Jamie & Paul’s wedding day was filled with happy superlatives. Althought it was raining heavily when we arrived at her parents’ house, we assured Jamie that we would take care of the weather. 
Any concerns evaporated as she began putting on her stunning gown by Vera Wang, decorated with a cluster of grapes at the left waist and elegantly accessorized by her grape-themed earrings. Hair and makeup completed, she was truly a breathtaking sight (click the above image for a larger version).
Paul was ready and waiting at the church, dressed in a very distinguished chocolate-colored suit (I’d love to find one like this). He had no problem letting his enthusiasm show. We could not have been happier for each of them. Following the ceremony, we all headed for The Garrison, where a new phase of our photography began when we were able to spend some private time with Jamie & Paul. They relaxed and enjoyed themselves, while behind them was the beautiful Hudson River and the setting sun, on one of of the most incredible autumn days you could imagine. Together we were able to create some absolutely STUNNING pieces of work. We cannot wait to show them the gallery, including our personal favorites from this session.
Jamie & Paul, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves with you. We want to offer our sincerest thanks for the way you’ve trusted us since Day #1 and allowed us to do our best for you. You’re a beautiful couple, and we deeply appreciate the relationship we’ve been able to cultivate with you. And thank you so much for the excellent meal.
The complete gallery is coming soon and will be found in the “Client Proofs” section of our main website. While we’re preparing the gallery, here is a set of highlights. Please click on the “Comments” link below to let us know what you think, or leave a note for Jamie & Paul. Press the PLAY button to begin the show.
With unseasonably warm temperatures and blue skies on this October afternoon, Lena and Justin couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day. Lena was so bubbly and yet relaxed at the same time. She was able to simply enjoy every facet of her day. The light in the bridal suite of Round Hill House was simply luscious, inviting us to freely capture the excited glow of Lena and her bridesmaids.
Once she was ready, Lena and Justin saw one another for the first time that day in a sort of private “reveal” of Lena in her beautiful gown. Their happy expressions were framed by the autumn colors, making for wonderful photo opportunities. The ceremony was just as enjoyable. Lena and Justin stood in the shade of the setting sun as they read their vows to one another. They were so in love at that moment that they couldn’t help but give one another a quick kiss even before being pronounced as husband and wife.
Lena & Justin, we adored spending time with you. The warmth of your family connections tied this day together, and we were so happy to be a part of the day’s events. Thank you for choosing us. And thank you for an excellent meal!
Their online gallery will be posted soon, upon their return from their honeymoon. You’ll find it in the “Client Proofs” section of our main website. And please feel free to leave a comment on this blog for Lena & Justin, or for us. Until then, enjoy this brief preview of images. Click the PLAY button to begin the show.
How do our couples feel about getting their “Ulysses Photography” album? We just received these fun emails from both a bride AND groom this morning, after I notified them that their album is on the way. This one from Annie:
We are psyched!! I will email you as soon as we get it!!!
Hope all is well!
Annie
This one from Jason:
Hey guys- thank you for the heads up. We are ssooo excited- plus- we are going away to the shore for the weekend with some friends (Matt, Stephanie, Jeff and Jackie- whom you have met) so we would love to bring it along to show them. Once Jeff gets up enough courage- you might have another wedding on your hands.
Thank you again for all of your hard work…Expect another email later today once we have torn into our package!!
Jason
We couldn’t be happier for you guys! We hope you’re as thrilled about seeing and sharing it as we were in designing it for you. Say hi to Stephanie and Matt for us. And Jeff - no pressure. 
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UPDATE: It arrived! Annie wrote again:
We GOT it!!!!! And we LOVE IT!!! It is so perfect!! Amazing!!! I could throw a ton of wonderful adjectives to tell you how much we love it, but I think you get the point!! We are so excited to show our family and friends! Once again you and Ulysses have outdone yourselves!! We hope you know how much we appreciate all of your hardwork and talent!
We will see you in June and August at our friends’ weddings!! I hope all is well for you both!! We’ll talk to you soon!
