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Another Rave Review!

Ulysses — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:30:46 +0000

Weddings with such cool people as Rebecca & Ed really make our day. And Rebecca’s very kind words just blow us away.

We met Jenni and Ulysses at our good friends’ wedding and when we got engaged, they were at the top of our list. Although we were nervous about the cost, we couldn’t find another photographer with the same quality or enthusiasm. Once we signed with them, we never thought twice and firmly believe it is one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning.

Jenni and Ulysses are first and foremost awesome people. They love what they do and their enthusiasm is infectious. From our first engagement shoot to receiving our album, it was as if we were with two of our good friends. We felt so comfortable with them that we were able to enjoy every moment, forget about the camera in front of us, and let our true emotions shine through – they even taught us how to “smile with our eyes”! Their style is a unique; if you can blend hip, modern, intimate, and classic, you would wind up with their style. This is why we love our wedding album and all of the pictures so much; they capture how we felt that day and we have countless “favorites.”

Throughout our wedding planning process, Jenni and Ulysses were there. They helped us plan our photography, but we also asked them to recommend other vendors or tossed ideas off of them. At times they acted as our much needed pseudo wedding planners. All of our friends and family rave over our photos. They are also incredibly fast – we had our thank you notes less than 2 months after the wedding and our album in 5 months (and we weren’t very good about doing things as quickly as we should have).

We hope to see Jenni and Ulysses again soon and recommend them to all of our friends. Your wedding is such an emotional day – make sure to hire photographers that will capture your feelings, not just faces.

Visit our page on ProjectWedding.com to read more!

Raves Worth Repeating!

Ulysses — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:14:58 +0000

We’re a huge fan of Victoria & Steven. They’ve continued to keep in touch with us following their wedding, even after the birth of their TWIN boys. So we deeply appreciated Victoria’s kind words and rave about us, as seen on ProjectWedding.com.

I knew from the moment I saw their photos of a wedding at Snug Harbor that I wanted Ulysses Photography for my wedding. I started up a conversation with them via phone and felt comfortable right from the start. Feeling comfortable with the people who will be responsible for capturing some of the most personal and important moments of your life is so important.

Once we actually met for our engagement session photos, I knew without a doubt that these are wonderful people. People who I would invite over for dinner, and want to be friends with!!

And the photos?? Well, what can I say? I am in love with them. Our album is PERFECT. The husband and wife team, for me was the clincher. The fact that they are taking photos from two different perspectives, the male and the female, and from two different simultaneous locations is so special! I recommend them without hesitation.

Visit us on ProjectWedding.com, where you can read her review and much more.

Baby Meridith Is One!

Ulysses — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:16:51 +0000

Spending an afternoon with Meridith and her family is just like playtime. So when we visited with her parents, Jesyca & Bill, along with her big brother, Alexander, we knew we were in for a fun afternoon of toys and books and happy rolling on the floor. Her blue eyes have gotten brighter, her hair wavier, her playful attitude even more fun, if you can even imagine that. She simply gets cuter every time we see her. What an unbelievable privilege to get to know her over the course of her entire First Year!

Click here for more fun with Meridith and her family.

Allison & Dan’s Engagement Session

Jenni — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:59:42 +0000

We first met Allison & Dan several years ago when we photographed Dan’s brother’s wedding. We then met up again last year when we photographed Allison’s sister’s wedding. So you can imagine how excited we were when they called us up to photograph their own! We can’t wait for their wedding day this July at Saratoga National Golf Club in Saratoga Springs. It’s going to feel like a big family reunion for us.

Even though the day of their engagement session was freezing cold, we found some relief in a very cool indoor location and were able to create some amazing art pieces for them.

Time For a Change

Ulysses — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:23:30 +0000

Please excuse us if you’ve had problems emailing us or connecting to our site. We’re in the process of making lots of changes to both our website and blog. We’re also changing the server on which these are hosted. We’re excited about all the changes taking place. However, we do apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please be patient with us while we make improvements. Believe me, it’s all going to be worth the wait.

Carrie & Dustin’s Engagement Photos!

Ulysses — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:36:22 +0000

We’ve known Carrie & Dustin for a long time now, having photographed her sister’s wedding a few years ago. So it was with great excitement that we got together with this really fun couple to focus exclusively on them and how they feel about one another. They brought Brooklyn along for their photo session, and it was very easy to see why this cute Maltese is such an important part of their lives.

Their spring wedding at Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill is going to be a fabulous affair, and we can’t wait to join them.

