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Our second wedding of the weekend was also a total joy. After she had her hair and makeup done at the Pineapple Day Spa in Pine Bush, NY, we met Lynn and her girls at their hotel. Both Ulysses and I immediately noticed an air of total excitement – everyone was just SO happy for Lynn, and she herself could hardly stop smiling. We especially enjoyed seeing Lynn’s father come in to see her for the first time fully dressed for her wedding – their family is obviously very close, and it was so touching. We took some beautiful bridal portraits, then headed to the Stone Church in Cragsmoor for the ceremony.

After the formals were completed, again the rain stopped just in time so that we could spend some private time outside with Lynn and Bryan. We could see them visibly relax and simply enjoy each other, which made for some incredible photos. Their evening reception was at the Wallkill Golf Club. Again, the excitement and joy everyone felt for Lynn and Bryan was so heartwarming and made for fabulous pictures. DJ Pete Lopez played great music all night long, and the gorgeous flowers were provided by Flowers by David Anthony.

Lynn and Bryan, we hope you have a fabulous honeymoon, and can’t wait to show you the pictures when you get home. The entire proof gallery will be released on our main website under Client Proofs upon their return from the honeymoon.

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Last weekend was a busy week of weddings for us. The first wedding was Jennifer and Robert’s. We were first invited to their home, where we were able to document Jennifer busily preparing, getting her makeup done, and then dressing. It was so nice to see her reaction to her dress – she was so excited about it! Once her girls helped her get dressed, we all headed to the church for the ceremony. There was a bit of rain, but it just made for some very pretty arrival photos of Jennifer getting out of her limo under an umbrella.

Once the ceremony was over, we all headed to the lovely Gardens on Catlin Creek in Slate Hill, NY. With 5 acres of gardens, pathways, fountains, waterfalls, and bridges, it was the perfect setting for the family photos and photos of their really fun wedding party. The rain stopped just in time, so we were able to take advantage of all that beauty. We also got some amazing pictures during our private time in the garden with Jennifer and Robert, and we know they’re going to love the results. Everyone had a great time at the reception. The food served by Catlin Gardens was also fabulous, from start to finish – thank you, Jennifer and Robert, for the wonderful meal and a great evening. Enjoy your cruise! : )

Jennifer and Robert’s entire proof gallery will be available when they return from their honeymoon, on our main website in the Client Proofs area. Until then, please enjoy this preview.

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Melissa & Ethan’s wedding thrilled us! When we’d first met them many months ago, Melissa told us she was shy about photography. But we quickly gained her confidence and trust, and she is such a natural that we were not at all surprised at the amazing results on their wedding day. 🙂 (Click image to the right to see a larger version.)

It was a beautiful May afternoon as we headed to The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers. This premiere venue is known not only for its incredible views of the Hudson River, but also for its first-class treatment of guests. We absolutely cannot debate that excellent reputation. We arrived at The Lighthouse and were escorted to the bridal suite, where we met Melissa and her hairdresser. We immediately began photographing since Melissa didn’t want to miss a single detail. Soon, the suite was filled with family members. We enjoyed ourselves immensely because we got to mingle and meet everyone, all the while capturing everyone’s excitement. As Melissa’s incredible flower arrangements were arriving (provided by the exclusive services of Banchet Flowers) and the details for the ceremony were finalized, the family was ushered out so Melissa could finish preparing for her private meeting and photo session with Ethan.

Ethan was waiting outside The Lighthouse on the pier. It was warm but also breezy, perfect conditions for him to see his incredibly beautiful bride for the first time. Melissa slowly came behind Ethan to give him a hug. We let them enjoy a few moments together privately, and then began our portrait session with them — a bit of fashion, with a generous amount of playfulness, and allowing them to simply be themselves. It all made for a really, really cool and totally enjoyable time for everyone. We can’t wait for them to see the gorgeous results.

We can’t say enough positive things about The Lighthouse, and particuarly the attention to detail that the event coordinator, Eric, gave to every phase of the day. Abigail Kirsch is the exclusive caterer for The Lighthouse, and the service and food were exquisite (THANK YOU, Melissa & Ethan, for making us feel so at home as guests there). The live musical entertainment was provided by the soulful sounds of Hank Lane Music, who kept the happy audience on the floor all night, both young and old.

