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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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Melissa & Mark have been some of our biggest fans since Day #1, so we knew we’d enjoy their wedding day. Melissa was definitely in her glory, and she looked positively radiant in her beautiful diamond-white gown. After a few minutes of photographing some bridals it was off to the church, where Mark was anxious to get under way and see his lovely bride come down the aisle. You could truly feel the energy of everyone’s excitement in the room.

Melissa made sure there were lots of nice little touches throughout the day that emphasized their love for color and variety, and that showcased their personalities. From her awesome hot-pink shoes to the animal print table linens, the theme was all about the fun time that she and Mark have with one another. We were excited to see Mark’s expression at seeing his own groom’s cake, made to look just like his beloved Plymouth Prowler. (a favorite car of mine, too, especially since seeing and photographing it during their engagement session!)  It was a wonderful autumn day for everyone. We’ve got to send a BIG shout of thanks to Melissa & Mark for taking such good care of us with a great meal at the Grandview, and for just all around having such a great time and allowing us to be a part of it with them.

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 as soon as Melisssa & Mark return from Hawaii.  Please click the “Comments” link at the top of this entry to leave your thoughts for the happy couple or for us!

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Zooey & Willie have been the absolute best, and we always love hearing from them. She recently sent these kind words:

U & J, we were lucky enough to be home at the same time when our albums arrived. Looking through them, we actually felt like we were re-living our wedding day. To quote my in-laws, “incredible.” We loved knowing you took such great time and care with the slideshow. I could watch it over and over again. Thank you for your special gifts – the many forms of them!!


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Laura & Phil are such down-to-earth, fun-loving people, that it was a total joy to spend the day with them. The home of Phil’s family was full of excitement – and lots of food and noise – as he, his brothers, and the rest of his groomsmen quickly got prepped for photos and for the rest of the day. Their energetic activity was easily mirrored by Laura and her girls getting the last touches of hair and makeup done. Laura’s custom-made gown was just perfect for her, and she looked absolutely stunning. She couldn’t stop smiling throughout our brief bridal session. Before you knew it, we were headed to the Meadowlands, where she and Phil enjoyed a fantastically fun and romantic period of time together before their ceremony. They were adorable.

One highlight of the reception evening was when Phil took Laura by complete surprise when he pulled out his guitar, set up an extra chair next to his own, and invited Laura to sit and listen to him play for her while he sang Growing Old With You (from the Adam Sandler movie, “The Wedding Singer”). Laura was beside herself with laughter, and with love for Phil and his classic rendition.

Laura & Phil, our eager anticipation of your wedding day couldn’t have been better rewarded. Thank you so much for choosing us and seeing that we were cared for with a delicious meal. We’re truly inspired by your heartfelt devotion to your family and friends. We wish nothing but happiness for you in your future together. We can’t wait to show you how many amazing memories you have from your wedding day.

We know you’re all looking forward to the complete gallery of images, which will be available soon in the “Client Proofs” section of our main website. Please feel free to leave a comment for the happy couple, or for us, by clicking on the “Comments” link at the top of this blog entry.

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  • Sheree Strong - These pictures of Phil and Laura are amazing. I compliment you on your talent as photographers (artist) making their day wonderful and giving them a gift of beautiful memories. Thank you both.September 29, 2009 – 7:11 PM

  • Jenny Crowley - Absolutely beautiful, Ulysses! Its hard not to get butterflies for them when you’ve captured their moments so wonderfully!September 29, 2009 – 10:50 AM

  • Ulysses - Hey there, Neil! This really means a lot, coming from you! Thanks so much! We’ve loved the honest and outgoing personalities of this couple from the moment we met them. Their friends are all the same way, making for great opportunities. 🙂September 29, 2009 – 10:04 AM

  • Neil Cowley - Luv the grooom personality portrait! and the guitar solo shot is great!!September 29, 2009 – 10:01 AM

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You couldn’t have found a bride more bubbly and completely overjoyed about her wedding day than Kerry. We found her and her bridesmaids showing off the finishing touches of their makeup and dresses to one another. Kerry’s elegant gown was perfectly suited to her, and we joked about how amazing she’d look both coming and going. Marino was waiting for us with his family at the church just around the corner. We could tell that he was simply taking in the entire set of events of the day, and that he was more than ready to see his bride and begin their future together. Kerry looked every inch the fabulous bride as she walked down the aisle with her father, while Marino’s face opened into the brightest smile imaginable. Following the relatively brief ceremony, the happy crowd outside the church greeted them with a sendoff of bubbles.

Kerry & Marino, your day was every bit as amazing as we knew it would be. Your parents and family were so kind and fun to spend time with. We couldn’t be happier for you both, and we truly enjoyed ourselves. Thanks so much for making us a part of the day, and thank you also for the delicious 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.

