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Digital Wedding Photography Secrets, by Rick SammonIt’s always a treat when other photographers recognize the amount of work and high quality we put into our photographs. Rick Sammon, one of Canon’s skilled Explorers of Light, has collected more than 200 tips from himself and other incredibly talented photographers in his new book entitled Digital Wedding Photography Secrets. He asked if he could use one of my images, along with a brief explanatory article about the photo for the chapter, “Pros Share Their Shooting Secrets”. I was excited and honored to offer whatever help I could.

Here is the image that caught his eye and the article I wrote to go along with it (you will find it on page 118 in the book):

GOT IR?

When shooting weddings, it’s always my goal to find a way to bring just an added touch of the surreal to an already unbelievable day. Sometimes that means playing with f-stops or looking for interesting angles. And other times it means using an entirely non-traditional tool to create imagery the bride & groom have never seen before. One such tool is a DSLR modified to photograph in infrared light.

Since I’m always experimenting with new gear and cameras, I had a Canon Rebel that wasn’t seeing a lot of day-to-day use. So I had it modified for IR-only photography. The resulting tool was exactly what I needed to create some of our favorite and most compelling images.

On the technical side of things, I always shoot my IR images in the RAW file format. This gives me the greatest amount of headroom for recovering blown highlights in the initial file capture. Additionally, creating and using a custom white balance for your camera will help you to more easily visualize and review your images during your photo session. I find that one of the joys of photographing in infrared is the unexpected surprises you get after pressing the shutter release button. While you generally need strong sunlight to produce optimal IR photos, break the rules now and then. Make sure you EXPERIMENT with your camera settings and shooting conditions to find something special and unique.

Of course, photography is about so much more than technical details. It’s also about emotions, feelings, and reactions. If you have a love for photography and an eye for the unusual, then you may well find yourself drawn towards an infrared romance.

Click this link to find Rick Sammon’s book at Amazon.com.

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  • Ulysses - Deb: You’re the best! Looking forward to working with you again in the near future! It’s always a party when we get together with you! 🙂

    Jessica: Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Means a lot, coming from you guys.

    Liz: Oh man, I always enjoy hearing from you! Thank you so much. 🙂May 23, 2009 – 10:55 PM

  • Ulysses - Jamieeeee!! LOL! Are you kidding? I think you definitely put in the abs work and the Pilates time to be able to bend back like that — and to HOLD it! We were in AWE even while you were doing it. So much fun! Thanks for the incredibly kind words. We can’t wait to see you two and little/BIG Ryan again soon.May 23, 2009 – 10:53 PM

  • Elizabeth Iglesias - Awesome picture! Congrats to you both.May 23, 2009 – 4:04 PM

  • jessica - that is fantastic guys!!! Congrats!May 22, 2009 – 10:12 AM

  • Deb Thompson - I believe you know how I feel already!! ONE OF THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHERS in the industry!!!May 21, 2009 – 6:36 PM

  • jamie costa vicari - One of our many favorites! Always love to see our photos again. You and Jenni certainly deserve the recognition! And we’ve been published with virtually no work necessary on our part..doesnt happen often. Congrats!May 21, 2009 – 2:07 PM

  • Zlatko - Fantastic image! Congratulations on the book!May 21, 2009 – 1:41 PM

  • Victoria - How awesome is that? Congrats 🙂May 21, 2009 – 1:40 PM

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Jazz Fest at Zooey & WillieZooey & Willie’s reception was incredible! Zooey is the associate director of public relations at Jazz at Lincoln Center for their orchestra in Manhattan. Her husband, Willie, is a jazz drummer in Brooklyn who has performed and recorded with great artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock, Sonny Rollins, among others, and he is owner/producer of his own label, WJ3 Records. As you can imagine, their wedding reception at the amazing Tribeca Rooftop was overflowing with the sound of jazz music. In fact, Zooey said:

I hear that our reception was more like a concert which, in our case, is so appropriate. We went into our planning knowing we wanted to have a party, not just a reception. And not only did we pull it off, but you captured the spirit so perfectly! I love that you could connect with Willie II and III as they were playing together. It was a special moment for all of us.