Love-
Annie
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When January & Glenn commissioned us for their wedding, we knew that we were going to love photographing this couple. A beautiful pair both inside and out, January and Glenn chose to see one another before their ceremony. This turned out to be the perfect arrangement for them, as they shared moments for just the two of them privately. Seeing Glenn slowly spin his bride around as he gazed at her was absolutely precious.
The beautiful Chateau Hathorn was the site for both their ceremony and reception. We can never say enough good things about this venue, the staff there, and the food :). Helene had every detail taken care of. It’s no wonder January & Glenn felt completely comfortable in this unique venue. We were able to enjoy a break in the rainy day, when we took the couple outside for some romantic photos before enjoying the excellent dinner and party inside. Their tight friendships with their circle of friends was also a joy to see.
January & Glenn, spending the day with you was like being with family. We always enjoy these sorts of experiences where we can take our time to get to know our couples, which makes what we do so worthwhile. Thank you, also, for the incredible meal.
We know you’ll be thrilled to see your wedding photos. The online gallery will be posted soon to the “Client Proofs” area of our main website, so keep your browsers ready. If any of our readers would like to leave a comment, please do so by clicking on the “Comments” link below. We love hearing from you.
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We promised we’d be back to tell you more about Kylie & Scott. Well, we recently got back to the office and have had some time to put together a preview of photos from their honeymoon.
Honeymoon??? That’s right! Kylie & Scott asked us to join them for a day of fun, fashion, and beauty on Cape Cod. And the photo session did NOT disappoint. It was quite simply an a-MAY-zing day with them. We could not have asked for two more enthused and trusting individuals as our models in front of the camera. A shoot like this was actually Kylie’s dream, and we were so happy to have been a part of it.
We walked the streets of one of their favorite towns on the Cape, and shot in locations as unusual as a small graveyard (that’s right!), a very cool lighthouse that was just perfect as their backdrop, and concluding with a spectacular sunset shoot in the Ocean (Kylie & Scott helped me appreciate that it was NOT a big lake).
But enough talk! Let’s show you some pictures! Click the “PLAY” button below.
Kylie & Scott, thank you SO much for the perfect day with you. You’re a beautiful couple. We could not have asked for a better time. And without you, who knows when we would have ever discovered the Cape! Love you guys!!!
We’re working on preparing your entire wedding and honeymoon galleries, which you’ll soon find in the “Client Proofs” area of our main website. As always, we’d love to hear from you and your friends/family on what you think of the photos and your experience. Enjoy!
A thanks goes out to the Main Street Gourmet and other shop owners of Main Street in Orleans, who allowed us to have so much fun there.
When we were first contacted by Kylie & Scott, we truly had no idea just how much FUN we’d have with them. We met them for the first time when they came up from Maryland for their engagement session. Their wedding day was even more enjoyable. Besides Kylie’s natural beauty and Scott’s hilarious sense of humor, the thing that stood out about them as a couple is their deep friendship and devotion to one another. Seeing them together, anyone would know how inseparable they are. And so we wanted our photography of their wedding to emphasize those same qualities of their bond of friendship and their closeness.
Kylie & Scott devoted a LOT of time to photos, and the results were well worth it. First they had a private session where they saw one another before the ceremony. Then after their beautiful ceremony and reception with their friends, they spent more time with us taking photos around sunset time. That precious time together resulted in some stunning photos, as you can see from these previews (click on any image to see it larger).
Kylie & Scott, we owe you a HUGE thanks and hugs for finding us and putting so much of your trust in us. We could not have asked for a better day for the two of you. Thank you for the meal, and the time with your friends and family. We know you’re going to be thrilled with the photos. The gallery will be up soon in the “Client Proofs” area of our main website.
But our story isn’t over. Kylie & Scott invited us to join them for yet another session of shooting during their honeymoon in Cape Cod. All I can say is: OH… MY… GOODNESS!! We can’t wait to blog about that day and show you some more photos. We’re busy processing them, so it may take a little time, but it will be well worth the wait. Keep your browsers bookmarked to this blog.
