Rainy Day Rites

This first photo of Kathy and Joe was a request. We are trying to duplicate Kathy's parents' wedding photo of them in the limo. The original I guess was from the 50's or early 60's. Even though most of us wedding photographers sort of put down the old school wedding photographers of that time, at its best, I can certainly see a parallel between the 50's wedding photographers and the Hollywood portrait photographers of that same era, such as Horst, check out the link and see what I mean.

KKathy and Joes wedding took place September 11th in New Jersey. Though Kathy and Joe planned an outdoor ceremony, the weather didn't feel too much like cooperating. Nonetheless, the mood of their wedding day way just perfect! Getting ready shots and family portraits all took place at the Short Hills Hilton. Afterwards, the bride and groom portraits were done at The Park Savoy, under the entry way so we were able to take advantage of the soft diffused light that only a rainy day can give us.

inner and dancing took place at the Park Savoy in Florham Park, NJ and from the first song on the place rocked! Everyone was on the dance floor from the get go and they never left. To Kathy and Joe, music was obviously important and the band they hired were unbelievable! Thirteen pieces of absolute funk! The best the New York City area has to offer. Unfortunately, I didn't get the name of the band, perhaps someone could fill me in? Want to see more of Kathy and Joe's photos? Just click here.

Tribeca Kool

Champagne toast at Tribeca Wines.

June 6, first June wedding of the year found us starting the day at Kyong and Brad's Tribeca loft. Luck was with us all this Saturday as the weather all week was pretty miserable. Rain and cold, rain and cold...but Saturday morning, as ordered, brilliant blue skies and that yellow thing that hangs in the sky - was out! Their loft in Tribeca provided us with a well lit space, not to mention some very good art pieces hanging on the walls. As you can see by some of these photos, we had a very photogenic and easy bride to work with. One of my favorites of the day is Kyong lying on the couch with Brad in the background seemingly ignoring her.

Duane Park Tribeca

The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers

Wedding ceremony at the Lighthouse, Chelsea Piers.

The ceremony was on the terrace with the sun just about to set, creating a very warm and romantic light. Kyong and Brads's first dance was awesome to say the least and got the party rockin'. Great attention was paid to details and the flowers and design was created by Floralia Decorators, who by far are the best in the biz! The videographers for the event were a cool married couple who started doing video for weddings, of all places, Australia! I meant to ask them how they wound up in Australia, but with all of us being busy covering the event, I didn't get a chance. Here's a link to their website Fresh Weddings, perhaps you can ask them for me. And of course, food and libations by Abagail Kirsh.

To see more of Kyong and Brad click here to get to their proof site.

New York City

Scene One

hristine and Steve's wedding day started with the bride in New York at the Plaza Athenee Hotel. Christine was looking exquisite and in some kind of zen like state. I rarely see such calm and confidence in a bride. You can see and feel her self assurance in the photos especially the portrait session. Christine really gets it! She truly has a talent for relaxing and being herself in front of a camera. Meanwhile, Steve was getting ready in Westbury and was photographed by my second, Rob Lowell. To view more photos ,click here.

The bride in her limo.

The ceremony took place at Old Saint Pat's on Mott and Spring Streets. I am told that Old Saint Pat's is 200 years old and well kept up. A celebrity unto his own, Saint Pat's is an amazing place to have a wedding! The photographs come out extremely well and the colors, wow, warm and rich as you can see.

Ceremony at Old Saint Pat's, Mott and Spring Streets NYC.

The portrait session was done near the water at Battery Park New York City , as a host of tourists provided us with the needed attention and encouragement.

Bride and groom in Battery Park.

The Bride at Battery Park.

Russo's on the Bay

Scene Two

Ballroom at Russo's on the Bay.

Wedding reception at Russo's on the Bay.

Jennifer and Jared

Roosevelt Hotel Ballrom

Near Grand Central New York City

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Jennifer and Jared as well as there families were great to work for, the whole day was practically stress-free...just an easy, happy couple.

Hora

Casey and Scott's Valentines Day Wedding

Casey and Scott chose Valentine's Day for there wedding celebration, but did not use the Valentine's Day theme at all as one would expect . The flowers arrangements and details had a great deal of elegance and creativity. Casey and her mom Carol worked closely with floral designers from Atlas to achieve just the effects that they desired.

The Celebration took place at Stage Six, Steiner Studios in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Steiner studios is a bonafide production company involved with film and television. They opened Stage Six as a venue for weddings a couple of years ago

and have had tremendous success.The staff and Event Manager are just fantastic and cater to their clients' every needs and beyond. The wedding was an evening affair with the ceremony starting late. Portraits were done both inside and outside as we got very lucky as far as the weather. And if I must say so myself, a very good portrait session. Video once again by Seth David Cohen. Flowers by Atlas and the rest by Abigail Kirsh.