Indeed, we knew just how special this evening was for everyone. We found ourselves mesmerized by the sheer weight of musical talent in the room. The evening was started off by Willie’s niece, Jessica, who played a beautiful piano solo; then continued by Willie II on the ivory keys. A real highlight for me personally was seeing Willie III accompany his dad on the drums for a truly dynamic and touching song. Then each of Willie’s groomsmen played to everyone’s delight. And trumpeter Wynton Marsalis (who actually grew up in a house originally owned by my late Aunt Ella Mae, literally just two doors down from where I lived in a small town in Louisiana) was there among them to lend his own sounds to the jam session. They were all musicians unified and playing on the same stage tonight for their cherished friends, Zooey & Willie.

Here’s a peek at this amazing portion of the night’s musical entertainment, led by Willie III himself on drums. Just press the PLAY button:

Some of the evening’s performers included:

More with Zooey & Willie.

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The results are in for the Spring 2009 contest of the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers (ISPWP). In a field of literally hundreds of incredibly talented photographers  with some spectacular images from all around the world, we’re particularly excited that six of our images placed in the Top Ten across several different categories. Thanks go out to our amazing couples who allow us to make images like these possible.  Here are the winning entries.

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When a bride tells you that she’s purchased “once in a lifetime shoes,” then you know you’re in for something special. Well, they were exactly as described, and Stefanie was stunning from head to toe, as was her entire wedding day. Following their deeply meaningful ceremony, the happy couple sat in the back of their incredible Daimler DS420 limousine, with the convertible top down, and they kissed and smiled for the entire ride from the church to the reception venue. And then began what had to be one of the most joyous gatherings of friends and family ever. The recently renovated Scarsdale Women’s Club made for a breathtakingly beautiful venue, perfectly elegant for this perfect couple.

We can’t wait to share their photos. Their entire wedding photo gallery will be available in the “Client Proofs” area of our main website as soon as Stefanie & Peter return from their honeymoon in Fiji. Until then, enjoy this sneak peek! And feel free to leave a comment below and/or click the button below to “Recommend” us to your friends.

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  • Ulysses - Thanks for the kudos, Adrian! We’re happy for our couple, and very excited about the photo contest placements. 🙂May 16, 2009 – 9:45 AM

  • WeddingPhotoShot - Great blog and some fantastic photos.

    Congratualtion on your top 10

    Regards
    AdrianMay 16, 2009 – 9:30 AM

  • Jenni-Ulysses Photography - Hi Michele,

    Thanks so much for your comments! Stefanie and Peter’s wedding was so incredibly romantic and joyful, and we enjoyed every minute of photographing it.May 11, 2009 – 6:38 AM

  • Michele Stapleton - Thanks for sharing, U. They look so sweet and so happy. What a fun wedding, and as usual, what lovely photos from a very talented fotog. 🙂May 10, 2009 – 5:56 PM

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Chic. Elegant. Stylish. Jazzy. Cool.  We could go on and on with adjectives to describe this amazing couple and their wedding in NYC. They were each full of joy as they were surrounded by the love of their family & friends, the sounds of jazz music, and the unique sort of trendiness that you find only in New York.

We are so appreciative to Maryann & Benjeil for sending this couple to us, and it was such a treat to see them again, along with their adorable little boy!

All of Zooey & Willie’s wedding photos will be available in the “Client Proofs” area of our main website as soon as they return from their honeymoon.  In the meantime, enjoy these previews by clicking on the PLAY button in the box below! And please leave a message for us or for Zooey & Willie by clicking the “Comments” link above.

