We often enjoy sending out a card or note to someone celebrating their wedding anniversary, but we’re not at all accustomed to receiving a card FROM someone for the same reason. That probably tells you a lot about the kind of people Laura + Chris are. They put such thought and heart into everything they do, and this particularly kind note is no exception.

Jenni & Ulysses, on our first wedding anniversary, Christopher and I spent time reflecting on last year and all of the elements which made July 17th so very special. With this reflection came memories of you both, and we felt compelled to say “thank you” once again for capturing our wedding in such a remarkable way. May all the beauty you bring to others through your work come back to you tenfold.

Our love, Laura & Chris.

We’re so glad to know them and to have been a part of their marvelous wedding day. More with Laura + Chris.

The only thing that makes our hearts glow more than seeing a couples photos finished in a beautiful album is receiving a note expressing how much they enjoyed the experience with us. Kelly + Chris are two of our absolute favorites, not only because they are among New York’s finest members of the NYPD, but also because they’re refreshingly trusting people. They sent the following kind words:

Jenni and Ulysses, what can I say? You had me at ‘hello.’ The love you two have for each other is rivaled only by the love of your art. Everything you two captured on film is beautiful. I look at all of my pictures and feel such joy. I couldn’t have asked for better people and photographers. It is such an honor and pleasure to know you. I hope this relationship continues through all of life’s joys. We love you both and thank you for perfection on film! Love, Kelly & Chris

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We’re feverishly working to catch everyone up on all the summer news, and we didn’t want to miss mentioning this one. Katie + Leo’s incredible wedding was spotted and published by the editors of Best Hudson Valley Wedding Ever because of its beautiful cultural elements and unique offbeat details. We loved photographing with these two and are so happy to see them made famous once again. Check out the story here, along with Katie’s own words about their awesome day! And please tell your friends by “recommending” or “liking” it! As always, we and the happy couple love hearing your comments, too. Enjoy!

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We’re thrilled beyond measure to see Katie & Chris’ gorgeous wedding published by Style Me Pretty. What a beautiful day we had with them! Katie’s attention to all of her pretty details, as well as the genuine love that she and Chris allowed to shine in front of the camera, combined with generous pockets of time with us, gave us ample opportunity to show off their day’s timelessness and loveliness. Their vision of classic beauty was a perfect fit for this premium bridal portal. We’re so excited that Katie got to share their story in her own words, too. If you’re looking for inspiration for your own wedding day or simply want to enjoy our happy news with us, please check out the article and accompanying photos. Feel free to leave a comment, too!

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Aaron couldn’t wait to see his bride-to-be, Amanda. Everyone’s anticipation charged the air for their first glance at one another. Amanda was stunning in her Pnina Tornai gown. When she walked out to greet Aaron on the deck overlooking Liberty Park, there were tears and smiles of joy not only on their faces, but also on those of all the family and friends looking on. With several mini-events happening throughout the day — from Amanda’s bedeken on the second floor of the contemporary Maritime Parc to Aaron’s ketubah signing on the third floor — there were so many emotive moments giving rich meaning to their day and beautiful opportunities for photography. It was a true privilege to be there with them, as well as to see several other familiar friendly faces.

Their complete gallery will be available soon in the “Boutique” area of our main website. Until then, we’d love to hear your comments below. And please be sure to click the button to “Recommend” us to your friends!

• venue: Maritime Parc (Jersey City, New Jersey)
• catering + cake: Foremost Caterers
• bridal attire: Pnina Tornai + Stuart Weitzman
• bridesmaids dresses: Two Birds
• floral design: Flowers on the Ridge
• music: Unique Musique
• hair: Ernie Swain
• Amanda + Aaron’s Engagement Photos

They’re here!! Brandy + Paul’s much-anticipated wedding photo preview is here. I think we spent half the day laughing with this fun-loving couple. Joy, quiet romance, almost getting stuck in an elevator, a fountain gone wild, an impromptu dance hidden behind the garden … this wedding was non-stop energy and gave us so much to photograph.

