http://ulyssesphotography.com/blog This blog is about the weddings, engagements and portraits of Ulysses Photography Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:22:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Someone forgot to tell us that when we're pointing our cameras out at our couples and their guests, there will often be a camera or two pointed right back at us! LOL! At Stephanie & Matthew's wedding we had a chance to have spend some time and have some fun ... http://ulyssesphotography.com/blog/2008/07/03/anniecam/ It's early in the wedding season, but we've already had some amazing weddings. Stephanie & Matt's wedding was definitely one of our favorites partly because we got to spend so much time with them, and also because we got to see some friends and familiar faces again. Stephanie filled her day ... http://ulyssesphotography.com/blog/2008/07/01/stephanie-matthews-wedding/ Maya finally said "hello" to the world only a few short weeks after the arrival of her cousin, Gianluca. And what a beautiful baby she is! When we arrived for her newborn session, we found her comfortably swaddled in an adorable printed jumper. Just as we were getting started, she ... http://ulyssesphotography.com/blog/2008/06/30/say-hello-to-maya/ Melissa & Bo have been so incredibly busy working and getting ready for their upcoming wedding that it was high time they got together for a nice date together to simply enjoy some time together. We couldn't believe how well the day worked out for them. Both Melissa and Bo were ... http://ulyssesphotography.com/blog/2008/06/30/melissa-bos-engagement-session/ Family time... It's always a source of delight, especially when spending that time with my two little nephews, Malakai and Kobe. I can hardly believe how big they're getting and how distinctive their personalities are. It truly is a little miracle to watch their growth and to experience their abundance ... http://ulyssesphotography.com/blog/2008/06/27/the-boys-are-back-in-town/ Kim & Ray are an incredibly warm and friendly couple. Although married now for a few years, they didn't have a chance to have wedding portraits taken. So we were delighted when Kim called and asked if we would photograph the two of them as if for their own wedding ... http://ulyssesphotography.com/blog/2008/06/26/kim-rays-portraits/ For us the hardest part of Grace & Michael's stunning wedding was when we had to leave. So many things came together throughout the entire day that made it an absolute joy to photograph. Grace gave careful consideration to how everything (and we mean EVERYTHING) would impact photography. From the ... http://ulyssesphotography.com/blog/2008/06/25/grace-michaels-wedding/ We love spending time with a couple to take beautiful portraits that showcase their affection and passion for one another. Julie & Swaroop, whose day was spent largely on the site of Lyndhurst Castle in Tarrytown, were one such couple who had no difficulty at all producing some gorgeous "Magazine ... http://ulyssesphotography.com/blog/2008/06/20/its-the-little-moments/ Two words immediately come to mind: Simply amazing. Lilline & Evan's wedding day had finally arrived. We were just as eager in anticipation as their families to see how beautiful the day would be, and it did not at all disappoint. Lilline waited for Evan in the garden area of The ... http://ulyssesphotography.com/blog/2008/06/17/lilline-evans-wedding/ The time flies by SO quickly! We can hardly believe it, but little Alexander is already 12 months old! It seems that every time we see him, he changes so much both in his looks and in his rapidly developing personality. And what a complete ham, too! Alexander enjoys the camera ... http://ulyssesphotography.com/blog/2008/06/10/alexanders-12-month-session/ Despite the heat wave this past weekend, Jessica & Stephen had the most beautiful wedding at The Eagle's Nest. Jessica was full of tears of joy and excitement as she spent the morning preparing herself with her friends and bridesmaids. When ready, Jessica looked amazing. She nervously walked out to ... http://ulyssesphotography.com/blog/2008/06/09/jessica-stephens-wedding/ We first met Jennie's parents at Maureen & Andy's wedding at Onteora Mountain House a few years ago. We hit it off so well with them, and we were so excited when Jennie called to tell us that she was now getting married. It took literally only seconds for us to ... http://ulyssesphotography.com/blog/2008/06/07/jennie-kevins-engagement/ We love hearing back from our couples. A response like Heather's is why we work so hard: Hello, hello, hello!!! It's so funny not to have spoken with you guys in a while since when we were in wedding mode. We were in constant communication!!! We just wanted to say....WOW!!!! ... http://ulyssesphotography.com/blog/2008/06/06/heather-toms-album-arrives/ Chateau Hathorn, a lovely venue in Warwick, NY, recently invited us to photograph one of their premium events, a wine tasting dinner. As it's one of our favorite places to dine and spend time, we were more than happy to take photos for them. The Chateau Hathorn also offers a ... http://ulyssesphotography.com/blog/2008/05/31/wine-tasting-and-dining-at-a-lovely-bb/ It's not every day that you get to do a maternity session with your closest friends. Jasmine is like a sister to me, so I've been watching her belly closely to see when it was time to photograph it. She and Josh are warm and loving people, and ... http://ulyssesphotography.com/blog/2008/05/27/a-very-special-maternity-session/ Dory & Jon were probably just as excited as we were for this e-session. Both have such a nice laid-back sense of humor, and this helped them to enjoy their session to its full potential. They really are a perfect pair together. Each of them love the outdoors and wide-open ... http://ulyssesphotography.com/blog/2008/05/26/dory-jons-engagement/ There are few things more fulfilling for a wedding photographer than to be invited back over the course of time to watch a couple's growing family. You can imagine our excitement at FINALLY getting to meet Vivian & John's little baby boy, Gianluca. Only a little over a week old, ... http://ulyssesphotography.com/blog/2008/05/23/gianluca-has-arrived/ Adam found himself literally in a front row seat while an unusually large and fierce tornado suddenly struck a community in Colorado. While watching the incredible images of this story unfold on news sites such as MSNBC.com and CNN.com, I realized that I actually KNEW this reporter! He is one of ... http://ulyssesphotography.com/blog/2008/05/23/tornado-coverage-by-one-of-our-grooms/ Get ready for the cutest cheeks you've ever seen! Ulysses and I had so much fun with Olivia, as she gave us a tour of her yard, showing us all the flowers she planted, the trees she could climb, and the bugs she was afraid of. An energetic ... http://ulyssesphotography.com/blog/2008/05/21/introducing-olivia/ Since before we even met her, Andrea has been one of our biggest fans. When we read words like the ones she recently sent to us upon delivery of her wedding album, it reinforces our desire to do our best for each of our incredible couples. I wanted to call you, ... http://ulyssesphotography.com/blog/2008/05/18/why-we-love-what-we-do/