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  • Wanda Coriano - I wasn’t able to attend but these pictures made me feel like I was there. They made me cry. Beautiful!May 19, 2009 – 12:33 PM

  • Jazz Fest at the Tribeca Rooftop at Ulysses Photography Blog - […] Read more about Zooey & Willie’s wedding […]May 14, 2009 – 12:32 AM

  • Ulysses - Thanks for your comments, Art & Judy! If you haven’t seen it already, we’ve just recently updated with more details about the jazz music at their wedding reception. Enjoy!May 14, 2009 – 12:06 AM

  • Art and Judy Keyes - Congrats Willie and Zooey from Art and Judy Keyes. Bakersfield, Calif.May 14, 2009 – 12:04 AM

  • Michele Stapleton - Wow, what a cool couple (just read the NYTimes piece), and what a cool venue. Must have been a treat to be asked to photograph that wedding!May 10, 2009 – 6:05 PM

  • mimi - welcome back home Mr & Mrs.Jones, certainly you guys had a wonderful honeymoon. anti zooey, we are watching rightnow your wedding photo slideshow here at KY home with your mom and dad. nothing but the best, awesome and really incredible.. we can say only “Oh thats beautiful”. we even got a teary eye with so much joy on watching all those photos.
    you guys are really perfect match, beautiful person in and out.
    wish you all the best always..
    i love you guys!May 9, 2009 – 9:53 PM

  • Ulysses - THANK YOU so much, Meredith! I hope we had a chance to meet you at the wedding. If so, you just might find a few photos of yourself at the wedding and/or reception, too. 🙂

    Zooey & Willie are actually checking this blog and the comments during the rainy days of their honeymoon. So please keep those well wishes and comments coming! We love hearing from you, and I’m sure they do, too!May 8, 2009 – 12:41 AM

  • meredith - Gorgeous photos! I especially like the one of Zooey getting out of the car. Happy honeymoon Zooey and Willie!!!May 8, 2009 – 12:34 AM

  • Ulysses - And another big congrats to Zooey & Willie! I was just reading the writeup about your wedding at the NYTimes.com website:

    http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/03/fashion/weddings/03TIDAL.html

    Awesome. 🙂May 8, 2009 – 12:10 AM

  • Ulysses - Steph, it was so wonderful to meet you and the rest of your beautiful family. Jenni and I enjoyed being around all of you from the start of our time there to the finish. It was an amazing day, and you each helped make it so much fun for us.

    We’re so happy for Zooey & Willie. 🙂May 7, 2009 – 6:14 PM

  • Ulysses - Norman, THANK YOU for your acknowledgment about that outdoors photo. I think everyone was wondering if it was worth it to go out there. It was still just a bit misty. But because I was so enthused about going out there for the unusual light, it all worked out. I wish we could have stayed longer, but the party was about to begin! So we were out and back inside in no time at all. Still, I’m so glad we did this. The one at the top of the blog is Jenni’s photo, if memory serves correctly.

    We love stormy weather. You can’t get clouds like this without them. You’ll find stormy backdrops all over our site if you look around enough. 🙂

    Enjoy! And thanks again.May 7, 2009 – 6:13 PM

  • stephanie tidal - we had a good time in your wedding. i am proud of you my big sister.. i miss u and love u
    stephMay 6, 2009 – 5:32 PM

  • Norman Ellis - I absolutely love the picture of Willie and Zooey outside on the Tribeca Rooftop. You made the weather work to your advantage. There’s beauty to be found on a stormy day and you captured it brilliantly. Cant wait to see the rest of the pics!May 6, 2009 – 12:44 PM

  • Ulysses - Thank you so much for the kind words, Andre! It really was an INCREDIBLE evening. And we absolutely loved hanging with Zooey & Willie and their friends. It was such a privilege to be there.

    At some point, I’m going to write about the jazz jam session, which simply deserves its own entry as it was so over-the-top cool to see Willie, his dad, his niece, and his close friends all playing together for everyone’s enjoyment. I love jazz and live music, so this was a real highlight for me.

    Thanks again.May 5, 2009 – 12:33 PM

  • Andre pennycooke - It was an amazing event and even more amazing photos. It was great meeting you on Friday, looking forward to seeing more pics.

    peace
    AndreMay 5, 2009 – 12:25 PM

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Spring is definitely heating up for everyone, not due to rising temperatures but also because of the INCREDIBLE couples we’ve had the chance to photograph!

Nicole & Andrew are one such couple that we knew we had to work with from Day One. She was already familiar with and excited about our work for a previous bride of ours, Jesyca & Bill and their growing family, so we had extra reason to feel fantastic about our experience with Nicole & Andy. In fact, our shoot with them not only lived up to but surpassed even our own anticipation. Nicole looked amazing, and Andy was in a playful mood, teasing her and getting her to laugh and smile. Their open and gentle natures blended perfectly with doses of of fun and flirtiness, making for a totally enjoyable e-session.