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  • disco dee - Kerry and Marino,

    Thanks for having me at your Wedding. It was awesome, It was so good to see your family, many I haven’t seen in many years we had alot of fun!!

    You are a wonderful couple, hope you are having a great time in Aruba.

    Love, DeeSeptember 23, 2009 – 7:36 PM

  • Ulysses - Thanks, Jess! I love that one, too, for its naturally playful look at the couple. We were able to enjoy the very last kisses of sunlight before it set. The clouds opened up for us for a final few moments of fun shooting with this awesome couple. 🙂September 23, 2009 – 2:30 PM

  • jessica - beautiful! Love the gate image most!!September 23, 2009 – 12:01 PM

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Each year brides come from all over to attend Westchester Magazine’s “Unveiled” bridal event. This exclusive event is a fashion extravaganza where brides have opportunity to talk firsthand store owners and designers about choices in gowns, hair & makeup, jewelry, etc. This energetic event was held at the CV Rich Mansion in White Plains, NY. Some of the area’s top service providers were there to talk about photography (including our studio), music and entertainment, limo services, cakes and confectioneries, body care, and many other services that might interest a bride planning the perfect wedding. There were beautiful models to show off the latest in fashions for brides, as well as grooms.

Not only were we very glad to be represented there with our own booth (a big shout goes out to our friends Annie & Jason, a fantastic couple whose wedding we photographed two years ago, for manning our booth), but we got to photograph the fashion show and the excited brides as they enjoyed talking, sampling, and simply oooh’ing and ahhh’ing at everything. Westchester Magazine always throws a great event. And it was great meeting so many happy brides as well as vendors.

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  • Ulysses - Thanks, Jessica! It was great seeing you, as well. And you looked fantastic, too! I would love to have talked even more. But it seems I was being pulled in 10 different directions throughout the evening. Always a good time at these great events, right? 🙂September 22, 2009 – 10:48 AM

  • Jessica - As always, it was great to see you (and I loved chatting with Annie!) Looking forward to the photos!September 22, 2009 – 10:41 AM

  • Ulysses - Kimberly!! So awesome to hear from you! Yeah, that photo is still one of our fierce favorites, as you can tell. LOL!!! It’s printed as a 20×30, nice and big so everyone can enjoy the fun of it. That’s so funny that you immediately recognized it as yours! Hope you two are doing great! Hugs for you both. 🙂September 19, 2009 – 5:15 PM

  • Kimberly - Nice job Annie and Jason! Ulysses and Jenni, I love our photo in the back drop there too! And who would be silly enough to NOT chose Ulysses Photography?September 19, 2009 – 4:59 PM

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From our very first moments after meeting Andrea & Joe, we hit it off splendidly. It was clear they wanted their day to be a fabulous affair, and we’re so glad they wanted us to be a part of it.

Andrea looked simply amazing in her lacy designer Lazaro gown, and Joe’s broad smile showed how much he loved the way she looked when he first saw her. After the brief ceremony, their family and closest friends congratulated and welcomed them with hugs. We then went back into the historic church for a few minutes to get some portraits near the captivating Chagall and Matisse glass windows.

Then it was off to the fabulous Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill for their reception. We always love the beauty, helpful service, and fantastic food (thank you Andrea & Joe!) at the Abigail Kirsch venues, and this evening was no disappointment. The tables were beautifully spotlighted and designed to show the room off to its best.

After spending some quiet time with the couple for romantic portraits of just the two of them, everyone was in for a fantastic experience of cocktails, dinner, and dancing. It was a crowd full of warmth and energy, and we couldn’t have been more privileged than sharing the evening with Andrea & Joe and their favorite people.

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.

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  • Ulysses - Hello, Gorgeous! (notice the capital ‘G’!) So glad to hear from you! I know you must be having an awesome time in Mexico. Honestly, I wish we were down there with you! We do have our trip to the Caribbean later in the year, but being on the Mexican beaches right NOW sounds like a good idea, too. Andrea, we were so glad to have been there to share your day. It does go by even faster than you’d probably imagined, doesn’t it? But we’re going to have LOTS to show you for you to remember the day by. In a way, it’s just the beginning of gathering some beautiful memories. Talk to you soon, and looking forward to hearing from you again! Hugs to you both.September 18, 2009 – 8:15 AM

  • Andrea - Ulysses – you know me too well. Even though I loved the dress the headband was my absolute favorite! I can’t wait to see the rest of the pictures and I can’t thank you and Jenni enough for everything. You both worked so hard all night and my family thinks you’re adorable. I will write you something more soon. We’re still in Mexico but I had to check the blog!September 17, 2009 – 10:44 PM