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We could not have had a more enjoyable time at Caroline & Jason’s wedding. The day started with their seeing one another privately before their ceremony. We love these periods because of the opportunity to catch such unique and emotional moments. It’s not “traditional”, but it worked beautifully for this couple, who are ALL about doing things differently. Fantastic!
They had so many unique details at their wedding - from Caroline’s pink striped designer shoes, to open seating with vases of varied gorgeous flowers on each table by the Floral Cottage, to hundreds of origami swans handmade by Jason, to a Beatles tribute band. Peggy Merced, their tireless coordinator, made sure every detail was perfect.
To show how much emphasis this hip couple placed on time together, and making sure this time was recorded with style and vision, Carol & Jason had asked us to join them the next day for a photo session in the orchard where they were engaged. They put their wedding clothes back on, and Jason brought his late model Honda motorcycle for some really cool photos (Caroline had a modified helmet complete with veil!). We then went to a nearby diner for a burger and pie, with us still shooting the whole time.
Caroline & Jason, we can’t thank you enough. It’s been so nice getting to know you and your families. And being raised in LA (Louisiana) myself, I felt completely at home with so many of your Louisiana guests. I should have asked for a few down-home recipes to take with me.
Your gallery will be ready in time for your return from your honeymoon, in the “Client Proofs” area of our main website. For now, enjoy this slideshow preview. Click the PLAY button to start the show. And for any who would like to leave a note for us or for Caroline & Jason, please click the “Comments” link below. Enjoy!
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We first met Grace & Mike at Tanya & Craig’s wedding. Grace was a bridesmaid and was so excited to have recently become engaged herself. So you can imagine how thrilled we were when she called to ask us about photographing her own wedding.
Though we already knew we would hit it off and gel together as a team, we didn’t realize how well they’d photograph together until the day of this engagement session. We had a beautifully perfect day walking around a gorgeous park. Grace’s parents watched over the couple’s five-month-old lab mix during much of our session, but we also got to take a few with Grace & Mike along with their puppy (who was very camera shy but actually did just fine).
Their wedding at the Glen Island Harbour Club going to be both beautiful and exciting, as we’ll get to see a number of familiar faces again. Their wedding day can’t come soon enough.
Here’s a preview photo, but you’ll be able to see a lot more in their gallery. Look for it very soon in the “Client Proofs” area of our main website. And please feel free to leave a comment here by clicking on the “Comments” link immediately below their photo.
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Yesterday was the second portrait session for little Alex, in what will be a series of sessions over his first year of life.
This little guy is a star!! He did exactly what we asked, as if he could totally understand our direction throughout the whole shoot. We got tons of smiles, and we did lots of laughing ourselves! We thoroughly enjoyed watching Jesyca & Bill’s delight in their beautiful little boy.
At the end of the session, they mentioned that Bill had a special tattoo created, featuring Alex’s actual little handprints. Of course, we had to do something special with that! Right on cue, Alex turned on the intensity… isn’t he amazing?
Enjoy this preview - the whole gallery will be available soon in the “Clients Proofs” area of our main site.
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Amanda and Jason simply could not have asked for a more perfect wedding day! With brilliant blue skies, a warm breeze, an amazing mountain location, and lots of friends and family around them, it was just ideal in every way. Ulysses and I were so excited to meet up with this adorable couple again, and we started the day with both of them preparing to see each other. Once every detail was in place, they had a private meeting on the stairs leading up to their mountain cabin. You could see and feel their excitement and love for each other. We then had time for some photos with them and the gorgeous scenery before the ceremony began.
The ceremony location at Onteora Mountain House absolutely takes my breath away, so we decided to give you a preview photo showing their ceremony while Ulysses is busily preparing the rest of the gallery. Isn’t it amazing??
Amanda and Jason, thank you for trusting us with such an important part of your lives, and for making us feel so welcome. You are warm and special people. Your entire gallery will be available soon in the “Client Proofs” section of our main site. Until then, enjoy this preview.
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Jamie & Paul’s wedding day was filled with happy superlatives. Althought it was raining heavily when we arrived at her parents’ house, we assured Jamie that we would take care of the weather. 
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