We can’t wait to share the photos with them! And we know their wedding & party at King’s Catering is going to be an amazing day for everyone.

More with Nicole + Andy.

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  • Ulysses - I know!!! It’s going to be a blast to see everyone again, but especially the two of you. Can’t wait for our Premiere Day with you guys. You’re gonna be rock stars! I just know it. 🙂May 8, 2009 – 1:31 PM

  • Nicole - Thank you, Jessica, Jesyca, and Bill for your comments. I’m glad you like our pictures! Ulysses and Jenni are phenomenal photographers.

    Ulysses, I’m glad you and Jenni had as much fun with the photo session as we did! Andy and I can’t wait for the wedding either. I’m so excited!!May 8, 2009 – 6:17 AM

  • Ulysses - Jessica, I always love when you get to visit and comment on our blog. I know how much you love romance and love displayed in a photo, so I thank you from the heart for your comments. If you get a chance, their complete gallery will be available for a few days more in the “Client Proofs” area of our main site. Look for Nicole & Andy’s Engagement. Hope you enjoy them as much as we do!May 4, 2009 – 12:49 PM

  • Ulysses - Thank you, Jesyca & Bill. They ARE amazing, aren’t they??? You’ve got the most awesome friends. 🙂May 4, 2009 – 12:47 PM

  • Ulysses - Jess, thanks so much for the encouragement you ALWAYS bring to us. (folks in case you didn’t know, Jess & Nate are one of our chief inspirations for FINALLY getting around to redecorating our studio areas… we wouldn’t have done it without them). LOVE YOU GUYS! Miss you. 🙂May 4, 2009 – 12:46 PM

  • Ulysses - Nicole, I’ve got to thank you and Andy first of all for allowing us to just PLAY with you guys. We wanted to create the perfect session for you, but you each really took the ball and ran with it. When it all comes together like this for such a sexy/cool/romantic photo shoot, I can’t ask for anything better. You and Andy are wonderful together, and we so enjoyed getting to spend that time with you. I can’t tell you what it means to me to read your comments over and over again about your joy over the photos.

    Thanks for bringing your families over for the viewing session, too! With so much laughter and love in the room, it was like a mini-preview of what your wedding reception is going to be like. We’re privileged to know you all, and we’re incredibly honored that you’ve chosen us as your photographers. With all of the ultra-cool ideas we’re coming up with for your wedding day, you KNOW we can’t wait to see you guys again. Let me repeat that — WE CAN’T WAIT!!! 🙂

    We just love you guys! Thanks again for the awesome words.May 4, 2009 – 12:44 PM

  • Jessica - The last shot of the bride and groom lying on the grass has such a romantic, soft, “spring is in the air!” feel to it. Gorgeous work!May 4, 2009 – 12:08 PM

  • Jesyca & Bill - What beautiful pictures of a beautiful couple!May 2, 2009 – 8:08 AM

  • jessica - These are gorgeous!!! Love the b&w moody one….!May 1, 2009 – 2:44 PM

  • Nicole - Dear Jenni & Ulysses,

    Andy and I had a really great time viewing our pictures with you last night. We couldn’t stop talking about them the whole way home. Every single one was so beautiful in its own way. We knew they were going to be awesome because we’ve seen others that you’ve done, but they were so much more than that; I don’t think there are words to explain. Actually seeing ourselves in your fascinating artwork was really an incomparable experience. We were drawn to you because of your artistic element that brings every picture to life and that makes every picture unique- whether focusing on little things or wide open spaces- and it was wonderful to be a part of it.

    We had an amazing time shooting the “e-session!” Your glowing, genuine personalities made it comfortable for us to be in front of the camera. And it’s those very personalities coupled with your art that make you what you are: sensational as professionals and as friends. Thank you.

