Someone forgot to tell us that when we’re pointing our cameras out at our couples and their guests, there will often be a camera or two pointed right back at us! LOL! At Stephanie & Matthew’s wedding we had a chance to have spend some time and have some fun with another of our favorite couples, Annie & Jason, whose wedding we photographed last year.
To our great delight, Annie has become quite the camera hound over the course of the past year. She found opportunities to get pictures of Jenni and myself.
Of course, the more excited we were about seeing and shooting one another, the more you could see it in our body language. I tend to get down low to the floor, and you’ll probably see a leg go out. Annie stands on her tip-toes, and one of her legs goes up. Here we caught one another at the exact same instant. Too funny! 
I’m not exactly sure, but I think I may also have inspired Jason, who now also finds his best shots by getting down on the floor and finding some fascinating angles. Go Jay!!! I’m so proud. And thanks, Annie, for getting this last shot of myself, Jenni, Steph and Matt together. 
In the end, it’s all about people and relationships. And we’re so glad to know these two awesome couples. Can’t wait to see you guys again at Kim & Eric’s wedding soon! Get your cameras ready! LOL!
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It’s early in the wedding season, but we’ve already had some amazing weddings. Stephanie & Matt’s wedding was definitely one of our favorites partly because we got to spend so much time with them, and also because we got to see some friends and familiar faces again.
Stephanie filled her day with superb details, from the intricate designs of her gorgeous gown to the beautiful flower arrangements and exquisite designs for the reception room tables. She was so excited about the way everything would photograph. Little details are so important.
NOTE: I forgot to mention another COOL detail. Stephanie & Matt purchased one of their favorite engagement session images for use on the cover of their wedding music CD handed out as favors to everyone at the wedding. The final cut of this CD includes a song written and performed by Matt titled “To Make You Feel My Love“. We loved it!
Of course, our favorite part of the day was when we got to go off with just the two of them for a private photo session. Steph & Matt, what an awesome job you guys did, despite the heat! We know you’re going to fall in love with the results. You looked as if you were cast for a movie or magazine spread. We loved every minute of it and hope you did, too. Thank you so much for a great day, as well as for the scrumptious meal!
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Their gallery will be available very soon in the “Client Proofs” area of our main website. Check it out! And please be sure to leave a comment for Stephanie & Matt or for us here on the blog by clicking the “Comments” link immediately above this entry.
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Maya finally said “hello” to the world only a few short weeks after the arrival of her cousin, Gianluca. And what a beautiful baby she is! When we arrived for her newborn session, we found her comfortably swaddled in an adorable printed jumper. Just as we were getting started, she slowly opened her eyes to see what was happening around her. Needless to say, there were more squeals of delight and anticipation coming from us than from Maya at this point.
Her parents are just great with her. She loves to be warmly cuddled. She has Anna’s gorgeous almond-shaped eyes. And Jonathan rocks her to soothe her and to let her know everything is alright. A beautiful family.
Anna, Jonathan, and Maya, we were so glad to be able to share this photo shoot with you! We could barely contain our excitement for all of you. Your gallery is coming online soon in the “Client Proofs” section of our main website. Feel free to share the password access to the gallery with any of your friends and family.
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Melissa & Bo have been so incredibly busy working and getting ready for their upcoming wedding that it was high time they got together for a nice date together to simply enjoy some time together. We couldn’t believe how well the day worked out for them.
Both Melissa and Bo were all smiles and energy for us and wonderfully emotive. We had to WORK to keep up with Melissa because her gorgeous expressions would change so quickly. It was great! Best of all, they were really into one another, without any nervousness about showing their affection in front of the cameras. We had a fantastic time with them and can’t wait for their wedding day at the Eagle’s Nest.
Melissa & Bo, thanks for a GREAT time! You were awesome. Enjoy these preview photos while we prepare your entire gallery for you. It will be available very soon in the “Client Proofs” section of our main website.
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Family time… It’s always a source of delight, especially when spending that time with my two little nephews, Malakai and Kobe. I can hardly believe how big they’re getting and how distinctive their personalities are. It truly is a little miracle to watch their growth and to experience their abundance of energy and curiosity. They remind me so much of my brother and myself when we were that age.