  • Ulysses - Muchos gracias, Mark! Coming from someone with your talent, this means a lot to us. Hope you two and your new baby girl are all doing well! 🙂September 17, 2009 – 11:54 AM

  • Mark - Very elegant imagery! Beautiful work. 🙂September 17, 2009 – 11:44 AM

  • jessica - I agree- the hairband is such a nice alternative to the veil.September 16, 2009 – 8:44 PM

  • Ulysses - Ohhh, Michele, Andrea is going to LOVE that you noticed the hairband and said that. We loved it, too! Being a gorgeous girl from New Jersey, she wanted to look bold and beautiful. Got it on both counts. They’re a wonderful couple.September 16, 2009 – 7:33 PM

  • Michele Stapleton - Love the “hairband;” so glam!September 16, 2009 – 7:30 PM

  • Ulysses - Jessica, thank you!!! It was a beautiful day, and we wanted to make sure to create images that would forever remind Andrea & Joe of just how amazing their day was.September 16, 2009 – 7:14 PM

  • jessica - These are gorgeous!! She looks amazing in all of them!September 16, 2009 – 6:55 PM

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Sarah & Josh have always given us plenty of reasons to look forward to photographing them. They’re quirky, cool, creative, and incredibly comfortable with one another. Whether making silly faces at one another for the sheer mutual entertainment value or enjoying a gentle warm embrace of absolute calm and comfort, the emotion of their wedding day was full of opportunities to make beautiful photos.

The beautiful Hudson River near the town of Piermont and the mostly sunny blue skies served as a perfect backdrop for their private Reveal together before the ceremony. Josh was visibly moved when seeing his bride-to-be for the first time this way. Sarah was simply amazing to see, the asymmetrical lines of her designer gown moving beautifully as she approached Josh. The waterfront was full of weekend passersby, but the happy couple were in their own world as they shared this wonderful time together.

Sarah & Josh, we had such a great time with you. We love your spontaneity and genuineness with one another, and we’re thrilled to have been chosen for your wedding. Thank you for allowing us to share this amazing day, as well as for the tasty meal.

The complete gallery of images will be available in the “Client Proofs” section of our main website upon their return from their honeymoon. Please feel free to leave a comment for the happy couple, or for us, by clicking on the “Comments” link at the top of this blog entry.

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  • Ulysses - Jessica, you are as sweet as you are beautiful! Thank you so much. I’m glad to hear you love that one so much because to be honest we personally love stormy cloudy skies, too, for their visual interest and dramatic factor. We were glad to see some of these clouds roll in over the beautiful Hudson River. Thanks again! 🙂September 15, 2009 – 11:55 AM

  • Jessica - Show THAT cloudy sky shot to any bride who worries about the weather on her wedding day! Just beautiful!September 15, 2009 – 11:17 AM

  • Ulysses - Jess, can’t wait to show you more of the dress sometime soon. It was really unique. One of Sarah’s bridesmaids (coincidentally also named Sarah) said “it’s like ice cream!” And you know what? I think she was exactly right. The fabric had this creamy, soft texture to it that I’ve never seen before. It was just perfect for Sarah. 🙂September 11, 2009 – 11:55 PM

  • jessica - ohhh I love love her dress and the combo of the yellow flowers! Love that shot during the ceremony with the cloudy skies…beautiful.September 11, 2009 – 3:20 PM

  • Heather Licsauer - Sarah and Josh — Congratulations on your wedding. Sarah, you look absolutely stunning! These pictures are absolutely beautiful… it’s not hard to see how crazy you two are about each other! Best of luck and congrats again!September 11, 2009 – 3:19 PM

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What a perfect day for a wedding! From the very first moment after our arrival when we found Matt putting the finishing touches on his look for the day, to the moment Michele saw herself in the mirror for the first time, we knew it was going to be an awesome day for a wedding. When you have an amazing couple, a fantastic wedding party, and then mix these with a fabulous location, you’ve got a perfect foundation for incredible images.

Michele & Matt put a lot of thought into personal touches that were seen throughout their day. From the handmade invitations to the cookies and cards on the reception tables; from the purple & black argyle socks that the guys wore to the couple’s signature Purple Haze drink; from the beautifully framed family and engagement session photos to their guest sign-in book, there was so much colorful detail to be enjoyed.

Even if there had been no details at all, Michele & Matt would easily have been the attraction of the day. We loved seeing how beautifully emotive Michele was, and how connected Matt stayed with her. They served up one of our favorite first dances ever (these two definitely have skilz), energizing the crowd with how completely overjoyed they were just being together on the dance floor.

