as my couples go. Note to self: apply to grad school at Princeton instead of joining Match.com when looking for husband!!!

I Want It!!! I Need It!!!

June 15, 2008 My So-Called Life

At my wedding last week, with a heat index above 100, the brides mom had a perfect solution; a really high powered neck fan. Now I’ve seen these things before but they never seem to “blow” enough relief. This one did. I must find some for my staff and me! (I have a feeling it might be a long hot summer). I searched Google, Yahoo and Ebay but with no success. Anyone have an idea of where I can pick one up?