    Love,
    Nicole & AndyMay 1, 2009 – 7:28 AM

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Hopefully you’ve all enjoyed seeing our fresh studio makeover.  One of my favorite parts of this rejuvenating redesign is the black & white art on canvas in our dining room.  It is particularly special because Ulysses and I spent a romantic day together at a park, somehow sharing one camera between us, with the specific goal of photographing for our dining room decor. We wanted to make it an even more special place to gather with family and friends. We wanted something naturally artful, unique, warm, and yet dramatic. We also knew these photos had to be displayed on museum-like canvas, and our fabulous canvas maker helped us see our vision through with perfect canvas wrap mountings with thick black borders. We couldn’t be more thrilled with how it all turned out.

Ulysses and I are so excited to announce that we are now making this artwork collection available for purchase on our site! It is available only on our thick canvas wrap, in black & white or brown tone.  You can find the gallery at our main website under “Client Proofs”, or you can also access it here.

If you need help with your selections, we are available for design consultation.  Just send us a photo of your room with measurements, and we’ll send you our custom recommendations on sizes and display styles.

And to assist further, we’re offering a great introductory special for the next 4 days only: 20% off any piece in the Artful Moods on Canvas gallery! So hurry over now and check out the gallery.

Artful Moods on Canvas

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Spring Refresh - Canvas TriptychAfter a long tough winter, Jenni has been in “spring cleaning” mode, itching to give a complete refresh not only to our studio areas open to our clients, but also to our entire home. Her excitement was infectious, and she got me just as motivated for this spring refresh.

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Our goal was to find just a few of our recent favorites, and then choose display methods that would truly showcase them as pieces of loved art and decor, the exact same way you might want beautiful photos and art pieces displayed in your own home. With displays ranging from our Art Mount and very popular Canvas Wraps in various sizes, to eye-catching Collections and Triptychs, we’re each incredibly thrilled with the results! You can get an up-close look at these when you stop by for a visit. And we know you’re going to love a similar approach when you make your own photo selections. Please send us your feedback by clicking on the “COMMENTS” link at the top of this blog entry.

Here’s a look at how our spring refresh has come together in various rooms of our home studio. Just click the “PLAY” button in the box below.

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  • Ulysses - I just wanted to thank everyone for their comments. I know many of you are probably redecorating new homes now or going through a studio refresh of your own. So I know that YOU know just how much thought and work this sort of thing takes. Jenni has been positively eaten up with enthusiasm over this project, and having meaningful artwork in our studio to share with others has been so important to us. Thanks again!May 4, 2009 – 12:51 PM

  • Juliet - Gorgeous home! It looks amazing. I love the colors and tones of the walls and furniture as well.May 1, 2009 – 11:16 AM

  • Trish Muldoon - Really!!! I have to say I love that pic! And we have the one we oredered hanging right over our bed…until we have ourselves a house…at which point there will be a much bigger wall that it can fit on! LOL! But for right now we have lots of ulysses photography hanging on the walls of our little apt!! 🙂May 1, 2009 – 9:49 AM

  • Andrea - Looks great!!!! It must be great to look around your house and be reminded of what a rewarding job you both have. I know if I were talented enough to take pictures the way you do, I would hang them up too!! Looks beautiful!April 27, 2009 – 9:17 AM

  • Jenni - Jennie and Jill, it’s great to hear from you both, and I will be thinking of you both often lol! I love our home, and the fact that it’s filled with images of some of our favorite people.

    P.S. Trish – you’re in the slideshow we show to couples who come to meet with us – the one that looks like you’re in Ireland. 🙂April 24, 2009 – 4:31 PM

  • Jill - omg jenni and ulysses it looks so amazing. i love the pics you chose, of course i am partial to ours lol! but i just always love your work and i think this shows some of the best! nice job with the pics and decorating and everything! much love to you guys!
    Jill and Adam ChodakApril 24, 2009 – 4:21 PM

  • Introductory Special: Artful Moods On Canvas at Ulysses Photography Blog - […] Blog Home « A Spring Refresh for the Studio […]April 24, 2009 – 10:07 AM

  • Jennie - The house looks beautiful!! We can’t believe we are hanging in living room, that is too funny. Hope all is well with you both, everyone is so impressed with our album, we can’t stop showing it off. Talk to you soon! Jennie and KevinApril 23, 2009 – 5:50 PM

  • Jenni - Thanks, Trish! Our first dinner guests in the new dining room were our good friends Nate & Jessica Johnston, and it was so much fun. It feels so much warmer now, and I love that it’s filled with artwork. What a difference it makes!