Here are a few pieces of our day with them and their awesome parents, Eric & Chrissy. Just click the “PLAY” button in the box below. And be sure to leave a comment if you can.
Eric, Chrissy, Malakai and Kobe… we love you guys.
Kim & Ray are an incredibly warm and friendly couple. Although married now for a few years, they didn’t have a chance to have wedding portraits taken. So we were delighted when Kim called and asked if we would photograph the two of them as if for their own wedding day. She looked lovely, dressed in a long white gown and with her hair styled and makeup done. Ray cut a powerful figure in his all-black attire. We needed to run between the raindrops on occasion, but that only added to the fun and surprise of the day. Ray loves his Harley motorcycle. He wasn’t able to bring it with him for the shoot, but they had a small addition of clothing when they each added their biking vests. What a blast!
Kim & Ray, thanks for choosing us for your special photo session. We wish the absolute best for the two of you in your future together.
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For us the hardest part of Grace & Michael’s stunning wedding was when we had to leave. So many things came together throughout the entire day that made it an absolute joy to photograph. Grace gave careful consideration to how everything (and we mean EVERYTHING) would impact photography. From the very beginning of her planning, Grace & Mike put an extremely high priority on photography, and we couldn’t have been more satisfied with the results.
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This awesome couple gave us an incredible degree of access and time, guaranteeing an amazing range of looks into their day. We even had a couple of private sessions with them - including Grace’s change from her gorgeous wedding gown into an incredibly beautiful custom Chinese dress - for some drop-dead romantic photos. Both their parents and their wedding party were just as excited about the prospects for photos, so working with everyone was pure joy. We even got to work some fashionable fun for both the guys and the girls during the day.
Grace & Michael, what can we say? From the time we met you at Tanya & Craig’s wedding, we loved being with both of you! We are so glad you loved what we did then, and that you chose us for your own wedding! The warm welcome by your family and friends topped it off for us. You each did such a great job during your photo sessions. The time you gave us for your photos was so well worth it. We can’t wait to show them to you! Also, thank you for the delicious meal.
The gallery will be made available when Grace & Mike return from their honeymoon, in the “Client Proofs” area of our main website. But for now, here is a small teaser for you to enjoy. Click on the “PLAY” button in the box below.
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See Grace & Michael’s engagement session.
We love spending time with a couple to take beautiful portraits that showcase their affection and passion for one another. Julie & Swaroop, whose day was spent largely on the site of Lyndhurst Castle in Tarrytown, were one such couple who had no difficulty at all producing some gorgeous “Magazine Cover” opportunities for elegant fashion during their photo shoot. It’s part of who they are, and we loved every minute of it as much as they did.
But then there are also the little moments. . . times during the day that are so fleeting and yet so precious that you don’t ever want to forget them just because they lasted only a split second. Finding these and putting them on display for our couples is a virtual obsession for us, and we enjoy them just as much as the dedicated portrait sessions. Moments like these provide a cherished window into who our couples are and how they truly feel about one another.
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Two words immediately come to mind: Simply amazing.
Lilline & Evan’s wedding day had finally arrived. We were just as eager in anticipation as their families to see how beautiful the day would be, and it did not at all disappoint. Lilline waited for Evan in the garden area of The Manor in West Orange. As he walked up the steps and laid his eyes on his bride for the first time that day, Lilline’s eyes filled with tears of joy and excitement. It was the perfect way to begin their day of joy and elegance. After they had some private time together, we had a stunningly beautiful photo session with them, and couldn’t have been happier with the results.
Lilline & Evan, thank you so much for the day we spent with you. You’re each very special people to us. It was also a privilege getting to know your parents and your family & friends. It was easy to see just how close all of you are, and we were so happy to be welcomed by everyone.
We’re eager to show off this amazing wedding gallery! It will be available soon in the “Client Proofs” area of our main website. And please leave a note for them or for us by clicking on the “Comments” link at the top of this blog entry! We’d love to hear from each of you.
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The time flies by SO quickly! We can hardly believe it, but little Alexander is already 12 months old! It seems that every time we see him, he changes so much both in his looks and in his rapidly developing personality. And what a complete ham, too!