We had an amazing time on this day. And we could tell that Melissa & Ethan, no longer shy about photography, enjoyed it immensly, as well. This day capped off an incredible weekend of wedding photography for us. We know you’re looking forward to seeing the extensive gallery of photos, and you can rest assured that they will soon be available for everyone to enjoy in the “Client Proofs” section of our main website. Feel free to click on the “comment” link beneath this blog to leave your own thoughts about the day!

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Heather & Damian’s wedding day was eagerly anticipated by Jenni and myself. We’d gotten to know Heather well over the past several months via phone calls and emails. The first time we met her we knew without a doubt that we wanted to be her photographers. It’s amazing how things worked out to bring all of us to this day. (Click the picture to the left to see a larger version).


Preparations began at the incredibly lovely home of her friend, Cindy, who kindly took care of every detail and need for Heather and the rest of us there. The relaxed and spacious atmosphere was perfect, and Heather was able to take her time getting ready. As her mother and sister helped her put on her elegant gown, we could feel the charge of excitement in the air as they buttoned up the back. Flowers on the Porch provided her gorgeous flowers.

The church was a short trip down the road, making it easy for everyone to arrive and breathe a bit before the ceremony, which was conducted by Heather’s uncle. As Damian and his groomsmen marched towards the altar, we saw the smiles of parents and grandparents in the front rows, all incredibly happy for the couple.

Immediately following the ceremony, we were delighted to meet Heather and Damian in the garden area of the incredible Round Hill House. This was particularly exciting for us because they had designated a full hour of private time to spend with us to create some beautifully exciting and romantic portraits. After only a few minutes, it was as if we were watching them fall in love all over again. There was such amazing chemistry between the two. (THANK YOU, Heather & Damian, for making room for such valuable time to photograph you. When you see the amazing pictures, we know you’ll be just as thrilled as we are!!!). If you’d like to see a small teaser of some of the day’s photos, click this link to see a brief preview slideshow (PC only).

When we finished their private photo session, we joined the rest of the family for photos, and then it was time for the rest of the cocktail hour and introduction of the wedding party. Damian led Heather in a wonderfully performed ballroom dance. The crowd went wild as Damian dipped Heather for a spectacular finale. Dinner followed immediately afterwards, and all were able to enjoy the expert services of the staff at Round Hill (thank you, Heather & Damian, for the excellent dinner!). Although Heather is an event planner, we were so glad to see her simply be a bride on her wedding day so she could enjoy every minute of it with her fun-loving groom.

Keep your eyes on our main website, where you’ll soon be able to see the complete online gallery in the “Client Proofs” section. Once Heather and Damian have had the opportunity to see their photos first, the gallery will be opened for everyone to see.

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Jan and Greg were just perfect together for their engagement photo shoot. We met at a beautiful park on a gorgeous day that made for conditions perfect for spending some alone time together. To our surprise, there was also a car show at the same location. So after shooting with them in the woods for a while, we decided to take a stroll to see some old classic cars (Greg is a car buff), and we even got to take some pictures next to some incredible rides.

As Jan and Greg walked together by the lake, we couldn’t help but feel privileged to have such an important role for their upcoming wedding. Traveling from Connecticut to meet us, they’re a beautiful couple with true appreciation for photography. And we’re so glad they planned their day so they could have a good time with us. Jan is a gorgeous natural in front of the camera, and we think Greg probably surprised himself by staying so close to Jan and holding her tight. That’s what we love to see. 🙂

Their online gallery will be available soon at our main website in the “Client Proofs” area, so stay tuned!

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  • Ulysses - Jan & Greg, we were completely jazzed to hear about your excitement over the pictures. We’re glad to have created *this* sort of problem (where it’s tough to decide on your favorites!). It really was a great session, and we appreciate your coming all the way out and spending that time with us. 🙂

    And thanks for the kudos, too! We got such a charge out of reading of your reactions to the pictures. 🙂May 28, 2006 – 12:46 AM

  • Jan & Greg - Ulysses & Jenni- We just received the pictures and we LOVE them. While going through them Greg and I kept getting exciting trying to decide which one we liked the best, well let’s just say we can’t decide there are about 10 that are our FAVORITE favorites, but so many that we truly love. I kept laughing out loud as we looked through them, because like we knew you would you captured the EXACT emotion of that day…..and it was a great day. We are so excited about the wedding, but even more about choosing you and Jenni to be part of our day. Your artistic ability is unbelievable.May 26, 2006 – 8:40 AM

