Archive for January, 2012

E-Session | Jen and Alan

Monday, January 30th, 2012

We met up with Jen and Alan in the heart of Tribeca, NY on one of the windiest days last fall. Armed with an infantry of hair accessories, Jen was prepared to tackle the gusty afternoon head on. She won and the pictures came out great! Here are a few of our favorites from the session:
 
 
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Tribeca was full of character and an awesome backdrop to capture Jen and Alan’s special moments.
 
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Our main stop on the stroll was the renowned Staple Street Bridge, which the couple chose as the focal point of their e-session.
 
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Jen and Alan were a pleasure to shoot and we can’t wait to capture their wedding later this year.

- Eddy and Nick

Wedding | Kelly and Zac

Saturday, January 28th, 2012

Zac loves to golf, that should have been evident from their Engagement Session, since the last stop was at one of Zac’s favorite courses to hit a bucket of golf balls and take a few photos. So it was only fitting that Kelly and Zac were married at Highlands Country Club in Garrison, NY. It was a beautiful day and a perfect location – here are some of our favorite shots from the day.
 
 
Ceremony and Reception: The Highlands Country Club – Garrison, NY
Hair: Jennuine Hair Designs – Montgomery, NY
Makeup: Bella Trucco
Flowers: Goshen Florist
Cake: Pastry Garden
Bride’s Dress: Allure Couture
Bridesmaids Dresses: Jim Hjelm
DJ/Band: The DJ Company
 
 
Some detail shots of Kelly and her bridesmaids getting ready.
 
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Kelly was so excited when she emerged for the first time wearing her dress – her bridesmaids were standing by with their cameras to capture the moment.
 
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Kelly hid in the limo from her guests as she waited for the ceremony to begin, while the guys posed for a picture in the lawn.
 
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This is one of the nicest outdoor ceremonies we’ve ever shot – perfect location, weather, and lighting. The tree behind the couple is awesome too.
 
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After the formals, we spent a few minutes with the happy couple on the grounds at Highlands Country Club. The barn provided a nice backdrop, and the warm afternoon light made the fall foliage really pop.
 
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The first dances were all very special and emotional.
 
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It was hard to choose just one special moment from the toasts.
 
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Kelly and Zac opted for a fall-themed tower of cupcakes from Pastry Garden, complete with a golf-themed anniversary cake on top.
 
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Kelly and Zac, it was a lot of fun getting to know the both of you over the past few months. Congratulations and best wishes!

- Nick and Eddy

Wedding | Sarah and Dennis

Friday, January 20th, 2012

If you could characterize a wedding by a single song title, the title of Sarah and Dennis’ wedding would have been “My Way.” Sarah and Dennis made no concessions for their wedding day, planning every detail from start to finish just the way they wanted it. The wedding was simple and elegant, emotional and family-centric, and truly showcased the love Sarah and Dennis have for each other. Most important of all, Sarah and Dennis enjoyed every second of it.
 
 
Ceremony and Reception: West Park Winery – West Park, NY
Hair: Rapunzel Hair Design – Hyde Park, NY
Makeup: Marisa Verdi: Flawless Image Makeup
Flowers: A Night In Bloom – Kingston, NY
Cake: CaffĂ© Aurora – Poughkeepsie, NY
Bride’s Dress: Dress by Marisa, bought from Chamonix Bridal – Rhinebeck, NY
Bridesmaids Dresses: J. Crew
DJ: PJ the DJ Entertainment
 
 
Marisa from Flawless Image Makeup does great work.
 
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Some details photographed at West Park Winery
 
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I love the emotion captured here.
 
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We had gorgeous light for the bridal portraits and there are so many great spots to shoot. The tree swing was one of our favorites.
 
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Sarah and Dennis were very specific about the playlist they gave to PJ from PJ the DJ Entertainment. They picked some non-traditional music, things that made them happy, and they danced until the very end.
 
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Sarah and Dennis, we’re so glad you were able to enjoy your day and that we were there to capture it.

- Eddy and Nick

E-Session | Sarah and Dennis

Monday, January 16th, 2012

Sarah and Dennis are a super busy couple, so finding a free day for their engagement session was quite a challenge. We finally found time for the session just one week before their wedding! We spent a couple of hours hiking the trails at Poet’s Walk Park in Red Hook, NY. Despite the wet ground and mud puddles, we captured some great images – here are a few of our favorites.
 
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Sarah and Dennis, thanks for your willingness to trudge through mud and get a little dirty! Wedding blog post coming soon!

- Eddy and Nick

Wedding | Danielle and Gregory

Monday, January 2nd, 2012

Danielle and Gregory are such a fun, laid-back couple. No matter what challenges came up throughout the day, they powered through and had a good time doing it. We had a such great time spending the day with them at MountainView Manor and documenting their day. Here are some of our favorite images.
 
 
Ceremony and Reception: Ardmore Mansion at MountainView Manor – Glen Spey, NY
Flowers: Floral Cottage of Chester
Cake: Elliegant Cakes
DJ: DJ Ralph Cordero – Hot-Traxx
 
 
Danielle and Gregory chose beautiful fall colors for their floral arrangements.
 
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The bridal suite at Ardmore Mansion at MountainView Manor provided such a great space for the preparations, details, and bridal portraits.
 
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Danielle hurries down the stairs of Ardmore Mansion to see Gregory for the first time before the ceremony.
 
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Danielle and Gregory chose to do a first look bridal portrait session before the ceremony. We found a nice private location on the side porch to capture the moment when they first saw each other.
 
 
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Ardmore Mansion is filled with great spots to take photos.
 
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Gregory’s Uncle Lou performed the ceremony, and loved every second of it. Unfortunately, due to rain, the ceremony had to be done indoors.
 
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Some shots from the reception…
 
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Uncle Lou was the life of the party, and one of the most energetic people we’ve ever met. He was also a great dancer.
 
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Thanks for letting us capture your wedding day, Danielle and Gregory!

- Nick and Eddy