The fabulous gardens of Round Hill House served as the backdrop for the emotional wedding day of Lela and Chris. It was warm, and the day was filled with love and energy. Lela was anxious to see her groom before the ceremony in a very private and intimate session where we would capture their first moments together on that day. This was the perfect way for them to spend some time to concentrate on their feelings for one another. Afterwards, Lela led her groom-to-be towards another area for a surprise picnic, where she and Chris enjoyed some snacks and a bottle of champagne. The results were absolutely beautiful and it was a true privilege to photograph with them.
Lela & Chris, you are very special people. Our sincerest thanks to both of you for making us feel like family at your wedding, as well as for the tasty meal. We couldn’t have asked for a more enjoyable day with you. It was just perfect!
We have prepared a brief slideshow below as an early preview of some of their wedding images. Their complete gallery will go online upon their return from the honeymoon. Keep your browsers pointed to the “Client Proof” area of our main website. Until then, feel free to post your comments on this blog as we love hearing from you. Enjoy the slideshow by clicking the “Play” button below.
Archive for July, 2006
Jan looked cool and collected during her preparation, but we could tell that her excitement over the day was just beneach the surface and waiting to bubble forth. We found her with her wonderful family and were glad to spend some time with them. When we arrived at the beautiful venue of Beckwith Pointe in Westchester, there was heavy lightning on the horizon as a strong thunderstorm approached. But it passed quickly, and to everyone’s surprise, we were able to hold the wedding outdoors. The sun even came out, lighting the ceremony beautifully. A mild breeze gently blew Jan’s veil across her face as she and Greg smiled at one another during the ceremony. We loved it! We couldn’t have been happier for Jan and Greg that the day turned out so pleasantly.
Jan & Greg, thanks so much for choosing us to have a share in your incredible day. And many thanks for the delicious meal. We can’t wait for you to see the photos. : )
Below, you’ll find a brief preview of some of their wedding day pictures. Simply click the “Play” button to begin the show. Their complete gallery of wedding images will be posted in the “Client Proofs” area of our main website when they return from their honeymoon.
It was a humid but otherwise beautiful evening when we met up with Patty & Andy for their engagement session. With a very busy summer for all of us, everyone worked extra hard to make sure we were able to get our schedules coordinated for this important e-session.
Patty & Andy are an adorable couple with whom we fell into a very comfortable rhythm. It felt as if we’d known them for much longer than we actually had. I think part of the recipe for what made this session work so well is that they’ve known each other for many years. And it was their friendship and deep devotion to one another that showed through quite easily, making photographing them a pleasure. They were able to relax together, get close, and to just let go of any of the day’s events so that they could concentrate on one another. That’s when the pictures work out for the best. Jenni and I are sure this bodes well for their wedding day.
Patty & Andy’s complete session will be posted very soon, so keep your browsers pointed to our main website, as usual.
When Sal found our studio during an Internet search, he couldn’t wait for Marie to get home so that he could tell her about us. I can’t tell you how glad we are that they chose us for their wedding photography, because Marie and Sal are an energetic, vivacious couple who have a love for life and for one another. Even with a busy schedule, they decided to take a day off from work and drove a couple of hours so that we could get together for their engagement session. The time we spent with them was incredibly rewarding.
We got to see just how much fun they have when they’re together. Not only are they a very romantic couple, but they also have a mutual passion for physical fitness. They even demonstrated their awesome technique for us when we joked, “okay, get down and give us some push-ups!” To our surprise, down they went, counting off a few while even having teasing fun with one another. Too much fun! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Marie and Sal are obviously made for one another, and we can’t wait to have another photo session with them on their wedding day.
Marie & Sal’s e-session gallery will be available very soon in the “Client Proof” area of our main website. Keep your eyes open for it. We know you’re going to enjoy it.
(Click on either image for a larger version.)
From our first moments on Lauren & Justin’s wedding day, it kept getting better and better. We arrived at Giorgio’s Restaurant, one of the catering facilities of Long Island’s beautiful North Shore. Justin arrived with his entourage of energetic groomsmen, and they quickly got ready for what promised to be an exciting day. The couple wanted to spend time together first seeing one another before the ceremony and to take some romantic pictures in a private photo session. So, after spending some fun time with Lauren and her bridesmaids, we escorted her out to meet Justin. It was just as beautiful as we knew it would be.
After they were pronounced as man and wife, Lauren & Justin strutted back down the aisle, completely pleased with themselves and Lauren repeating to Justin, “We’re married!”
The highlight of the day for us personally was when we were able to secretly steal away with Lauren & Justin for a very special set of photos that they had been planning for almost a year. Lauren had one of the most beautiful gowns we’ve seen this year (and as is the growing trend, it was NOT WHITE — we were so excited for her and will be blogging more about non-white gowns in a later blog entry!!). And she wanted to to go out into the Long Island Sound for some really romantic and really WET portraits with her groom. A little crowd gathered around us as we started shooting. It was awesome! They couldn’t believe their eyes as they saw Lauren & Justin going out into the water, lying on the shore, and simply having a blast with it all.