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When we saw that the weather report called for not only rain, but even thunderstorms, Jenni and I thought: “Great!!” And I don’t mean the sarcastic type of “great”… but the excited can’t-wait to get out there sort of “great”. Alas, the weather actually cleared up for Michelle & Rob’s engagement session and we joked with them about how much we were looking forward to getting them soaked! 😉

But rain or shine, we had a really really fun time with these guys. They’d travelled all the way from Boston, and we were so grateful that they chose to spend a good amount of time with us so we could get to know them better, talk about their incredible wedding plans, and most importantly to spend some time shooting. As we walked around, Rob wondered to himself whether it seemed conceited to say, “We’re busy today walking around with our two photographers.” And I have to say… while it’s not conceited, it is DEFINITELY something special, something different. On this day, we were THEIR photographers, and we wanted to make it memorable for them. We had lots of laughs, lots of fun, and there was plenty of romance in the air, too. They had no problem at all staying close and allowing their love to show for the camera. We can’t wait for their wedding in Saratoga Springs. They’re going to make sure to give us time so that together we can produce incredible pictures. 🙂

Their online gallery of engagement photos will be released within a day or so; keep checking our main website to find them in the “Client Proofs” section.

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Roseanne must have been the bubbliest bride of May! And with her close friend, Denise, keeping everyone’s champagne glass filled with the bubbly, it was entirely appropriate. We absolutely adored Roseanne’s preparations. She and her two bridesmaids were as giddy as school girls and so much fun.

We arrived at the Old Stone Church, which was set atop a high hill overlooking an intensely green valley, and we found their family members waiting for the arrival of the bride. You could tell that everyone there was so excited for Roseanne and Jeff. It was as if it was the only wedding in the world on that day. As we thought about the day that we shared with them, we could not help but feel incredible happiness for them.

We spent some private time with Roseanne and Jeff for a romantic photo session, and created some stunning images for them. If you’d like to see a preview, click this link for a brief slideshow (PC only).

Following this session, we headed out to The Eagle’s Nest, a venue with yet another beautifully scenic valley view. We always enjoy working with the staff there, and the dinners are superb (thank you Roseanne and Jeff for your kindness in this regard). We found a few more pockets of time to shoot some fun pictures of the happy couple, and then it was party time. The musical entertainment was provided by fun-loving DJ Erick Santana of “Right On Cue Productions”. Roseanne’s beautiful flowers were provided by Flowers By David Anthony.

The complete gallery of images will be available upon their return from the honeymoon. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the day or their photos, so post your comment to this blog!

UPDATE: The incredible responses to this wedding have truly touched us. We appreciate both the emails as well as the comments that you’ve left on the blog. So by popular demand, we’re going to tease you with ONE MORE image from Roseanne & Jeff’s private photo session. We hope you enjoy viewing it as much as we did shooting it!

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  • Ulysses - Hi there, Jenn. I’m so sorry you haven’t seen the gallery! You must have overlooked it.
    1. Go to the main website at http://www.ulyssesphotography.com
    2. Slide out the menu on the right.
    3. Click on “Client Proofs”
    4. You will see an alphabetical listing of galleries. Roseanne and Jeff’s gallery is right there in the listing. The gallery has been available since 5/29/06. 😉

    Hope you find them and enjoy them. If you still have trouble, do not hesitate to contact us either via this blog or by email or phone. We want to ensure all of Roseanne & Jeff’s family and friends get a chance to see them.June 1, 2006 – 12:07 AM

  • Jenn - Hey Guys!! Just curious…If the photos are up and I have all the proper settings, why can’t I view them? I’m feeling left out. Your menu shows the same people that have been there, but no Roseanne and Jeff. HELP!!! The slide show in the blog was a nice tease those!!!
    JennMay 31, 2006 – 10:21 PM

  • Anonymous - Thanks for the great slide show! I just finished watching all of the photos. I had to stop about five or six times to stop sniffling! Ulysses and Jenni – you work so well together! You got beautiful shots, but never intruded on the moments. Glad you got the rainbows. Loved the romantic shots, too.
    I am so glad to have a new sister! (You can never have too many.)
    BrendaMay 31, 2006 – 3:20 PM

  • Ulysses - Let the tears flow, Laura… just let ’em out. Don’t hold back! 🙂May 30, 2006 – 10:36 PM

  • Anonymous - Oh, The pictures are so beautiful, actually it must have been the bride that made them so stunning. In every pic you can tell how happy Jeff and Roseanne are, almost made me cry. Much love, Laura B.May 30, 2006 – 9:33 PM