Alexander enjoys the camera and taking photos. He really digs pushing his cart around the house and can’t wait to ride his new toy Harley. On hot days like the day of his 12-month photo session, he couldn’t wait to get into his swimming pool. He got the most curious look on his face when he found a frog there.
But of all the things that Alex enjoys most, it’s spending time with his parents, Jesyca & Bill. They’re each so incredibly fortunate to have one another.
The entire gallery of Alex’s most recent photos will be available very soon in the “Client Proofs” area of our main website. We love hearing from our readers, so please leave a comment.
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Despite the heat wave this past weekend, Jessica & Stephen had the most beautiful wedding at The Eagle’s Nest. Jessica was full of tears of joy and excitement as she spent the morning preparing herself with her friends and bridesmaids. When ready, Jessica looked amazing. She nervously walked out to the shady hill where Stephen was waiting to see his bride-to-be for the first time that day. It was the most tender moment imaginable, and you could tell that they felt truly complete again. The rest of their day couldn’t have gone more smoothly.
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Jess & Steve, Jenni and I are so happy for you. You have such supportive loving parents and truly caring friends. We had absolutely the best time spending the day with you. We can’t wait to show you your gallery of photos!
You can watch a preview of what is to come by clicking the “PLAY” button in the box below. The complete gallery of photos will be available soon in the “Client Proofs” area of our main website.
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We first met Jennie’s parents at Maureen & Andy’s wedding at Onteora Mountain House a few years ago. We hit it off so well with them, and we were so excited when Jennie called to tell us that she was now getting married.
It took literally only seconds for us to begin getting fun and engaging photos of Jennie & Kevin. We had every bit as much fun as they had with one another. They are a couple with lots of laughs, affection, and style. We know their wedding at The Mansion At Timber Point is going to be amazing.
We can’t wait to show them their entire gallery of photos. For now, look at a brief teaser of photos by clicking the “PLAY” button below. And then go to the “Client Proofs” area of our main website to see the rest!
We love hearing back from our couples. A response like Heather’s is why we work so hard:
Hello, hello, hello!!! It’s so funny not to have spoken with you guys in a while since when we were in wedding mode. We were in constant communication!!! We just wanted to say….WOW!!!! Our album is absolutely AMAZING!!!! We LOVE it!!! You captured our day like we only could have imagined in our dreams!!! The story it told, the life in every picture…absolutely breathtaking!! We are blown away!! Our families absolutely fell in love as well!!! (they do keep teasing me though, because I put on the white gloves every time I take it out!!!) Thank you for all your hard work….we are speechless! It’s beautiful!!
With Love,
Heather & Tom
Heather & Tom, we are thrilled to hear your reaction to your photos and your wedding album. We wanted it to show every bit as much fun and beauty as displayed on the actual day of your wedding. It was such a privilege to be a part of the day. Love you guys, too. Please keep in touch as your family grows!
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Chateau Hathorn, a lovely venue in Warwick, NY, recently invited us to photograph one of their premium events, a wine tasting dinner. As it’s one of our favorite places to dine and spend time, we were more than happy to take photos for them. The Chateau Hathorn also offers a full bed & breakfast service, so we photographed the rooms for their upcoming revamped website. We can’t wait to see how the new site turns out for them.
We watched the smiling guests arrive, and then all were all shown to their tables so the program could begin. What followed was the most enjoyable six-course meal you could imagine. Sandra’s excellent preparation and attention to detail was clearly demonstrated throughout the evening. This particular tasting was Chilean-themed, so she had researched Chilean food and wine, and then owner/chef Dolph prepared an authentic Chilean feast. Each course brought huge smiles of delight to our faces as we enjoyed the incredible tastes and aromas, and as we followed Sandra’s instructions on how to properly sample the wine.
In-between courses, we’d continue photographing the event. So here are a few photos for our readers to enjoy some of the evening along with us:
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A huge thanks and congratulations goes out to Sandra for such a successful evening. And to Helene & Dolph, we are truly privileged to know and work with you. It was an amazing evening at the Chateau. Fine food, excellent wine, first-rate service, beautiful scenery, and great conversation all contributed to a memorable evening. To find out about future wine tasting dinner events, be sure to contact Chateau Hathorn and ask to be placed on their mailing list.
