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Fashion On Main Street

Published by Ulysses on May 12, 2008 in Bridal, Fashion and Vendors. 7 Comments

When Canon USA offered me the opportunity to test some of their top-of-the-line camera gear, I was pumped to have the chance. We had a few exciting sessions coming up, which I knew would help put the camera and lenses through their paces with the way I like to shoot. But we also wanted to work into our schedule something unique and fun. After describing what we had in mind to Erica, the owner of Be Unique Boutique, we arranged to go to her shop for a bridal fashion session.

We needed a team that was completely on board with what we had in mind for the day, so we couldn’t have been more excited than to have Kimberly & Eric join us as models for the afternoon. Makeup and hair designs were by Mari Fandl (phone 845-591-8645), who we also absolutely LOVE and can’t say enough good things about. We were each ready to go!

Although it was a busy day for her shop, Erica helped us find a gorgeous gown to work with, and then we began our session. We were thrilled with the results seen below:

It was a day for walking and window shopping, and Kimberly had brought a change of clothing and shoes. So once we left the shop, we decided to enjoy the afternoon with a walk down Main Street ourselves, taking advantage of this gorgeous day for shooting an incredible couple.


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There are lots more photos from this fantastic session. You’ll find them in the “Client Proofs” section of our main website. Have a look, and please leave us a note here! We love hearing from you.

Girls Getting Gorgeous!

Published by Ulysses on March 18, 2008 in Fashion, Fun, Photography and Tips. 9 Comments

Vivian portraitOne of Jenni’s most important tips to brides is: “Makeup is your friend - don’t be afraid of it!” As photographers, we know this is such a true statement. We know how beautiful you are, but a great makeup artist will help enhance that beauty even more so and help you look amazing in your pictures.

So when Marisa Verdi of Flawless Image Makeup offered to do makeovers for Jenni and Vivian (of Vivian Photography), they were excited to see what she could do. She gave them a softer daytime look, as well as more dramatic looks for evenings or going out (or a special photography shoot!). It seemed to me that the options were endless! Marisa is extremely talented and did an incredible job - her art background really shined through. She is also a veritable encyclopedia for MAC makeup, and sent Jenni home with a long shopping list. :)

But it wasn’t all work and no play! After their makeovers, I had a chance to photograph three of the most beautiful women you’d ever want to see - that’s right, Marisa had a chance to style for us, too! I think they absolutely rocked it.

IMPORTANT TIP: Since makeup will often look much lighter in your photos, don’t be afraid to go much darker than you normally would for everyday. Notice how dark Jenni’s makeup looks up close when being applied, yet look how amazing it looks in the other pictures.

Jenni’s eyes

So, there’s your proof ladies. A great makeup artist is going to work well with your photographer for stunning results in your photos. Makeup really is your friend.

Have a look at some more photos from the day. And to contact the talented Marisa Verdi, call 845.629.2398.

Marisa Verdi at work Vivian - Live a Colorful Life Jenni styling it alone
Jenni and Ulysses together Jenni - dramatic eyes and lips Marisa Verdi, Flawless Image Makeup

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Bridal Fashion: Something Completely Different

Published by Ulysses on March 3, 2008 in Fashion and Vendors. 0 Comments

We’re always keeping our eyes open for something different but amazing, something so colorful that you could almost taste it, something so unusual that it almost defies classification. This time, we’ve stumbled upon a daring gown designer in the UK by the name of Basia Zarzycka. Her own words say it best: “This is not a normal shop.” One glance at her website, and you’ll immediately realize she’s telling the truth. Her designs are all at once both elegant and shocking, at times deceptively simple and yet always deliciously high fashion. Her attention to detail and accessorization is incredible. If you want to see some of the latest in over-the-top custom bridal design intended to make your dreams come true, definitely give her website a look. For brides who share her creative vision, it will be better than a trip to Neverland.

As photographers, we love visiting this sort of risk in bridal couture. If you’re looking for something similarly daring, let us know about it! We want to talk to you about your amazing photographic opportunities.

Basia Zarzycka website

Portraits for Neiman Marcus Executives

Published by Ulysses on February 22, 2008 in Fashion and Portraits. 3 Comments

Portrait work is yet another facet of photography that gives us great joy. A good portrait has the power to say a lot about you, to project a statement about yourself and your image. So we were pleased and honored when Stacey Karesh, the Manager of Public Relations for Neiman Marcus Westchester, contacted us to request portraits for herself and for Beth Sharkey, the Vice President and General Manager. As both of them were beautiful, confident and accomplished women, they were winning subjects for our camera, and we genuinely enjoyed their photo sessions.

Stacey Karesh, PR Manager for Neiman Marcus Westchester Beth Sharkey, VP and General Manager of Neiman Marcus Westchester

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As many of our brides know, Neiman Marcus Westchester is a leader in the region when it comes to keeping the community up-to-date on contemporary fashion trends. With a broad selection of luxury merchandise and superior customer service to match, you won’t lack for anything when visiting this beautiful store. We look forward to working with them again in the future.