  • Jenni - Pam, you had Ulysses and I laughing so hard!! You are too funny. Don’t worry, they will all be available shortly. And Roseanne, you better hurry home before Pam calls us inpersonating you. 🙂May 27, 2006 – 9:25 PM

  • Anonymous - Wait…No more! We can’t access the slide show from the hotel (damn rules!!!) The two we have seen are awesome, we can’t wait to see the rest.
    Hugs,
    Roseanne and JeffMay 26, 2006 – 9:45 PM

  • Pam - Thank you for the veil shot! The romantic photos gave me goosebumps. Wait….Roseanne is on the phone. She wants me to tell you to post ALL the photos. 😀May 25, 2006 – 9:40 PM

  • Anonymous - Ah…we saw it! It’s okay…I know they are dying to see. We are having a grand time on our honeymoon…Barbados is gorgeous. If you want, you can look at the website
    thecrane.com It is spectacular!
    Love,
    Roseanne and JeffMay 25, 2006 – 5:00 PM

  • Ulysses - Thanks so much for the very kind words. We had a blast with everyone! And so we’ve posted just *one* more for your enjoyment. 🙂

    Shhhhhhh… Don’t tell Roseanne & Jeff!!! We’ve got to leave some for THEM to see for the first time. 😀May 24, 2006 – 10:34 PM

  • Pam - Dear Ulysses and Jenni,
    You are ARTISTS! I’ve watched the “tease” slideshow 57 times so far, and can’t wait to see the rest. From sipping champagne at Denise’s to the end of the party, you were professional AND fun…a fantastic combination!
    Oh….I think I hear Roseanne and Jeff home now….post more photos!!May 24, 2006 – 10:03 PM

  • Anonymous - Thank you Ulysses and Jenni..you were incredible to work with. Everyone commented on how professional you both were. You are quite welcome for the dinner..the food was fabulous.
    If anyone wants to see where we are honeymooning, you can go to website thecrane.com it is a resort hotel in Barbados and we are having an incredible time!!! WE can’t wait to see the pics.
    Hugs, Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Northrip!!!!!May 24, 2006 – 8:26 PM

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In speaking with a few of our brides, we have found that not everyone has been finding our recommended products for their photos. Since we offer extremely high-quality products that are not available elsewhere, we wanted to make sure everyone knows how to find them.

Once you enter your proof gallery, you will see a screen of thumbnail pictures. By clicking on any one of these thumbnails, you can see the photo enlarged. You will also see the print options to the right of the photo. If you scroll down underneath the photo, you will find a list of recommended products (just like the photo I have here on the right… Click to see it larger), including items such as our Art Box and Photo Art Cards.

If you have any trouble finding this list, or any questions about these products, please let us know and we would be happy to help. Enjoy!

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Jenni and I enjoyed a beautiful wedding day in Brooklyn. We found Mary Ann at the Akwaaba Mansion, a lovely bed & breakfast, where she was getting the final touches of her makeup applied. The warmth of the room and the friendliness of her bridesmaids set the perfect tone for photography of her preparations. She was absolutely breathtaking in her elegant gown and shoes, both by Vera Wang. Her flowers were designed and arranged by Benjeil’s sister and added a beautiful splash of color that complemented the colors of the wedding. (Click the picture to the left to see a larger version).

There was so much richness to their wedding, both culturally as well as emotionally. Two musicians introduced the ceremony by walking down the long aisle of the church, beating a set of African drums while all eyes looked attentively towards them. After the wedding party took their stations at the front, Mary Ann was slowly escorted down to Benjeil by her father. And when the ceremony was over, there was a jumping over a broom by the extremely happy couple.

Once they’d spent some time receiving the greetings from joyous friends and family, we took some family and party photos, and then headed over to the Vanderbilt at South Beach in Staten Island. Since there was a beach right there, we asked Benjeil if they’d like to take some time to walk on the sand for some romantic portraits. Mary Ann didn’t hesitate and rapidly nodded a definite “yes!” And we’re so glad that we were able to spend that time with the two of them. While we didn’t spend long, the pictures that came out of that time together are some of our favorites because they really showcase how intensely Mary Ann and Benjeil love one another.
Mary Ann and Benjeil, thank you so much for letting us share in this incredible day. The staff at the Vanderbilt were very kind to us, even making sure that we were provided with a wonderful multi-course dinner. We truly felt like your honored guests there. The music provided by DJ Shuttle was among the best, and we could tell that you and Benjeil definitely enjoyed your time on the dance floor, as did everyone else.