The complete gallery will be available soon in the “Boutique” area of our main website. Until then, we’d love to hear your comments below. And please be sure to click the button to “Recommend” us to your friends!

• venue: Catlin Gardens
• floral design: Flowers on the Porch
• honeymoon: Mexico
• Brandy + Paul’s Engagement Photos

Keri & Todd’s wedding day was a day of elegance, heightened emotions, and premium sights, beginning with Keri herself. She was an amazing bride and fabulously expressive even as she got prepared to see Todd for their private reveal before the ceremony. We could not have asked for a more perfect opportunity to capture some gorgeous photos of the two of them together. Of course, no matter where you looked at their venue, the Castle on the Hudson provided one stunning photo opp after another. We’re so glad to have been there to capture this day for them.

The complete gallery will be available soon in the “Boutique” area of our main website. Until then, we’d love to hear your comments below. And please be sure to click the button to “Recommend” us to your friends!

• venue: Castle on the Hudson
• bridal attire: Vera Wang + Stuart Weitzman
• bridesmaids dresses: Ann Taylor
• event planner: Debra Thompson
• floral design: Arcadia Floral
• music: Craig Scott Entertainment
• lighting: LightWorks Interactive
• makeup: Carol Mallia
• hair: Ana Garafolo
• Keri + Todd’s engagement photos

If you’re looking for the perfect combination of luxury and style for your wedding or romantic getaway, you need look no further than the brand new B Ocean Fort Lauderdale. This remarkable hotel offers premium beachfront views of the Atlantic Ocean and sandy coastline from each of its rooms. The Penthouse floor is where you’ll find the Infinity Ballroom, a contemporary reception space with floor-to-ceiling windows providing a spectacular panoramic look at Fort Lauderdale’s shore and waterfront properties. For those as infatuated with the Florida beaches and sunshine as we are, you’ll certainly love being pampered, wined & dined, and refreshed at the fabulous B Ocean. If your wedding is being hosted there, or if you’d like to experience one of our Lifestyle photo sessions on the beaches of Ft. Lauderdale, be sure to contact us!

Sora &  Alex enjoyed an marvelously genuine day of love and joy, and it was a true highlight for us to be a part of it. Sora was kind enough to provide a review of their impressions after receiving their finished wedding album:

Your search is over! I’m serious! Ulysses and Jenni are an awesome husband and wife photography duo and you wouldn’t be disappointed! They are both friendly and charming like you have known them all your life, but professional. There is an aura around them that just puts you to ease.

Ulysses and Jenni are not photographers who are in your face to get the great shot. They are the complete opposite. They maintain a certain distance to respect your wedding ceremony and reception – which is great because you almost forget that photos are being taken and that allows you to just enjoy your wedding day without worrying about the photographers. Don’t get me wrong – they definitely get all the shots that you need. Since you aren’t always aware they are taking photos so when you get the photos – it is an absolute pleasure flipping through them. The excitement over the photos will never end!!!! My husband is still raving about the photos and not just about the moment of the photo but the overall look, composition, and lighting of the photos! My mother loves Ulysses because he was the only photographer who was able to capture the correct color of her traditional dress!

Jenni is the administrator that not only takes photos but will help you order photos, get the wedding day timeline just right, respond to emails really quickly and she is just always present to answer any questions or nervousness you may have about the photos!

My husband and I didn’t want an ordinary photography company to take photos and we were in the search for a single photographer with a point of view and style – Ulysses is it!!!! Some may find the cost to be higher than ordinary photography companies, however, you can’t put a price on the memories that Ulysses was able to capture. I swear you will enjoy them for a lifetime and it is worth it! Wedding photography is an investment!!!

I hope to be able to use them again in the future!

Read more raves and reviews from our awesome and enthused couples!