Michele & Matt, we’ve truly enjoyed each and every minute with you. Thank you so much for allowing us to spend the day with you. Your family and friends made us feel so included, and we also appreciate the very tasty meal.  It was a wonderful way to spend our anniversary weekend. 🙂

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.

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  • Ulysses - Bahahahahah!!! This is so awesome! Huh? Who? Which Michele is it? Ohhhhh, “THE BRIDE!! Michele” of course! LOL! I’ve been waiting on pins and needles (wow, that sounds old fashioned) to hear back from you. I’m SOOOOOO glad to hear that you love them. And there is a lot of them to love, that’s for sure! We had such a great day with you guys. Hugs to you both, from myself and Jenni. Looking forward to keeping in touch. Please send our warm regards to your parents, and to your funtastic wedding party. 🙂September 15, 2009 – 11:43 PM

  • Michele THE BRIDE!! Holla! - YAY! Yay! Yay!! Loooove them all! You did an amazing job!! 🙂 YAY!!September 15, 2009 – 10:55 PM

  • Allison - So beautiful! Love the socks and flip flops!September 15, 2009 – 8:29 PM

  • Ulysses - Jess, I’m glad to hear you’re in love with the photos. And what a fantastic couple we had a chance to work with! We can also tell they’ve got great family & friends, too. Enjoy! 🙂September 15, 2009 – 3:55 PM

  • Ulysses - Mandy: Thank you! You’ve discovered the very reason we love so much doing what we do as photographers – so that others can relieve their fondest memories through the images. And as you can see here, we enjoy providing a natural but heightened artistic take on how the day unfolded. I’m glad you’re enjoying these so much. Make sure you out their complete gallery, if you haven’t already done so. So many amazing images to share!September 15, 2009 – 3:53 PM

  • Jess - What beautiful photos! LOVE them all!September 15, 2009 – 2:33 PM

  • Mandy - I am still reliving this wedding, in my head. what a wonderful time for amazing people! Thank you for sharing it!
    xxooSeptember 15, 2009 – 1:42 PM

  • Ulysses - Thank you, Priscilla! What an amazing day and a completely engaging couple! It was great to see so many on the dance floor having so much fun, too.September 12, 2009 – 11:13 AM

  • Aunt Priscilla - the pictures are as beautiful as the Bride and Groom, cant wait to see the rest.September 12, 2009 – 8:02 AM

  • Jenni - Thanks, Jess! I really wanted to do something like this for Michele & Matt, and I can’t wait for them to see it.September 11, 2009 – 1:58 PM

  • Ulysses - Thank you, Jess! I’ll pass it on to Jenni, who took this one. It was a beautiful evening. The light was sometimes challenging, as you can see in this photo, but that’s when you really work it a bit more for some awesome results. Hugs! 🙂September 11, 2009 – 1:50 PM

  • jessica - ohhh I love that last one with the streaming light….September 11, 2009 – 1:06 PM

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When you have a wedding and a couple as amazing as Michele & Matt, it takes a little time to develop and prepare their images for everyone to enjoy. But the wait will be well worth it. There’s plenty more coming to the blog very soon, so keep your browsers tuned here! Here’s a sneak preview of the love and fun to come:

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Stories about a couple who discover, then lose, and who ultimately find one another again are told only in books and on movie screens, right? Wrong. That’s exactly the way the story goes for Lovisa & Christopher, a wonderfully warm and sincere twosome who have found the deeper meaning of a love cultivated over years of time. You can see how perfectly matched they are for one another by the way they laugh, hold one another, and care for their families.

Perfect weather punctuated the bright mood of the day. The pastoral stretches of lawn at the Full Moon Resort made for the perfect setting for Chris and his groomsmen to wear their kilts. As Lovisa made her grand entrance to the tented ceremony by walking and smiling her way across the green, you could hear the gasps and approval of everyone simply amazed by how stunning the bride looked in her elegant flowing gown. After spending some private time with the couple for photos, they joined their waiting guests for a delicious dinner and party. Several friends sang special tribute songs to the happy couple, marking just how tight-knit a group this is. There was so much honesty, uniqueness, and intense feeling on display. We are truly privileged to have been a part of it by photographing it.

We can’t wait to share all their photos! Their entire wedding photo gallery will be available shortly in the “Client Proofs” area of our main website. Until then, enjoy these sneak peeks! And please click the “Comments” link at the top of this entry to leave your thoughts for us or the happy couple.