The full gallery of images will be released after Mary Ann and Benjeil get back from their honeymoon. You’ll find them at our main website in the “Client Proofs” section. Feel free to click on the “comment” button to add your own thoughts and well-wishes to Mary Ann and Benjeil. We’d all love to hear from you.
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  • A Wedding at Tribeca Rooftop in Manhattan » New York Wedding Photographer – Ulysses Photography Blog - […] 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 […]August 3, 2012 – 12:27 PM

  • Zooey & Willie’s Wedding at Ulysses Photography Blog - […] 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 […]May 5, 2009 – 11:28 AM

  • Ulysses - Thanks for joining us on this blog, Latoyya! I know Mary Ann & Benjeil are going to enjoy your comments. Hopefully you’ve had a chance to see the little slideshow preview. They were adorable, and I think you’re going to really enjoy the full gallery of images when they’re released. Lots of laughter, plenty of romance and love. A great day. 🙂
    UlyssesMay 19, 2006 – 2:22 PM

  • LATOYYA - I just want to say thank you for giving me the pleasure of being a guest at your wedding. I can’t stop replaying how beutiful Mary Ann look and how happy you both were on that special day. I cried and I cried tears of joy EVERYTHING was just so breathtaking. I could’nt wait to get home and run to Walmart and get my film developed so that I can show off the pictures that I took with my little cheap camera but the pictures came out nice. I’m just so happy happy happy for you both. Ya’ll MAKE A BEUTIFUL COUPLE.May 19, 2006 – 12:05 AM

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We promised that new products were coming after we attended the photography convention in Las Vegas, and we are excited to announce two new additions to our line of custom-made offerings. The first is the Art Box, which is a gorgeous handcrafted box made from the finest Japanese fabrics, filled with matted art prints that have been custom-treated by Ulysses. The Art Box itself is beautiful enough to display, but you can also take out individual matted prints to display on an easel in your home or office.

The second new addition is the Folio. If you’re looking for the perfect gift, this is it. Custom-made by artisans in your choice of Japanese fabrics and accented with a Swiss ribbon, it makes the perfect presentation for 2-4 of your favorite photos. Of course, these are so pretty, you’ll want one for yourself, too.

We can hardly wait for the samples we have ordered, and we’ll be sure to post photos once they arrive. In the meantime, if you would like to see or order any of these new products, they can be accessed via the “Recommended Products” listing underneath any photo in our proof galleries.

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Ulysses and I were pleased to be invited to Round Hill in Washingtonville, NY, for a food tasting for Feast Caterers. We set up a table with some of our favorite wedding books, and enjoyed chatting with a number of newly engaged couples in the relaxed and beautiful atmosphere. It was a true delight hearing about each couple’s plans.

We also got to taste some of the delicious food being passed around, and we can highly recommend it. Their shrimp is SO good. : )

A big thank-you to Peter at Feast Caterers for the invitation. We always enjoy working with you and your friendly staff.

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After we’d completed the engagement session with this lovely couple, Jenni and I looked at one another and each said, “I love what I do!”

Maureen and Andy are incredibly easy-going people whom we immediately liked from the first moment we met them. We first got acquainted by phone several months ago, and Jenni and I knew right away how important photography would be to them. We could tell that Maureen has a love and an eye for the arts. She and Andy also share a love for music. All of those common interests are probably what drew our personalities together even before we knew much about one another. We feel this is an important part of what helps couples feel at ease with one another — when they can trust one another and mesh well for capturing pictures such an important event.

Maureen and Andy took a day off from school and from work, and they came quite a distance to spend this afternoon with us. They did a beautiful job during their photo session. Keeping them close together helped them both find a comfortable “place” for this first-time photo session. If they hadn’t had a train to catch for home, we would probably still be snapping away right now. 🙂

We’re truly looking forward to their wedding in the Catskill Mountains area of NY.

Their online gallery is available right now in the “Client Proofs” section of our main website! We hope you enjoy them. Please feel free to leave a comment for them or for us by clicking on the “Comment” link below. We love to hear your thoughts.

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Today’s engagement session with Lela and Chris rounded out our triple-header of shooting over the weekend. And we truly felt we hit a home run with this wonderful couple. They drove quite a ways to meet us for the session, and as soon as we’d gotten out of the car, they were each there to greet us with open arms and warm hugs. Though the skies were overcast, we knew it was going to be an incredible day.

