Sheila and Roy had planned their wedding as a Grand event (with a capital ‘G’). From beginning of the day to its end, it turned out exactly as planned.
When we arrived at her apartment, Sheila was excited to see us and introduced us to everyone there. Being the cool and collected person that she is, everything was well under control as she and her sisters got prepared. Her hair stylist (Christopher Morris 551.655.5285) and makeup artist (Natalie DiStefano 856.952.5726) did a beautiful job. Sheila’s wedding gown was hand-finished, and her mother and father helped her fasten the final row of buttons on the back of her dress.
We arrived at the church only a few blocks down the road, where Roy was already waiting with his groomsmen. There were nice touches during the ceremony that included several of their family members, which made everything that much more heartfelt.
The reception was held in the Great Hall at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center in Staten Island, NY. What an incredible venue and space for a reception! The high vaulted ceilings curved overhead, and the floor-to-ceiling Palladian windows reminded us of what a great feast must have looked like here in the early 1920s. We couldn’t have been happier with the way the staff there worked with us, and we’d love to shoot there again in the future. (Thanks, Sheila and Roy, for the incredible meal!)
Sheila and Roy’s online gallery will be available soon. Keep checking the “Client Proofs” section of our main site over the next few days, and we’ll have lots more pictures for you to enjoy. In the meantime, there is another picture in the “Tell Others” section of our site, which you can attach to a message to your friends as you excitedly wait for the rest of their photos. As always, feel free to comment here on the blog with your thoughts about their wedding day.
When we first met Terri and Brian, their excitement about their wedding was positively infectious. We knew we would love working with them. After getting hair and makeup done at the Water’s Edge Salon, Terri joined us at Round Hill to get dressed and see her groom for the first time. She had me (and even Ulysses) positively squealing when she showed me her incredible Kate Spade shoes, complete with sparkling dragonflies. I have to show you a picture here. Aren’t they gorgeous? (click the image to see a larger version) Although there weren’t many leaves left, we were able to do create beautiful portraits with Terri and Brian outside at Round Hill before heading to the church.
There was an amazing amount of work put into every detail of this wedding, including a personalized runner with their monogram, gorgeous flowers by Flowers by David Anthony in beautiful vases found by the bride, tiny apples accenting the tables, even a personalized sash on the bouquet. All those details, combined with the warm friendliness we were shown, made this wedding a delight to photograph.
Their online proof gallery is now available in our “Client Proofs” section. There is also a photo from their wedding in “Tell Others” that can be used to e-mail others. Please also feel free to comment here - we’d love to hear from you!
Ulysses and I had the opportunity to go to a photography seminar this week given by the incredible Joe Buissink. Joe photographs weddings all over the world, including many celebrity weddings, and is a fabulous teacher and friend. We came back home inspired and eager for the next wedding.
While we were there, we met up with many photographers we’ve known, as well as made new friends. We were able to see the latest albums at the trade show while there. We were also treated to wonderful food all day long courtesy of Bezalel Gables Catering. It was truly fabulous and the staff was very friendly, so if you’re looking for a location for your wedding, or a New York caterer, check them out.
We love attending seminars like this, which keep our photography fresh and up-to-date, and remind us that what we do as photographers is such a tremendous privilege. Thanks to all of our brides, past/present/future, for allowing us to be a part of your lives in this way.
Here’s a picture that Jenni took of me while on a recent photo shoot. My cheesy smile while working probably says it all (just click on the picture to see the smile even larger!). All of our couples who meet us can tell instantly that we absolutely love what we do. There’s no question about it. When we get to meet a new couple who are hopelessly in love and can help them bring their inner joy to their photographic session, then we know we have a wonderful thing going with them. The results are unforced and genuine.
It all begins with establishing a good relationship with our clients, and continues when we have the opportunity to invest in time spent with them both during their engagement sessions AND on their wedding day.
If you want the best possible pictures of yourselves, make sure that you allow time for yourselves on your wedding day. It’s so often forgotten during the planning stages. And we’d never want for your pictures to be short-changed without some fun and romantic portrait time built into your schedule. Ask us about helping to plan your timeline for your wedding day so that you can get the most out of your valuable photographic time with us.
Effervescent! The word means to show high spirits and animation. That word fits Jamee and Jeff right down to every letter. They’d both been looking forward to this session for months, as we’d wanted to make sure to get some of the autumn colors. We were not disappointed by the weather.
We took a stroll outside in the 68-degree weather. Jamee and Jeff entertained us with some of their ultra-cool dance moves while Jenni and I continued to snap away. Though the park that was chosen was full of people, we easily found quiet spots to get away for some romance and fun; and there were times when we continued shooting even when there was a little bit of a crowd around. These two didn’t care because they were a private little crowd of two people with eyes only for one another. 
As is our custom, we’ve provided a slideshow preview (PC only) so that you can enjoy some of the pictures from their fun and loving photo shoot. There is also a picture in the “Tell Others” section of our main website that you can enjoy sharing with friends and family. Their complete online gallery will be available shortly in the “Client Proofs” section of our site. If you’ve enjoyed these pictures, feel free to drop a comment here in our blog!
We had such an enjoyable time with Stephanie and Brian, just walking around and enjoying the remaining autumn leaves at a local park. They are obviously in love, and so excited about their upcoming winter wedding, only five months away now. We really look forward to it, too.
While Ulysses is hard at work preparing their proof gallery, here is a slideshow preview for you to enjoy.
There is also a photo available from their session in the ‘Tell Others’ section of our website that can be used to e-mail anyone who might enjoy seeing their photos and blog entry. Their full proof gallery from the engagement session will be available shortly in ‘Client Proofs’.
Erica and Dom had exactly the kind of wedding day they were hoping for … happy and relaxed, and full of friends and family. They had beautiful clear skies and the remaining soft muted colors of autumn as a backdrop for their lovely wedding at the Eagle’s Nest in Bloomingburg, NY. Erica and Dom like to be original, so we knew there would be a lot to enjoy. For starters, Erica wore a burgundy dress. They also had two sets of weddings rings … a traditional set, and a black titanium set that was really unique. Their beautiful cake was also chocolate - inside and out. The chocolate scent was incredible every time I walked past it.
Erica and Dom had their very nontraditional ceremony inside to keep warm, but the beautiful valley was visible through the large windows all around. There was tons of food, from lobster to vegetarian dishes, all wonderfully prepared by the staff at the Eagle’s Nest. We always enjoy working there. : )
Erica and Dom, we could see that you just adore each other, and we know you will be very happy together. We really appreciate the privilege of being part of your special day.
While the proofs are being processed, please enjoy this slideshow preview. The entire proof gallery will be available shortly in the Client Proofs section of our website. There is also a photo from the wedding now available in the Tell Others section, which can be e-mailed as a notecard to your friends. Enjoy!
Sheila and Roy had planned their wedding as a Grand event (with a capital ‘G’). From beginning of the day to its end, it turned out exactly as planned.
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