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  • Ulysses - Thank you so much, Kari! And it was fantastic meeting you on their beautiful day. It was every bit as amazing and unique as we knew it would be. These two deserve nothing less, and we were so happy to have been there for them. The 3 images here are just a small taste, but their gallery is NOW AVAILABLE. Enjoy checking out the rest. 🙂September 5, 2009 – 10:25 PM

  • Kari - Outstanding job on the 2 photos shown. Lovisa looks stunning and Chris is so handsome. Just love them, I can’t wait to see the Client proofs. Jenni- I love your twitter story.September 5, 2009 – 10:19 AM

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We first met Gina at a local bridal event, and we immediately felt connected to her. Only later did we realize that we have a few friends in common. When she introduced us to her fiancé, Herman, we just knew we wanted to photograph their wedding. We were very excited when they chose us on the spot!

Our engagement photo session with them was nothing less than delightful. Seeing how willing they were to help us create gorgeous photos with just the perfect mood for them made us look for unique opportunities to show them off at their best.  A perfect day with a perfect couple – you can’t ask for more than that!

We’re now even more eager to join them for their wedding at Round Hill House in the summer of 2010.

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  • A Wedding at Round Hill » New York Wedding Photographer – Ulysses Photography Blog - […] Gina & Herman’s Engagement Photos Posted in Weddings Tags: Gina & Herman, Maggie Sottero, Round Hill, washingtonville wedding […]July 13, 2010 – 11:36 AM

  • Ulysses - Angelo, it’s great to hear from you! Thanks so much for the very kind words. We’re very excitedly looking forward to Gina & Herman’s day not only for them, but also because it will give us a chance to see you and your family again. Take care, and enjoy the photos!September 3, 2009 – 8:48 PM

  • Angelo DeMaria - Absolutley perfect!! You guys do immaculate work. I cannot wait for the wedding. There is no doubt that these pictures will be amazing.September 3, 2009 – 7:57 PM

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Nicole & Andy are a truly unique couple, and they wanted photos that would showcase their desire to have a rather different kind of wedding day experience. They started their day’s photo session with a private Reveal, where they could spend some time alone before their ceremony. Nicole was absolutely stunning.

After a very meaningful wedding, they then whisked us off with them to a trail I would hardly have recognized as a road. But at the end of the path was a beautiful open field, and at the end of that field was a gorgeous waterfall. To top off this awesome setting, what initially began as a rainy day turned into full-on sunny skies, just in time for their fabulous photo session in the waterfall. We were all so excited, as we’d been planning for this for a year! We could not have wished better for them. They got everything they wanted and more! We are ecstatic over the results:

Nicole & Andy, thank you SO MUCH for choosing us! You’re very special to us, and we are so appreciative of the way you put complete trust in us throughout the entire day. You and your families truly made us feel like part of the family, too. So much emotion throughout the day, just perfect for photos.

The complete gallery of images will be available soon in the “Client Proofs” section of our main website. We know you’ll enjoy them. And please feel free to leave a comment for the happy couple, or for us, by clicking on the “Comments” link at the top of this blog entry.

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  • Ulysses - We’re so appreciative of your kind comments, Mary Ann. Their complete gallery of photos is available NOW. Go to our main website, and click on “Client Proofs”. Look for Nicole & Andrew’s Wedding. There are lots more where these came from. Enjoy! 🙂August 29, 2009 – 1:32 PM

  • Ulysses - Jamie, you may not have realized it, but we LIVE for words like those! Thank you SO MUCH for the awesome raves and compliments! And you were an ideal MOH (maid of honor)! You looked beautiful yourself, you were attentive to the bride, and you even brought along a boyfriend — I think that’s what they call a wedding party trifecta! LOL! I hope you’re continuing to enjoy the photos. We couldn’t have asked for a couple than these two, willing to do virtually ANYTHING for the sake of getting amazing and unforgettable photos. That’s the whole point — to have awesome emotive moments in your day that can’t be found anywhere else! Hope to see you again sometime soon.August 29, 2009 – 1:30 PM

  • Mary Ann - Simply stunning! Looking forward to seeing more of them…August 29, 2009 – 1:10 PM

  • Jamie - WOW! You guys took amazing, amazing pictures!
    Nicki you’re going to love them- perfect to hang ALL OVER the new house! I just spent 2.5 hours looking at them (while at work, think I might get fired! lol)August 28, 2009 – 1:19 PM

  • Ulysses - Lyz: Your words will no doubt make Nicole & Andy break out into broad smiles. They certainly warm my own heart. We had a fabulous time with them! And it was GREAT meeting you, too! 🙂

    Nicole (Huggler): It was awesome meeting you and getting to have a bit of fun with you! I do hope we get to meet again someday! Those waterfall shots were some of our favorite of the day, and partly because we weren’t sure if the weather was even going to allow it! But when we got there, everyone was fully involved in making that episode as special as possible! I think Nicole was even more gung-ho than WE were, if that’s possible! LOL! Take care. And thanks for the awesome words. (and NOOOOOO, you didn’t ruin anything. Just to prove it, we should take more together sometime! LOL!)August 27, 2009 – 11:03 PM

  • Ulysses - Jess: Nicole’s grandmother had the most beautiful flower garden, full of sunflowers and what I believe were spider flower. Made for a very romantic setting for their afternoon Reveal! Thank you!