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We’re excited! The photography from our recent wedding with Courtney & Matt at the the Sleepy Hollow Country Club was just featured on the Style Me Pretty Blog. This premium bridal blog is a portal for all things related to weddings. Whether you’re planning an extravaganza like Courtney & Matt’s Westchester wedding, or casual elegance is more your style, or if you’d like the distinct beauty of your cultural heritage to be the signature of your day, or perhaps you’d like to feature lots of hand-crafted details, Style Me Pretty is a place you’ll want to frequent for delightfully inspiring ideas. We had an amazing day with Courtney & Matt. She shares her thoughts in the article about what made the day so special for the two of them. Make sure you check it out!

And please feel free to leave a comment for Courtney & Matt (or for us). We always love hearing from you!

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We’re positively over the moon about Ada & Jimmy. They recently received their wedding album and then provided the following incredibly kind words as part of their 5-star review on WeddingWire.com:

As a local hairstylist, I have been very lucky to have Jenni as a client. I knew that she and her husband were photographers, but I had never seen their work. When I got engaged a year ago, I knew she was the first person I wanted to talk to! I scheduled a consultation with Ulysses and Jenni to get to know them professionally and get a quote.

I secretly already knew that Ulysses and Jenni were going to be our wedding photographers, but I was worried about how I was going to justify the cost to my fiance, Jimmy! As any newly engaged couple knows, there is a certain amount of sticker-shock when planning a wedding. Personally, I was willing to sacrifice many other expenses in order to get the best photographer because to me, unlike the flowers or the favors, the pictures are the one thing that really will last forever. When we went to the consultation, it turned out that I didn’t have to do any convincing at all! Jimmy had the same feeling that I did – he could see the value in their work, and he could visualize the two of us in the pictures they showed us.

Shortly after we signed the contract, we planned our engagement photos. My seven year old daughter, Katie, was included in our photo session at a local park. When we saw the proofs, I was in tears. I couldn’t believe that Ulysses and Jenni were able to capture the love that Jimmy and I felt for each other, and our gratitude for becoming a family with Katie. They didn’t pose us, but instead they instructed us to act naturally. They utilized the natural light and the architecture of the park to create the most unbelievable images! That shoot ended up decorating our new home with wall art of our new family! I smile every time I see them (and believe me, they’re not just enlarged photos, they’re works of art!)!

We had originally customized our package to only cover what we thought we needed for the wedding pictures. Needless to say, after we saw the engagement photos, we upgraded our wedding package! Neither Jimmy nor I wanted to miss out on any detail of the biggest day of our lives! Jenni was so thorough in making sure we had every detail covered in terms of wedding timelines and formal photos. In a time of much confusion, she kept me in line!

Ulysses and Jenni captured all the best moments of our day. When we look at our photos, it’s clear to see how blessed we were. We remember all of our emotions because they were captured so perfectly. Ulysses is a total artist – he had us cracking up with his ideas for photos, but when we saw the images, we realized his amazing eye for detail and drama! I wish I could post the album for you to see, because words just don’t do them enough justice! No one has seen our proof or wedding album and not commented that these were the best photos they’ve ever seen! Even other photographers have told me that we had the “best of the best” shoot our wedding!

As a stylist, my boss always tells us that it’s not the cost of the service, it’s the perception of value that matters. I have taken on this concept and believe me, the value with Ulysses and Jenni is there! We felt so “taken care of”, as the website is so easy to use, they post your images so quickly, they respond to your email right away – you will not be sorry! My family will forever be grateful of the images that we have, thanks to Ulysses and Jenni!

Make sure to see more of our work with Ada & Jimmy.

Dear Ulysses & Jenni,

Justin and I spent the entire weekend poring over our album. It is magnificent! Somehow seeing it all put together was a surprise, despite our having chosen the images and approved the layout. Our families are thrilled with the albums as well — proof of a job well done!

The slideshow was lovely — it made both me and my dad tear up while watching. To me, the slideshow is so much more tasteful than a wedding video. Thank you for all of the thought, care, and time you put into everything… Again, we couldn’t be more pleased with the results.

