Archive for February, 2009

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

annmarie + joe : 2009.2.28

Can you feel the love? I could, what a special couple.

This is an amazing story of referrals. Annmarie got my name from a previous client and told her friend Brenda to use me before she even met Joe.
Then Annmarie got engaged and my cousins wife Melissa recommended her to me.
Not necessary Melissa she already had my name! (thanks anyway)

Ronnie and I had such a blast and the weather held out just like we predicated.
I have to mention a bunch of my friends that helped today. Rosalba did Annmaries make up perfectly as usual.
If anyone needs her information please send me an email. She really is a true talent.
And of course Robert knowles, who I’m sure did an amazing job on the video.

Anyway on with the photos!

As I mentioned before Robert Knowles shot the video and already edited it! That has to be some kind of record. Anyway he posted a highlights reel to his blog and I snatched it off for mine. Annmarie did not have him at the house for the “getting ready” stuff so I provided him some of my photos for the beginning. Check it out!

Tags: Knowles video, lake isle
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Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

belly beautiful : the leggios

I’m no stranger to the belly bump lately. Today I was asked to photograph mamma Leggio, before she pops next week!  I was happy to do so. Their house really lent itself to photos. My favorite, by far, was the close up of her belly on the wall with the vertical stripes; can you ask for more than that?  I also have to mention that Rob was a stellar assistant holding the reflector!  Like I said Rob,  you will always have a job with me if the restaurant biz doesn’t work out!

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Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

my cousins kids!

My cousin JR (from Alex and Henry’s fame, you remember Alex and Henry’s) wanted to surprise his wife with photos of the kids for her birthday. (hope this doesn’t kill the surprise) I was happy to oblige. We walked down the street form their house and I found some woods with this old A frame structure, the perfect background : ) Anyway here are my favorites.

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Saturday, February 21st, 2009

update on the girls.

Its been some time since I posted some pics of my favorite subjects. Gretchen and Cath were on the way out for a walk on the pier so I grabbed some photos before they left.

Also pics of stella 5 months old already can you believe it?

I love comments!!

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Sunday, February 15th, 2009

danielle + rob : 2009.2.14

I learned through the maid-of-honor’s speech that a psychic predicted this wedding. But, in reality, being psychic had nothing to do with this prediction. All you need to do is be anywhere near Rob or Danielle and ask them about each other; the love is overwhelming!  Don’t believe me, ask any of the 200 guest that attended the ceremony. We all know that the ceremony is the most important part of the day, but it’s easily shadowed by the preparation for the party and not many guests make it to the church. Not this wedding. I will go out on a limb and say that there were more guests attending this ceremony then any wedding I have ever photographed!

These photos were such a pleasure to create for you guys and I’m so glad you asked my team to join you yesterday. It would be wrong if I didn’t mention the awesome staff of videographers at moving pictures.  Dave told me that he will be posting something awesome to his blog in the next day or so. Can’t wait!

Oh! the song for the slide show that I chose was Adele, “Hometown Glory.” Not exactly a love song, but I love it and Rob and Danielle live in the same town…so it works.

Enjoy!

: )

As promised here is the surprise from Dave, movingpictures.
This is a true testament to how well we work together. Dave, you guys are truly artists and you deserve all the success that you’ve been having.



danielle + robert 2.14.09 from moving pictures llc on Vimeo.

Tags: moving pictures
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Monday, February 9th, 2009

smart event

This past Sunday I was asked to photograph a road rally for the Smart Center in Englewood, NJ This was the first experience I have ever had with a road rally and it was a blast! The dealer invited anyone that purchased a smart car from them to join in this trip. All together, 30 cars turned out and it was quite an experience.  We got tons of attention everywhere we went. I guess it’s still such a novelty to see one of these cars traveling down the road next to huge SUV’s.  It seems that 30 of them was way too crazy! People along the way asked “where the hell were all those smart cars going?” Hysterical!!

We stopped four times, providing many photo opportunities.  As great as each stop was, the most exiting photo op was not a stop at all. Actually it was at about 60 mph, hanging out the window as we drove down the parkway! The resulting shot is below and it turned out to be one of my favorites from the day. Glad I didn’t drop my camera : ) Enjoy!

Tags: smart center englewood
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Sunday, February 8th, 2009

joanna + ed : 2009.2.7

Joanna is by far the luckiest bride ever. Did you notice the weather for the week leading up to Feb 7th. It started at 14 degrees and climbed all the way up to 48, that’s amazing. Although I should say that Joanna planned on taking photos outdoors “no matter what.”

The house and church were both in the Bronx and that usually means we find a park near that but the reception was in long island and that opened up hundreds of options. We settled on the base of the Whitestone bridge. The park is Francis Lewis Park and it is awesome. It gives us spectacular backgrounds and a real urban edge. The great weather and park location made this an absolutely perfect day. I’m so happy for Joanna and Ed they are a wonderful couple! p.s. thanks Calista for giving Joanna my card!

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Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

flexin my video muscles

I don’t claim to be a videographer by any means, but occasionally I will shoot a little video!
My friend, Viviane Bauquet Farre, is the most amazing chef. We have worked together on all sorts of projects; the most recent was a cookbook that V is shopping right now, and my photo graces the cover! During that photo shoot she asked if I ever shot video? No. But I’m sure I can wing it : )

Honestly the first few videos, I danced around the camera until I felt really comfortable. Now I am an old pro.
So much so, that I wanted to share it with all of you! If you’re interested in seeing some of my photos and some great recipes check out vivians site.

a festive brunch menu from Viviane Bauquet Farre on Vimeo.

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