    Stevie: Thank you so much! Don’t you just love how great these guys did for their photos? Lots more to come!August 27, 2009 – 11:00 PM

  • Nicole (Huggler) - Nicole and Andy,

    I am so happy you got as wet as you did in those waterfalls! It was totally worth it! You guys look amazing and I am so happy for the both of you. I thank you for letting me be a part of such a special day in your lives and I look forward to what is to come in your future. I had SO much fun and hope I didn’t ruin any of the pictuers! haha! Enjoy! I LOVE YOU BOTH!

    It was so nice meeting and working with the both of you, Ulysses and Jenni! What a wonderful job you did!

    Nicole!August 27, 2009 – 8:59 AM

  • lyz - absolutely amazing!!! can’t wait to see the rest!August 26, 2009 – 8:35 PM

  • jessica - The one in the field of flowers is my favorite-lovely work you two!August 26, 2009 – 5:48 PM

  • Bud - NIkki i love you guys, the pictures are great, i didn’t know you went in the water that far!!!! cant wait for the rest of them.

    love stevieAugust 26, 2009 – 4:29 PM

  • Ulysses - LOL! Shannon, that’s TOO FUNNY that in your excitement you woke Nicki up to hurry and go see the photos!! I’m on your side here. The earlier the better!! 😀

    Thanks very much for the compliments. And it was great seeing you again! It’s such a small world, and it’s always a wonderful experience reuniting with all the people that tie us together. 🙂August 26, 2009 – 11:28 AM

  • Shannon Gaebel - Nicki & Andy,

    You both are so beautiful. Enjoy these phenomenal photos. Sorry for waking you this a.m. Nicki. I knew you wouldn’t mind getting up to see!!! Love you
    Shannon

    Ulysses & Jenni, I knew they woud be magnificent! Can’t wait to see the rest along with everyone else.August 26, 2009 – 11:17 AM

  • Ulysses - Awww, B. You’re going to get ME started. I think one of the things we love most about photographing weddings is seeing the genuine interaction between the couple and their parents. And there is nothing at all quite like the bond between yourself and Nicole. It’s such a one-of-a-kind relationship, and we could easily tell how you feel about one another. From the period when you helped with the finishing touches of her gown to the very special dance you shared together at the reception, there were so many beautiful and touching things to experience. We’re so privileged to have been there for your family. Thank you a million times over for the incredibly kind words.August 26, 2009 – 8:09 AM

  • Mom - I’m crying all over again! Thank you Ulysses & Jenni! I CANNOT wait to see the rest. You both did such a wonderful job. Your work is so unique and unparalleled to anything that I have ever seen before. You are truly masters in art! Thank you for making my daughter’s wedding perfect! Great, I’m crying again! LOL Sincerely BAugust 26, 2009 – 7:57 AM

  • Ulysses - Nicole, Nicole, Nicole!! (and Andy! LOL)…

    We are sooooo glad that you’re so ecstatic about these previews. It’s hard to believe just how well the day unfolded for you both. Everything fell into place just as we knew it would. And besides the planned time that we shared together, there was so much emotion to be seen all around, making for great candid photos, as well. There’s LOTS more to come! 🙂August 26, 2009 – 7:30 AM

  • Nicole - I am speechless. These pictures are absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much for being there on our special day, and capturing these moments so that we will always remember the details of our wedding day. They’re perfect. We love you guys!August 26, 2009 – 6:44 AM

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Taking photos with Nicole & Andy on their wedding day was every bit as fun and amazing as we all knew it would be! We’re hard at work “developing” their photos and preparing them for display in the blog previews and for their online gallery. So stay tuned! Nicole & Andy are most certainly on their way! 🙂

Keep this page bookmarked for more previews, as well as direction on how to find the complete gallery. For now, here’s a little teaser of the beauty and fun to come.

More with Nicole + Andy.

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Just a few short minutes after meeting Helena & David, we knew we wanted to be their photographers. We were drawn not only to their gentle-but-fun personalities, but also to the affectionate way they naturally treat one another. What better ingredients could you need for starting a fulfilling life together? And those same qualities were clearly in evidence in their photos.

They came all the way up from their home in the D.C. area to finalize some of their wedding arrangements and to spend a little time with us for their engagement photos. We had a fabulous time getting to know them even better, and they did a remarkable job as our “models” for the day. Their wedding at the beautiful View on the Hudson is going to be a truly special day for them and for us.