    I’ll tell you a secret: The botanical artwork in our dining room is going to be available for sale soon. It was photographed specifically for canvas art. So for anyone interested in adding art to their homes, keep your eyes on our blog for an announcement and a special sale shortly.April 23, 2009 – 4:36 PM

  • Trish Muldoon - Great job Jenni!! Maybe you have a calling as an interior designer too!! Love your dining room! Fab colors! xxxApril 23, 2009 – 3:59 PM

  • jessica - Sooooo gorgeous guys! The lighting really makes the photos pop!!! Looks fantastic!April 23, 2009 – 3:30 PM

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What do you get when you combine an über hot couple with a yard full of wood, stone, flowing water and Humvees?  The photos below will give you a pretty good idea of the great time we had during Melissa & John’s engagement photo session. They were total naturals, and they were completely willing to be the the  clay in our hands while we got to work. We had a chance to learn about their mutual love for the outdoors, and John’s passion for collecting vintage Humvee vehicles, all of which helped us develop the perfect session for them. Keeping it real and relaxing for them was top priority. We could easily tell just how much they loved the results when they came back to our studio for the big Photo Reveal of their amazing images.

We think they did an awesome job together, and we can’t wait for their summer wedding at the Eagle’s Nest.

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  • Melissa & John’s Wedding! at Ulysses Photography Blog - […] 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 […]July 27, 2009 – 12:26 PM

  • Ulysses - Annie & Bill!!!! It’s so great to hear from you guys! Thanks so much. We’re actually busy preparing a guest signing book to be used from their selection of favorite photos. I think we get just as excited as the couple to see and feel the finished product in our hands. 🙂April 24, 2009 – 10:27 AM

  • Anne&Bill - Uber hot is right! Wow! Love all of these, as well as those on your FB page. You truly captured their personalities, you two and we can’t wait to see their wedding pics already!April 23, 2009 – 10:04 PM

  • Ulysses - Hi there, Melissa & John! I think you can tell just how much fun Jenni and I had during your photo shoot, as well as how thrilled we were that the photos all exceeded everyone’s expectations. You guys have a very real and down-to-earth way about you that is refreshing to see. That’s one of the things that makes you both so much fun to photograph. Jenni and I consider it a true privilege that you’re so happy and excited about your photographs. The guestbook is going to be AWESOME, and we can’t wait to get to work to complete its design with your choices.April 23, 2009 – 12:15 AM

  • John and Melissa - We had absolutely the best time taking pictures with Jenni and Ulysses, they made us feel extremely at ease (talking and laughing with us). Its not even the wedding day yet, and already I’m bragging to my friends and family about how wonderful Jenni and Ulysses are. The pictures came out a hundred times better than we had hoped for. We were so excited to see the pictures in person and when we finally did it was very hard to pick out our favorite ones. Thank you so much for creating these wonderful memories for us. We will cherish them for the rest of our lives!
    John and MelissaApril 22, 2009 – 11:58 PM

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As important as florists are to every wedding, they very often stay behind the scenes, allowing the attention and focus to stay on the blooms the florist has carefully arranged for the special occasion.  So it’s not every day that we get to photograph the people who are responsible for such lovely creations! Ulysses and I had the opportunity to photograph Maryann Dawson, the owner and floral designer of Flowers on the Porch. We’ve had the privilege of working several times with Maryann, and we’re always immensely impressed with her gorgeous bouquets and floral designs, as well as her sunny disposition.