After sitting to talk and get better reacquainted to go over their wedding plans and timeline, we got our gear together and began walking towards an ivy-covered stone wall. It might not at first have looked like the ideal spot to many for the beginning of our photo shoot, but we thought it was perfect. Lela and Chris hardly even needed prompting from us, because they immediately fell into a fit of simultaneous giggling, holding and squeezing. We made sure to capture it all.

Lela mentioned something to us that was completely untrue, however: She said she didn’t feel she was photogenic. We found that to be extremely inaccurate! When a couple is relaxed and simply enjoying their time together and naturally demonstrating their love for one another, there is no such thing as an unphotogenic person. Lela and Chris have this incredible bond between them that we felt immediately, and it helped them both shine in front of the camera. We feel so privileged to have had the chance to capture so many beautiful sides to their personalities. They are TOTALLY photogenic, and it was a complete joy to be there with them. We shared a happy group hug as we said our goodbyes. 🙂

Click on the above picture to see a larger version. Their online gallery will be made available soon in the “Clients Proofs” area of our main website. Feel free to leave your comments on this or any other entry of this blog. Jenni and I love hearing back from you! 🙂

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Amy and Dave are obviously the best of friends. They were so relaxed and happy from the first time we met them, and we’ve been looking forward to their wedding day ever since. They had a great day full of laughter and good friends who adored both of them.

Amy and Dave had a private photo session at a nearby park so they could spend some time alone together before the ceremony. Despite some showers early in the day, their anticipation and excitement showed on their faces and made for some beautiful pictures. Later we joined their family and wedding party. Since Dave comes from a family of cowboys and farmers, his brothers all brought their cowboy hats and boots. Dave’s restored 1950 Chevy pickup also played a key role in many of the pictures we took that day, and we loved playing around the truck during the wedding party photos, as well as when we had another private portrait session with the couple.

Their entire proof gallery will be made available on our main website under “Client Proofs” when Amy and Dave return from their honeymoon on 5/22. Until then, please enjoy the preview photo above. Click here for a brief slideshow preview, and feel free to post your comments below.

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Since Penny and Bob had planned their ceremony to be held on the top deck of the yacht, Romantica, with a scenic cruise around Manhattan with their family and closest friends, we were hoping for a lovely day. With cloudless blue skies above our heads, we couldn’t have asked for better. We met Penny that morning and were able to board the yacht early to get some shots of her final preparations. It was fun to see her so excited as she got herself ready to see Bob for the first time that day. As she walked up the stairs behind him to greet him, you could see Bob’s happy anticipation and a range of other emotions as they finally melted into one another’s arms for an unforgettably romantic time together before their guests arrived. What a joy it was for each of us to spend some time enjoying beautiful photography!

The ceremony was a warm and intimate affair, with some 75 of their smiling friends and family clustered around them on the upper deck. Penny’s dress was absolutely gorgeous. Her AMAZING fiery red hair was accentuated with white flowers. Between her glamorous style and Bob’s classic good looks in his black tux, they looked ready for a NY red carpet event. (click the picture on the right to see a larger version)

Flowers by Joan provided Penny’s wedding bouquets and petals. We truly enjoyed ourselves aboard the Romantica, one of the fleet of yachts operated by the East Coast Yacht Charterers. The staff was very friendly and attended to everyone’s needs during the tour. We were also thankful for the well-prepared meal and the variety that was served (thank you, Bob and Penny!). The tour took us from the pier at Weehawken, NJ, north towards the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, and then back south again towards the Statue of Liberty, after which we headed back past Ellis Island towards the pier. Both Bob and Penny love the water and sailing, and we were privileged to be there with them for such a scenic wedding.

We’ll soon have their entire gallery available in the “Client Proofs” area of our main website. If you were there on Bob and Penny’s wedding day, we’d love to make this blog entry an interactive experience for you by hearing your comments on what you enjoyed about the day. So feel free to post here!

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  • Anonymous - What an amazing wedding! Everybody and everything was so beautiful! We really enjoyed ourselves and can’t wait to here how everyone else felt! Sooo good to see everyone again! Congratulations Penny and Bob and thanks for including us on your BIG DAY! Love, JeanMay 1, 2006 – 11:09 AM

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Evelyn + Michael are the sweetest couple you could ever meet. Even though they’ve been extremely busy with school and work, they’ve been working hard to get ready for what promises to be a beautiful September wedding. To show just how much they value pictures, they took the time to come all the way from Chicago to New York to meet us for their engagement session. We were thrilled to see them again and took the chance to spend a little extra time with them.