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  • Beautiful Autumn Weddings Coming! at New York Wedding Photographer – Ulysses Photography Blog - […] 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 […]February 6, 2010 – 2:16 PM

  • Helena & David’s Wedding at Ulysses Photography Blog - […] Helena & David’s Engagement Photos […]October 25, 2009 – 8:46 PM

  • Ulysses - Victoria, thank you so much! This means a lot, especially as it comes from someone who is as full of heart as yourself. You know better than most that we take our cues from our incredible couples. They inspire us, fire us up, get us laughing, and make us work our hearts out to create something unique for each of them. The hard part (at least for ME) is knowing when to just keep quiet and allow the photos to do the talking. 😀August 24, 2009 – 1:44 PM

  • Victoria - Love the way you always come up with beautiful and unique things to say about each and every couple!!August 24, 2009 – 1:21 PM

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Because our clients put so much trust in us, we’re always thrilled to see how many of those relationships continue for years after their wedding. We recently heard from Michael & Grace, one of our favorite couples, shortly after their wedding anniversary. Here are some excerpts:

Dear Jenni and Ulysses,

I’ve been meaning to e-mail you for a long, long time (months!). Thank you so much for the anniversary wishes! It’s hard to believe it’s been more than a year since the wedding. Sometimes it feels like the wedding was a long time ago, but mostly the past year has really flown by. Thinking back on the wedding day, you both and our time with you figures prominently in our memories (in a good way!). When Grace and I first started the process of wedding planning, I never thought that our photographers would make the day even more memorable and fun than it was going to be–but you managed to do just that! I can never say thank you enough.

Grace gave me a digital picture frame for Valentine’s day and I have your photos loaded on it. I’ve got it set to change the photo every 30 minutes. I often look over and think, “I love that photo, I should just change the settings so it stays up.” But then the next photo comes up and I think the same thing about that one! Over a year later, I continue to be thrilled with your work. Grace and I are wondering how many of your photos we can put up in our apartment without looking like the most narcissistic married couple there is.

Thank you so much for the kind words, Mike & Grace! And anyone who knows you like we do also knows that you’re not at all infatuated with yourselves. We hope your walls are virtually FILLED with the beautiful photos from your day (in a good way!) 🙂

This is why we love photography! While growing a successful business is important, we also recognize that photography has never been simply a means to an end for us; it’s really about the people we meet who make us smile. We’re privileged to know so many of our clients feel exactly the same way. The day that we stop feeling that way about photography is the day we’ll no longer be shooting. And we don’t foresee that happening anytime soon.

Lots more with Grace + Mike.

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Lovisa & Chris are a couple with lots of love for life and for one another in their hearts. When Lovisa called us about her wedding photography, she knew exactly what she wanted; we were so glad that we turned out to be a part of their plans. We were certainly drawn to them immediately, and their engagement photo session turned out to be as naturally fun as we had hoped. This naturally affectionate couple didn’t need any coaxing at all to allow their feelings for one another to show in front of the camera. Most of all, we enjoyed getting to know them better during their “date day” while we happily worked at producing great photos for them.

We know their wedding day at the Full Moon Resort is going to be even more amazing, and we can’t wait to join them in a couple weeks.

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  • Lovisa & Christopher’s Wedding at Ulysses Photography Blog - […] Lovisa & Chris’ Engagement Photos […]September 4, 2009 – 7:21 AM

  • Ulysses - Awww, Michele… you sure know how to make a guy feel really great. Thank you so much. And I’m glad to see your excellently trained eye could tell that it was a very challenging time of day, because it WAS. But I like those kinds of challenges because it makes us work that much harder to really impress the couple. They just left the studio a little while ago, completely satisfied with how the session turned out. Such a great pair. You’d love them. 🙂August 18, 2009 – 5:01 PM

  • Michele Stapleton - Gorgeous spot and very nice photos in challenging lighting conditions! Another hit out of the park by U Photo.August 18, 2009 – 4:50 PM

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When we first met Jennifer & Jason, we were very impressed by their quiet strength as well as their strong sense of devotion to one another. And when they chose us as their wedding photographers, we wanted to be sure to interpret and convey those very same qualities in each of their photo sessions, both for the wedding as well as for this engagement session.

We had a really great time with them during the photo shoot. Jenn prepared beautifully and looked just fantastic. And Jason looked plain cool, just the way we wanted him to be. Their quality of keeping close to one another was really amazing to see through the camera lens, and we’re very happy with the results. We know they’re going to love the photos, and we can’t wait to share them. We look forward to their wedding this October at The Grandview.

