Joe and Joy's Wedding

I am taking a break from weddings as a photographer, for various reasons (among others...)... but not as a guest. This past weekend, I headed to Michigan (with my husband and a bunch of friends from NYC, rather than a humagous suitcase loaded with equipment :-)) for our friends Joe and Joy's wedding. Even though I wasn't the photographer, everything looked so nice so I couldn't resist but take some pictures (making sure not to get in their photographer's way*).

The wedding was summery, colorful and gorgeous... and so much fun! Joy, who is always beautiful, looked amazing (though we will have to wait for pictures from their official photographer to see that: my seat facing Joe... who also looked fab :-)). I will post some vendor info (including their very discrete, smooth operating photographer) below if I get some from J&J (I was too busy having fun to pay attention to such things)... Meanwhile, here are some pictures...

Congratulations Joe and Joy and thank you so much for having us on such a fun, beautiful day! Hope you are having an amazing time in Italy! XOXO

*For uncle Bobs everywhere, this means things like giving the photographer priority for the crucial moments: staying on my seat (and not between the photographer and the bride and groom, or behind them as distracting background); not using flash too much around them in crucial moments, etc... I think their second shooter might have gotten the wrong idea because I seemed to be checking her out several times during the ceremony, but I was just trying to make sure I wasn't sticking my head right in front of their awesome close up of the couple's kiss/ ring exchange etc.  (Note: although I am extra careful as a guest, I don't really mind uncle Bobs when I am the photographer... it is all part of the challenge).

P.s.: I took the picture within this last picture as part of their engagement shoot.

Samantha Grassian: Portraits in Central Park

It's been a while! Things have been very busy both in my photography, life and with other endeavors, but I decided to take a quick break and post one of my many back logged postable materials, lest it shall never be done.

A long while ago (at a time when we needed hot-chocolate breaks rather than blotting-sheet-powder-cold-drink breaks during the shoot), I spend an afternoon taking headshots and promo pictures with the lovely French chanteuse and actress Samantha Grassian. Here are the pics...

Until next time! (Hopefully I can put my next thing on the queue  not too many months away).

(during our hot chocolate break)

Lynn and Fabio's City Hall Elopement

Earlier this month, Lynn contacted me with a lovely and top secret request: to photograph her elopement about a week later. I thought she was the coolest straight away (it is not often that I hear a bride say: "How about Thursday or Friday next week?" :-)). Lynn let me know that she was very happy with her plans and didn't really need a big production. She didn't have a set time, a big dress or a guest list, but you could really feel how excited she about getting married to Fabio.

When I met Lynn and Fabio at Lynn's apartment about one week later, they were excited (even thought they seemed relaxed) and ready to go. Lynn looked gorgeous: she is beautiful and I absolutely loved her outfit: a gray dress that fit her beautifully, a very cool white jacket and fab black shoes. I love how the colors go together. From there the three of us caught a cab to City Hall.

Once in City Hall, we spent a little while looking for a witness (we thought it would be better for me to keep shooting instead of witnessing... plus I ended up forgetting my license!). After a couple of misses, we found a nice couple who (unlike the previous two trials) was done with their city hall activities for the day and didn't leave a meter running. With the witnesses in place, we didn't have to wait long (city hall was pleasantly empty): we were called for quick but nice ceremony, they were husband and wife!

From there, we went on a walk across the Brooklyn bridge, taking some pictures along the way. It was beautiful sunny afternoon and Lynn and Fabio were happy, in love and just delightful to be around and photograph.  I had such a great time!

Later on, I got an update from Lynn with the announcement where they surprised  everyone they were married!

I just loved this wedding! ... Mainly because it was awesome, but also a little bit because it reminded of my own wedding 2 years ago (it was just the two of us too, and I love the way we did it!).

Congratulations, Lynn and Fabio!!!! All the very best in your life together!