“Project Wedding” Perfect Rating!

Ulysses — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:05:30 +0000

When you work with the perfect people for your sense of style, beauty, and romance, then you’ll find your experience is nothing less than … well … PERFECT. A heartfelt THANK-YOU to our couples for their generous raves and for choosing Ulysses Photography.

See more reviews of Ulysses Photography on Project Wedding.

And please feel free to leave a review of your own!

Kind Words From Melissa & Mark

Ulysses — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:32:33 +0000

Melissa & Mark have thrilled us from Day #1 with their energy and style. We were so happy to receive a kind note from them and wanted to share it here:

Jenni & Ulysses,

Where do we start to thank our favorite vendors? Your reputation is stellar, and it is very well-deserved. We could not have been more happy with you and your brilliant work. You were able to capture the most beautiful moments in the most beautiful way, and we are so appreciative. You are both professionally and personal, and you felt more like guests than vendors.

We will meet again – my friends love you, and I’ll be seeing you at their weddings! Or who knows, maybe a baby session?…

With sincerest thanks,
Melissa & Mark

Click this link to see more with Melissa & Mark.

Vacation time!

Jenni — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:30:36 +0000

Ulysses and I will be taking a vacation and will be out of the office from December 1 through December 14. We’ll occasionally be checking email as we’re able, but we greatly appreciate your patience if you don’t hear from us until after our return.

If you are wondering if we’re available for your wedding date: Please go to our main site and fill out the contact form, and you will receive an immediate automated response that will let you know. We will then contact you as soon as possible to give you further details.

We’ll have plenty to share when we return, so stay tuned!

Catelyn Is Finally Here!

Ulysses — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:07:41 +0000

Congratulations to Maureen & Dan! Their precious little girl, Catelyn, has finally arrived. We couldn’t be happier for them. Although only a few days old, she was a perfect model for us and even seemed to enjoy the attention. Of course, we want to share a few photos.

Allie & Traver’s Engagement Photos!

Ulysses — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:12:37 +0000

There’s no doubt about it. Allie absolutely LOVES photography. And we absolutely love photographing with Allie & Traver. They both put a lot of thought into the look and mood they wanted for their photo session, and she asked that we come out to a beautiful horse farm that had wide-open spaces and plenty of variety in the scenery to showcase their personalities and genuine enthusiasm about their relationship. They also brought along their friendly nine-year-old German Shepherd, Ozzie, for a portion of the session. He turned out to be a big teddy bear. It was a perfect way to spend the late autumn season.

We had such a blast with this down-to-earth couple, and our own excitement about their upcoming wedding at the Pearl River Hilton is growing even more, especially after their fabulous photo shoot.

A Wedding at Tarrytown House Estate

Jenni — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:56:00 +0000

Emotion, beauty, romance, and overflowing joy – this wedding had it all! We had such a fabulous day with Genevieve & John and their families and friends, that it’s been a delight to relive it all over again with their photos. We can’t thank these two enough for spending time with us to create amazing images. We know you’ll love them as much as we do. So without any further delay, here is a little preview for your enjoyment:

We can’t wait to share all their photos! Their entire wedding photo gallery will be available in the “Client Proofs” area of our main website shortly. Feel free to leave a comment for the happy couple or for us by clicking the “Comments” link at the top of this entry.

Genevieve & John Are On the Way!

Ulysses — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:49:15 +0000

We’ll soon have a blog preview of Genevieve & John’s wedding photos before release of their full gallery. We’re sure you’ll agree it will be well worth the wait. Here’s a teaser.

Meridith’s 8-Month Portraits

Jenni — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:12:03 +0000

It’s time for another installment of Jesyca & Bill’s gorgeous baby girl, Meridith! We just love watching her grow, and we know our regular blog readers do, too. We had a lot of fun with her and the entire family during this latest shoot. Meridith’s baby blue eyes don’t miss a single thing happening around her at any given time. And she’s so bright and expressive, making it a joy to photograph her. Here are some of the latest photos!

Click this link to see more with Jesyca & Bill, and their family and friends.

A Wedding at The Grandview

Ulysses — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:55:34 +0000

We get so excited when a couple not only wants to turn us loose for some creative photo opportunities, but also prepares themselves well with plenty of fun details and ideas, as well as sets aside TIME to actually make those things happen. This sort of preparation made Katie & Don’s day an absolute delight to photograph. Katie’s fur stole, her birdcage veil, and their choice of several great shooting locations made for a wonderful photographic adventure, and they were clearly just as thrilled about it as we were. Even the rain and wind held up for us, so we were able to enjoy the spectacular autumn view with them.