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Shauna & Steve wedding (Onteora Mountain House)There aren’t many wedding locations as unique and beautiful as Onteora Mountain House. We were so excited when we got the confirmation call from Shauna’s mom to say that we would be photographing this lovely wedding.  Surrounded by pine-filled mountains, this gorgeous venue was the perfect setting for their private reveal and a romantic outdoor ceremony. The weather cooperated perfectly.  This was followed by an evening full of joy, a delicious meal, and dancing in the middle of the Catskill Mountains with music by Frank, one of our favorite DJs. With such a lively group of friends and family surrounding them, the evening reception was definitely a sensational one to remember for everyone!

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Enjoy the following slideshow of teasers from their amazing wedding day!

Their complete wedding gallery will be posted soon in the “Client Proofs” section of our main website, so keep your browsers bookmarked to see their photos. Feel free to leave a comment for the happy couple, or for us, by clicking on the “Comments” link above.

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  • Ulysses - Thank you, Michele! We love going to this location, and the conditions were exactly what I personally prefer when shooting at that venue. Cracking me up on the “tall album”. But you’re also giving me ideas…. hmmmm…. 😉July 29, 2009 – 11:28 PM

  • Michele Stapleton - What a gorgeous ceremony site. Love your vertical shot emphasizing the tall trees. Now you just have to find a very tall album. 🙂July 29, 2009 – 9:22 PM

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They say lightning doesn’t strike twice in the same place. But in the case of Melissa & John, it did! From our very first photo session with them months ago, we’ve been able to create some stunning and very “different” sorts of images for this unique couple. So we couldn’t be happier with how well their wedding day photos turned out. Melissa herself looked more beautiful than ever. John was right there for her, just as he’s always been in their years together. They chose to see one another before their ceremony and then spent some time with us for some fun and romantically-dosed portraits. We had a perfect rhythm with these two, like we knew we would.

John was a handsome guy the entire day. Melissa was all joy, effervescence and SHOES!

Melissa decorated the Eagle’s Nest tables with feathers, stones and candles, with beautiful blue glowing globes suspended from the ceiling, and twinkle lights lining the entire room. Very festive.

Immediately after the ceremony concluded, a heavy thunderstorm covered our mountains. As it moved off into the valley below, everyone was entertained by spectacular bolts of lightening. What an over-the-top way to close the day for this amazing couple!

Their entire wedding gallery of photos will be posted soon in the “Client Proofs” section of our main website. We love hearing from you, so please click on the “Comments” link above to leave your thoughts for Melissa & John, or even for us.

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  • Frank, Chrissy & Jordan - We had such a great time. You guys were beautiful. Darien and Charlie were adorable. Everything was so perfect. Thank you for inviting us. We were so happy to be able to be with you on such an important day. We love love love you!September 27, 2009 – 4:14 PM

  • Ulysses - Cathy, thanks very much for posting a comment here! Melissa did a fantastic job with the decorating, didn’t she? It was an amazing day, and she herself looked gorgeous. You can see all of the photos now by going to our website at http://ulyssesphotography.com. Click on “Client Proofs”, and you’ll see the gallery for Melissa & John’s wedding listed there. Have fun! 🙂August 10, 2009 – 10:24 AM

  • Cathy Wolfe - I love the pictures so far. Melissa and John look amazing. It was a great party. I can’t wait to see the rest. I was very happy to see that you did get the picture of the lightening. Job well done.August 10, 2009 – 7:04 AM

  • Ulysses - Sharon, we feel exactly the same excitement when thinking about Melissaa & John’s amazing day. And they couldn’t have had more fun with friends like yourself, as we can tell! Their gallery is now available, so I hope you’re enjoying the photos! 🙂July 31, 2009 – 11:17 AM

  • Sharon & John Ginda - We attended Melissa and John”s Wedding and had a great time. The bride was beautiful and the groom handsome of course. The weather was unbelievable, when the Judge was talking about marriage sometimes being stormy (something like that) and that loud clap of thunder came, it was fantastic. It could not have been planned like that ! The food was delicious, felt like we ate all night long.
    Thank you for a very good time. We can’t wait to see all the pictures !July 30, 2009 – 7:25 PM

  • Ulysses - Thank you, Cathy! It really was an amazing day, wasn’t it? Jenni and I were completely bowled over by how great they both looked, and were so happy to see so many of their friends and family around them. We can’t get over how perfect the day was for them. We’re working hard to get their gallery of photos ready, so you can expect to see them all soon. Thanks for leaving a note! 🙂July 27, 2009 – 10:44 PM

  • Cathy Cosman - Just saw the pictures you posted on your blog, can’t wait for all the pictures to be posted, it was one of the most beautiful storybook weddings that I have been to and Melissa and John were truly beautiful. What an enjoyable reception, just perfect. Thanks for the memories. Love to you both and can’t wait to see the photos, I’m sure they will be spectacular.July 27, 2009 – 8:59 PM

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