It’s not every day that you get to do a maternity session with your closest friends. Jasmine is like a sister to me, so I’ve been watching her belly closely to see when it was time to photograph it. She and Josh are warm and loving people, and little Arianna is going to have the very best parents. Ulysses and I can’t wait to meet her, and we have our hospital bag packed and ready for the day.
In fact, every time I see her, I tell Arianna she needs to come out on a Monday, so that I can definitely be there. Jasmine likes to say that Arianna is going to come out thinking her name is Monday … Enjoy the photos, and please feel free to leave your comments for us or for the expectant parents.
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Dory & Jon were probably just as excited as we were for this e-session. Both have such a nice laid-back sense of humor, and this helped them to enjoy their session to its full potential. They really are a perfect pair together. Each of them love the outdoors and wide-open spaces, so the wooded park at which we met was ideal for them.
They were great photographic models, too. Dory looked fantastic, and they each brought a change of clothing to change up their look for different segments of our shoot. It was a great preview of things to come. We eagerly await their wedding day in the autumn at the Full Moon Resort.
Enjoy these sneak peeks at their photos. The complete gallery will be made available in the “Client Proofs” area of our main website. As always, we love hearing from our readers, so please click on the “Comments” link above this blog entry to leave your thoughts and greetings.
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There are few things more fulfilling for a wedding photographer than to be invited back over the course of time to watch a couple’s growing family. You can imagine our excitement at FINALLY getting to meet Vivian & John’s little baby boy, Gianluca. Only a little over a week old, we simply allowed his pace (and his meal routine) to tell us when it was time to photograph.
Vivian & John, he’s a beautiful little bundle, and we couldn’t be happier for one of the most amazing couples ever. THANK YOU for asking us to share this experience. We know that wonderful things are yet in store for your beautiful family. We can’t wait to watch him grow.
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Adam found himself literally in a front row seat while an unusually large and fierce tornado suddenly struck a community in Colorado.
While watching the incredible images of this story unfold on news sites such as MSNBC.com and CNN.com, I realized that I actually KNEW this reporter! He is one of our grooms from the 2007 wedding season! It was just AMAZING to see him in his element and in such an important role in helping his community by reporting and keeping us all up-to-date on how families there were affected by this event. We’re glad to see him so involved and active there and wish the best for him and his wife, Jill.
Our thoughts and wishes for safety go out to all those who suffered damage or worse from the tornado.
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Get ready for the cutest cheeks you’ve ever seen! Ulysses and I had so much fun with Olivia, as she gave us a tour of her yard, showing us all the flowers she planted, the trees she could climb, and the bugs she was afraid of. An energetic little lady of great style, Olivia is almost constantly moving from one place and topic to another. We had a blast following her around and finding beautiful little moments that showed her personality. Enjoy the photos!
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Since before we even met her, Andrea has been one of our biggest fans. When we read words like the ones she recently sent to us upon delivery of her wedding album, it reinforces our desire to do our best for each of our incredible couples.
I wanted to call you, but it’s very hard to speak when you’re hysterical crying!!! I just didn’t think I could cry again. But, I did. My album is just stunning and perfect! I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT!!! You are so incredibly talented and amazing. I am far beyond honored that you partook in our wedding day. I am mostly honored to call you two friends. My friends did an amazing job on our album. You can see the love that was put into the pictures. I love you guys and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect keepsake.
Now, onto my [print]…PERFECTION!!!!!!! I couldn’t have asked for something more breathtaking. It is absolutely beautiful. I already put it in our Frame. I love it so much!!! I knew which picture to choose and I knew that you should choose how it would look. I couldn’t have asked for anything more. We love you both a great deal and meeting you was just the beginning to an everlasting friendship!!
Love,
Andrea and Frank
Andrea and Frank, you took our breath away during both your wedding and your photo shoot. We’re so gratified to have been a part of it. Hugs from me and Ulysses!
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Someone forgot to tell us that when we’re pointing our cameras out at our couples and their guests, there will often be a camera or two pointed right back at us! LOL! At Stephanie & Matthew’s wedding we had a chance to have spend some time and have some fun with another of our favorite couples, Annie & Jason, whose wedding we photographed last year.
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