Another highlight of the day was their fabulously choreographed first dance. You could see on their faces just how much they were enjoying the routine. The standing ovation from their fans let them know how much everyone else enjoyed it, too. Katie & Don, thank you so much for choosing us, and for letting us have such a fun day with you!

We can’t wait to share all the photos! Their entire wedding photo gallery will be available shortly in the “Client Proofs” area of our main website. Please click the “Comments” link at the top of this entry to leave your thoughts!

Venue: The Grandview
Flowers: Meadowscent
Band: Bill’s Toupee
Hair: Shashana McNeil at Comfort Zonez
Makeup: Karen Schrowang at LaV Beauty
Katie & Don’s Engagement Photos

A Wedding at View on the Hudson

Jenni — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:46:44 +0000

Even though we’ve only known Helena & David a short time, we knew their wedding day was going to be special. This event was all about the people the people they love most, with Helena’s family flying in from the Philippines, and lots of close family and friends surrounding them. The pictures speak volumes about Helena & David’s strong bonds of affection, as well as their love for their family and guests.

The full gallery will be available soon in the “Client Proofs” area of our main website. Please leave us or the happy couple your comments by clicking the “Comments” link immediately above this entry.

A Wedding at The Grandview in Poughkeepsie

Ulysses — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:14:23 +0000

Jennifer & Jason’s wedding day was such a blast for everyone who had a share in it. Jennifer looked stunning even before her gown was put on, and her eyes lit up with excitement at the prospect of seeing Jason just a few moments after our arrival. In a break from tradition, they saw one another in a private Reveal session, so they could enjoy a warm embrace and talk together about their thrilling day to come. It was a just beautiful seeing their emotive reaction to one another.

The rest of the day was just as enjoyable for everyone. There were plenty of friends and family gathered at The Grandview for the indoor ceremony in the main ballroom area, followed by a fabulous party hosted by one of our very favorite DJs. It was a wonderful day (and night) to remember. Jen & Jason, we couldn’t have been happier than to be there with you and your families. Thanks so much for allowing us to be a part of the day, and for taking such good care of us with a tasty meal.

The full gallery will be available soon in the “Client Proofs” area of our main website. If you’d like to leave a comment here for the happy couple or for us, just click the “Comments” link immediately above this entry.

Michelle & Dan’s Engagement

Jenni — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:42:39 +0000

We had a gorgeous autumn day for Michelle & Dan’s engagement photos, and everything was simply perfect. The fall colors were a beautiful complement to Michelle’s red hair. Dan’s fun and energetic personality kept everyone smiling and laughing throughout. Ever since first meeting them last spring, we’ve been looking forward to working with this really sweet couple. Our time with them was every bit as much fun as we expected. We anxious to show them the beautiful results. We can’t wait for their wedding at Sinapi’s Ceola Manor next May!

Beautiful Autumn Weddings Coming!

Ulysses — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:00:47 +0000

We’re enjoying the peak foliage season as the warm tones begin to come to New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley region. We’ve had opportunity to take some beautiful photos even though the weather has sometimes been a bit rainy. It doesn’t at all dampen our excitement, nor that of our awesome couples. After all the shooting, we’re very busy catching up on office work and working as fast as we can to develop the photos for your enjoyment. It will be a few more days, but we’ll have some blog previews and galleries available from the weddings of Jennifer & Jason, Helena & David, and Katie & Don as soon as we’re able! We promise it will be worth the wait!

Best of Hudson Valley 2009!

Ulysses — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:48:46 +0000

It’s the month of October, so it must be time for Hudson Valley Magazine to host their annual Best of Hudson Valley Party 2009! Residents and businesses from the area were invited to sample over 100 of the very best that the Hudson Valley has to offer when it comes to restaurants, spa treatments, shopping, music and a great variety of services from business providers and vendors. Attendees were able to enjoy the most soothing massage treatments available, feast their eyes on some of the most colorful and enormous cupcakes ever, sample some of the tastiest food and beverages, all while listening to some of the area’s hottest bands. It was truly an event not to be missed. We got to meet some new friends, as well as saw some of our own couples of the past, present and future!

We’d like to thank the the staff at the magazine (especially Angie, Aimee, Tracey, and Jessica, who each worked so hard) for inviting us to photograph this event for them and for putting such a fabulous event together.

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