Archive for December, 2008
Sarah + Glenn 12.06.08 (Part 1)
I adore photographing weddings at Jasna Polana. It’s my favorite venue in the Princeton area. I feel like I’m transported to Europe, and rightly so, as much of the iron and brickwork was brought over from Europe. Though Sarah and Glenns wedding was not held at Jasna they chose to have their wedding portraits taken there as her father is a lucky member of their internationally known PGA golf club. Sarah wore a beautifully classic Vera Wang gown paired with platform Jimmy Choo shoes. The grounds of Jasna Polana were so gorgeous it really did not matter that it was a very chilly winter day. Stay tuned for their beautiful Princeton ceremony and reception.
Merry Christmas 2009!
Marissa + Justin
Marissa and Justin braved the frigid New Jersey air for an engagement portrait session but they managed to keep each other warm. Though their beautiful wedding is not until October of 2009 they wanted an image for a “Save the Date” card to send out to everyone. I’m not going to disclose any more details until their card is out but here are a few of my favorites for their cards!
Jessica + Billy 11.29.08
I knew that Jessica was a woman who loves her bling when I saw her pair of Rene Caovilla shoes. I consider Rene Caovilla shoes more foot jewelry than shoes and if you check out her web site you will see why. Bling! Like me, Jessica was obviously a fan of Maria Elena Headpieces. She bought quit a few for her day. I’m giving her the award for the most unique use of head pieces. She wore a Swarovski Crystal headband around her waist (not to self: must have very tiny waist to do this)! She also wore a Swarovski Crystal wrap for a bun around her wrist. I loved the creativity! We were off early in the morning to the Brooklyn Bridge Park for couple pictures. We started taking wedding portraits at the Tobacco Warehouse which is located in the park and then we went on to the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. Their beautiful and classic ceremony and reception was at Russos on the Bay in Queens, NY.
The First Chapter
The main focus of my life and work is wedding photography, as in photographing weddings. I really don’t have much time left for public speaking or writing for photographers. Maybe someday I’ll have the time! I was so honored with Bob Coated came to me and asked that I write a chapter of his book, “A Photographers Guide to Wedding Album Design and Sales“. Though I’ve had many articles written about me and my work in professional photography publications, this is my first chapter. Yeah!!! I was so honored when I received a copy of the book and there was my chapter along with the chapters of some of the wedding photographers who were my inspiration when I was growing into my style. It felt good to be in a book along with Joe Buissink, Yervant and Kevin Kubota. All have given me parts of my style and hopefully my chapter will give some photographer somewhere a little bit of inspiration.
Catherine + Michael
Congratulations to Catherine and Micheal on their engagement. I am so looking forward to photographing their wedding at Congress Hall in Cape May, NJ next June. It is definitely one of my favorite “beach wedding” locations in NJ. It’s a very grand historic hotel in Victorian Cape May with the most delightful checkerboard tile flooring. Catherine and Michael plan to exchange their vows directly on the beach. Can’t wait! We went to the park near my house for these engagement portraits on a very brisk fall day. I know they won’t need their coats on their wedding day!
Jessica + Vito 11.01.08 (Part 4)
Jessica and Vito were off to their wedding ceremony at the College of Physicians in Philadelphia, but not before they took a few more portraits in the museum at the college which included a large collection of skulls and a cast of famous twins Chang & Eng. Check out the checkerboard cake and skeleton key on the centerpieces! Jessica and Vito are a couple who really made their wedding a celebration of who they are! It was just great fun!
Jessica + Vito 11.01.08 (Part 3)
OK, so I know the first location for Jessica and Vito’s couple portraits were not for everyone but I guess it spoke to the avant-garde side of my soul. I love the unique surreal feeling of all the images at the historic Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia. It was the day after Halloween (the Day of the Dead in Mexico) and one of her bridesmaids purchased brooms for a bewitching picture of the bridesmaids. After some very romantic and moody couple portraits in the cemetery we moved on to The Rodin Museum for all the family pictures and more couple pictures. I especially love the shot in front of Rodins “Gates of Hell”.
Once again makeup and hair designer Claudia Seyler outdid herself on the creative hair for this wedding. Jessica knew exactly the look she wanted and Claudia obliged!
Jessica and Vito in front of Rodins “Gates of Hell”
Jessica + Vito 11.01.08 (Part 2)
I admit, I’m really having a problem picking out portraits of Jessica and Vito to share. There are so MANY. I thought I’d share a few of their design elements with you. Jessica collects skeleton keys and she had one attached to every bouquet. She also incorporated the keys into her reception details. Check out Jessica’s dads checkerboard suspenders and everyones checkerboard shoes! I’ll try to get some portraits up tomorrow!
This is such a pretty wedding. So lush and so rich. I just love the venue.