You are both very talented artists and professionals. We are so very lucky to have worked with you!

Wishing you both the very best for 2011.

Love, 

Andrea & Justin

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What a fabulous way to close out our 2010 wedding season! Angela & James exuded old Hollywood glamour. Angela was positively breathtaking in her designer gown, and James was the picture of cool confidence. Their affection and attraction for one another kept us eagerly clicking our cameras all day long. We just love seeing a couple so connected as these two.

We’ll be vacationing at the same time as Angela & James will be on their honeymoon, but we wanted to leave a preview for everyone to enjoy while we’re away. Their complete gallery will be available in the “Boutique” area of our main website sometime during the week of December 20th. We’d love to hear from you, so please leave a comment here! And feel free to click the button below to “Recommend” their photos to your friends!

• Venue: Round Hill
• Bridal attire: San Patrick
• Hair & Makeup:  Diana Michelin
• Floral design: Flowers on the Porch
• Music: Blazin Beatz
• Honeymoon: Colorado
• Angela & James’ Engagement Photos

The anticipation in the air over Emily & PJ’s wedding was like happy electricity. A beautifully elegant Emily walked gently into the room where P.J. was waiting to see his bride for the first time in her complete attire. Their private Reveal was punctuated with happy, heartfelt tears of joy, and we were truly privileged to be there to capture those unique moments for them. There were many other emotive moments throughout the day. Everyone enjoyed the warmth and comfort of being indoors, but the florist brought some of the outdoor autumn colors indoors for their ceremony. Golden sunlight poured beautifully into the room as the time arrived for their vows. It was an incredible day, followed by a night full of dancing. The day was made more perfect for us personally when we realized Rachel & Ross were there, one of our favorite couples whose wedding and newborn we also photographed! They recommended Emily & P.J. to us, and we’re so delighted that they did. It was a great event, with great company, and even better memories for everyone.

The complete gallery is currently available in the “Boutique” area of our main website. Please leave your comments below! And click the button below to “Recommend” us to your friends!

• Venue: Le Chateau
• Bridal attire: Augusta Jones
• Floral design: Petals by Alice
• Music: Hal Prince
• Emily & P.J.’s Engagement Photos

Nicole & Tom are wonderfully original people. With Nicole’s flair and experience in the design industry, we knew the day would present a lot to look forward to. Breathtaking is the only word that described her in her Jenny Packham creation, the perfect choice for her. When it was time for Nicole to join Tom for a private Reveal, he was clearly very moved at seeing his stunning bride-to-be for the first time that day. We spent some precious moments with them for photos before guests arrived for the morning ceremony. The vows they wrote to each other were tender, honest, and open, leaving many eyes wet with tears of happiness. It was a spectacular day of great joy, renewal, and reunion. We’re incredibly thankful to Nicole & Tom for allowing us an inside look at who they are. Their personal touches on everything from the playful invitations and programs to the intricate origami decor for the centerpieces made the whole day feel uniquely theirs.

Enjoy these teasers. The complete gallery will be available soon in the “Boutique” on our main website. We’d love to hear from you all, so please leave a comment! And click the button below to “Recommend” us to your friends!

• Venue: The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers
• Bridal attire: Jenny Packham
• Event Planner: Debra Thompson
• Catering: Abigail Kirsch
• Florals: Superior Florist
• Makeup: Jill K Imbrogno
• Music: DJ Shakey
• Honeymoon: Cruise
• Nicole & Tom’s Engagement Photos

“Mawage. Mawage is wot bwings us togeder tooday.” — wedding speech from The Princess Bride

And thus began the wedding ceremony of Jean & Michael, garnishing laughter from all their family and friends. This easygoing and fun-loving couple each said at an earlier point in the day that they couldn’t believe it was finally here! It was love at first sight when they met in the banana aisle of Hannaford. All their eager anticipation had finally turned into a wonderful reality as Jean & Michael said their wedding vows to one another. Although it was a nippy and breezy November day, they were completely smitten with one another throughout the entire day. Since we’ve known Jean for many years now (and actually we’ve known Mike for nearly as long, as a guest at other weddings we’d photographed), we were actually seeing personal friends taking that step into a new chapter of life. We couldn’t be happier for the two of them!

