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.

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.