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  • Ulysses - Thanks so much for your comments, Heather. Always love hearing from you. I figured you’d probably enjoy this particular post. Maryann is an amazing artist. When we asked her to put an arrangement together for this photo shoot, she made it all look so effortless. I know. I later pretended to put my own arrangement together when I got home. Needless to say, it looked nothing like hers!! I think I’ll happily stick to photography and take photos of HER arrangements instead. LOL!May 14, 2009 – 5:50 PM

  • Heather Giudice - What great pictures! Maryann looks beautiful and the colors are gorgeous. I wish I had an occasion coming up to get more flowers from her!! She is a great floral designer!!April 24, 2009 – 8:04 PM

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Two of our favorite little munchkins, Arianna and Nicholas, were over for a visit yesterday. With both of them dressed for springtime, we just had to pull out the cameras to catch them at this exciting stage of their young lives. They enjoyed their time together the way babies seem to always do — grabbing one another’s noses, licking one another’s heads, and of course doing everything they could to NOT share toys. There were laughs and giggles all around the room as we all watched them with enormous delight.

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  • Titi Debbie - ohhhh…so cute! Typical couple. She knows exactly what she wants and he looks confused. They are adorable!April 27, 2009 – 4:16 PM

  • jasmine piatt - Can u believe it? Arianna is almost a year old, and Nick is not far, too. These guys are going to be good friends. I am going to make so much of them. And as always, we had fun with Ulysses’ family.April 17, 2009 – 9:49 AM

  • Ulysses - Our little babies… I love coming back again and again to look at these little guys. 🙂April 14, 2009 – 6:11 PM

  • jessica - That’s really adorable.April 11, 2009 – 11:44 AM

  • Ulysses - Hahah!! They were really cute together. I can’t help but say to myself, “what will these kids think when they’re older and see these photos of themselves?” LOL!

    And rest assured, there are several more great photos on the way! Love you guys.April 10, 2009 – 11:17 AM

  • Jennifer Bunt - Awe they are adorable…..LOL poor Nicky he was like such a sweet lil man letting the lil woman do what she would with out complaint!! They were so cute together. Can’t wait to see more of these two together.;);)April 10, 2009 – 10:51 AM

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Meeting Genevieve & her mom to talk about Genevieve’s wedding was such a great experience, and we couldn’t have been happier when she told us right then and there that she wanted us for her wedding photography. The East coast met West coast when John made a special trip out from California to see her a few weeks later. It was the perfect opportunity to show photographically how a long distance relationship really can make the heart grow even fonder. We had such beautiful light, too, and Genevieve and John were a perfectly romantic couple together. We eagerly await their autumn wedding day at the amazing Tarrytown House.

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We recently got the results back from the fall 2008 contest of the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers (ISPWP). We were so busy during that time of year that we only entered 5 photos from the wedding that we were currently working on at the time, but 4 of them placed!  Here are the winning entries:

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8th place for Getting Ready:

ISPWP contest photo

3rd place for Decisive Moment:

ISPWP contest photo

Honorable mention for Bridal Party Portrait:

ISPWP contest photo

10th place for Framing the Subject:

ISPWP contest photo

Thank you again to all our wonderful clients who make photos like these possible!  And our sincere congratulations to all the other incredible photographers who won placements in the contest.

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  • jessica - congrats. You know I heart that first one. ALOT.March 20, 2009 – 8:23 PM

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You don’t want to miss the Catlin Gardens Bridal Expo next Sunday, 3/22/09, from 12:00-3:00pm. This exquisite Victorian manor house with 5 acres of amazing gardens is a fabulous place to hold a wedding or other event, and the staff is wonderful. So come join us! You’ll get to tour the facilities, speak with several local wedding vendors, and enjoy some light snacks. We can’t wait to see you there!

Brides & grooms are free with registration, general public $5 admission. Call Catlin Gardens at 845-355-3555 for reservations.

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Sean at Six Weeks OldBabies are among of our absolute favorite subjects to photograph. As you might imagine, it’s even more meaningful for us when the proud parents have previously been our wedding clients. There are few things more joyous than seeing their families grow. Cory was just as beautiful and excited a mom as she was a bride a couple years ago. And she simply adores little Sean, who was so cooperative and even seemed to enjoy the camera although only six weeks old. We were amazed at how good this sharp little guy was at following us with his head and eyes. After greeting us with a warm hug, Pappa Joe joined us as soon as he arrived from work. Sean sure loves his dad! We’re so happy for this warm and loving couple.

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Feel free to enjoy a few more by clicking the PLAY button below:

Click this link to see more with Cory & Joe.