The complete gallery will be available soon in the “Boutique” area of our main website. Please leave your comments below, and be sure to click the button to “Recommend” us to your friends!

• Venue: Mountain View Manor
• Floral design: Floral Cottage
• Makeup: Jacqueline at Facez
• Music: Dee Productions
• Jean + Michael’s engagement photos

Erin & George’s wedding was every bit as much fun as we’d anticipated it would be. We knew George’s Greek heritage would make for some particularly warm moments throughout the day. With over 30 of their closest family & friends in their party, it sometimes felt as if everyone invited to the wedding was also somehow involved in the photos, but this only added to the great fun factor. Everyone let us in on the fun and energy of the day (including George’s stunt, a “death defying leap” into the arms of his groomsmen), which always makes for some of our favorite times when we’re shooting. Erin was particularly beautiful in her dramatic dress and blue Manolos, but she made sure they were working for HER, and not the other way around. We had a fantastic time with this awesome couple as we squeezed the last bit of autumn sunlight out of their photo session. And then it was time to join everyone for some Greek dancing and a huge party!

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• Venue: The Tides Estate
• Bridal attire: Jim Hjelm & Manolo Blahnik
• Floral design: Rachel Di Re
• Hair: Ringlet
• Makeup: Nicole Francavilla
• Music: DJ Gaza (74 Events)
• Erin & George’s Engagement Photos

Previews from Courtney & Matt’s outstanding wedding day at the the Sleepy Hollow Country Club are coming soon. We’re hard at work getting their images ready for your enjoyment. So put on your Louboutins, party dresses, and tuxedos. Keep your browsers bookmarked to this blog! And please have your comments ready to tell them how much you enjoyed their day!

More with Courtney & Matt.

From the moment we first met with Amanda & Tony, we knew we’d become good friends, which is just the way we like it. Warm relationships are what drive our photography. This special couple gave us complete access to how they felt about one another, and how they felt on their wedding day. Their strong emotions and passion were evident in the tears, smiles, laughter and hugs that began with their private Reveal with one another earlier in the day, and continued with their wonderful families and close friends throughout the rest of the afternoon at their delightful garden wedding.

The complete gallery will be available soon in the “Boutique” area of our main website. We’d love to hear your comments below.

• Venue: Catlin Gardens
• Bridal attire: Casablanca Bridal
• Makeup: Flawless Image Makeup (Marisa Verdi)
• Florist: Flowers on the Porch
• Band: Common Ground Orchestra
• Honeymoon: Italy
• More with Amanda + Tony.

Andrea & Justin had the perfect wedding day. A hurricane threatening the east coast was simply not an option, so we were all glad to see the beautiful weather arrive just in time for them. Andrea was stunning in her customized Vera Wang (a little bird told us she chose this design well before Chelsea Clinton did). A pair of blue Badgley Mischkas completed her fashionable look. Justin was initially speechless as he turned to see his bride for the first time during their private Reveal. Naturally we loved the way they let us “in” for some romantic photos of them at the Rutgers Gardens. Another fun highlight of the evening came when after their introductions, Justin donned a black hat, and they showed off their skills with a specially choreographed first dance to the tune, “Beyond the Sea”. The crowd went wild over their fantastic performance! There were lots of beautiful little touches like this throughout the day that made it a truly special joy to photograph.

Enjoy these preview photos. The full gallery will be available soon in the “Boutique” area of our main website. We’d love to hear from you, so please comment below! And feel free to click the button below to “Recommend” us to your friends!

• Venue: The Venetian
• Bridal attire:  Vera Wang + Badgley Mischka
• Flowers:  Dee’s Florist
• Andrea & Justin’s Engagement Photos