P.S. - A kind note of thanks to Lina, Stacey’s assistant, whose help with hot tea and water saved Jenni’s throat during her bout of laryngitis.

Hair & Fashion Show UPDATE!

Published by Ulysses on January 31, 2008 in Fashion and News. 0 Comments

Westchester Hair Affair! (#622)For everyone who has been eagerly awaiting the photos from the Hair Affair at the Ritz-Carlton Westchester, we have exciting news … we got the okay from Westchester Magazine, and the entire gallery is now online! To see the photos, go to our main website, and click on “Client Proofs.” We know you’re going to enjoy seeing all the smiling faces, and all the gorgeous models on the runway.

Hair & Fashion Show!

Published by Ulysses on January 20, 2008 in Fashion and News. 5 Comments

Fashion & Hair Affair (Westchester Magazine, #003)Jenni and I were invited by Westchester Magazine to photograph a fashion show at the brand new Ritz-Carlton, Westchester, in White Plains, NY. What a fabulous venue! With the emphasis on the latest in fashion and hair styling, there was an electric buzz in the air at this sold-out show as the 400+ attendees enjoyed the conversation, music, and hors d’oevres, and were even treated to a belly dancer’s performance.

Fashion & Hair Affair (Westchester Magazine, #045)Then it was time for the runway fashion show. It began with some of the upcoming season’s designs that will be seen at Neiman Marcus, and the show continued with some of the latest in hair and makeup by some of Westchester’s best salons. Since we had the chance to photograph several of these salon teams in the recent past, it was exciting to see them again before the show, and to see their models strutting their stuff on the runway.

Here’s a look at some of the evening’s events, hair, and clothing. Just turn up your speakers, and click the “PLAY” button to enjoy the show.

A huge thanks goes out to Aimee and Meke and to Westchester Magazine. It was amazing to see how they and their team pulled this gala event together. We met some wonderful people, and Jenni and I were thrilled to have been invited.

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Hair Affair in Westchester

Published by Jenni on December 25, 2007 in Fashion and News. 0 Comments

Looking for something exciting to do in January? Then join us on Monday, January 14, 2008 at the Ritz-Carlton Westchester for Hair Affair, a fashion and hair event with an exciting runway fashion show. Westchester Magazine calls this “a private event for the best dressed.” There will be a VIP reception, fashion show by Neiman Marcus, and catwalk-style hair presentation. See all the latest fashions, find a new hairstyle, enjoy cocktails at the new Ritz-Carlton, and have a blast!

If you attend, be sure to look for Ulysses and I - we’ll be photographing the entire event for Westchester Magazine. We can’t wait to see you! :)

VIP tickets are available by calling 914.345.0601 x149, or you can email pr@westchestermagazine.com.

Gowns and Fashion Trends

Published by Ulysses on April 9, 2007 in Fashion, Tips and Weddings. 0 Comments

Gown in a Parisian shopIt might go without saying, but we’re going to say it anyway: We LOVE wedding gowns. You might think we’d become a bit jaded since we photograph them all the time. But we’re always on the lookout for something unique and different in a gown; we thrive on unique and different! We immediately start coming up with ideas on how we’re going to show off the personality of the gown in the photos.

During our recent trip to Paris - the fashion capital of the world - we were very interested to see how fashion impacts weddings, and we weren’t disappointed. As we walked the narrow streets and passed the boutique windows, we saw a lot that excited us: Fabrics, textures, laces, feathers, frills, nets, meshes… the possibilities were amazing and endless. We can’t wait to see if some of these ideas make it over to the gowns here in the States!

Gown in a Parisian shopOne of the most interesting trends lately is the inclusion of color as a design element in the bridal gown. Sometimes you’ll see color in the sash or trim. And in a bold move, some brides are actually foregoing the traditional white gown in favor of something even more eye-catching — entire gowns of soft pink, champagne, or chocolate, and even deeper colors like teal, purple, scarlet, indigo, black, etc. Amazing!! And we whole-heartedly applaud the idea!

Why are some of these trends happening? It’s simple: More and more brides are looking for ways to show their own individuality and their personalities even on a day that is usually based heavily on tradition. Some brides comment that they never want to forget the fun and beauty of their day, and they want their gown to be equally unforgettable. Others comment that they want to see less fluff and more fashion in their photos.

Top designers such as Vera Wang and others are leading the way in response to brides’ wishes for gowns that are not only beautiful, but also daring, trendy, and stunningly fashionable. Check out these fun-to-read articles and see if these choices appeal to you (cover your mother’s eyes if she’s afraid of gowns with color) :D

Gown in a Parisian shopSo whatever your taste in gowns and/or colors, have a great time choosing your gown! And if your gown is one that you want to seriously show off in your photos, send us an email about it. Tell us WHY you love it (don’t worry, we’ll leave the surprise for the groom). :) We’re going to have a BLAST photographing you, your wedding, your bridal session, and your killer gown!

We want to hear from you. Let us know what you think about your gown, gowns in general, and fashion. Click the “Comments” link below to drop us a note.