As we started to walk back towards the car, a man with a Waverunner and tubes asked if they wanted to get on the tubes. We thought they were going to simply pose for a final shot or two, but when he asked if they wanted to go OUT, they said “yes”. And away they went!!! UNBELIEVABLE! What a fantastic way to end the day!! Tubing together into the sunset!! 
Lauren & Justin, thank you so much for the way you’ve trusted your “crazy photographers” from Day One. The day exceeded even our own expectations. And we’re so proud of the way you guys were able to accomplish everything that you’d planned with your day. Thank you for your kindness and the tasty meal. We had a wonderful time with your family and friends.
Their online gallery will be made available upon their return from the honeymoon. Stay tuned to our main website in the “Client Proofs” area. Enjoy the pictures above by clicking on them to see larger versions. And feel free to add your own comments to this blog by clicking the “Comments” link immediately below.
Kristin first heard about us from her friend Nicole, who was one of our fabulous brides last year. When Nicole heard Kristin was getting married, she showed off the pictures we took of her wedding and told her “you have to have them!” The amazing thing was that Kristin was getting married exactly one year later, at exactly the same place! Not only that, but after Kristin saw Nicole’s pictures in the ocean in her wedding gown, she decided she wanted to get in the ocean, too!
Well, we are SO happy Kristin called, because her wedding was amazing. She had a gorgeous beach ceremony at the Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch, NJ. It was a perfect day, and we could not have enjoyed it more. I mean, how can you not love it when you can photograph while barefoot? — Anyone who has seen me work knows how often I lose my shoes. Even Bryan took advantage of the sand, digging his feet in so he could be closer in height to his bride during the ceremony. Everything centered around the beach, with a starfish theme for the wedding, the guys in seersucker tan & white suits, and the girls in pink dresses. After the ceremony, all went indoors for the reception, where flip-flops were available for everyone. Kristin and Bryan danced the night away with their many friends and family.
As great as the wedding was, though, the next morning was even better. Kristin and Bryan had us stay for one of our Morning After sessions on the beach. Kristin put her gown back on, and Bryan wore his suit & tie, and we enjoyed yet another perfect day with clear blue skies. With the wedding day behind them, Kristin and Bryan were able to just be themselves and enjoy each other completely. They had so much fun, we literally had to tell them to stop smiling! At the end, we all wound up soaked in the ocean. All I can say is … the pictures are incredible. Kristin and Bryan, thank you so much for your total confidence in us, for doing absolutely anything we asked of you (no, you weren’t being punished for anything), and for even inviting us to your family brunch. It was an absolute privilege to spend the weekend with you and your wonderful families.
Kristin and Bryan’s full proof gallery will be available shortly at our main website. Until then, enjoy these teaser images (click to see larger versions). And feel free to post your thoughts about their day by clicking on the “Comments” link below.
We get the most amazing thank you notes from our clients, and we deeply appreciate all of them. Here’s one we just had to share with our readers …
Dear Ulysses & Jenni,
Where to start. We have to be honest, we met with you on a whim. We were working with a budget, as most engaged couples are, and knew your work was out of our price range. But we were blown away by the originality of your website and felt so comfortable with you after our initial conversation, we decided we would meet with you. You basically had us at hello!
There are so many components to planning a wedding, I guess at first we didn’t realize how important the photography is. I realize now that it is because all of the photography we had seen prior to your work had been average and ordinary. Your talent is beyond amazing and your professionalism has been truly remarkable. You put us at ease throughout the day and in many ways it set the tone for the whole event.
We couldn’t believe that as little as we saw you during the excitement of our wedding day- you caught everything! Were you wearing camo? We are so grateful for your honesty, patience and guidance and cannot thank you enough for capturing the happiest day in our lives and allowing us to revisit every time we open up our album. We cannot even begin to tell you the response we have gotten from our friends and family. Every aspect of working with you has been nothing short of exceptional and words cannot express how satisfied and impressed we are with your creativity and vision. It is so obvious that your love and respect for each other is the underlying force for why your work is so phenomenal.
Thank you for everything- You’re the best!
Love,
Stephanie and Brian McCormack
Stephanie & Brian, thanks so much for your very kind words. We could not have had a better time than we did on your wedding day! All our love to you both. We’ll talk soon.
We met Tanya and Craig at a beautiful park where we could take advantage of the wide outdoor spaces because of their love of sports. But during the summer months, there always seems to be a 50/50 chance of rain, and this time we were hit by a nice thunderstorm upon our arrival. But they were both game for getting out in the rain (fantastic!!). We took them to another location so that we could at least start off with some cover for the early shots. As soon as we’d gotten to the new location — you guessed it — the rain stopped.
We fell into a very comfortable shooting routine with Tanya and Craig. Even if they felt a few initial jitters about their e-session, they certainly didn’t show it. Tanya is a medalist and champion of Taekwondo, and Craig is himself a Master of the same martial arts. So when we asked them to “get closer… hold each other”, it gave an entirely new meaning to the photo session (thanks for bringing so much fun and personality to the shoot, guys!).
Their entire engagement session will be posted online very soon at our main website in the Client Proofs area. (click the picture above for a larger version)
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