Both Evelyn and Michael are very gentle souls, and they showed complete trust in us even though Jenni and I are sure they must have at times been wondering what it was we saw through our lenses and no doubt wondered how the pictures would turn out. There was a lot of fun, a lot of romance, and plenty of memorable moments as we spent time walking through a beautiful park during the late afternoon. As we said our goodbye’s, Evelyn said with anticipation, “I can’t wait to see the pictures.” She visits our blog regularly, and so we can’t wait for her to see them either!

For now, enjoy the image posted here on the blog (click to see a larger version). In the meantime, we’ll be working to get their gallery online as soon as possible. You’ll find it in the “Client Proofs” area of our main website.

More with Evelyn + Michael.

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With their wedding only a little over a month away, we were anxious to join Melissa and Ethan for their engagement session. When we were talking with them about what they wanted to see in their portraits, Melissa made it clear that she wanted to stay close to Ethan. As regular readers of our blog already know, our most common encouragement to couples is to “Get CLOSER!!” So we knew the day would go smoothly. 🙂


Melissa’s quiet intensity really energized the pictures. The camera loved her; we loved her; and we truly can’t wait to see her again on her wedding day. Ethan’s boundless personality and friendly smile also made the session a complete joy for us.

We’ll post their online gallery shortly, where you can enjoy the rest of their pictures. Go to our main website, and access the “Client Proofs” area in the pullout menu.

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Spring is finally here! We couldn’t think of a better way to spend a warm, sunny day, than outdoors in a beautiful location with two people in love. We’re so glad we had plans with Jennifer and Robert for their engagement session. The new spring green on the trees and the tulips blooming were the perfect backdrop for some romantic images. They obviously have so much fun together, and it was a joy to get to know them better and to see them interact with each other. We really look forward to their June wedding.

Their entire engagement gallery will be available shortly, accessible from our main site under “Client Proofs”.

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If we’ve been quiet over the last week, it’s because we were away in Las Vegas at our annual photographer’s convention. We had such an amazing time, I don’t even know where to begin. The first day, Ulysses and I walked the strip and saw some incredible sights. There was also a huge trade show, where we got to see lots of new products from all over the world, from albums to photo jewelry. Look for new offerings coming soon – there were some items I completely fell in love with.

We attended 4 days of seminars by some of the top photogs in the world, including an opening Keynote address by Jerry Ghionis of Australia. There were over 600 of us in attendance, and Jerry surprised us by having Ulysses and I come to the stage to direct us and illustrate how he made some of his pictures. After kissing in front of 600 people cheering us on, we definitely can say we know how it feels to be in front of the camera. (hahah). If someone sends us a picture from that evening, we’ll post it for you. 🙂

It was good practice being in front of a crowd, however, since we also had the privilege of giving a seminar entitled Married With Camera. We spoke along with a panel of two other couples about the joys and challenges of working together in the photography business as a married couple. The seminar was originally slated as a special-interest seminar for only 50 attendees, but there was so much interest that it was opened up to 250. The response afterward was wonderful. It was so much fun to talk about a subject so close to our hearts, and we hope to do so again soon.

We had such a great time, being reunited with photographers we know from literally all corners of the earth. We learned from each other, inspired each other, and came back ready and eager for the busy wedding season. We know this will be the best year yet and look forward with anticipation to seeing and working with our couples for the 2006 wedding season.

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When we met up with Lynn and Bryan for their engagement photo session, I know we were all in a great mood. How could we not be happy, with clear blue skies and near-perfect conditions for their informal and relaxed shoot (BTW, the first azaleas of the year are starting to bloom — it’s going to be a lovely spring season!). Bryan was totally cool with whatever we asked him to do. Since his biggest job was to simply keep his eyes and attention on Lynn, he had no trouble at all. Lynn had the giggles early on in our session, which actually made things really fun for us from the start. She held on to her groom and looked at him with loving eyes, and we could easily see how well they were made for one another. Both of them were absolutely adorable, and we had such a good time getting to know them better.

Their online gallery will soon be made available, so keep your eye out on our “Client Proofs” area at our main website. Click on the preview picture above for a larger sample. Enjoy!

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