Archive for May, 2009

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

nancy + frankie : 2009.5.30

From the very first meeting with nancy and frankie they stressed and I mean stressed that they did not want the typical holding hands walking through the flowers wedding photos.

After seeing a few photographers they were confident that I could provide them with what they were looking for! I was happy to oblige. If you remember there engagement session we spent two days running from the meat packing distirct to an abandoned school in yonkers searching for some urban decay. Frankie even went as far as bringing his custom chopper for some of the photos. Here is the blog post for that.

The challenge is to make the wedding photos and the engagement session have some continuity. With the engagemet session you can take some liberties with locations. (no expensive dress to worry about) For the wedding we wanted something urban but not so grungy. I found this location a few months back and thought it would be perfect. We were able to get the edge we were looking for and still keep the dress from getting wrecked.

This part is very important. When you look at these images you are probably thinking I won’t take traditional pictures. Totally not true, this is the style nancy and Frankie wanted. I cater my style to you and your vision. This post hopefully shows my ability to get the shot whatever your taste is!

Enjoy these images, I know Nancy and Frankie enjoyed making them with us!

p.s. nancy and frank your personal message is below in white!

Dave and the moving pictures crew was on hand to shoot the video of this insane day. As dave continues to set trends he has a new option now. The day after your wedding he will edit a video recap of the day and post it online for you and your family to see. What a great idea!
Here its is. Great job Dave.

Tags: moving pictures llc
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Friday, May 29th, 2009

elena + michael : 2009.5.29

Before I go any further I need to mention that I have never felt more welcomed at a wedding then at Elena and Michaels wedding. Elena, you, your family and your friends were so wonderful to Ronnie and I tonight It reminded me why I love weddings so much, Thank you.

These photos are some of my favorite untermeyer park photos. Michael grew up in Yonkers and spent many days (or nights) ; ) in Untermeyer park. He showed me some places I never thought of shooting. He gave new life to a park I thought was way overshot. Add these new locations to a bride that was up for anything and you get something special. From the minute I walked in the door she kept saying to me do anything you want. That always works for me. It makes me step back and analyze the wedding photography world and realize that people want something different. If you approach every wedding with a list of “shots” your style and career is going to get old quick. Elena you desire for something different made me look at the day differently, for that I also thank you!

You guys were an absolute pleasure to work with. I hope you enjoy this sample. This is the tip of the iceburg there is lots more to come!!

I also need to mention Art (thats not just a clever name, check out his site) from Northeast Horizons. (He shot the video.) It was a pleasure to work with you again Art your work is definitely above average and I look forward to working with in the future!

p.s. Apparently I had many fans at this wedding (hi guys!) Don’t be afraid to comment! : )

Tags: Ricky Restiano, untermeyer park, vip country club, yonkers
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

my little monkey

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Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

Coney Island

Yesterday, we went to Coney Island with Catherine’s father.
He grew up in Manhattan and spent every other day at Coney Island. He and his friends would ride the subway, “times were different then”. So Catherine and I thought it would be cool to take a ride out there with him and the girls to check it out.

Catherine wanted me to point out that she took most of the photos! I guess I would want the credit as well : )

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Monday, May 25th, 2009

charesse + ben : 2009.5.24

So how many people are in your bridal party? Bet you cant beat 32!! That is by far the largest bridal party I have ever shot. Thank god they were all really cool and easy to work with.

Ben and charesse are two people that I’ve gotten to know pretty well. Actually, Ben I have know for years, and I’m so glad that I was able to meet Charesse though him. They are two very interesting people with an interesting story. If you don’t know they have been dating since high school. Thats quite a statement to how much they love each other!

Im so happy that I was able to share this day with you guys. Have a great trip and I will see you soon.

Yes, that was the wave!

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Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

amy + tommy : 2009.5.23

“Hell yeah! I read your blog.”
That was Tommy’s reaction when I asked him if he would take a picture in the laundry room of the hotel where he was staying.
We took the majority of the photos at a Japanese restaurant in Central Valley. What a great idea. Not mine, Amy and Tommy thought it would be cool and it totally was. I loved all the little Asian style houses and sculptures. We finished the park photos on the golf course and a stone building next door to the Inn at Central Valley, where they had their reception.

They were truly great sports and up for anything. I think it paid off, what about you guys?
Well, off to wedding number three!

Slide show music is there first dance song – tangled up in you by staind

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Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

jennifer + jerry : 2009.5.22

Jenn and Jerry kicked ass today. They were such great sports and the bridal party was so much fun to work with.
I dont think jerry had any idea what to expect when I told him I dont do it the like everyone else. But he adapted rather quickly!
By the end of the day he was coming up with ideas!

This is the first of three this weekend so stay tuned.

flowers by the greatest florist ever monica chimes!







hey Jen you owned that wall !

slide show music is there first dance song – michael bublé – everything

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Saturday, May 16th, 2009

jessica + emilio : 2009.5.15

This is a quote from the email I just received from Jessica.
“you are insanely talented. Thank you for a beautiful experience, our day felt effortless but your work shows all your labor…
…Thank You”

It was effortless, we had the best day of the weekend they were so easy to work with.
For this post I will let the pictures speak for themselves.
But, I will say this, The Pleasantdale Chateau is a photographers dream, mix that with a bride and groom like Jessica and Emilio and the photos create themselves!

Enjoy.

edited to add – the music for the slide show was Jessica’s suggestion and its perfect. I cant believe I didn’t think of ever using David Grey!!
…this is always an option for you upcoming brides. If you have music you would like me to use don’t be shy.

Tags: Pleasantdale Chateau
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Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Check it out.

I happened to stop by my friend Dave’s [moving pictures] office yesterday and got a sneak peak at a video he was finishing. We shot this wedding together in a torrential downpour. This house was extremely challenging because of the lack of daylight. Dave has this amazing soft box (that you can see in one of the clips) that really brought this gloomy morning back to life.
Oh and the fact that Christina is insanely hot helped!!

He posted it to his website, but I swiped the code so I could have it on mine.
Enjoy this, its a true testament to how well we work together.

Here is the slide show recap I showed at there wedding in August 2008.

Tags: moving pictures llc
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Sunday, May 10th, 2009

happy mothers day cath

This day is very special for Catherine. Today she actually gets recognition for being an outstanding mother.

Catherine you truly are an amazing parent. Gretchen and Stella are so lucky to have you as a role model.
The love and care you give them goes unmatched. You’re a wonderful mother you should be proud.
I hope you enjoyed this special day.

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