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Meridith 01month photosMeridith’s parents, Jesyca & Bill, had waited long enough for her arrival. And apparently Meridith wholeheartedly agreed, because she arrived to her welcoming family some four weeks early. She’s such a pretty bundle, and everyone who sees her falls head over heels in love with her. It’s hard to believe, but here’s yet another nearly-newborn who responded extremely well during the session, giving us plenty of expression and definitely paying attention to what was going on – at least until she got sleepy. Just perfect! We had a great time with the entire family.

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Just click the PLAY button below to see a few more of Meridith’s photo session:

Click this link to see lots more with Jesyca & Bill!

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  • Rachel - What a beauty! I got a little teary-eyed!March 13, 2009 – 2:05 PM

  • Jesyca & Bill - Thank you! She’s a precious little peanut!March 12, 2009 – 6:31 PM

  • Tiffany - You two make beautiful babies…she is amazing.March 11, 2009 – 8:44 PM

  • Dalia - Whata pretty baby!March 11, 2009 – 6:22 PM

  • Mark - Love those shots. 🙂March 11, 2009 – 2:42 PM

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My little nephews are growing faster than ever, and the youngest is speaking in completely understandable sentences! Seeing how much they change with each visit is a never-ending source of wonder. We spent a day with them at the beach – in FEBRUARY!

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  • Ulysses - Jess: I know, right!?? They’re both having the time of their lives down there. And I’m glad they each love the ocean. At least SOME of the males in this family will get to know what it means to swim. LOL

    Jen: Thanks so much! We’re glad to be home with our “other” family, too. Looking forward to seeing little Nick soon!March 11, 2009 – 12:42 AM

  • Jennifer Bunt - Awe you have beautiful Nephews!! Glad you enjoyed time with the family. Hope to see you guys soon!!! Miss yaMarch 2, 2009 – 4:32 PM

  • jessica - wow kobe is SO big!!! I feel like you just posted newborn photos. Super duper cute.March 2, 2009 – 12:14 PM

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It’s winter, and we’ve  had plenty of chilly days, as expected. But if not for the melting snow all around, you’d never know from the results of Zooey & Willie’s engagement photo shoot that it was actually colder than forecast. Zooey dressed in the cutest outfit that really helped show off her vibrant personality. We also really enjoyed getting to know Willie, a really cool and quietly intense guy (naturally… he’s one of the world’s leading jazz drummers). Putting them together along with our style of shooting was a lot of fun and gave us much insight into how wonderful their wedding day is going to be.

We’re  understandably “jazzed” (pun TOTALLY intended) about this gorgeous pair’s upcoming wedding and the reception at the fabulous Tribecca Rooftop in NYC. It’s going to be an amazing event, and we can’t wait!

 

More with Zooey & Willie.

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  • A Wedding at Tribeca Rooftop in Manhattan at New York Wedding Photographer – Ulysses Photography Blog - […] Zooey & Willie’s Engagement photos […]February 6, 2010 – 2:25 PM

  • Tita Rosalie at Tiyou Doug - Dear Zooey & Willie,
    We had a wonderful time at your wedding reception held at the Tribecca Rooftop.
    Thank you for letting us share in your special day.

    We wish you all the best and for a most loving and lasting marriage.

    All the best.

    God Bless…….

    “Kapantay ay langit!!!” (“The sky is the limit!!!”)
    Tiyo Doug at Tita RoseMay 2, 2009 – 5:18 PM

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kris-w722We’re heading to Florida from Feb 24 – March 3. It’s a perfect location for portraits, so we’d love to see you while we’re there! We’ll be in Port St. Lucie, Orlando, Daytona, and possibly Jacksonville, so we can shoot sessions there or the surrounding areas.

We’re available for child, family, high school senior, or couples portraits. Also, any married couples who would like to have a fun fashion session back in their wedding clothes, be sure to contact us – we have TONS of great ideas!

We’re taking a limited number of sessions, and they MUST be scheduled in advance, so call 845.956.1605 or email us now for more information and an appointment! We look forward to seeing you there!

P.S. If you have any friends who may be interested, please pass on our information. Thanks!

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